asphyxia

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will it release exactly midnight china standard time on youku?

i think 2018-2019 cdramas have a huuuge difference in cgi quality, and it really improves around the final fights.

it's understandable to dislike the beginning bc of pacing, but i believe the lightheartedness was mainly to set the stage for 60+ episodes of love and angst. her reason for following him was simply bc she never had the chance to exercise her freedom. a lot of her decisions in the first arc show that she has a carefree and reckless nature, and that the ml is stoic but loving (popular trope, understandable to dislike). the development beyond that is based on the contrast between their roles as lovers, which imo is what makes the later arc much more impactful. the "human trial" arc starts arnd episode 20 and basically shows how theyre fated to be. 60 episodes make a pretty lengthy drama, but i don't believe any time was wasted. i think a majority of the show's popularity comes with the gradual build up and sudden release of climaxes/conflicts. my opinion may be biased bc it was one of the first dramas i watched, but i believe it's worth a try bc the story introduces a main antagonist in ep5. i feel like the experience would still be enjoyable if you skimmed around the drama. the backstories make sense of the very chaotic introduction. this drama isn't in my top 10 but feels like a classic to me mainly bc of main couple's acting, same characters but diverse personalities. i hope you will one day enjoy the show or at least see the mortal arc!

“Ru Gu” is used commonly in poetry, which is why this title connects with the title of the sequel drama

the character by character translation is “week - life - like - so”, but strung together it means “zhou sheng like the past”. the first two characters reference the male lead’s name, and essentially states how his feelings are unchanged yet unspoken.

why does Zhao Yao look the same to Zhi Yan in the mirror

why does Zhao Yao look the same to Zhi Yan in the mirror

I understand where you’re coming from if you say you can’t relate. Historical fantasy dramas often have the “stoic x playful” trope who endures excruciating pain together, and this trope only resonates with some people. I think Yangzi did well in showing yandan’s growth of being carefree to being more independent and decisive.

remember to rate the episodes through the episode guide menu! the mortal arc is getting more interesting ^-^

actually it makes sense if some people don't rate it too high, i'm just hyped for the storyline lol

i can't force ratings but i hope it gets boosted since the mortal arc is such a breath of fresh air

he is the one who's been safeguarding her ever since she arrived in the mortal realm, and since she calls him master and is indebted to him, it's quite normal for them to be close even if it's one-sided love

at the moment, zhixi is in the heavenly realm in despair over the loss of yan dan, but the story focuses on the mortal realm. i do like her character redemption and wish to see her as well, but yu mo is someone who is willing to protect yandan even if she doesn't remember him. in my opinion, the actor does very well in showing sorrow masked behind a kind face. other characters will get more screen time later, but since yumo is technically yandan's savior who's been safeguarding her this whole time, he will have more in these few episodes. yandan was the one who guided yumo and accompanied him every day in the heavenly realm, and since he loves her, he is willing to risk his life to help her. to me it seems like repaying favors in the name of love, but it is understandable if anyone views him as annoying or obsessive

1) both directors are well-known for their xianxia works, but you must know that the novels are not written by them. i don't find the stories similar since the stoic x playful trope is always a fan favorite, not a copy paste. the only thing similar is the concept of reincarnation and the martial arts atmosphere, which is key to many wuxia dramas.
2) the male lead will get more screen time later on as the mortal world becomes more perilous, and yu mo's screen time is relevant to the plot because his feelings for yan dan guide many of his decisions. about ashes of love, one thing the shows share in common is that the second male lead does anything for the female lead, however runyu from aol was deranged while yumo from immortal samsara purely wishes for yandan to live a nice life. it's normal for you to not feel chemistry between ym and yd because yandan clearly doesn't understand love during the mortal realm arc (mentioned upon her arrival). it's quite refreshing to have a second female/male lead who isn't overly obsessive and has genuine intentions. it's up to the audience to support which male lead, even if we know who's endgame.
3) slow burn works in slice of life, but even more in fantasy series because they live eternally and can reincarnate (thousands if not millions of years). many xianxia dramas must include angst to captivate an audience, if they rushed the love between yingyuan and yandan, then the story would be much less meaningful. in the heavens where love is seen as a crime, catching feelings obviously wouldn't happen quickly if it's considered unlawful. in the mortal realm, yd is carefree and is yet to understand the depth of love, while tz isn't allowed to love. these hindrances are what allow the small interactions to make the audience go crazy and engage in the story. AOL and TMOPB both had around sixty ish episodes, and both had mortal arcs right in the middle of the story, so in comparison, their paces are quite similar to this show.

overall, little details about a show will never be liked by all, it is quite normal to have a few pet peeves about a show. people have preferences in terms of pace and chemistry, so any criticism is justified. i do not believe any show is flawless, but i will defend this show in particular because this is the first time in while havent dropped a show after the first episode. im waiting for new episodes so i typed this long essay to fill time, no need to fully read. i just love this show to death so i wanted to share my thoughts ^-^

is it bad i want to pluck the toenails of those who have the show any less than an 8? if less than 6, maybe they should consider going back to their mother’s womb <3

it even dropped to 8.2 ;( yea hoping that it will change for the better but was a bit shocked the score wasn't above 8.5 but mainly bc of my bias towards the cast

i can’t believe the current rating’s an 8.4, the recent episodes are perfectly heartbreakung

these types of shows emphasize on pain and suffering before going back to a lighthearted mood lol

it actually isn’t 80 episodes anymore and was cut to less than 60