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Jun Jiu Ling chinese drama review
Dropped 14/40
Jun Jiu Ling
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by Sirenas
3 days ago
14 of 40 episodes seen
Dropped
Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
This review may contain spoilers

Watchable but missing is something

This series is like following a recipe exactly but the results somehow lacks the flavor it should have when completed. It's definitely watchable and entertaining enough but lacks that emotional tug. The cast is quite good but feel they feel as if they are acting in parallel as individuals without any real connections between them.

The plot isn't terrible but it's also one of those where everything just happens to work out unnaturally. The FL, while believable as a capable person, is also just a bit overstated - especially around her "miracle" physician abilities. They do try to rationalize this aspect but for her to always confidently claim she can absolutely cure everyone is a far reach. And instead of being strategically intelligent with considerations for potential missteps, she's just always confident everything will go her way. Even when she ends up needing to be saved over and over again.

Then you have these odd situations that don't make much sense. As an example, her master died climbing the mountain trying to get a rare flower (coincidentally a day or so after her escape) and then she decides to later do the same to almost die the same way. Neither of them had any particular reason for needing this plant, yet it's worth risking their lives and plans to get it?

The highlight for me was really her main male love interest. He showed well as someone who was both loyal, intelligent, and physically capable. The interactions with his brothers felt genuine and fun. Overall, it's one of those series where it's watchable if you need a break from a binge but not really memorable.
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