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If you are watching this, come join the discussion on Soompi for this drama and the sequel.

Youtube has the google machine translation. I suggest you refer to the transcripts in Soompi as a supplement as even proper subtitles will not be able to explain all the allusions and references.

New translation updates at (scroll down to the last post for the navigation guide) https://forums.soompi.com/topic/420451-mainland-chinese-drama-2020-royal-nirvana-鹤唳华亭/page/58/

New translation updates at (scroll down to the last post for the navigation guide) https://forums.soompi.com/topic/420451-mainland-chinese-drama-2020-royal-nirvana-鹤唳华亭/page/58/

It is 48 episodes long.

The novel is based on real historical characters. Han De Rang existed in history and according to some unofficial historical records, he and Yan Yan were once betrothed before she married the Emperor. After the Emperor died, they supposedly got back together according to unofficial records.

I think you are referring to the heyday of TVB period dramas? There have always been licensing of music. As long as the appropriate licence has been obtained, music can be reused. In the past, requirements were lower and there wasn’t great emphasis on creating original background music for a drama so TVB mainly relied on low-cost pre-produced production music/canned music but they did pay for the right to use them.

I think that scene where they look into each other’s eyes is just to suggest they feel a spark based on physical attraction. It is too premature to say they have fallen in love already.

One of the bgm pieces is highly similar to Royal Nirvana’s opening theme but the credits don’t mention the same composer. https://video.weibo.com/show?fid=1034:4567553536622596

YT may be marginally better than Amazon. You can supplement it with the discussions and transcripts in the Soompi thread. Go to the list on p58.

Leo does his own dubbing where possible but this time round he couldn’t do it due to Covid.

Yes. The first episode is a recap of the previous series and fills in some of the blanks with never-before-seen scenes that were cut from the previous series.

Not really, The second ML likes FL but she only sees him as a bestie. FL starts out idolising ML then the two have an antagonistic relationship till Ep 10 before the ice begins to melt. It’s a really good drama until the final leg when some inexplicable things happen.

Yes, she looks a bit different but I can’t tell what it is. Hopefully it is something that can be undone.

I feel you about having too little time. Try watching 3 episodes to see if you like it or wait till its finale to see the overall feedback.

I feel you about having too little time. Try watching 3 episodes to see if you like it or wait till its finale to see the overall feedback.

Do you find it too long? 36 ep is considered short for a cdrama.

There is a beauty and poetry to it that only those who can take the time to immerse in it will appreciate. Apart from the gorgeous cinematography, outstanding acting, impeccably tailored costumes and intricate sets, the use of language and cultural/historical allusions are what make its fans so devoted.

5th Prince is a villain.

6th Prince is not evil but his role is minor so I wonder if you are actually asking about 5th Prince. Xie Liang Di is the new Crown Princess. Wenxi bears a son for CP. I don’t have immediate answers for your other questions as I am still watching it but I suggest you try the Royal Nirvana thread on Soompi. There are translations of scenes that did not make it to screen being posted there. There are also transcripts for the first 2 episodes of the sequel.

The article doesn’t mention anything about 66 episodes. Where did you get the info from?