Interesting Story Spoilt by irritating FL
Overall the story is interesting and engaging enough. Production is average in budget hence you cannot expect too much from the set (which is ok). However, the acting of the FL is not good. She overacts as the cheerful and cute person. I think this is Xuan Lu’s first FL role and she looks awkward and it shows in her mannerisms and speech. If she tones it down a bit it would be good, like all her other roles. I actually like her before this drama. Hence it’s disappointing. She is better as a SFL. As for the actor Vengo GAO he is extremely handsome but timeline wise it doesn’t look good as he is supposed to be 25 years old max. VG looks more matured than that and just can’t pull off from that age angle. His extremely handsome face and good acting is the savior. Overall if you have nothing to watch or waiting for new episodes of other better dramas (like me) then this is not bad (better than watching those hyper sexual shallow-story mini dramas).Was this review helpful to you?
Low Budget, Bad acting except the 2 Male Leads
A total disappointment! I was looking forward to this due to the awesome actors like Wang Qizi and Wang Hong Yi. I have seen both in many dramas and although they are not as well promoted, they have been great. But even both of their power can’t save this one. Although I have only watched 5 episodes, things don’t get better. Instead it gets worse with more characters introduced and they reinforce the issue of low level of acting skills.Storyline
Nothing fresh or exciting. The overused plot of FL family being murdered and ML trying to seek revenge for his framed teacher and a love triangle. This is not an issue if it’s done well. The issue is it’s so lazy. Everything seems too convenient eg someone wants to get to know a VVIP, suddenly his friend has an invitation to the VVIP’s house. There is rain and the carriage broke down. Out of no where a hotel popped up. Cmon! Maybe I haven’t given it more time, but honestly there is zero way this can turn into something better.
Acting
Aside from WQZ and WHY, everyone including the FL is not ready for their roles. They are like C or D level actresses and actors. No expression. Can’t act and frankly sometimes not even fitting the description of their roles eg the handsome prince or beautiful spoilt lady. This makes the MLs carry the entire drama and it shows. Such a waste of talent. This drama must have been on shelf for a while as I don’t think WHY especially would take this role given his current successes.
Production
The budget is next to none. I think they must have rented the cheapest set in Hengdian. It’s super unbelievable for the high minister’s house to have unpolished wooden doors. It’s crazy obvious. And the super rich ladies have maid-level hairpins of better productions. I don’t understand why is this so poorly funded and yet they want to be a full length drama. I don’t even want to mention the costumes. They should have done a mini drama that doesn’t need to do much except lots of hot kisses and romance.
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