Wow. What an amazing piece of work. It's a 10 for me. 40 episodes were not enough. I miss the excellent cast so much. Romance is not in the forefront, so be warned. The different landscapes and cultures and international political and trading influences are an essential part of the storyline and not to mention the tragic loss of life during the Taiping rebellion and its ending around 1864. I learned so much about the Qing empire. I didn't find the ending rushed, rather it all had its way and it was a well rounded ending!!
I'm currently on episode 20 and to me it's one of the best historical dramas this year. It's very realistic. I like the aspect of seeing various different landscapes of China, political and visual, he travels from the cold , winter barren North, including Russian connections/ influence then to the Grasslands, the rich Shanxi province and the further rebellious South, but also to Beijing and the Imperial court. It's interesting to see the international connections in that drama and how it influenced the Qing economic and political landscape. This drama is very fast paced with no boring moment. There are also side stories, but they also make sense and gives the story a wider aspect. I still have 20 episodes to go, but think that the rating is much too low for this type of drama. The actors all give their best and I even loved the episode were empress dowager Cixi appears. This drama let me read more about the Qing Dynasty and it's internal political and economic struggles and victories.
Lovely wee drama with a few laughs. The facial expressions of Gu Qianfu are just so hilarious. The story is quite ok. There are some gaps in the filming, but overall a good drama to watch.
I just started episode 3 and I like it. Let's see what the body swapping part will bring to the story. So far I like all the leads and support characters. Some are funny and others cruel and serious, but also clever and calculative. A mix of everything.
I needed to watch something light and without too much drama. This wee jewel of a 'feel good ' drama just came at the right time. The chemistry between the lead is really good. Such a great couple 😊 If you are in need watching something light hearted then this is the drama for you. !
I was looking forward to this drama. Currently on episode 10, but the chemistry between the leads seems a bit off. Funny enough, I do like the side character love developments. I know the princess radiates creepiness at first, but she totally grows on me 🤣 Which Empress by the way walks all by herself through the streets at night. Not sure how realistic this can be. To me, the script writers did mess up their relationship a wee bit, but hopefully it will get better. Well, I hope at one point they actually kiss 😘 !
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Which Empress by the way walks all by herself through the streets at night. Not sure how realistic this can be.
To me, the script writers did mess up their relationship a wee bit, but hopefully it will get better.
Well, I hope at one point they actually kiss 😘 !