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A Layered Story
Unpopular opinion: I actually enjoyed being confused as heck and not knowing what was happening next 😆
✅ likes:
- this is my first introduction to all these actors, plus i haven't been in the cdrama scene in a long time, so the chemistry and acting between the main 4 was enjoyable to watch
- the first, middle, up to arc before the final worked for me
- the OSTs, the makeup, the costumes, the cinematography was absolutely beautiful
- i loved the aesthetic and lore of the Formless Moon Sect
- i liked how the characters had more layers to them, Veil of Shadows is fitting for a title because you're literally trying to figure out the characters' true motivations
- the symbolism for JiLu and WuWu; and how it gets incorporated often throughout the show
- JiLu story 😭 iykyk
❎what didn't work:
- i loved WuWu couple but around the final arc, it really did feel like their story wasn't given proper attention that was due
- wanted a more proper resolution from Wu Shiguang's character arc especially towards the end
- wanted the main cast to actually have a proper interaction towards the end.
- the last arc was a bit lacking, it felt a bit rushed and underdeveloped. maybe there could have been more episodes to explore the others so the ending could come together nicely. i feel like it became more Ji Ling-centered, not complaining but i wish it had a more rounded final arc
- yuan wuhuo's motivation in the last arc did not make sense, made more sense if he was influenced by jiu ying
- the timing of some of the events, especially the drought. if Han Ba spoke ages ago, wouldn't have Luo'an be a lot worse at the start of the story (although it was alluded to)
- the sisters 🦊
🌸overall thoughts:
i was tossing between 8.5-9.0 but honestly, despite some of the plot inconsistencies and the final arc, i did enjoy it and the stories stayed with me
would recommend if you like:
- the actors already
- a good romance
- aesthetic
- the storyline (yes i know, the final arc was a bit lacking but i still feel like the stories were quite interesting)
✅ likes:
- this is my first introduction to all these actors, plus i haven't been in the cdrama scene in a long time, so the chemistry and acting between the main 4 was enjoyable to watch
- the first, middle, up to arc before the final worked for me
- the OSTs, the makeup, the costumes, the cinematography was absolutely beautiful
- i loved the aesthetic and lore of the Formless Moon Sect
- i liked how the characters had more layers to them, Veil of Shadows is fitting for a title because you're literally trying to figure out the characters' true motivations
- the symbolism for JiLu and WuWu; and how it gets incorporated often throughout the show
- JiLu story 😭 iykyk
❎what didn't work:
- i loved WuWu couple but around the final arc, it really did feel like their story wasn't given proper attention that was due
- wanted a more proper resolution from Wu Shiguang's character arc especially towards the end
- wanted the main cast to actually have a proper interaction towards the end.
- the last arc was a bit lacking, it felt a bit rushed and underdeveloped. maybe there could have been more episodes to explore the others so the ending could come together nicely. i feel like it became more Ji Ling-centered, not complaining but i wish it had a more rounded final arc
- yuan wuhuo's motivation in the last arc did not make sense, made more sense if he was influenced by jiu ying
- the timing of some of the events, especially the drought. if Han Ba spoke ages ago, wouldn't have Luo'an be a lot worse at the start of the story (although it was alluded to)
- the sisters 🦊
🌸overall thoughts:
i was tossing between 8.5-9.0 but honestly, despite some of the plot inconsistencies and the final arc, i did enjoy it and the stories stayed with me
would recommend if you like:
- the actors already
- a good romance
- aesthetic
- the storyline (yes i know, the final arc was a bit lacking but i still feel like the stories were quite interesting)
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