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Thanks, but no thank you. That’s what you want but not I. Haven’t you heard of don’t judge a book by its cover? Giving it a chance, also I’m fair fan of him. A miss and hit sometimes, Lighter and Princess was decent for me, so I’m willingly to watch more of him, despite your perfect advice. Don’t tell me what to do lol 🙃

Well, it’s wartime I just think he would be more harsh in his role. But okies

Lol as a ghost she looks like her host. Was she always a ghost? Or she died first? What did she looked like before? What’s her “real face?” lol I guess if she was always a ghost, she must had been born looking like “that host” anyways, so why not. I prefer her solely, even in the mortal world as she is her own identity but sure.

I’m only on ep 2 but yeah I wasn’t impressed. Here’s my two cents. Mine, I tell ya, not anyone’s so don’t come at me sideways, hardcore fans. The trailer was hyped but I’m not feeling their roles at all. She’s mischievous and nonchalant, but not ghostly/demonic/enchanting enough. I don’t feel an eerie vibe here. Others had done it better. She’s just pale and a porcelain beauty. Meanwhile, he’s definitely looking boyish and a sunny guy. Not sure if that’s the idea. From my experience with dilraba, she can’t do chemistry with her costars. I think Arthur is carrying minor chemistry for them. Idk, I’ll check out some more episodes later to see if anything changes for me.

But they look alike? Why? In spirit form she looked just like the mortal. They shouldn’t have…

Not my battle here lol but I just want to say this really show how blind some people pretend to be to proved their ignorance. Gaslighting, much? The lips were low-key distracting, and ya girl got Botox! Anyone with eyes can see that! Whether you want to believe it or not. Though, she’s not the first nor the last. It is what it is, that’s all!

Confused here. Can someone explained why she’s occupying another body that looks like her? She keeps saying the body is weak? So, it is not hers? Then she proceeds to spirit out and then there’s two of her? I don’t understand…

He might become immortal at the end…so happy ending for the ghosts? according to ML, and old man gave him the sword and said it will make him immortal one day. Maybe, cause the sword is what she wants and she has the power to make it all happen. 🤷‍♀️

Same, same! Also, it is just me or she’s not as ghostly and demonic as I thought, what happened? She’s just kind of playful and mischievous and that’s it…and he’s almost just an average guy. I didn’t expect him to be such a sunny fella lol. ugh, kind of disappointed. Not gonna lie I already started the FF game. To be frank, I can never finish anything of Dilraba, (nothing against her) but she has never worked for me before.

Maybe I’m biased, maybe it’s the character but FL has a punchable face. Reminds me too much of another gal I know in real life…Anyways, I get her character, she stay determined to avenge her parents and at least, she’s strong and loyal in that sense, but yeah this is so chaotic and heartbreaking for ML. I sense a bad ending for him, as soon as he murmured will she cry if he die, it’s already foreshadowing. 😢

Also, I was annoyed with the little flashbacks they show us when we literally just saw the scene played out like a minute ago. It’s a short thirty minutes episode, no need to refresh my mind so soon, let’s just keep the story moving. No, thank you for redundant stuff. Eliminate, please.

So far, I am not impressed. I don’t like the buildup and pacing. First, it started out slow then suddenly way too fast. There was no opportunity for them. No chemistry, no tension beforehand. No yearning, no emotions detected. Everything sort of flew by then fell all over the place. ML was really dense after their first night. His character lacks depth, planning and purpose. He barely knows his next steps, while his mother got an invisible chain around his ankle, yet he’s telling FL she is his wife. FL questioned how can she, a courtesan, become his wife? Yeah, I was not moved by the amateur love. I didn’t know she felt anything for him. She had more chemistry with her flower beds. The forced romance and script failed to tugged the heartstrings or evoked any passion. (Oh, but do see to that night, there was a lot of depth there. Iykyk 😉) IMO, FL is not that smart or strong. She just knows flowers and perfume saved her life, no?

I understand she was upset at her father, but what about her First Mom who seems to care about her? She really never thought about going home, telling her kidnapper whose child she is? She never thought to do what her own mother asked? She was supposed to go stay with her uncle. Between the brothel and her home, the distance can’t be far since she traveled it quickly, yet she never found her way home and when she finally did——it was a stupid, useless trip. I can’t believe a loved and sheltered child settled living with a bunch of strangers at a brothel! Strange or not?

But I do think the young actress playing FL was great. Sometimes, I think Tono is playing himself on screen. He mostly plays a (very) sharp-tongued man, half serious and half goofy. I don’t think he’s much of a looker, but there is charm. His demeanor is kind of awkward and eccentric at times, but there is a natural vibe. Probably because he’s a flirty and sensual guy in real life? (cough cough). His bantering on screen with any females comes off like flirting. At that, he has more chemistry with his unwanted fiancée. In another drama she would have been the FL and I wouldn’t have mind at all. If he hadn’t discovered the FL, I’m sure his character would be interested. The way ML scowled at his buddy, when buddy joked about marrying the fiancée in his place, might just confirmed ML is a man of his era!

Haha I was being extra but yeah, the knives represent something at most. ML definitely noticed something “unusual” about them too the first time he picked them up and testing the blades and questioning her. We shall find out then!

For sure! I’m just impatient. Also, I normally like a bit of spoilers to follow the story, characters, and schemes better and not feel completely lost. But it’s all good! 🙃

Ugh, I need spoilers. Some, only minimal to understand the story some more. So, who are the good people here and who are the bad guys? Is her father’s friend, the old man that works for the county, potentially a backstabber? I’m suspecting him as a mastermind behind the murder of her parents and uncle. The Li guy was very sus at first, too, but with the latest episode it gave him a chance at being a good guy, hence when he was talking with the old man from palace, nevertheless what’s their reason to go after ML???

So far, I think it’s safe to say that FL’s father is more than just a butcher, he was definitely involved in the palace scheme, but I sincerely hope her father isn’t linked to his father’s death. That would be cliche. And them steel butcher knives she jokingly claimed are her heirloom, I’m sure they are more significance than she thinks.
The letter is in the handle, or in the blade, anything is possible, lol. That would be my guess.

Well, I, on the other hand don’t mind slap kiss because that’s my trope. Not often can you find the genre anywhere else except in some short Chinese dramas…But it “hits” differently in a Thai lakorn. I’m excited for this remake. I hope it doesn’t stray too far from the original. Apart from that, I do have to agree that each time a remake comes out I get super stoked just to tune out fast. For example, I loved the original Mia Jum Pen and Samee but the remakes totally butchered them. One became an exaggerated comedy show and the other less than its original. It makes me miss the subtle tone and fine masculinity from the 90s and early-mid 2000s. Unpopular opinion but I was wondering/hoping Sawan Being would get a remake, and that would be right up my alley but indeed a controversy.

Ugh, I’m so conflicted if I want to stay watching. Someone convince me to sit still lol. My biggest problem is wanting to revise and redirect everything. My writer mind is coming out, perhaps it’s my wishful thinking! I just finished ep10 and the plot is a bit thin. So damn tired of these endless poisoning trope.

Allen Ren is an aloof actor (imo) but dang it, why is PXR, too?! They both are really good in acting indifferent and detached that I was ready to believe she really careless about him. I swear the consummation scene was random, unnatural and forced. Even the birth control tea scene didn’t pang the heart. They both were tearing up like it’s the saddest thing ever, but I wasn’t feeling it. Up to that point we haven’t seen her warming up to him enough (or at all) to make it satisfying. I think we needed a moment to really see her start trusting him again and rediscover her fluttering feelings before the consummation. And boom, the blindsided heartbreaking betrayal! I said it once, and I say it again. They suck at suspense. So many ways to keep one on the edge of their seat, but nah! So many time his character can express “love” without kissing but nah! When she was bawling over her master coffin I so wanted him to soothe her, just reach out his hand even if to quietly retract it. And why don’t he ever close his eyes when he hugs her, like hold your beloved empress like you mean it boy! Anyways, who thinks the crazy princess is the unfounded Saintess? I think that will be interesting...

His eyebrows are what gets to me. They are drawn usually long, lol. They nearly touch his hairline, wth. I can even see his real brows peeking from where it should have ended

First thing first, I am enjoying this one. But I do think there are some FF moments. And it’s not very plot driven so I’m still unsure. I’m not sold on their love line either. Maybe it’s the quick timeline/pace, or it’s Allen Ren. I see the chemistry, but really how did he come to love her so much? 🤷‍♀️

Secondly, I wish the show actually do suspense. I feel like whenever there would be suspense, they gave it away already. I would like the idea of him truly believing she is out to kill him for revenge. I want sizzling, sword fight scenes between them lol. Since we know there isn’t going to be much intimate moments or kisses can we get it in the disguise of fight mode? Convincing the dowager that they are always at each other’s throats, but they all know less? 😂

Furthermore, I wish her character still engage. Remaining somewhat proactive and bold. She could be a ninja-empress, actively plotting and secretly escaping outside the palace walls to pursue her cause—-but right now she’s playing drunkie. He’s quite an idle emperor, too. Maybe they both should be ninjas together and escape from time to time, no?

Lastly, is it certain that master is Ghost King, or is there a slight chance that it’s really her father? Is that part of the promise ML agreed to keep away from her? Her father is the Ling of the Lingbe Sect? And could the crazy princess be master’s long, lost supposedly dead daughter? There got to be a link there, with her poisonous background and the glowing pendant? And what about the portrait found in the cellar of her master’s home, she said the woman looked familiar and not his wife…can it be the crazy princess’s birth mom?

lol fluffy flashback is meant to be so, and it fits right in if you get it. To show us the contrast and gradual growth of her character, I think it’s valid/necessary. In the past, she was carefree and enjoying life as she knows it. Present time, her world had tilt and she’s no longer that. Kept in the dark and with so much questions unanswered, she is hurt, bitter, confused, and frustrated. But, yes, boy am I glad the drama picked right back up from its darker and serious vibe. Continued from ep 4-5!

Right?! I thought lately a lot of dramas begun like this, present then flashback, but suddenly everyone is confused. 🤷‍♀️ okuuuur!!!