The attacks Chen Xing Xu got after his well execution of this character made him put off historical dramas for over 5yrs, and only now we’ll be getting a historical drama from him.
I hope fans separate actors from characters.
He even declined scripts offered to work with FL again. I
*Raise hand* ML is def funny for me. I think, he carries his fair share of the show on his back, not the entirety…
I had the same feeling when first, but just take your time with it. You don’t need to binge it,
Another recommendation is The Story of Ming Lan. It was my first Chinese drama and what introduced me to cdrama land.
It took me time to understand as this was a new world to me but I was tired of Kdramas (what they are recently), and I trusted the recommendation of the forum I was in, so I kept repeating the first episode to understand and get used to the language… Since then, I’ve learned so much about life, health, teas, medical approaches, that I hardly see a doctor.
So, you must decide if it’s purely entertainment you are watching for and other things too.
But you get much from the fantasy the ones.
Let me retire for the day, excuse my grammar mistakes is any, I’m exhausted.
*Raise hand* ML is def funny for me. I think, he carries his fair share of the show on his back, not the entirety…
It definitely is, the dramas for realistic thinkers don’t get much viewership and ratings, writers these days have to force happy ending because commercial reasons and popularity.
You must watch The Rise of the Phoenixes, it has a realistic ending but viewers weren’t happy.
Ming Dynasty, also had realistic ending, made a lot of romance lovers drop it.
So, if you like the realistic ones, prepare for angst and good story writing,
The Rebel Princess has a good ending, but it has such quality writing and refreshing approach. I think you will love it.
*Raise hand* ML is def funny for me. I think, he carries his fair share of the show on his back, not the entirety…
For me as well, I have dropped other gender reversal dramas, particularly those that reduce men to mere simps.
The distinction here lies in the fact that the male lead remains manly. He devotes himself to the woman he loves, yet he is also assertive. The female lead is not entirely in control, for he is skilful in his patience while awaiting her affection, and at the same time he leaves her little choice but to love him.
He is ruthless towards his enemies and utterly dependable.
I believe Princess Royal attempted something similar, but the result was a dismal failure.
*Raise hand* ML is def funny for me. I think, he carries his fair share of the show on his back, not the entirety…
It came via the algorithm on my twitter. I will share if I find it again.
In essence they were saying that, ML helped FL to be domineering and FL helped ML to be pouty and cute, so, he’s acting the reverse role is the result of their team work as leads.
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I hope fans separate actors from characters.
He even declined scripts offered to work with FL again. I
All recent dramas are all about female leads making an impact and male leads being know for what they are not.
Aren’t you the best judge of that, to decide for yourself by continuing to see if it actually gets better or not?
You already watched 5 episodes (that’s a lot to make a decision), doesn’t that help you to decide after waiting for so long?
Another recommendation is The Story of Ming Lan. It was my first Chinese drama and what introduced me to cdrama land.
It took me time to understand as this was a new world to me but I was tired of Kdramas (what they are recently), and I trusted the recommendation of the forum I was in, so I kept repeating the first episode to understand and get used to the language…
Since then, I’ve learned so much about life, health, teas, medical approaches, that I hardly see a doctor.
So, you must decide if it’s purely entertainment you are watching for and other things too.
But you get much from the fantasy the ones.
Let me retire for the day, excuse my grammar mistakes is any, I’m exhausted.
You must watch The Rise of the Phoenixes, it has a realistic ending but viewers weren’t happy.
Ming Dynasty, also had realistic ending, made a lot of romance lovers drop it.
So, if you like the realistic ones, prepare for angst and good story writing,
The Rebel Princess has a good ending, but it has such quality writing and refreshing approach. I think you will love it.
Novel readers said he poisoned ML, so it’s possible that she’s behind her.
The distinction here lies in the fact that the male lead remains manly. He devotes himself to the woman he loves, yet he is also assertive. The female lead is not entirely in control, for he is skilful in his patience while awaiting her affection, and at the same time he leaves her little choice but to love him.
He is ruthless towards his enemies and utterly dependable.
I believe Princess Royal attempted something similar, but the result was a dismal failure.
In essence they were saying that, ML helped FL to be domineering and FL helped ML to be pouty and cute, so, he’s acting the reverse role is the result of their team work as leads.