brillant establishing moment for Ai mi
a few episodes away from the finale, i can say this show is a very classic story, in what is expected from a historical drama, with the cliché tropes... But they did get a LOT of things right and well done.
I got a déja vu when yaoyao turns around to save xiao on the boat, like the moment chang yu in pursuit of jade turns around to save ML from the snow. it's a decisive moment that shows both characters courage and being perfect match for each other. it's always nice to see.
My favourite thing about key to the pheonix heart is Ai mi's character developpement. i follow Ai mi since her appearance in the double and she is truly so talented. I know the show could have had some scenes directed differently had she not been this young and it's very respectable at least.
my second favourite thing was aimi's character relation with her mom. her mom was one of the very interesting supporting characters. i wish she had more scenes as she really fuelled a lot of the mystery and intrigue and poise.
What made their relationship so special is how it evolved from being complete opposites.
With only 28 episodes, the show often seems rushed in the plot.
Main leads mostly carried this show, i found the opening and first episode too exaggerated but they did show the almost lunatic/insanity and dedication of the ML. He also evolves a lot, but we don't see enough of it.
the story has enough intrigue, character depth for a longer dive than 28 episodes, where we don't just see the decisive end-actions but the journey and day in/out of their adventures. they definitely did not use the main characters talents enough.
Themes of freedom, power and use of technology for justice vs power come up nicely too.
if you like historical drama its a nice one, but having watched so many already, the plot feels scripted and fluffy enough you never get lost in it.
will be tuning for the last episodes!
I got a déja vu when yaoyao turns around to save xiao on the boat, like the moment chang yu in pursuit of jade turns around to save ML from the snow. it's a decisive moment that shows both characters courage and being perfect match for each other. it's always nice to see.
My favourite thing about key to the pheonix heart is Ai mi's character developpement. i follow Ai mi since her appearance in the double and she is truly so talented. I know the show could have had some scenes directed differently had she not been this young and it's very respectable at least.
my second favourite thing was aimi's character relation with her mom. her mom was one of the very interesting supporting characters. i wish she had more scenes as she really fuelled a lot of the mystery and intrigue and poise.
What made their relationship so special is how it evolved from being complete opposites.
With only 28 episodes, the show often seems rushed in the plot.
Main leads mostly carried this show, i found the opening and first episode too exaggerated but they did show the almost lunatic/insanity and dedication of the ML. He also evolves a lot, but we don't see enough of it.
the story has enough intrigue, character depth for a longer dive than 28 episodes, where we don't just see the decisive end-actions but the journey and day in/out of their adventures. they definitely did not use the main characters talents enough.
Themes of freedom, power and use of technology for justice vs power come up nicely too.
if you like historical drama its a nice one, but having watched so many already, the plot feels scripted and fluffy enough you never get lost in it.
will be tuning for the last episodes!
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