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Storyline/Plot ... Was OK. I actually enjoyed the story and that was one of the main reasons I continued to watch it. The ending was a bit off for me and it was lacking some clarity. I cannot quite put my finger on why.

Cast ... Star studded but I think they were let down by poor direction and low-quality production. Some of the acting ... not that great (especially the side characters and extras). If not for Luo Yun Xi, I may not have watched this.

Characters ... They were very basic. Likeable enough but not that deep. Holding affection and feeling empathy for most characters and situations was difficult.

Cinematography/sets etc. ... The costumes were exquisite but I think that is where most of the budget went. I found makeup, prosthetics, and props were lacking. Some sets looked very low quality and fake while others looked basic.

Sound/CGI etc. ... Sound was OK, but the lighting was bad. I am not sure if it was purposeful. Having blown out lighting in a room that should be lit by candlelight ... bad. The coloring was also bland. I think this show would have looked better with deep color grading and darker undertones. CGI was horrible but because this show seemed like a low-budget series, you just accepted it.

Chemistry ... There was lovely chemistry with the main cast but sometimes (a lot of the time) it was too much. It was as if the Director told every single cast member to look longingly at each other, regardless of who/what/where and they had to do it for an extended amount of time. ... It was very awkward to watch.