I LOVE THIS DRAMA!
I went into this drama expecting something good because I am a fan of the FL and I always watch her dramas.I did not expect though that she will be surrounded by such effective actors starting with Zang Wan Yi. I have not seen his acting before and I was blown away by his depth. His acting is exceptional, the emotions he conveys is spot on. I love watching him, he simply owns the screen. Very impressive!
Deng Wei and Tan Jian Ci are also proving to be so efficient as if these roles were tailored made for them.
Yang Zi, as always, delivers. She means business, she has serious acting chops and it's amazing how she always has chemistry with whoever actors working alongside her.
When I watch a drama, I usually skip dragging scenes, I mean you can easily recognize when the writers are messing around. In this, surprisingly, I watched faithfully and listened to the dialogues which I think were done beautifully. I really appreciate what they've done here.
Not sure how this will pan out for season 2. But whatever the ending is, I am eagerly anticipating to watch until the end.
It is a pleasure watching this.
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OUTSTANDING!
Dylan is so AMAZING! He owns the screen, his micro expressions are on point. He is just so talented. Esther Yu was also perfectly casted to play the FL. Their blazing chemistry is undeniable.Congratulations to the Director and Writer of this drama. They really put so much effort in the details. Weaving the storyline putting together a very memorable and touching love story between two opposing characters. The dialogues and score are beautifully done.
The lead actors brought their A game into this, putting it all out there, the emotions seemed so real, the funny scenes even came out natural. You will laugh and cry, this has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
One of the best cdramas i have ever watched.
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Some love endures. Some love fights. And some… refuse to die.
The First Frost is, without question, one of the finest modern Chinese dramas today. The cinematography is a quiet masterpiece — with breathtaking shots that perfectly capture the changing seasons and emotional nuances of the story, every frame a portrait, every landscape a poem.The storyline is highly charged and emotionally relentless, a beautifully painful exploration of destiny, sacrifice, and devotion. But what truly sets The First Frost apart is the love story at its core — a love that refuses to be a victim of circumstance. The emotional weight of the story is heavy, a narrative that doesn’t ask for your heart, but takes it completely. It’s a tale of love that refuses to die, no matter how cruel time and circumstance become.
The chemistry between the leads is exceptional — effortless, natural, and achingly real. Together, they paint a portrait of a love that suffers, survives, and ultimately triumphs, not through luck or destiny, but through sheer human will.
A standout element is the male lead’s (Bai Jing Ting) performance. In my opinion, this is easily his best work to date. He delivers a performance so nuanced and breathtaking, it feels less like acting and more like living. His micro-expressions are flawless, capturing every flicker of emotion with raw honesty: a twitch of the brow, a flicker of longing, the quiet breaking of a heart held too long in silence Yet what makes his portrayal unforgettable is the soul he lends to the story’s most profound truth — he did not leave their love to fate. He didn’t leave his character’s fate to chance — he willed it, embodying every moment with quiet strength and heartbreaking vulnerability. His presence alone elevates the entire drama.
He did not leave their love to chance.
He endured.
He bled for it.
He gave.
He waited through winters of loneliness.
He gave everything, piece by piece, until all that remained was a heart that still whispered her name with unwavering and unyielding purpose. Every moment, every sacrifice, every quiet agony was a declaration of love that needed no words
This is a love that survived because one man willed it to exist when fate had long since turned away. A performance, a story, and a bond you’ll feel long after the final frost falls.
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