Gu Yang Shan has a soft spot for Meng Jie, who has feelings for him. When Ding Yi is literally trying to encourage Gu Yang Shan, Ding Yi wanting to be Gu Yang Shan's wingman had me cracking up.
Zhang Yishan's acting is so compelling that by episode 12, I just want him not to suffer anymore. He was so emotionally wrecked after Hongyu's death.
Yeah, I ranted a bit about the ML and some dumbass commenter told me “what you expect him to do, caress and…
If he didn't suspect something more to the Battle of Pingling, if she had been a man she would be executed after being tortured much worse than what they did to her, unless he could see any bargain value using her (since she is primarily an enemy soldier). Her amnesia and circumstances are what gives Feng Suige strong reasons to keep her alive, safe, and by his side as a concubine.
Sa Dingding who sang the theme song also lends her voice to parts of the BGM. Here are seven short segments in episodes 2, 5 and 6 where she does so: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV16uHPzEEQz/
This truly is one gripping drama✨ And I can't find words about how captivating Xian Bi Yun is every time she…
Here's a BTS of Xian Biyun for a future episode (you can watch it without worry, because it won't necessarily spoil the crux of episodes you have not watched): https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5216613332422295
The red hydrangeas in 3:27 of episode 10 are beautifully apt. Kudos to the director for it. Having watched up…
Xia Yi in episodes 11 and 13 is hilarious. He gets to showcase his acting chops and subtleties brilliantly because of the Heart-Binding poison, which is a very smart move by the screenwriter and director.
I liked Hong'an gege at first. He appears to be simple to Lu Yingying, then shows flashes of shrewdness that at first makes him a worthy rival to Jun Che who at this point, is trying to understand what love means. And then Hong'an reveals why he deserved that slap from Yingying.
How Jun Che and Yingying disagreed about snow in episode 9 is another clever way to showcase the differences in how they see and think about the same situation. These seemingly small interactions allow for us to gain insight and connect with the leads. At the same time, they are actually teenagers who were never given the chance to figure out what love is. After rebirth, this is their actual chance at trying to learn and understand, while overcoming past misgivings based.
These episodes are also a reminder that our leads don't actually understand what true love should be, and they are trying to understand themselves and what true love is.
Episode 12 is when Yingying and Jun Che have a frank conversation about feelings, with Jun Che confessing. Episode 13 is when Yingying strives to hold true to what she has always been, and refuses to stab him, and then acknowledges him as Xiao Wu while stating the past is dead.
I especially enjoy the usage of names. When Yingying tells Jun Che he cannot call her by that name yet, it is indeed fitting.
Looking forward to seeing how Jun Che clarifies the situation of Yan Hui to Yingying in episode 15.
The red hydrangeas in 3:27 of episode 10 are beautifully apt. Kudos to the director for it. Having watched up to episode 14 (thoughts in spoiler comment below):
TJOL was #1 in drama charts because concurrent hit dramas like This Thriving Land and Moonlit Reunion have aired…
I totally agree with your opinions. The data is much appreciated. I believe the difference in numbers is because a significant number of viewers noticed what I noticed (but I persisted in watching to the end, because I have never seen a drama in such a situation before): https://kisskh.at/profile/Xiang83/review/497878
Sadly TJOL couldn't be saved from itself given what happened in production and post-production, and then Cheng Yi got hammered unfairly for TJOL's problems. I felt rather bad for the cast.
Tysm ❤️ I just watched that scene and came here to leave a comment . It’s still in my mind! Glad I also…
As to what happened, after Wu Xie woke up- I don't see bromance in this drama this far but given how certain scenes have been shot, I am sure FVs like this one incorporating the underwater scene and a bit of AI plus Wu Xie waking up after that = 瓶邪 is definitely going to heat up with this team for the next few seasons
I agree with you that this is Cheng Yi's weakest role. As to why, my opinion is far more technical in terms of…
I believe you meant well in your comment, but part of your comment was misconstrued.
My guzheng teacher asked me what the drama was like (they had not started watching). I simply replied that whatever flaws are noted in the drama, I won't fault the actors and actresses because the storytelling and editing is horrendous, and the camerawork is not helping in the first two episodes. And the lines. Yikes.
Very helpful review indeed I struggled to watch this show… so will just ffwd to last few episodes where I am…
I am sure a lot of people fast-forwarded or felt drowsy or fell asleep, throughout this series. The storytelling approach and editing is appalling, when these are the two most crucial aspects. Cheng Yi's lines are boring but once again, these are lines that he was scripted to deliver. Unless he can resort to ad hocs and they are officially approved for at least half his lines, the poor chap has zero chance of making Xiao Qiushui sound like a memorable inspiring leader of the pugilist world. It was so weird to watch so many distinguished pugilists back him up to such an extent, when those were the lines he was sharing. He deserves to have contrasts with suitable matching lines for his different scenes, by turns playful and serious.
I heard about and saw many other issues including damaged props, exposed wires, modern yellow umbrellas etc These are not on the actors/actresses but the production team and post-production team. Unless there is proper justification for why so many errors were not removed or rectified before the final version aired, that is sloppy production and post-production.
Now that the series is finally over, and the diverse reviews we can finally move on. For me this was a difficult…
I agree with you that this is Cheng Yi's weakest role. As to why, my opinion is far more technical in terms of where and how the production process and post-production process was screwed up by various members of the crew, specifically the directors and screenwriters: https://kisskh.at/profile/Xiang83/review/497878
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Zhang Yishan's acting is so compelling that by episode 12, I just want him not to suffer anymore. He was so emotionally wrecked after Hongyu's death.
Sa Dingding who sang the theme song also lends her voice to parts of the BGM. Here are seven short segments in episodes 2, 5 and 6 where she does so: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV16uHPzEEQz/
These are the lyrics from that segment of episode 8:
如果这片废墟是你对我最后考验
无所谓我会造一座丰碑
在你面前
不需要膜拜我挣脱枷锁
迷雾里找寻我
时间倾刻淹没
烧穿身体的火
故事还没走到结尾
不想在变得不人不鬼
Dynamic duo acting. As to whether the cat reciprocates the sentiment~ XD
I liked Hong'an gege at first. He appears to be simple to Lu Yingying, then shows flashes of shrewdness that at first makes him a worthy rival to Jun Che who at this point, is trying to understand what love means. And then Hong'an reveals why he deserved that slap from Yingying.
How Jun Che and Yingying disagreed about snow in episode 9 is another clever way to showcase the differences in how they see and think about the same situation. These seemingly small interactions allow for us to gain insight and connect with the leads. At the same time, they are actually teenagers who were never given the chance to figure out what love is. After rebirth, this is their actual chance at trying to learn and understand, while overcoming past misgivings based.
These episodes are also a reminder that our leads don't actually understand what true love should be, and they are trying to understand themselves and what true love is.
Episode 12 is when Yingying and Jun Che have a frank conversation about feelings, with Jun Che confessing. Episode 13 is when Yingying strives to hold true to what she has always been, and refuses to stab him, and then acknowledges him as Xiao Wu while stating the past is dead.
I especially enjoy the usage of names. When Yingying tells Jun Che he cannot call her by that name yet, it is indeed fitting.
Looking forward to seeing how Jun Che clarifies the situation of Yan Hui to Yingying in episode 15.
Sadly TJOL couldn't be saved from itself given what happened in production and post-production, and then Cheng Yi got hammered unfairly for TJOL's problems. I felt rather bad for the cast.
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1VEnzzKE2v/
My guzheng teacher asked me what the drama was like (they had not started watching). I simply replied that whatever flaws are noted in the drama, I won't fault the actors and actresses because the storytelling and editing is horrendous, and the camerawork is not helping in the first two episodes. And the lines. Yikes.
I heard about and saw many other issues including damaged props, exposed wires, modern yellow umbrellas etc These are not on the actors/actresses but the production team and post-production team. Unless there is proper justification for why so many errors were not removed or rectified before the final version aired, that is sloppy production and post-production.