SeanFletcher

After the completion of ep 71 I think we can see that there is a grand plan at work. The grand plan has to be the reason why the Emperor is ignoring proper process In resolving GTY’s matter. Mind you that’s not a good reason in itself. You should always demonstrate that you followed a proper process to avoid accusations of bias. It’s the one thing that has weakened, for me, the penultimate arc in this great show. The remaining few episodes are going to be jam packed though, and I think most enjoyable :)

Yes, I found myself in the end saying “well, I got this far, I will just keep going”. I think it’s because of some of the cast, having watched them in so many other shows.

Meet Me @ 1006 is very, very good. Leaves most of the other Taiwanese dramas for dead. Iron Ladies was good until the last couple of episodes.

I hope his plan works - because I found ep 69 the first disappointment in this wonderful series. Yes, it’s supposed to be messy etc, but I felt the execution of the episode was way off. Just me being cranky :)

I’m not sure whether I like Sky Castle or not. It is certainly a thought provoking, sad at times, story with great acting. It is clever with its commentary, has some great moments and squeezes every drop it can. It’s one of those shows you just need to watch and make up your own mind.

Episode 5 has a lot going on with some beautiful moments. Eun-ho though, what are you doing? Dan-i continues to be fabulous!!! Overall, a well made show, some fine characterisations and a good, effortless, watch. :)

Yes, I found the final hours of Fates a much more satisfactory watch. I liked how you broke the story down by episodes above. We did deserve better :)

I don’t know what to say in the end. The first half was a wow, stylish, glamorous and intriguing. The second half plunged off the cliff. The scene between Jennie and her mum at the airport towards the end was a really nice touch and I liked the closing moments between our lead pair.

And it’s fabulous :)

Easy going and delightful! Desserts x Stressed!!!

Some Thai Lakorns I found going against the trend are: Bpoop Phaeh Saniwaat (Love Destiny) - a wonderful historical drama depicting actual events. Yes, there are some Thai elements, but fascinating, and on a par with Minglan in many respects. Then there is Tai Peek Puksa (Louis Scott is quite funny in this) re the ghost fighter pilot. Currently, I’m finding Nang Rai a very good watch (The ML only has eyes for the FL. It is the FL’s mother though doing the hair pulling re her own daughter). I also thoroughly enjoyed the Crown Princess - quite a classy show.

Well, I have enjoyed your commentary :)

Thank you so much for such an amazing insight. When you combine what you have said with the poetry of Li Qingzhao (the great poet who lived at the same time as Minglan - her words are used in the song at the end of each episode), you do get the impression that this show is spot on in its portrayal of things.

Wow!

Viki has been amazing! Should be able to watch the next two episodes shortly :)

The Great Battle was okay. It had a good start, but after that it seemed to fall away, although it did a good job on portraying how relentless the fighting was. Jo In Sung’s performance as the Commander was very good, but the Emperor as a character was far from convincing (may be Park Sung Woong doesn’t look good in a beard :))

One of the fantastic things about this drama is that a lot of time is spent on each of the characters. So, you get to know them quite well. Generally, even the minor characters get quite a bit of story time. There are 73 episodes with 62 subbed up until today.

Minglan is simply the best show. No, it’s not dubbed. It is a quality production throughout. The attention to detail is phenomenal. The acting brilliant and the story won’t let you go.

Beautiful!

Episode 59 - Grandma is legendary :)