A Second Chance Story Destroyed by Stupid Writer and Terrible Director.
The drama Rebirth should honestly be renamed Refuck, because watching it feels like being trapped in a loop of the same bad writing, bad decisions, and recycled nonsense again and again.
Watch it only if you have too much time, nothing better to do, and a high tolerance for recycled stupidity.
The plot is a mess. The female lead is written as a perpetual damsel in distress who repeatedly sleepwalks into obvious traps, makes foolish decisions, and waits to be rescued again and again. Instead of character growth, we get the same helpless cycle dressed up as drama.
The story also tries to look clever with multiple endings, but they feel less like meaningful narrative choices and more like confused writing. The logic collapses, the tension becomes repetitive, and by the end, it feels like the writers were simply throwing shits at the wall to see what might stick.
For a drama built around rebirth, revenge, and second chances, it somehow manages to waste all three.
What it actually delivers is repetitive stupidity, lazy plotting, fake suspense, and characters who behave as if basic logic is a luxury item they cannot afford.
By the end, the only person who needs rebirth is the viewer, preferably into a timeline where they never started this drama in the first place.
Not recommended unless you genuinely enjoy frustration, weak storytelling, and characters who keep making the same stupid decisions until your patience dies.
The writer and director of rebirth completely ruined Chu Qiao's character, turning her from a smart, badass heroine into a foolish damsel in distress again and again 🤬🤬🤬
5 episodes are out and this drama already got nonsensical reviews from 3 users who gave 1 star.1 came from the…
Haters will hate no matter what. They are not critics. They are just bitter parasites addicted to negativity, attention, and manufactured outrage. They are not interested in fairness, facts, or honest discussion.
They are only looking for clicks, relevance, and a reason to feel important. They nitpick, distort, and provoke because that is the only way they know how to stay visible.
The best response is to ignore them completely, because nothing hurts attention seeking parasites more than being treated as if they do not exist.
Sword and Beloved is a bait-and-switch. The “Sword” is meh, especially compared to Blood River, which aired at the same time. The “beloved” is the cruelest joke: there’s zero romance between the ML and FL, and their only hug, lasting mere seconds, exists solely so the ML can kill the FL to retrieve a grief seed from her.
Rumu and Wengyuan’s deaths are utterly unnecessary and contribute nothing except a cheap attempt to wring some sadness from viewers.
The show wastes roughly half its episodes on the 2nd ML’s cartoonishly evil father, who keeps popping up like a cockroach, and on the FL’s obsessive, villainous 12581 spider brother, who is hell-bent on turning his own sister into an object of incestuous fixation.
A decent first third, a frustrating middle, and a catastrophic end. The writer, director, and producers are permanently banned from my screen.
I have absolutely NO pity for Blind Coward Wangquan Hongye forced to kneel and humiliated before the traitor Quan Jing Ting. Well the blind coward is the one stop his son Wangquan Fugui from killing the traitor for coward and selfish reason. The traitor should killed the blind coward.
I only pity grandfather Fei and those innocent demons.
Yiqi Alliance must be renamed hypocrite alliance. Wangquan Hongye must be renamed blind coward.
What kind of father no matter how weak and useless will allow a traitor (Qian Jinting) to plot killing of his son? Even a little demon can clearly see through the traitor plot. Yet, the father is not just totally blind but protect the traitor.
Wangquan Fugui is so cool in white hair and black armour. Fully support him leaving the hypocrite alliance and blind corward.
Qingtong, if i'm Fugui, i will give my lifespan 10^100 for her. Her loyalty and clear eyes are making all those in the hypocrite alliance far more evil than black fox.
I think it will get better in my opinion for this drama wait till episode 10 or 15 and see if u want to continue…
I’m perfectly fine with comedy when it’s used appropriately, but in this case, it really stretched believability. The writer made the FL act like a reckless drunk, completely disregarding her military discipline and causing a chaotic scene in the commander’s tent...all simply because she wasn’t selected for the elite unit?
Perhaps the intent was to create a romantic opportunity between the leads, but the execution felt more like a cartoonish farce than a convincing plot 😂
Still, I’m holding out hope it can improve. I really like Zhou Ye and genuinely want to see her succeed with a logical, strong, well-written story.
Amid all the noise and speculation, one simple truth is too often forgotten: Zhao Lu Si is a human first, and an actress second.
She is not anyone’s puppet, nor a tool for traffic or hype. She is a hardworking, talented, and passionate actress who has earned her place through genuine effort and perseverance.
Some people accuse her of “staging drama,” but they ignore a bigger reality: In many industries, especially entertainment, women are forced to work twice as hard just to be seen, respected, and treated equally.
When a woman finally dares to speak up or walk away from unfair treatment, people rush to label her as “difficult” or “problematic.” But why shouldn’t she have the right to protect her future? To choose her own path? To demand basic respect?
I believe Zhao Lu Si. She has every right to seek freedom and fairness — just like anyone else. And I will continue to support her not just because she’s talented, but because she’s courageous.
If asking for dignity is considered “causing trouble,” then maybe the system itself is the real issue.
💪 Stay strong, Lu Si. We see your effort. We hear your voice. And we’re standing right beside you.
Another classic example of word-for-word translation from Chinese to English especially when metaphors are involved ... turning Shakespeare into something utterly rogue in translation 🤡
"Male essence" in the context actually refers to seminal fluid ... not some tonic 🤣😂
In Episode 23, the conversation between the ML and the emperor sheds light on a deeply rooted issue that transcends time. The ML respectfully highlights the FL's pivotal role in solving several cases, emphasizing her intelligence, courage, and sharp insight.
Yet despite these undeniable contributions, the emperor hesitates to officially recognize or utilize her talents. His concern lies not in her capability, but in potential backlash from male ministers and censors. Recognition of the FL is withheld. Not for lack of merit, but to maintain the comfort of a status quo.
This moment is powerful because it underscores a harsh reality: women are often expected to work significantly harder than men, and prove their worth over and over, to exceed expectations just to be considered equal.
The ML’s suggestion for the FL to serve as a secret assistant becomes a strategic compromise, allowing her to contribute behind the scenes without drawing public ire. But it also reflects a frustrating truth that even when women excel, societal norms often force them to remain in the shadows.
What makes this scene so poignant is how relevant it remains today. In many professions and cultures, be it board rooms or frontlines, women continue to face invisible barriers, needing to prove themselves over and over again in ways their male counterparts do not.
This drama may be set in the past, but its message is timeless: true talent should not be hidden, and gender should never determine whose contributions are seen and valued.
Haha, don’t worry. It’s not actually R-rated 😆It’s a metaphor that’s quite common in Chinese historical…
Same here! I’ve seen some truly legendary mistranslations over the years especially in Chinese historical dramas. But this one? Chef’s kiss comedy at its finest 🤡
And the best part? The chaos multiplies when viewers from different cultures and languages try to decode it like it’s the Rosetta Stone. Half the fun isn’t even the line itself. It’s watching the comment section descend into a full-blown United Nations debate 😂
Haha, don’t worry. It’s not actually R-rated 😆It’s a metaphor that’s quite common in Chinese historical…
Absolutely, you can bet your last tael of silver it’s going to happen again (and again… and again)!
Chinese dramas live for their flowery idioms and poetic metaphors. Lines like “I’d die ten thousand deaths for you,” “your smile eclipses the moon,” or “she’s like plum blossoms in the snow” are pure lyrical gold in Chinese 🌸🌕🫠
But the moment it’s translated word-for-word into English, it’s like watching Shakespeare try to rap. Beautiful intention, but hilariously awkward execution🤦♂️
Any Chinese drama that dares to sprinkle in a classical idiom or poetic metaphor is basically playing high-stakes translation roulette 💥🎲
So next time you hear something poetic like, “I’d follow you across ten thousand mountains and rivers,” just remember: it’s not “I’ll be her GPS forever” — though honestly, that would make a great modern spin-off 😂
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The drama Rebirth should honestly be renamed Refuck, because watching it feels like being trapped in a loop of the same bad writing, bad decisions, and recycled nonsense again and again.
Watch it only if you have too much time, nothing better to do, and a high tolerance for recycled stupidity.
The plot is a mess. The female lead is written as a perpetual damsel in distress who repeatedly sleepwalks into obvious traps, makes foolish decisions, and waits to be rescued again and again. Instead of character growth, we get the same helpless cycle dressed up as drama.
The story also tries to look clever with multiple endings, but they feel less like meaningful narrative choices and more like confused writing. The logic collapses, the tension becomes repetitive, and by the end, it feels like the writers were simply throwing shits at the wall to see what might stick.
For a drama built around rebirth, revenge, and second chances, it somehow manages to waste all three.
What it actually delivers is repetitive stupidity, lazy plotting, fake suspense, and characters who behave as if basic logic is a luxury item they cannot afford.
By the end, the only person who needs rebirth is the viewer, preferably into a timeline where they never started this drama in the first place.
Not recommended unless you genuinely enjoy frustration, weak storytelling, and characters who keep making the same stupid decisions until your patience dies.
They are only looking for clicks, relevance, and a reason to feel important. They nitpick, distort, and provoke because that is the only way they know how to stay visible.
The best response is to ignore them completely, because nothing hurts attention seeking parasites more than being treated as if they do not exist.
Rumu and Wengyuan’s deaths are utterly unnecessary and contribute nothing except a cheap attempt to wring some sadness from viewers.
The show wastes roughly half its episodes on the 2nd ML’s cartoonishly evil father, who keeps popping up like a cockroach, and on the FL’s obsessive, villainous 12581 spider brother, who is hell-bent on turning his own sister into an object of incestuous fixation.
A decent first third, a frustrating middle, and a catastrophic end. The writer, director, and producers are permanently banned from my screen.
I only pity grandfather Fei and those innocent demons.
What kind of father no matter how weak and useless will allow a traitor (Qian Jinting) to plot killing of his son? Even a little demon can clearly see through the traitor plot. Yet, the father is not just totally blind but protect the traitor.
Wangquan Fugui is so cool in white hair and black armour. Fully support him leaving the hypocrite alliance and blind corward.
Qingtong, if i'm Fugui, i will give my lifespan 10^100 for her. Her loyalty and clear eyes are making all those in the hypocrite alliance far more evil than black fox.
Perhaps the intent was to create a romantic opportunity between the leads, but the execution felt more like a cartoonish farce than a convincing plot 😂
Still, I’m holding out hope it can improve. I really like Zhou Ye and genuinely want to see her succeed with a logical, strong, well-written story.
But why up to ep 6 ... i feel more like watching a clumsy comedy show?
The comedy really did not reflect the drama title, poster and synopsis.
Will it get more serious in later episodes or will it stay as commedy?
😅
Amid all the noise and speculation, one simple truth is too often forgotten:
Zhao Lu Si is a human first, and an actress second.
She is not anyone’s puppet, nor a tool for traffic or hype. She is a hardworking, talented, and passionate actress who has earned her place through genuine effort and perseverance.
Some people accuse her of “staging drama,” but they ignore a bigger reality: In many industries, especially entertainment, women are forced to work twice as hard just to be seen, respected, and treated equally.
When a woman finally dares to speak up or walk away from unfair treatment, people rush to label her as “difficult” or “problematic.” But why shouldn’t she have the right to protect her future? To choose her own path? To demand basic respect?
I believe Zhao Lu Si. She has every right to seek freedom and fairness — just like anyone else. And I will continue to support her not just because she’s talented, but because she’s courageous.
If asking for dignity is considered “causing trouble,” then maybe the system itself is the real issue.
💪 Stay strong, Lu Si. We see your effort. We hear your voice. And we’re standing right beside you.
#ZhaoLuSi #RespectWomenInEntertainment #FreedomIsNotDrama #SupportZhaoLuSi
"Male essence" in the context actually refers to seminal fluid ... not some tonic 🤣😂
Yet despite these undeniable contributions, the emperor hesitates to officially recognize or utilize her talents. His concern lies not in her capability, but in potential backlash from male ministers and censors. Recognition of the FL is withheld. Not for lack of merit, but to maintain the comfort of a status quo.
This moment is powerful because it underscores a harsh reality: women are often expected to work significantly harder than men, and prove their worth over and over, to exceed expectations just to be considered equal.
The ML’s suggestion for the FL to serve as a secret assistant becomes a strategic compromise, allowing her to contribute behind the scenes without drawing public ire. But it also reflects a frustrating truth that even when women excel, societal norms often force them to remain in the shadows.
What makes this scene so poignant is how relevant it remains today. In many professions and cultures, be it board rooms or frontlines, women continue to face invisible barriers, needing to prove themselves over and over again in ways their male counterparts do not.
This drama may be set in the past, but its message is timeless: true talent should not be hidden, and gender should never determine whose contributions are seen and valued.
And the best part? The chaos multiplies when viewers from different cultures and languages try to decode it like it’s the Rosetta Stone. Half the fun isn’t even the line itself. It’s watching the comment section descend into a full-blown United Nations debate 😂
Chinese dramas live for their flowery idioms and poetic metaphors. Lines like “I’d die ten thousand deaths for you,” “your smile eclipses the moon,” or “she’s like plum blossoms in the snow” are pure lyrical gold in Chinese 🌸🌕🫠
But the moment it’s translated word-for-word into English, it’s like watching Shakespeare try to rap. Beautiful intention, but hilariously awkward execution🤦♂️
Any Chinese drama that dares to sprinkle in a classical idiom or poetic metaphor is basically playing high-stakes translation roulette 💥🎲
So next time you hear something poetic like, “I’d follow you across ten thousand mountains and rivers,” just remember: it’s not “I’ll be her GPS forever” — though honestly, that would make a great modern spin-off 😂