RetiredProf

But you’re right; I only got a little reserve card for this drama a few hours before it premiered. It does seem strange they don’t promote more.

They have gone crazy in the last couple of days, releasing several dramas at once. And it’s not just IQIYI. A few days ago, I had nothing to watch; now I’m drama hopping like a flea on a dog! Listen, I am dedicating much of my retirement years to Asian dramas, but this is too much for even me. 😍

I binged this one in two days and loved it despite noticing many negative comments. There were a couple of episodes that dragged incomprehensibly, as if the writer(s) fell asleep at the wheel, but overall i found the drama to be interesting and compelling. The plot seemed understandable to me, even if some of the SF elements were a bit confusing. Most of SF has confusing elements. If you understood Three Body, for example, I will gladly listen to your explanation!☺️

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Oh, I see; that makes sense. Tbh, I had the hardest time trying to like Anna with anybody, lol. Just couldn’t warm to the character for some reason. K2 is still my favorite, though. ☺️

Have you seen Under the Skin?TJC is wonderful in that as well.

You didn’t think K2 had a happy ending? Did I miss something?🥺

Exactly the same!

I thought the same when I saw that typo: I am definitely watching a dreama right now. My only complaint is episodes are too short and not enough of them. @Lostmeimei, I hope you don’t mind if I steal your word. 😍

I was reminded of that, too! I have often replayed the JOL scene, and I will also rewatch that fabulous sword dance many times. Genius performances!

You’re not kidding! I feel like I should be paying extra for this parade of masculine beauty!😂😂💗💗

It’s so good, I’m watching it over and over. Is it strange to feel such joy from a sword fight/dance? The first four episodes are gold!

Agree. I did not like Yangzi at all, thinking she was a lightweight actress until LYF. Then I saw her throw heart and soul into this role and became a fan.

I don’t hate her but am totally exasperated.

Never have I agreed with a review more. You had me at the Goodbye My Princess remark. Applause! 😍

Yes, he briefly mentions it happening to him and seems to take it in stride, no adjustment period necessary. What a strange character he is.

As I understand it, the Chinese government no longer permits the rebirth theme or time travel in dramas. I guess they are frowning upon certain kinds of fantasy while encouraging more realistic stories. Personally, if I want reality, I can watch the news or a documentary. My taste in fiction is, the more unreal, the better. There is way too much reality in the US already, gosh.

Having just watched ep. 34, I am fighting a blazing fury. Amid all the talk between the princess and the villain in the cave and afterward, not once did she remark anything like, “Goodness me! Now that I know all the people who plotted against and killed me, I realize how wrongly I betrayed PWX and ordered his murder. I will spend the rest of my life apologizing and making it up to him.” Nope, not a whisper, although she had plenty of tears and pity for herself. What a self-centered, self-important character, and I blame the writer(s), not the actress I adore. And they make PWX into a two-dimensional character without any other purpose in life but to serve the princess. Gah, what in the world. I still plan to finish it, though, unless high blood pressure attacks from this script kill me first. Gah!

Just a word about the costumes in this drama; the princess looks stunning in all the lush colors, but that deep apricot gown looks beyond amazing on her. Oh, and I adore when the leads appear in color-coordinated outfits. What a treat for the eyes!

Oops, thanks. I will know next time. 😁