TheNostalgicType

Early prediction based on no evidence... Ai Mi will live well and make it to the end🤞 🤞

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True. It's unfortunate that many series stick to this pre-set episode total. Some dramas should be much longer or split into multiple seasons, and others should be heavily reduced to the 10 - 15 range. The dramas that have too much content to fit into 40 eps always feel rushed in parts, and the dramas that lack the necessary content always suffer from filler / story procrastination (deliberate stalling / time wasting to make the episode count). Viewers who seek a degree of escapism don't seem to mind, but if you are more of a purist who prefers an all-round quality dramatic production, getting the episode count wrong is quite bothersome.

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Ai Mi has a new play airing...

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Come and show your support 👏 👏 😁

Saw all the promos being posted. Came in here to check for a release date in the comments. Found the countdown running at 4 days to go. A nice surprise. Looking forward to it.

You make a good point; it is something I didn't consider when making the argument for how such a project could work, both here on Liu Xueyi's page and Ai Mi's page. I didn't consider the perception of the Chinese public. I instead argued that the strict regulations in China would lead to a well-executed, thought-provoking exploration of difficult subjects and themes, with all the necessary protections for the performers involved. But you're right, China is a conservative society, and the perception of the public alone could be very damaging if they reject it.

I base my silly little rule on the fact that there was something that drove me to watch the first half. It had certain qualities or showed enough potential to persuade me to carry on to the halfway point (my point of no return). So basically, when I hit that point, I give it the benefit of the doubt until the end. It worked well a number of times, with dramas finishing strong after a slow start. In this case, it was painful, very, very painful.

I can relate. I have a rule that if I reach the halfway point of a show, I finish the show. I just finished TBL; let's just say the experience was so painful, I'm reconsidering the rule.

She's too talented to bring down with cheap smears. It's just an unfortunate part of the C-Ent industry. Competition brings out the best and worst in people. Tbf, it happens all over the world. People get so tribal around their favourites in any arena. Sometimes even to the point of putting a rival down. Healthy competition is good and only strengthens the industry. I have my favourites, but never wish for anyone to fail. Even if they are a direct rival to my favourite star.

Lol. Agreed. Many series suffer from getting their episode to content ratio wrong. If you lack the content to do 40 eps. Don't do 40 eps. DA gets it just right.

It doesn't. It just depicts them as human. Not cartoonish evil creatures from the dark realm.

Is this doing well in its domestic market? I can't watch as I don't have MGTV or NF. But I hope it's received positively for WXY & LYX.

Some movies, too. Please!

It must be getting close.

I was just watching clips of him doing his own dubbing. He really is the voice of cdrama. Heavenly and divine. What a gift.

All done. Wonderful series. 40 eps, and they packed every one of them with intrigue, adventure, and memorable moments. Xianxia isn't my favourite genre because it often lacks the element of realism that I need to really get hooked. But I absolutely loved this one. MM is a beautiful tapestry of interwoven fates.

Looking forward to this and HS. I need a Hongyi fix. Low tears. Pure masculinity (with a soft side).

The trailer for this finally appeared on the app. Does that mean we are getting close to a release?

Thank you. The threads of fate are so beautifully interwoven in MM. It's such a joy to watch. 😊 I can't wait to finish up tomorrow.

Yes. I see how this insensitivity has caused harm. The writers should've researched various crimes and created a fictitious crime story that doesn't open old wounds. A story based in fiction would allow them to explore difficult themes without the risk of causing harm to others. Exploring the humanity of criminals (basically human complexity) is not necessarily a bad thing. But creating false narratives around real people (good or bad) is misleading and problematic.

It is a shame this show has become embroiled in scandal, as the quality of the production and acting cannot be denied. It really is world-class.