Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow
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Forced,devastating even
Im not sure if the FL even watched Season 1. Maybe the writers failed her? It doesnt help that her skillset is not at the level of the FL in Season 1. The great "reveal" was underwhelming although the ending was satisfying. Unfortunately it took great mental gymnastics to force yourself to believe the body switch. I will say that some of the plot lines were incredibly interesting and the side characters were so endearing that I dont regret watching it but it feels physically painful to endure the romance so i will rewatch season 1 and stop at episode 19 and pretend thats the finake!Was this review helpful to you?
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In Awe
Some random thoughts... This drama is truly in a league of its own.. I'm a sucker for love through different lifetimes, Love above all... maybe it's the mature but classy romance but the only other Xianxia that's made me feel this way has been Legend of Shen Li. Also, you never see Pearl and ZM kiss, which was interesting, but still felt the love.I ADORED ML in every form, so i didnt get 2ML syndrome but i seriously wanted him with FY!! I had mixed feelings about him but loved him overall. He made me mad, sad, even embarrassed at times. FY broke my heart.
Thankfully, they didnt overdo all the sadness but when the Jade Sky Palace couple died, i CRIED. And I'm not a crier. I greatly appreciated Miss Gao and her man getting a redemption after their tragic past.
It was extremely satisfying to see all the revelations... secrets are a pet peeve of mine. Many characters learned about their past selves, FY's brother finds out she was his sister, Bao finds her dad, Sangi finds out what REALLY happened the day he lost his arm, Phoenix lady finds out about her love and the endless cycle, etc. Also, I wanted to share a theory on the ending which kind of confused me, screenshot is attached- lmk your thoughts!!
I already want to rewatch. Usually I'm depressed after a binge, but I'm not because I fully feel like I can just watch it again. It's so good from start to finish. I think because i was never bored, i enjoyed EVERY arc and I'm so glad i watched it🌸🌼
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Magical Masterpiece
Unconventional romance that takes you by storm. Fascinating world building and unique characters. They should have ended this franchise on episode 19. The actors worked incredibly hard and it pays off. You never know what is going to happen next and find yourself rooting for Mudeok. The ML has an incredible growth arc and the romance is the best ive ever seen. Huge rewatch value. 10/10Was this review helpful to you?