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Great acting, storyline, and production team
Huge props to the child actor for nailing his role. I enjoyed that the ML left behind his toxic family and chose himself and his family. The ending was a bit rushed but that is normal for short series. I would have liked to have known what happened to the brother/ex and his fiancé. Were they charged with smuggling? Overall very much enjoyed.Was this review helpful to you?
Great Watch but the Script got lost
The show started off action packed with mystery and intrigue. Then it kinda just stopped. I think once they return to the ML home town it kinda pauses the whole story and turns into a detour about his annoying "sister." Also his actual stepsister is AWESOME. I enjoyed the detour from one woman needing to fill every role from soft-mannered women to warrior. This was more realistic and enjoyable.I also enjoyed the dynamics and power struggle but again felt like the queen was just an aristocratic version of the ML "sister." I enjoyed it and the scene where the ML thinks he lost the baby is extremely powerful. The acting there was amazing. Not sure if I can say much on the FL acting as she is phenomenal and delivers moving scenes in every show she is in.
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Absolutely Terrible
I think the fact that I actually finished this show was more of a punishment then anything else. It was slow, the script was messy, the acting was a bit awkward, and the inconsistencies with the palace and the overall plot made it miserable to sit through. That being said, the only saving grace was the one scene where the ML and FL fight and the FL cries that he tried to sell her.Overall, I found the characters annoying and inconsistent throughout the series. All in all, watch the one scene on YouTube and skip the rest.
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How is this not being renewed
Everything from the acting to unpredictable storyline to incredible fight scenes was mind blowing. I've never seen Esther Yu in a completely serious role and it was AMAZING. The casting was done so well I'm not sure if they could have picked anyone better. Also, the fight scenes were just mind blowing. I know the ML and FL had amazing chemistry and were the focal point but I think my favorite storyline was Cheng Lei and Lu Yuxiao. My only regret is that I can't watch this show for the first time again. That and the absolutely insanity that this is not getting more seasons.Was this review helpful to you?
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Amazing
This was such an original concept that was carried out well by a combination of great actors/actresses, costume/makeup, and storyline/editing.The FL and her ***sister trade off characters so unbelievably well. You can tell which character it is not by what they look like but their mannerisms ans facial expressions. honestly, a phenomenal acting feat.
I can honestly say that I have lost track of how many times I have watched it. It is also a great first chinese drama to start off with. kudos all around!
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Chemistry was there but not the script
Okay so he was obssesed with her because she was *not* obsessed with him. I think he was so intense with her because she was pushing him away and he was panicking. Someone once said "trust is the only currency in a relationship..." subconsciously he knew she was hiding something and he was scared he was going to lose her over it.While I dont appreciate the overuse/misuse of mental health disorders in chinese media they didnt butcher it entirely. That being said it would be nice if they put out more positive mental health aspects in shows.
Also, the actors/actresses did a really good job consindering how lacking the script was. Ive seen other better written out versions but the actors didnt have half as much chemistry as these two. Hope to see them together in another drama!
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Overall Pretty Good
An oddly good pairing Wang Kaimu and Wu Chunyi. While the amnesia trope is overdone, it was more realistic of the amnesia storylines. There's only so much a person will believe when you tell them they forgot all their memories and they are married to you. I felt bad for the brother. He was a product of a toxic environment and really did love his brother. His facial expression were done really well. He's definitely going to be big!Overall, I enjoyed it but the storyline was missing something that set it apart from all other tropish shorts. Second, the FL was missing a little bit of chemistry and individual flair. She seems new to the industry so I believe she will get better! Good look Wu Chunyi!
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While the ML and FL did a great job acting and had GREAT chemistry the show overall was missing something. I mean I've seen these tropes a thousand times. There wasnt anything unique about the actual storyline to set it apart from all the other micro dramas. Its definitely enjoyable if you want to sit and relax and watch fluffiness. Was this review helpful to you?
Masterpiece of a Short Drama.
After invading General kills her family and takes over her town, he rapes her and promises her three years of revenge before she returns to marry him. She leaves and kills those who killed her family only to be taken advantage of by the corrupt politicians in her home. A brilliant teamwork of actors, writers, and directors this show is mindblowing and true masterpiece of chinese period dramas.The FL does a phenomenal job in invoking raw brute/strength while also maintaining the fragility of a woman in a men's system/world. How on earth she managed those fight scenes remains the biggest magical part of the show.
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Tear Jerker
This one is devestatingly amazing. It delves into the true meaning of love and letting go for the one you love.The story centers around two unloved chaebols who fall in love only to meet a tragic demise. He is able to go back to the day they met and chooses to pursue her properly. However, going back in time comes with a heavy price: it ages him and drastically deteriorates his health. Despite this he attempts to live a good life with her until once again they meet a tragic demise. On his third and last rebirth he protects her by silently supporting her as he is now an old man whose health barely allows him to live. He changes her life only to die of old age/sickness before they ever properly meet. However, she is happy which was his goal. It is devastating and wholesome and a true testament of love. The actors did a phenomenal job and major kudos to the ML who mamaged to portray different aging characters over one vertical drama.
That being said the last minute where the writers attempted to soften the blow by msking it out to be 2 actors playing a scene cheapened the beautiful storyline and the messages that came across.
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Fabulous Perfomance by Dilraba and
story about a "demon" tamer who uses a mermaid to gain her physical freedom but gets her heart freed in the process. I binged this when I should have been studying for exams. That's how good it is. Also, probably a good idea to restock on tissues.What captivated me most about this show is the raw emotions that the leads managed to portray. I wish I could go back to the first time I watched this show to relive all those first time amazing show experiences. Will have to settle for plain Ole rewatches.
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Better than the Original Korean Version
I didn't realize until I finished watching the show that this was the Chinese remake of Descendents of the Sun. That being said, without comparing the two, I this was a great drama. If you are comparing the two, one of my problems was that the lead actress in DOS was not very likable which was fixed in the Chinese version. Definitely worth the watch whether or not you watch DOS. I appreciated Mika's perseverance and her attitude. I also liked the decision to make her look like a normal doctor (sans the heavy makeup and heels) and give her the attitude of a doctor.Was this review helpful to you?
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The Ending was Rushed
Follow Zhao Lusi in another STELLAR performance as a smart indepent woman in a period drama. The kicker with this drama is that every single character is written and acted out so well that it's impossible not to like everyone. Even the mother who i disliked for abandoning her baby because of a fortune teller, we'd redeemable and still likeable.The queens were an absolute riot kicking the Emperor out as he went through a midlife crisis every time the ML went through any sort of character Growth. He was also the biggest shipper of the ML and FL.The amount of dad jokes the Emperor dropped would make any dad proud.
despite the rushed ending IMHO it needed like 10 more episodes to properly wrap everything up.
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A Great Option for a First Cdrama
Follow Zhao Lusi in another STELLAR performance as a smart indepent woman in a period drama. The kicker with this drama is that every single character is written and acted out so well that it's impossible not to like everyone. Even the mother who i disliked for abandoning her baby because of a fortune teller, we'd redeemable and still likeable.The queens were an absolute riot kicking the Emperor out as he went through a midlife crisis every time the ML went through any sort of character Growth. He was also the biggest shipper of the ML and FL.The amount of dad jokes the Emperor dropped would make any dad proud.
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One of my Most Rewatched CDramas
IDK if i can even write anything here except the mom sucks, the king was a sociopath and his wife worse. The brothers really did love each other which makes everything sadder and the only person whose life wasn't absolutely miserable was the love fairy god dude. He was epic. This show is epic. Watch it once. twice. three times. Never stop.I'm not a fan of chinese music, however, I did like the ost in this show. Im also not sure why chinese people like the whole acting like a baby situation but it didnt overpower the story so it was okay.
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