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Power couple, great chemistry, HEA
That was awesome. I delayed watching this for a while because I want to know if it is happy ending before watching. I am not a fan of ugly endings. Though I may say this is my favorite genre, regression, second chance, romance, action.Story is well written. Flow is perfect. And the chemistry is a legend. Power couple.
Song Mo- looks good with the long hair with white strands. He is such a green flag. Although in his past life, he is full of hatred and revenge and chose the wrong path. On his second life, he navigates it together with Dou Zhao
Dou Zhao- also has a tragic past life because of forced marriage. She later learns why her life turned out that way
An Su- is naive but did a 180 when she learned who really killed her brother
Song Han- is a psycho. He got a fitting end. He was the well-loved child but turned bitter and evil
Ji Yong- is a genius and second ML. A silent supporter of FL. He was a monk in first life so up until now I don't know why he became one. Maybe because FL got married to Wei Ting Yu
Wei Ting Yu- never loved FL so he cheated with FL's sister which turned out to be his one true love. Tragic end on second life for both he and Dou Ming
The political intrigue is not that complicated unlike Story of Kunning Palace but it holds it's own charm because of the actors, chemistry and story flow.
What I love most is the ending. They tied every loose ends. No major questions unanswered.
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Frustrating but good...
This is the only historical royalty and political intrigue drama that I was able to finish. I almost dropped it but I was curious how they will fall in love in their second life. I was so disappointed with the ending of Scent of Time that I was hesitant to start this. So I checked thoroughly if this is a happy ending. It is. :)I also watched the last special episode where they are happy with two kids but they still always bicker. It was a funny and super romantic episode.
Their chemistry is through the roof. Zhang Linghe and Zhao Jinmai are great actors. They made this drama enjoyable for me. And their love story is good. They will have another drama together and I will definitely watch it.
The FL does not have emotional intelligence in her first life and ML was prideful that was why they end up fighting with each other. Their second life, they fought together and did their best to understand each other. Pei Wenxuan is a good man in both lives and deserves the best in life. A woman deserves a Pei Wenxuan.
The main villain, Su Rongqing was a complicated and disillusioned character. He could have changed his fate but he always twist his own narrative. For someone who claims he loves Li Rong, he failed miserably in showing that love.
Overall good drama.
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I love it until...
I love Zhou Ye so I watched this due to her and so many positive reviews BUT my mistake was checking the last episode after I watched 5 episodes and ruined my mood. I just want a happy ending so I checked. And I am glad. So the episodes I only watched are ep 1-5 and 29, 30.Here's my take. Zhou Ye's acting is great. She made me cry on the last 2 episodes. I didn't like the ending at all. That was a cruel ending making the rest of the story useless. The whole story is just a dream so I was pissed. I actually hope it is not but I am glad I checked early on. The whole story was made up by her traumatized mind and spirit. This is why I am putting it as 5 star and no, I won't rewatch nor check other episodes because it's all a dream.
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Neo Hou and Zhou Ye Acting Supremacy
This cdrama is surprisingly good. And I find it quite underrated. Zhou Ye and Hou Minghao did well.Romance is a bit lackluster. I felt like they're just best friends because of lack of kissing scenes and romantic contacts. However, they have good chemistry. Not great chemistry but good.
Story pacing is well done. It's not everywhere unlike other wuxia/xinxia dramas. It made me cry, and made me laugh. Bai Xiangsheng's character as antihero/hero is commendable. He became a God of Love/Matchmaking/Marriage in the end. It made me smile.
This drama gave you a lot of love perspective
Epic love - Tian Yao and Yan Hui
Obsessive love - Su Ying to Lu Mu Sheng
Til death do us part love - Lu Mu Sheng to Princess Yun Xi
Wrong and naive love - Tian Yao to Su Ying
Friends to enemies love - Zhu Li and Huan Xiao Yan
Hidden love - Xian Ge to Feng Qian Shuo
Destructive and dark love - Fu Yin (Dark Phantom) to Queen Xue Lin
Unrequitted love - Bai Xiao Sheng to Yan Hui
Patient love - A Cha to Master Qi Yun
Romeo and Juliet kind of love - Ling Fei to Zi Feng
The challenge of love and duty - Xue Lin and Chen Yi
Overall, I enjoyed this drama and might rewatch if I have time since I have a lot on my list right now. Lol.
Neo Hou is sooo handsome. :D
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Power Couple
As a wuxia/xinxia fan and an avid novel/manga/manhwa/manhua reader of martial arts/murim genre, I find this cdrama really good with strong fl and ml. This became by far my favorite cdrama.The only flaws are the ending which did not follow the novel and the plot which became so-so on the middle of the series.
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Regression and Revenge
It's been a while since I have watched Romance KDrama since I am more of a CDrama fan.I have read the manhwa of this series way back I almost forgot the key details of the story. The series followed the manhwa flow but changed a lot of scenes. I do not remember Yu Ra. Min Hwan's mother was killed by Soo Min and Baek Eun Ho was not a major character. Personally I would have wanted the manhwa to be followed but that would be predictable to me. So I am okay with the changes.
This regression, revenge drama is satisfying since there's no questions left after the ending.
The actors have good chemistry. Not great but good. First time I watched these actors. I am not a fan of the female lead but she did well. Soo Min actress however, did great in her acting that you will hate her here more than the manhwa adaptation. She fits the villain to the core that I would watch her again in a different KDrama if she is the villain. That's how good she is. She portayed Soo Min's psychopathic character amazingly.
My favorite character is Yoo Hui Yeon. The adorable sister of ML and friend of FL. A foodie who is not a snob despite of being one of the biggest share holder of U&K.
For a non KDrama fan such as me recommending this, it says a lot. :)
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Watch when you don't have anything good to watch anymore
First half of the drama is really good and entertaining then it went a bit boring from there. I think ep 16-17 until end.Acting wise, all actors are good. But I like Meng Ziyi more in Blossom than here. This is my first Jeremy Tsui drama. Not a fan but he did well. I don't feel the chemistry.
My complaint is the fight scenes. It's not believable. I have seen B rated cdramas where fight scenes are really good. Also Princess Hua who was supposed to be a martial artist failed to deliver that persona on the latter part of the drama. Her fight in the forest is better choreographed.
As for the characters, I like Princess Jiamin. She's funny. Prince Ying too with all his naivety.
Overall an ok drama to watch.
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Key episodes review...
Spoilers ahead!!!Episode 1-14: I hate Niaoniao's mother to the core. She hadn't raised her daughter but she always compares her to her cousin, distrustful of her, and resorts to iron discipline. I mean if you haven't raised your own kid, you will love and make up to her the best way possible. I am a mom of 4, 3 sons and my youngest is a daughter so I am crying for Niaoniao throughout her ordeal with her mother. Her mother always thinks she is right and that she sacrificed for the country without thinking the struggles her daughter went through for years in the hands of the people who hates her. She left her daughter because her in laws said so without fighting for it.
I love her brothers and father. They genuinely adore Niaoniao.
Episode 15: ML, 2nd ML and 3rd ML in one frame. Truth be told I am rooting for Mr. Yuan. The love(one-sided)-hate(mutual) relationship with him and FL is amusing. I adore Yao. He is a kid who admires a girl who is not ordinary. I love that he takes care of Niaoniao and do his best to be by her side. As of Ling Buyi, I am a fan of brooding and strong male lead but maybe because I am not a Wu Lei fan that I don't feel him. My bias is Li Yunrui in this drama. Yeah I watched Blossom before this.
Niaoniao liked the marriage proposal of Yao because he promised they will be equals and will work together in the future. Easier said than done since he is from a noble family. His family is a den of tigers with brutal women.
Third Aunt is my favorite from these episodes. She cares for Niaoniao and understands her which in a small way made up for Niaoniao's lack of motherly love.
Episode 17: Niaoniao finally met her in laws. Her mother, although I hate her did good with showing her the true face of what her marriage will look like in the future.
Episode 20: Shows that Niaoniao got her temper from her mother. They're like peas in a pod. If Niaoniao was raised by her mother, she would be like her mother and not carefree though. But they have the same fiery personality. Although her mother contains it. The last scene was brutal. I would do the same many times over if I am in lady He's shoes.
Episode 22: Yuan needs to change his strategy. He is a tsundere.
Episode 24: That was an intense marriage proposal. A big win to Ling Buyi. Yuan left behind again. Niaoniao's mother humiliating and degrading her in front of the royal family and nobles was harsh and below the belt. Although I understand where she was coming from, it was not necessary for her insults to go that far.
Episode 25: I am giving Ling Buyi 1000 points for defending his future wife. I love it!
Episode 29: The empress is my favorite character of all. Patient and kind. She is what Niaoniao needs. The Emperor is funny too in every scene from ep 1-29.
Episode 34: Another awesome episode. The royal family going to Niaoniao's residence to help her. I love the emperor, empress, and consort Yue. Consort Yue is as nice as the empress.
Episode 37: Shanjian's jealousy was sad. Seeing your love happy with another is heartbreaking. The fifth princess is arrogant but got what she deserves. I was wondering what will happen to her "aides" and was not shocked that they got the death penalty. I mean I was wondering why fifth princess act that way when she has advisors/aides so it's not surprising that they might be the reason why she acts that way.
Personally, I do not like the crown prince to be the emperor. He is weak bordering to cowardness. The third prince is more firm.
Episode 40: Shanjian's mother was perceptive. She knew his feelings for Shaoshang. His refusal to get married because of his parents was understandable. He hides his affection by bickering with her every time. I still root for him for FL.
Episode 41: The crown princess deserves her punishment. She is not fit to be a future empress. Her inferiority complex made her life miserable. She could have just cherished her marriage and improved it but she tormented crown prince former love that caused her and her children's abuse. Unacceptable.
Consort Yue is one tough woman. I like her. The Empress is a very kind and benevolent woman. I love her. The Emperor is funny as always. But out of all the cdramas I watched this was the nicest emperor.
Episode 42-43: Shanjian saving Shaoshang's family and assisting her is commendable. I just hope Shaoshang will treat him better. She always dismisses him.
Ling Buyi knows Shaoshang's thoughts and actions because he is observant of her. Proof of his love.
Episode 45: Wan Qiqi for the win! That was a heartwarming scene. So Shaoshang's twin brother Shaogong divination is accurate.
Episode 48-49: Putting your whole family's life on the line just for a man is dumb. I didn't like what Shaoshang did here. Ling Buyi isn't even worth it. Ling Buyi proposed marriage only to get revenge before the wedding. Double dumb. He just used Shaoshang as a cover in my eyes. I am in episode 49, almost done but I still can't like the ml. And they say Xie Wei from Story of Kunning Palace is red flag but Buyi or Wushang is crazier than him.
Episode 50: And now I am so right with my initial comment that third prince would be a better emperor than the crown prince. He is tough and decisive.
Episode 51: In my mind, Shaoshang called off her engagement with Buyi now Wushang and married Shanjian. -THE END- XD
Now Shaoshang's mother knows the pain of being abandoned and being set aside.
Episode 52: Now everyone is having a good life but Ling Buyi that bastard killed Shaoshang's light.
Episode 53: This was a heartbreaking episode. Empress Xuan was a wonderful woman who filled the mother role in Shaoshang's heart. Meanwhile Shaoshang's mother finally fully understood where Shaoshang felt when she was left for years. I still do not like Huo Buyi.
I've always expected Lady Luo to be a villain. Another fitting end to a villain.
Empress Heng is the toughest woman in this drama. She accepted Empress Xuan for the stabilization of their country. Not anyone can do that.
Episode 54: I cried of her mother and grandmother's regret and redemption. That was a nice scene with her mother.
Finale: My favorite scene was Niaoniao's whole family to the rescue.
Final thoughts:
-Still not a fan of Wu Lei. Chemistry is mid, at best for me. Maybe for others they have great chemistry but I watched a lot of Zhao Lusi drama and she only has in my opinion, great chemistry with her Hidden Love ml and Who Rules the World ml
-Lackluster ending. Too many episodes but where's the grand wedding?!?
-Rigid, almost robotic revenge-centric ML. Red flag all over. Everytime he saves FL, he has an agenda aside. He redeemed himself on the last few episodes but nah, still meh...
-Too many misunderstandings it became boring and repetitive
-I root for Shanjian throughout the drama
What I love about the drama:
-Empress Xuan becoming a foster mother to Shaoshang
-Empress Xuan and Empress Yue's peaceful co existence
-Shaoshang's family especially her brothers and father
-Shanjian
-Huo Buyi's bodyguards especially the talkative Fei
-The villains' fitting ends. That were so satisfying
-Series ending where Shaoshang's family saved her and the Guo villagers
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DROPPED AT EPISODE 1
Watched this because I am a YY fan. But surprisingly, I did not like this cdrama at all.The only thing I liked is the medical and rescue elements in the story. Also the supporting characters. Other than that, I struggled to start episode 2 and decided to watch another drama instead which I found really good and already halfway in the series.
Not going to pick up again.
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