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I do not see any need for Youku to do anything. There is no direct competition, none at all!

Many of us who can handle Mandarin are watching raw on those unofficial channels. Later, when the Eng subs are out, we will watch one more time, on official platforms. We are told, the Eng subs will be out soon. No exact date, but they are working on it.

It seems none. The only way to watch raw is from those unofficial channels.

They were likely not ready for the international market, but only the China market. Why? I think they have too many shows in the pipeline. If they do not release now, all their other dramas will be 'choked'. So, they did it in China first, and are now working on good Eng subs, for the international market.

Yes, the episodes that have been shown thus far, he is very very sacrificial toward the FL. I think she will be doing the same for him.

I did not read the novel. But I have been here for months. So, people who have read the novel already told us the ending.

I read the comment by pinksprings, just below. She says her character is being portrayed just like she was written in the novel.

She always looks great in red. Likely the best colour that goes with her skin tone.

Not sure you were around before the drama started, but in the days leading up to the airing on 17 March, there were lots and lots of promo. Lots of trailers, OSTs, posters and so on. Lots.

The drama has started, so they cannot do anymore promo than what they have already done prior to its broadcast.

The two main stars have gone on to film some other dramas, so they cannot do any promo.

But, this is still very early on. Later on, if they have recorded some promotional videos from Reba and Allen, they will show it.

Which is why Dilraba wanted to play this role. It is so different from Li Changge in TLB. There, her character experienced lots of changes too! But the changes here and the changes there are completely different.

There, she changed, because she matured over time, from a little teenager to a young adult.

Here, she is going to experience change because of something totally different. This is why I avoid discussing. I am just afraid we are spoiling it for those who are waiting for the subs to be out, before watching.

Yup. This is what I read too. TBW is currently the best performing drama in China right now.

I think Antaria is trying to say, she is loving everything so far. Ji Yunhe is not a simple character, but complex; and the dubber's voice is not high pitched, but just right for the character.

We have to wait for people in China to tell us. Maybe in a few days, someone will post the view count in Weibo, and others will then repost it in Twitter.

The story gets better with each episode. View count should be really high. And, we are into the weekend. So more people in China are going to watch this. I do not see much competition at all. The Oath of love is a very different kind of drama. So is Royal Feast. The closest competition may have come from a good historical wuxia drama, but there is none right now.

It should be plain sailing for TBW. As far as the China market goes, they have timed it perfectly.

I have not read the novel, but let me just say this. This is how the story is written. How do I know, since I did not read the novel? Because I know Dilraba. She will never want to play a character like this. Hence, there is nothing to worry. This is all part of the storyline. I am sure as the story progresses, her feelings for him will become real. And Chanyi will know and understand why she did what she did and forgive him.

I did not read the novel. I found the pacing so far good as well. I am able to understand what is going on.

So, we have no need to worry about people who complained about pacing.

We don't know in exact dollars and cents. But looking at the costumes, the CGI, two mega stars, this is not cheap.

That is great!! I think this drama is doing really well in China right now. And they do know that thousands, maybe even millions, of international fans are waiting at the sideline. So, they will get the subs out as quickly as they can, without sacrificing the quality of course.

If you are a fan of the main leads, you will love this drama. I can promise you that. And, to counter antifans who are deliberately rating this down, you know what to do, once you have watched it.

I can handle Mandarin, and I have already done my part.

And, it looks like you can handle both Mandarin and Chinese.