The director's cut was definitely worth it (I had watched the original series before). I appreciate stories that show the complexity of adult life and the evolution of love/relationships over time. Life is rarely simple. We all have our struggles on how we perceive ourselves and how others perceive us in society. How do you navigate family, love, work in this strange world full of social norms that are constantly lashing at us from all sides? How do you be true to yourself in this crazy world? Is it possible to be and to still be happy?
I don't know how to feel right now. I don't know if I liked it or not. It's definitely different, and usually…
IKR... Seto's acting was meh to me in Senpai, Danjite Koidewa. Naito Shuichiro was the only reason I finished that series and actually liked it ok. Seto has improved a LOT since then!
Watching it yet again (4th time I think)... I wish I could give it more than a 10 rating. It is what got me into…
Nirvana in Fire, like Untamed, is one of only a hand full of long Chinese dramas that are so good that you NEED to rewatch them over and over. Something about them feeds your soul. I keep trying to pin point what it is exactly that makes the difference.... Maybe it helps to have big themes of what is good and what is evil? Redemption arcs and/or justice/karma is a real thing? The idea that people who cause injustice will get what they dish back with hefty interest back onto themselves? It fits our desire for equality and justice in an unequal and unjust reality? We love stories of characters who despite all the negative thrown at them, surmount the odds.... and/or they deep down stay true to themselves despite adversity. Idk.....
Wow. It's rare when a sequel is good at all, and this one was probably even better than season 1. I loved it.…
Question: Do I need to watch the prequel BEFORE watching this one? The plot in the first doesn't interest me as much as the 2nd, so wonder if it was necessary?