MuDan is so capable and she really can do so much…personally I prefer the writing in season 1 or first part of the story, this second season just has a lot more convenient plot devices. But overall a good show. I wonder how it would be if they have done this whole story in 40ep.
I am done with this. Binged it in two days with sleep deprived because every ep just keeps me going. And agreed with the viewers here. This is an underrated gem. The story telling is coherent, no drag, the characters are clear and actors are well casted. The scenes and sets are beautifully done, even the fights scenes are neat and well choreographed. There are various layers to this story, one can follow the murder mystery, or the deeper struggles of women in those times, there are the corrupted in power abusing the poor. Women being the common victims learning to empower themselves and you see many strong women in this show. Even the ML are pretty much guided by his wife’s soul. I didn’t see much of FL’s previous work, mostly remembered her as supportive roles, first time seeing her as main lead, this role suits her. It’s an empowering and hopeful story for those dark times.
Is the name "vermillion bird" of that hall the same word in Mandarin as "rose finch"?
To my understanding, I don’t think so. The Chinese title is literally describing the hall, as the happening are all there. The English title may be given to describe the becoming of FL, will be the one who rebelled.
If you don't mind violence, you'll love it. Just finished it, and it's absolutely one of my Top 3 dramas of 2025…
It’s brutal indeed. But I love the investigation and detective work. I am enjoying it so far, binged 16 ep.😅 at one seating, need some rest to continue. It’s good!
For a short form drama, they really put a lot of thoughts and effort in to this. The ShangHai views are so beautifully done. I am also liking the FL’s acting, she is so cool!!! Enjoying it so far.
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deprived because every ep just keeps me going. And agreed with the viewers here. This is an underrated gem. The story telling is coherent, no drag, the characters are clear and actors are well casted. The scenes and sets are beautifully done, even the fights scenes are neat and well choreographed. There are various layers to this story, one can follow the murder mystery, or the deeper struggles of women in those times, there are the corrupted in power abusing the poor. Women being the common victims learning to empower themselves and you see many strong women in this show. Even the ML are pretty much guided by his wife’s soul. I didn’t see much of FL’s previous work, mostly remembered her as supportive roles, first time seeing her as main lead, this role suits her. It’s an empowering and hopeful story for those dark times.