A historical romance saved by a brilliant FL
Song Zu Er completely stole the show for me in The Prisoner of Beauty.
Her acting was beautifully strong and her line delivery was sharp and impactful.
She brought her character to life with a smart, complex, and emotionally authentic portrayal.
I especially appreciated how her role was written as intelligent and strong, very relatable and easy to root for.
On top of that, she looked absolutely stunning in every costume and scene.
The rich historical setting added a lot of depth to the story, making the whole experience feel immersive and engaging.
On the other hand, I wasn’t a fan of the male lead.
His character felt toxic and overly impulsive which made some scenes frustrating to watch.
His expressions of anger often boiled down to the same crooked-mouth, disgusted look as if that was the only way he knew how to show emotion.
I’m honestly surprised many find him attractive with that constant expression.
There were multiple times I almost dropped the drama because I struggled to watch his scenes.
But thanks to Song Zu Er’s fantastic performance, I stayed hooked until the very end, so I rated this drama just for her.
I’m definitely looking forward to seeing her paired with a more fitting male lead in her next project.
Her acting was beautifully strong and her line delivery was sharp and impactful.
She brought her character to life with a smart, complex, and emotionally authentic portrayal.
I especially appreciated how her role was written as intelligent and strong, very relatable and easy to root for.
On top of that, she looked absolutely stunning in every costume and scene.
The rich historical setting added a lot of depth to the story, making the whole experience feel immersive and engaging.
On the other hand, I wasn’t a fan of the male lead.
His character felt toxic and overly impulsive which made some scenes frustrating to watch.
His expressions of anger often boiled down to the same crooked-mouth, disgusted look as if that was the only way he knew how to show emotion.
I’m honestly surprised many find him attractive with that constant expression.
There were multiple times I almost dropped the drama because I struggled to watch his scenes.
But thanks to Song Zu Er’s fantastic performance, I stayed hooked until the very end, so I rated this drama just for her.
I’m definitely looking forward to seeing her paired with a more fitting male lead in her next project.
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