Could've been a great one - declined/faded towards the end
Just like many who can't help expressing their thoughts prior to its completion, here I am joining the league. I can't literally point out anything about this drama to criticize with at this point. On the contrary, so many things to commend otherwise. It really surprised me that another barbaric historical war story like this didn't get me bored at all. Let me go over each aspect briefly.
Story - It has a strong foundation of well-developed characters, a cohesive plot, and skilled execution. I find the humor element organic. The funny moments emerge naturally from the characters' dialogue, unexpected reactions, or subtle clever wordplay without even trying to be funny. And it's like a liberating laugh when you are watching a drama like this with grave battle killings.
Cast/Acting - Both Zhang Ling He & Tian Xi Wei are known already for showing superior quality portrayal but the rest of the supporting cast equate that same merit. In matters of chemistry, those secondary couples have it better than expected too, like the main couple which I feel like they are "meant to be". The way their simple interactions evoke a strong emotional or physical reaction - heart fluttering effect to me while watching results in my frequent skip backing of such specific scenes. I could consider this project to be the best so far for Tian Xi Wei & Zhang Ling He's acting career.
Music - From its OST, my two favorites are "Careful with Fate" and "A Single Thought". Though I'm not so appreciative of the other songs, all of it still matches the kind of melodic backdrop crucial for longing, sacrifice, and action pack romance drama like this.
Rewatch Value - Having a satisfied attachment for this drama the first time, certainly a repeated viewing is on my side of the plan. I don't think the story could have a poor ending that might kill my desire to go through it again, hope not.
* * * Additional remarks after completing the series
The narrative falters in the later acts. The writer's approach to simplify everything as it concludes tainted the potent of the story. Nonetheless, my love for this drama remains.
Story - It has a strong foundation of well-developed characters, a cohesive plot, and skilled execution. I find the humor element organic. The funny moments emerge naturally from the characters' dialogue, unexpected reactions, or subtle clever wordplay without even trying to be funny. And it's like a liberating laugh when you are watching a drama like this with grave battle killings.
Cast/Acting - Both Zhang Ling He & Tian Xi Wei are known already for showing superior quality portrayal but the rest of the supporting cast equate that same merit. In matters of chemistry, those secondary couples have it better than expected too, like the main couple which I feel like they are "meant to be". The way their simple interactions evoke a strong emotional or physical reaction - heart fluttering effect to me while watching results in my frequent skip backing of such specific scenes. I could consider this project to be the best so far for Tian Xi Wei & Zhang Ling He's acting career.
Music - From its OST, my two favorites are "Careful with Fate" and "A Single Thought". Though I'm not so appreciative of the other songs, all of it still matches the kind of melodic backdrop crucial for longing, sacrifice, and action pack romance drama like this.
Rewatch Value - Having a satisfied attachment for this drama the first time, certainly a repeated viewing is on my side of the plan. I don't think the story could have a poor ending that might kill my desire to go through it again, hope not.
* * * Additional remarks after completing the series
The narrative falters in the later acts. The writer's approach to simplify everything as it concludes tainted the potent of the story. Nonetheless, my love for this drama remains.
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