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"Who Rules the World" is an engaging and surprising drama. If you're looking for a storyline with political conflicts, this is the ideal drama for you. There are many positive aspects that deserve to be highlighted:
(1) The beauty and richness of the costumes, sets, and cinematography are truly captivating, creating an immersive atmosphere;
(2) The love story and chemistry between the protagonists (Yang Yang and Zhao Lusi) were well-developed. It was emotional to watch their feelings evolve throughout the episodes and how they maintained a strong and healthy relationship despite facing difficulties. There were no misunderstandings, nor the formation of a love triangle, which is common in other dramas;
(3) The script, although I think some points could be improved, was well-constructed overall. The drama involves many characters who interact with each other, yet the plot never became confusing or tiresome for me. Additionally, the performances were very convincing and emotional.
CHANGES I WOULD MAKE:
What I would change in the script are the events in the final episodes. There were two main story arcs:
(a) the family and political conflict of Prince Feng Lan Xi's family; and
(b) the struggle for world dominance among the three nobles.
I believe the first arc was more developed and even more engaging than the second. I was disappointed to see Feng Lan Xi give up on his dream of becoming governor, something he always desired. I understand the context of the story and the shift in his priorities, but I think the ending could have been different. I wouldn’t have included the scene where Bai FengXi sacrifices herself, and Prince LanXi donates part of his life to her (leaving him with only 10 years). I found this decision unnecessary. Instead, I would have had LanXi become the governor of the world and lead the kingdom alongside Bai FengXi, living happily, helping people, and ensuring peace among civilizations—something they both shared. The idea of them living in isolation, enjoying the last 10 years of his life, is beautiful, but it didn't sit well with me. It feels as though he abandoned everything he fought for after facing slander, defamation, and even assassination attempts. I know that Bai FengXi was the one thing he couldn’t let go of, but I would have preferred to see them govern together, reaping the rewards of their work, and building a family. Also, I must highlight that the final battle with the main villain was too quick and overly reliant on special effects. There were earlier battles that were better executed, with more refined CGI, than the final one.
Nevertheless, despite these reservations, I absolutely loved this drama. It was definitely worth watching, and I highly recommend it.
(1) The beauty and richness of the costumes, sets, and cinematography are truly captivating, creating an immersive atmosphere;
(2) The love story and chemistry between the protagonists (Yang Yang and Zhao Lusi) were well-developed. It was emotional to watch their feelings evolve throughout the episodes and how they maintained a strong and healthy relationship despite facing difficulties. There were no misunderstandings, nor the formation of a love triangle, which is common in other dramas;
(3) The script, although I think some points could be improved, was well-constructed overall. The drama involves many characters who interact with each other, yet the plot never became confusing or tiresome for me. Additionally, the performances were very convincing and emotional.
CHANGES I WOULD MAKE:
What I would change in the script are the events in the final episodes. There were two main story arcs:
(a) the family and political conflict of Prince Feng Lan Xi's family; and
(b) the struggle for world dominance among the three nobles.
I believe the first arc was more developed and even more engaging than the second. I was disappointed to see Feng Lan Xi give up on his dream of becoming governor, something he always desired. I understand the context of the story and the shift in his priorities, but I think the ending could have been different. I wouldn’t have included the scene where Bai FengXi sacrifices herself, and Prince LanXi donates part of his life to her (leaving him with only 10 years). I found this decision unnecessary. Instead, I would have had LanXi become the governor of the world and lead the kingdom alongside Bai FengXi, living happily, helping people, and ensuring peace among civilizations—something they both shared. The idea of them living in isolation, enjoying the last 10 years of his life, is beautiful, but it didn't sit well with me. It feels as though he abandoned everything he fought for after facing slander, defamation, and even assassination attempts. I know that Bai FengXi was the one thing he couldn’t let go of, but I would have preferred to see them govern together, reaping the rewards of their work, and building a family. Also, I must highlight that the final battle with the main villain was too quick and overly reliant on special effects. There were earlier battles that were better executed, with more refined CGI, than the final one.
Nevertheless, despite these reservations, I absolutely loved this drama. It was definitely worth watching, and I highly recommend it.
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