Quite a surprise
I'm new to C-Dramas and only watch romance dramas. However, I think this also fits the "slice of life" genre as well. I didn't know what to expect from it, but wow, was I pleasantly surprised! I've never seen the ML or FL in a drama yet, and they were wonderful. They did a terrific job in their roles, especially the ML, Li Xian! He was able to portray being aloof, compassionate, anger, deeply in love, deeply hurt, etc. so well. It really is a perfect romance drama. It's about families facing challenges together, putting others first (as it should be), compromising, fulfilling goals and dreams, and most importantly to me. . . realizing that as wonderful as it is to have a fulfilling and accomplished career, at the end of the day, it's double the enjoyment out of life if you have someone to share it with. A line that was said during this drama that I copied and will use into the future:". . . a relationship that leaves no trace of existence won't help anyone grow." Wow. So true, one of the messages in this drama is don't just live for today, but work on relationships that will last a lifetime.
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Am I in left field?
I had noticed the overall rating the MDL has by its viewers on Overdo and was really shocked by it being so low. I have now started it and am beginning episode 10, and I actually really like it! I think the costumes and sets are "right on" for this era. The acting is excellent (IMO Zhang Ling He and Chang Wu Ran only get better with each new series). The storyline is intriguing with mystery and twists.There are reviews on this page left by people who supposedly watched all 33 episodes which are so hostile towards it, and I just don't get it. If it was so bad, why did so many keep watching it until the end? I can't help but think that, as I see quite often, that people who are so negative about a drama only watched the first few episodes yet felt like they had the authority to give a review of it which I find ridiculous. BTW, I have liked all episodes so far and the music is anywhere from enjoyable to lovely and appropriate for that era.
Since I am only on episode 10, I can only comment on my perception of it through this point, and at this point, I am eager to keep watching.
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