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Goddess of boundless kindness and getting killed | Unexpected but satisfying Comical Scenes <3
"Reduce again and again until you reach non-action. Through non-action you can achieve everything." - Yuan Zhong
Finally, writing my review 10 days after I finished this piece due to some unforseen and unfortunate circumstances—phones got broken. Thank god it's all good now.
Anyways, this show feels extra special to me as it's the drama where I was able see and enjoy both Liu Xue Yi and Tang Yan's performances again after a long time. It's just a pity that it took me quite a while to write this down. However, I will still try to pour all my lingering thoughts about this story into this review.
What I love about this story is the relentless pursuit of Ji Tan Yin (FL) in protecting Yuan Zhong (ML) despite his aggressive charges and ill treatment to her. I love that she values life in general and view everyone as equal beings. Her perseverance and sacrifices became the very instrument that made Yuan Zhong's cautious and doubtful heart to falter and loosen up. She gave him the healing he needed after all the mistreatment he received and molded him back to the kind person he used to be. Truly, even the coldest heart will soften if you pour it love everyday.
"An apology that demands forgiveness is not a sincere apology." - Yuan Zhong
I appreciate that they never truly touch the "Forgiveness" topic but instead showed us that bad actions always have a negative consequences. It's satisfying because offering forgiveness isn't always the answer specially when the damage inflicted is too grave to be forgiven and the perpetrator is unrepentant about it. Oftentimes you gotta let the bad people suffer retributions in order for them to learn. Because if they don't suffer at all, chances are they'll just do it again. This also shows how people of intense greed can ruin everything without batting an eye—impenitent and ruthless.
What made this drama even more entertaining is their unexpected comical scenes. They are throwing unhinge scenes one after another that I ended up anticipating such silliness every now and then.
Additionally, the supporting characters also contributed a lot in making this drama enjoyable. I love every skits they inserted as it lightens the mood and I love that they gave us several episodes where the leads has to raise a baby till his teenage years (A'Xiu)—the process was weird and unusual but that's what makes it extra special. It's even my most favorite part of the story overall. Haha!
I also appreciate the dynamics they put into this drama. This could've easily been a straight out revenge story yet they served us humor one after another which lessens the grim tension each episode and helped us loosen up to gradually accept the insolent actions of Yuan Zhong (ML) and see him on a different light.
I would say that the main characters are well written—Yuan Zhong being revengeful after the persecution and injustice he experienced seems reasonable to me; and it will all make sense to see him go all out with it. But then, he was given a chance of redemption by Ji Tan Yin by treating him with utmost patience and consideration which gave him opportunities to unconsciously show his true self—kind, loving and considerate. This also proves that we can never judge a person not unless we know them personally; as some individuals have suffered long enough that they started building walls to protect themselves from people who might harm them.
Ji Tan Yin/Goddess Wu Shuang on the other hand is the true personification of a god. Being kind is one thing but seeing kindness out of the darkest and most cruel person is on a different extreme level. She is that person you will hate for her persistence and sympathy for everyone but also the very person you wished to be. I hope everyone can be as broad-minded and forgiving as her. If so, the world would be a much better place.
Also, Goddess of Craftsmanship? More of Goddess of boundless kindness and compassion. I know she excels in crafts reason why her title is specific to craftsmanship, but she definitely deserves a True God status. Like, wouldn't it be great if she's promoted through her genuine actions and service—the very first one in the heaven realm. Won't that be a great plot? Hihi! —P.S. She's also the Goddess of getting Killed. LMAO!
The above being said made me appreciate writers' who values the beauty of progressive story telling through the characters' morals and principles, and not just their emotional tendencies and impulsivity.
On a different note, I wanna talk about the 2nd CP and my urge to fast forward/skip whenever I see them on screen...It was not hate at first sight but more of seeing them as story goes on brings dissatisfaction to me. They got this chemistry that doesn't evoke further interest and curiosity—the kind of CP you wished to have been left out because the spark is not there and their chemistry isn't immersive and engaging enough. In short, boring! They're both serious and doesn't match the overall fun vibe the Main CP is giving. Which made them look dull and unappealing to me. They spoilt my mood better than the antagonists ever did. I am not sure when it started but most probably when the writer's fumbled that led them to the ridiculous path. They got the plot and substance yet I can't feel any emotional attachment for them. One good example is when Tang Hua chose to get stab instead of fending the attack using his sword...and he's a what? War Division commander? Ghadd!
They really should've given the 2nd CP role to A'Xue and Qian Lin instead. They're more fun to watch and matches the energy of the main leads.
Lastly, ending...I am not sure how do I feel about it but I am just glad they ended it in a way that gives hope for Ji Tan Yin (FL) to be resurrected.
P.S. Would've been great if they gave us a scene after Tang Yin got resurrected and they began living with Curly and the 5 Divine left hand spirits. That surely would have been chaotic at the same time super entertaining.
"Those who know and outdo themselves are enlightened and strong." - Ji Tan Yin
Story - 9.5, I love the message they want to extend to their viewers and I think they've successfully send it across. It's just that the 2nd CP was so boring that I always ended up rolling my eyes whenever I see them. Every other aspect of the story is great for me. Specially the comical skits they added on a lot of scenes.
Acting/Cast - 10, It's my reunion drama with both Liu Xue Yi & Tang Yan so I genuinely enjoyed it; and I'm also extremely satisfied with the supporting actors/actresses and their performances.
Music - 10, I enjoyed their music a lot. The insert songs are on point and really helps heighten the emotion/vibe of the scenes they're used in.
Rewatch Value - 9.5, I totally love it but again, watching it with the 2nd CP just irks me quite a lot. I don't wanna see them again. lol
Overall - 9.5, As much as I want to give it a perfect score, I just don't want to because of jow bothered I am of the 2nd CP. This is a great drama that's kind ruined by the unappealing story of the 2nd ML. They lowkey wasted a lot of time.
IF you find my review helpful please let me know.
Finally, writing my review 10 days after I finished this piece due to some unforseen and unfortunate circumstances—phones got broken. Thank god it's all good now.
Anyways, this show feels extra special to me as it's the drama where I was able see and enjoy both Liu Xue Yi and Tang Yan's performances again after a long time. It's just a pity that it took me quite a while to write this down. However, I will still try to pour all my lingering thoughts about this story into this review.
What I love about this story is the relentless pursuit of Ji Tan Yin (FL) in protecting Yuan Zhong (ML) despite his aggressive charges and ill treatment to her. I love that she values life in general and view everyone as equal beings. Her perseverance and sacrifices became the very instrument that made Yuan Zhong's cautious and doubtful heart to falter and loosen up. She gave him the healing he needed after all the mistreatment he received and molded him back to the kind person he used to be. Truly, even the coldest heart will soften if you pour it love everyday.
"An apology that demands forgiveness is not a sincere apology." - Yuan Zhong
I appreciate that they never truly touch the "Forgiveness" topic but instead showed us that bad actions always have a negative consequences. It's satisfying because offering forgiveness isn't always the answer specially when the damage inflicted is too grave to be forgiven and the perpetrator is unrepentant about it. Oftentimes you gotta let the bad people suffer retributions in order for them to learn. Because if they don't suffer at all, chances are they'll just do it again. This also shows how people of intense greed can ruin everything without batting an eye—impenitent and ruthless.
What made this drama even more entertaining is their unexpected comical scenes. They are throwing unhinge scenes one after another that I ended up anticipating such silliness every now and then.
Additionally, the supporting characters also contributed a lot in making this drama enjoyable. I love every skits they inserted as it lightens the mood and I love that they gave us several episodes where the leads has to raise a baby till his teenage years (A'Xiu)—the process was weird and unusual but that's what makes it extra special. It's even my most favorite part of the story overall. Haha!
I also appreciate the dynamics they put into this drama. This could've easily been a straight out revenge story yet they served us humor one after another which lessens the grim tension each episode and helped us loosen up to gradually accept the insolent actions of Yuan Zhong (ML) and see him on a different light.
I would say that the main characters are well written—Yuan Zhong being revengeful after the persecution and injustice he experienced seems reasonable to me; and it will all make sense to see him go all out with it. But then, he was given a chance of redemption by Ji Tan Yin by treating him with utmost patience and consideration which gave him opportunities to unconsciously show his true self—kind, loving and considerate. This also proves that we can never judge a person not unless we know them personally; as some individuals have suffered long enough that they started building walls to protect themselves from people who might harm them.
Ji Tan Yin/Goddess Wu Shuang on the other hand is the true personification of a god. Being kind is one thing but seeing kindness out of the darkest and most cruel person is on a different extreme level. She is that person you will hate for her persistence and sympathy for everyone but also the very person you wished to be. I hope everyone can be as broad-minded and forgiving as her. If so, the world would be a much better place.
Also, Goddess of Craftsmanship? More of Goddess of boundless kindness and compassion. I know she excels in crafts reason why her title is specific to craftsmanship, but she definitely deserves a True God status. Like, wouldn't it be great if she's promoted through her genuine actions and service—the very first one in the heaven realm. Won't that be a great plot? Hihi! —P.S. She's also the Goddess of getting Killed. LMAO!
The above being said made me appreciate writers' who values the beauty of progressive story telling through the characters' morals and principles, and not just their emotional tendencies and impulsivity.
On a different note, I wanna talk about the 2nd CP and my urge to fast forward/skip whenever I see them on screen...It was not hate at first sight but more of seeing them as story goes on brings dissatisfaction to me. They got this chemistry that doesn't evoke further interest and curiosity—the kind of CP you wished to have been left out because the spark is not there and their chemistry isn't immersive and engaging enough. In short, boring! They're both serious and doesn't match the overall fun vibe the Main CP is giving. Which made them look dull and unappealing to me. They spoilt my mood better than the antagonists ever did. I am not sure when it started but most probably when the writer's fumbled that led them to the ridiculous path. They got the plot and substance yet I can't feel any emotional attachment for them. One good example is when Tang Hua chose to get stab instead of fending the attack using his sword...and he's a what? War Division commander? Ghadd!
They really should've given the 2nd CP role to A'Xue and Qian Lin instead. They're more fun to watch and matches the energy of the main leads.
Lastly, ending...I am not sure how do I feel about it but I am just glad they ended it in a way that gives hope for Ji Tan Yin (FL) to be resurrected.
P.S. Would've been great if they gave us a scene after Tang Yin got resurrected and they began living with Curly and the 5 Divine left hand spirits. That surely would have been chaotic at the same time super entertaining.
"Those who know and outdo themselves are enlightened and strong." - Ji Tan Yin
Story - 9.5, I love the message they want to extend to their viewers and I think they've successfully send it across. It's just that the 2nd CP was so boring that I always ended up rolling my eyes whenever I see them. Every other aspect of the story is great for me. Specially the comical skits they added on a lot of scenes.
Acting/Cast - 10, It's my reunion drama with both Liu Xue Yi & Tang Yan so I genuinely enjoyed it; and I'm also extremely satisfied with the supporting actors/actresses and their performances.
Music - 10, I enjoyed their music a lot. The insert songs are on point and really helps heighten the emotion/vibe of the scenes they're used in.
Rewatch Value - 9.5, I totally love it but again, watching it with the 2nd CP just irks me quite a lot. I don't wanna see them again. lol
Overall - 9.5, As much as I want to give it a perfect score, I just don't want to because of jow bothered I am of the 2nd CP. This is a great drama that's kind ruined by the unappealing story of the 2nd ML. They lowkey wasted a lot of time.
IF you find my review helpful please let me know.
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