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ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE
That's it, that's my review.
I have watched this as it aired, and I have not been able to stop thinking about it (I made this account just to review this drama but never did.)
When I tell you that I am obsessed, I mean that this show occupies around ten billion neurons in my brain leaving me just a few braincells for everyday life.
When I tell people I speak Chinese, I mean specifically parts of this show. I have watched it 97 times, not even kidding, to the point where I can pinpoint some very small details people do not even pay attention to.
I have no words to describe this except they had 5 dollars and a dream and somehow 4 of the 5 dollars went to costumes and wigs, and half a dollar for the actors and the last half for special effects and CGI (truly laughable, as a fan, I am allowed to say that). Yet, they created a fucking masterpiece that is one of the most influential dramas in the history of the world (it has more than 25 billion views since it aired. nothing hollywood ever made even comes close to that number, and literally only 5 other works surpass it. Incidentally, they're also cdramas)
Is this a BL? No, not in the strictest definition. It's a story of love and devotion, because BL carry a bit of a childish connotation. (I am a veteran BL watcher, even if my profile doesn't reflect it, I very rarely remember having this account but I was watching BL since 2015/2016 and had the pleasure of watching it evolve. )
It's above all a study in sociology and human nature and emotions. It's a work of art. It makes you think, cry, laugh, get angry and pissed off and takes you through the entire emotional spectrum humans are capable of. The actors, especially the main leads, carried this show. Xiao Zhan was asbolutely stunning and seeing him act in this and his other shows, I understand why he's regarded as one of the best in the world. Bro is a powerhouse on his own, and the cast around him were just as powerful as well. They gave some of the best portrayals I have been able to see, again, kudos to Xiao Zhan for his Wei Wuxian. I cannot think of a single actor who can play him like Xiao-ge did. He became the character, embodying him. He was not acting, I swear.
But what hooked me to this show is truly the music and filming locations. The OST is still my fav sound in the world, and whenever I feel sad, I watch the show again just to admire how beautiful Yunshen Buzichu was, or Lianhua Wu.
Everything about this show hooked me and never let me go. I absolutely love all the little historical nuggets they used to invade censorship, and the chemistry between the actors, special shout to Wang Yibo for being the best Lan Wangji one could ask for, my fav stony sassy bitchy jade young master, especially knowing how bubbly and excited and delightful IRL when they filmed this.
I loved how much care everyone on the team put in this, they gave it their all, with their 5 dollars and a dream, and I am so grateful for them because this show saved my life. I was in a fucked up place mentally and physically, and I have loved the books for years, so when I heard about adaptaion news, I decided to give it a chance, halfheartedly. Yet, I was blown away from the first episode.
Does it have flaws? Absolutely. Especially for the special effects and CGI because of budget. But acting was phenomenal, the story was strong, even if vastly different from the books ir originated from, which is understandable, it's an adaptation not a retelling.
Do I make everyone I know watch it? You bet you ass I do. I made my dad wtach it, all my friends, colleagues at work, random people on the internet looking for good shows, clients I spoke to at work....if there are two things I talk about that anyone who meets me knows about instantly is this show and the kpop band ATEEZ. I have their pins and photocards on my bag and explain both in depth, because they're genuinely my reasons to live.
So, y'all should watch this show, it will change your life.
I have watched this as it aired, and I have not been able to stop thinking about it (I made this account just to review this drama but never did.)
When I tell you that I am obsessed, I mean that this show occupies around ten billion neurons in my brain leaving me just a few braincells for everyday life.
When I tell people I speak Chinese, I mean specifically parts of this show. I have watched it 97 times, not even kidding, to the point where I can pinpoint some very small details people do not even pay attention to.
I have no words to describe this except they had 5 dollars and a dream and somehow 4 of the 5 dollars went to costumes and wigs, and half a dollar for the actors and the last half for special effects and CGI (truly laughable, as a fan, I am allowed to say that). Yet, they created a fucking masterpiece that is one of the most influential dramas in the history of the world (it has more than 25 billion views since it aired. nothing hollywood ever made even comes close to that number, and literally only 5 other works surpass it. Incidentally, they're also cdramas)
Is this a BL? No, not in the strictest definition. It's a story of love and devotion, because BL carry a bit of a childish connotation. (I am a veteran BL watcher, even if my profile doesn't reflect it, I very rarely remember having this account but I was watching BL since 2015/2016 and had the pleasure of watching it evolve. )
It's above all a study in sociology and human nature and emotions. It's a work of art. It makes you think, cry, laugh, get angry and pissed off and takes you through the entire emotional spectrum humans are capable of. The actors, especially the main leads, carried this show. Xiao Zhan was asbolutely stunning and seeing him act in this and his other shows, I understand why he's regarded as one of the best in the world. Bro is a powerhouse on his own, and the cast around him were just as powerful as well. They gave some of the best portrayals I have been able to see, again, kudos to Xiao Zhan for his Wei Wuxian. I cannot think of a single actor who can play him like Xiao-ge did. He became the character, embodying him. He was not acting, I swear.
But what hooked me to this show is truly the music and filming locations. The OST is still my fav sound in the world, and whenever I feel sad, I watch the show again just to admire how beautiful Yunshen Buzichu was, or Lianhua Wu.
Everything about this show hooked me and never let me go. I absolutely love all the little historical nuggets they used to invade censorship, and the chemistry between the actors, special shout to Wang Yibo for being the best Lan Wangji one could ask for, my fav stony sassy bitchy jade young master, especially knowing how bubbly and excited and delightful IRL when they filmed this.
I loved how much care everyone on the team put in this, they gave it their all, with their 5 dollars and a dream, and I am so grateful for them because this show saved my life. I was in a fucked up place mentally and physically, and I have loved the books for years, so when I heard about adaptaion news, I decided to give it a chance, halfheartedly. Yet, I was blown away from the first episode.
Does it have flaws? Absolutely. Especially for the special effects and CGI because of budget. But acting was phenomenal, the story was strong, even if vastly different from the books ir originated from, which is understandable, it's an adaptation not a retelling.
Do I make everyone I know watch it? You bet you ass I do. I made my dad wtach it, all my friends, colleagues at work, random people on the internet looking for good shows, clients I spoke to at work....if there are two things I talk about that anyone who meets me knows about instantly is this show and the kpop band ATEEZ. I have their pins and photocards on my bag and explain both in depth, because they're genuinely my reasons to live.
So, y'all should watch this show, it will change your life.
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