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Complex and Frustrating, But Ultimately Worth it!
This series is one of those that requires at least two watches to fully understand the plot. It's not about whether the characters are likable, but because the storyline is so complex. It jumps between the present, past, and future, and even includes a dream sequence. The actions of the main characters are very debatable—there's an anti-hero male lead, a mission-driven female lead, amazing villains, and even the third couple has a story that's interesting enough to wonder if they could have their own side plot.
When it comes to music, cinematography, acting, effects, and pacing, everything is well done. It's definitely one of the best, but I wouldn't recommend it for first-time viewers of C-dramas due to its complexity and the toxic relationships between the leads.
I re-watched this series just to understand each character's motivations. The female lead (FL) can be incredibly frustrating from the middle to the end, but her actions, though irritating, are crucial. Her entire sect, including her parents, was killed by the demon god male lead (ML) in her timeline. She has to go back in time to stop him from becoming the demon god he will be, even though the ML in the past isn’t the same person as the demon god in her future. She can’t afford to trust him, even though her growing feelings for him complicate things. She goes to extreme lengths to remove the evil from him, keeping her mission in focus since she only has one chance to save her people. Her actions frustrate viewers, but they also make her character deep and conflicted.
The ML, who will become the demon god in the future, is a product of his past mistreatment. He struggles to understand emotions and is often portrayed as 'incapable' rather than being led by his emotions. It's often pointed out that he has to learn from the second male lead how to act like a normal person, as he naturally doesn’t. His past shaped him into who he is.
The ending is actually quite satisfying. While some might disagree, I think it’s deserved. The ML’s death frees him from endless torture, and the FL is freed from the pressure of making difficult choices.
As for the second couple, I didn’t get too attached, though they have a complicated relationship with the main leads, and the actors did a good job.
The third couple, however, deserves their own show. Their story is fresh, and it was my first time seeing them. The dynamic between the fox demon and the general is a welcome relief from the complicated and toxic main leads.
Overall, the series has its highs and lows, but if you enjoy a complex story, this is definitely for you. Just be warned, the actions of the main leads can be really frustrating.
When it comes to music, cinematography, acting, effects, and pacing, everything is well done. It's definitely one of the best, but I wouldn't recommend it for first-time viewers of C-dramas due to its complexity and the toxic relationships between the leads.
I re-watched this series just to understand each character's motivations. The female lead (FL) can be incredibly frustrating from the middle to the end, but her actions, though irritating, are crucial. Her entire sect, including her parents, was killed by the demon god male lead (ML) in her timeline. She has to go back in time to stop him from becoming the demon god he will be, even though the ML in the past isn’t the same person as the demon god in her future. She can’t afford to trust him, even though her growing feelings for him complicate things. She goes to extreme lengths to remove the evil from him, keeping her mission in focus since she only has one chance to save her people. Her actions frustrate viewers, but they also make her character deep and conflicted.
The ML, who will become the demon god in the future, is a product of his past mistreatment. He struggles to understand emotions and is often portrayed as 'incapable' rather than being led by his emotions. It's often pointed out that he has to learn from the second male lead how to act like a normal person, as he naturally doesn’t. His past shaped him into who he is.
The ending is actually quite satisfying. While some might disagree, I think it’s deserved. The ML’s death frees him from endless torture, and the FL is freed from the pressure of making difficult choices.
As for the second couple, I didn’t get too attached, though they have a complicated relationship with the main leads, and the actors did a good job.
The third couple, however, deserves their own show. Their story is fresh, and it was my first time seeing them. The dynamic between the fox demon and the general is a welcome relief from the complicated and toxic main leads.
Overall, the series has its highs and lows, but if you enjoy a complex story, this is definitely for you. Just be warned, the actions of the main leads can be really frustrating.
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