The MDL rating is pathetically low, so you know this one is one of the best dramas of 2026 :)
And yes, it is.
A perfectly cast group of actors, superb performances from all of them, nicely directed in that Yang zeros in on unusual moments and things (although I expected it as he also directed Swords into Ploughshares and Three-Body), a beautifully written narrative that's quite surprising in places and obvious in others, but that even the obvious then seems unusual, the cinematography is gorgeous -- all sepia, haze and atmosphere -- and it has a unique plot and characters.
Not your typical Chinese romance drama at all, and that's a good thing. Easy 10/10 for me.
And no, it's not for everyone because, if you expect and like more of the same predictability (nothing wrong with that if that's your thing), which the majority of C-dramas are, this one isn't for you. Otherwise, I think you'll like it.
Interestingly, it's earning a 9.3 on WeTV, and an 8.6 on Viki, so their users are obviously not the usual MDL raters :) (It's really no wonder most people don't take MDL ratings seriously though, isn't it?)
I try my best to finish this but I can’t . even though I love the leads .
It's one of the worst C-dramas I've watched, and I've watched thousands.
The problem with it is there is very little plot, and the characters are one-dimensional and uninteresting. If it had been condensed into a 6-episode series, it might have been interesting, but 40 episodes of a plot stretched out so thin it's like gossamer is too dull to bear.
I dropped it at Episode 12. Life is too short and my brain hurt.
LOVED IT. It is a quirky, artsy, quasi-dark, and clever show that incorporates many versions and emotions about…
The problem with the ratings on MDL is a huge percentage of users are immature idol fans who want nothing more than a drama that fits the usual cookie cutter wuxia/romance/xianxia slop. And when it's something different or something that makes them uncomfortable or that they don't understand, it's "bad".
It's why it's always best to ignore MDL ratings - the highest rated dramas are often the usual over-produced, same plot different actors, idol-starring dullness, while the worst rated are often the actual gems.
It’s an East Asian thing, lol. They believe getting cold or wet internally interferes with health. I grew up…
Yep, I know. I lived in Asia for almost two decades. :) It's the same in certain places in Europe too. But, even if it did happen (it doesn't!), it doesn't happen within 10 minutes of getting wet :)
If you're not paying for a subscription, you will see ads. (Not sure if you are or not? :) Otherwise, no, you shouldn't be.
I've watched a fair few dramas on iQIYI with ads as they are the only C-drama site I won't pay for a subscription for (too expensive when half the dramas released on iQIYI in China are NOT released in the west, but instead are on their YouTube channel for an extra fee. Bite me).
Asian fans are scarier than being in the middle of an armed robbery
It's amazing to me that the CCP has put up with Chinese fans' crazy behavior as long as they have. They've destroyed so many actors' lives, yet the CCP (mostly) allows them to continue with their insane behavior.
And yep, you can't blame so many Chinese actors who have been married for years/sometimes decades, yet never release that information, as you can only imagine the lunacy of some of their so-called "fans" if they did.
I really don’t think she cares about the baby. Getting pregnant was just about stealing that jerky husband from…
Isn't it!!. And I recently recommended it to my 87-year-old parents. They watched all 7 seasons (80 episodes) in a week and a half :) My Dad rarely stays awake through even one episode of anything, and he watched all 80 episodes wide-eyed throughout. LOL
I really don’t think she cares about the baby. Getting pregnant was just about stealing that jerky husband from…
Awful, aren't they? I think the last western drama I watched was Nurse Jackie (?), which was probably around 2015 or so when I watched every season back to back. Haven't watched any western show since, as nothing has sparked my interest. C-dramas, on the other hand, I don't have enough time to watch everything I'm interested in :)
I really don’t think she cares about the baby. Getting pregnant was just about stealing that jerky husband from…
I think you and I have a lot in common, as I agree with what your parents taught you as well :)
And btw, I don't think I have watched a western drama in at least 10 years (?) probably longer. My viewing nowadays is only C-dramas, with the occasional K-drama, (and sometimes a J-drama), along with anime and donghua. That's primarily because most western dramas are now "woke", with the people who write them/make them constantly trying to shove their extreme left-wing opinions down their viewers' throats. None of which I have any interest in so... C-dramas it is. And I'm very happy with that choice :)
You should watch her in the new drama The Epoch of Miyu -- fabulous drama, superb ensemble cast, and she's gorgeous…
She's brilliant in it. Just a word of warning though, if her character starts to drive you nuts (like she has done with pretty much all of us watching it -- LOL), stick with it. She gets better and better and better as every new episode drops. Hope you enjoy it :)
Please don't compare her with cows. My step family are cow milk famers. I love their catle, they are gentle and…
Hahahaha, yep. I grew up in the countryside in the UK and worked on a farm for a while.. with cows.
Some of the best creatures on the planet. Sweet, gentle, and always happy to nuzzle up to you if you have a carrot or some oats in your pocket. They wouldn't hurt a fly unless scared or cornered (and scared). Nope, she's not a cow, like you said, she's a vile serpent who deserves exactly what's coming to her. Soon. Hopefully.
She's actually not. Further into the drama you learn why she is like she is, and she becomes one of the best characters.…
She is with him, but she was with him first before Ah Lin butted in - she's been with him since university. And it's more complicated than that. She's a fabulous character. Especially towards the end. And btw, the last 8 or so episodes are FIRE :) (Best drama I've watched in ages).
Kira Shi plays another slut that can’t get her own man😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Always…
She's actually not. Further into the drama you learn why she is like she is, and she becomes one of the best characters. Brilliant drama, btw. Just binge-watched all 38 episodes in 2 1/2 days. Best thing I've watched in eons :)
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And yes, it is.
A perfectly cast group of actors, superb performances from all of them, nicely directed in that Yang zeros in on unusual moments and things (although I expected it as he also directed Swords into Ploughshares and Three-Body), a beautifully written narrative that's quite surprising in places and obvious in others, but that even the obvious then seems unusual, the cinematography is gorgeous -- all sepia, haze and atmosphere -- and it has a unique plot and characters.
Not your typical Chinese romance drama at all, and that's a good thing. Easy 10/10 for me.
And no, it's not for everyone because, if you expect and like more of the same predictability (nothing wrong with that if that's your thing), which the majority of C-dramas are, this one isn't for you. Otherwise, I think you'll like it.
Interestingly, it's earning a 9.3 on WeTV, and an 8.6 on Viki, so their users are obviously not the usual MDL raters :) (It's really no wonder most people don't take MDL ratings seriously though, isn't it?)
The problem with it is there is very little plot, and the characters are one-dimensional and uninteresting. If it had been condensed into a 6-episode series, it might have been interesting, but 40 episodes of a plot stretched out so thin it's like gossamer is too dull to bear.
I dropped it at Episode 12. Life is too short and my brain hurt.
I've watched thousands of C-dramas over the last 25-plus years, and I would easily place it in my Top 10.
It's why it's always best to ignore MDL ratings - the highest rated dramas are often the usual over-produced, same plot different actors, idol-starring dullness, while the worst rated are often the actual gems.
BTW, cool avatar. Love that donghua :)
I've watched a fair few dramas on iQIYI with ads as they are the only C-drama site I won't pay for a subscription for (too expensive when half the dramas released on iQIYI in China are NOT released in the west, but instead are on their YouTube channel for an extra fee. Bite me).
And yep, you can't blame so many Chinese actors who have been married for years/sometimes decades, yet never release that information, as you can only imagine the lunacy of some of their so-called "fans" if they did.
And btw, I don't think I have watched a western drama in at least 10 years (?) probably longer. My viewing nowadays is only C-dramas, with the occasional K-drama, (and sometimes a J-drama), along with anime and donghua. That's primarily because most western dramas are now "woke", with the people who write them/make them constantly trying to shove their extreme left-wing opinions down their viewers' throats. None of which I have any interest in so... C-dramas it is. And I'm very happy with that choice :)
Some of the best creatures on the planet. Sweet, gentle, and always happy to nuzzle up to you if you have a carrot or some oats in your pocket. They wouldn't hurt a fly unless scared or cornered (and scared). Nope, she's not a cow, like you said, she's a vile serpent who deserves exactly what's coming to her. Soon. Hopefully.