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A Good vs. Evil Romance With Some Hits and Misses
Okay, so Love Between Fairy and Devil?? I somewhat liked it—mostly the first few episodes, because I tend to love a good vs. evil romance. And honestly, this setup? Classic. A ruthless demon lord, Moon Supreme Dongfang Qing Cang (Dylan Wang), falling for a sweet, headstrong fairy Orchid (Esther Yu)? Sign me up.
One of the best parts? The comedy. Qing Cang literally starts off as an emotionless powerhouse, and thanks to Orchid’s accidental curse, he begins feeling things—which, honestly, leads to some hilarious moments. Watching this terrifying demon lord unravel because he suddenly has emotions?? Priceless. And seeing how that slowly changes him into someone capable of love? Chef’s kiss.
I also loved that Orchid had her own agency—she wasn’t just a damsel waiting to be saved. She pursued her own goals, whether it was passing the immortal exams or helping people regardless of their faction (Moon Clan or Fairy Clan). She actually did what she believed was right instead of just blindly following others, which made her more than just the token love interest.
Speaking of visuals, let’s talk about Qing Cang’s costumes. ICONIC. His wardrobe was distinct, memorable, and honestly? Perfect for a villain-turned-lover. That dark, regal aesthetic? Flawless.
One of the arcs that really stuck with me was Orchid proving her love to the Moon Clan. After centuries of war, of course they’re going to hate the idea of Qing Cang marrying a fairy. So Orchid has to prove herself—which means enduring a brutal cave trial where she gets tortured?? Like… that is a LEVEL of devotion. Messed up? Yes. But undeniably compelling? Also yes.
I also appreciated Dongfang Xun Feng (Zhang Chen Xiao) and his role in this whole mess. Everything about him screamed loyalty to his Moon Clan people, and even if he was frustrating at times, I got it. His actions made sense, even if they made me want to throw something at the screen.
And Rong Hao (Xu Hai Qiao)? His entire character arc? Pain. His devotion to his master was so intense that when she died, he spiraled into pure madness. Do I approve of his actions? Nope. But do I get why he did them? Absolutely.
Now, the dislikes (because oof):
- Orchid being pushy. Look, I get it, she has strong morals. But expecting Qing Cang—who has literally been emotionless for 30,000 years—to suddenly care about the Fairy Clan overnight?? Girl. You need to meet halfway.
- CGI overload. Was it good CGI? Yeah, sure. But it was so much that nothing felt real. It’s like the entire show was filmed inside a green screen bubble.
- THE DUBBING. I will never stop complaining about this. The leads were dubbed, and I hate it. Imagine Gandalf’s “You Shall Not Pass” voiced by someone other than Ian McKellen—that’s the level of existential crisis this caused me. I get that Dylan has a strong Sichuan accent, but actors should be trained in accent work. Line delivery matters, especially for a drama like this.
- The high-pitched voice trope. WHY does every female lead in C-dramas sound like they inhaled helium?? It’s painful. This voice type works in anime—but in live-action? No thanks.
- The flying scenes. They looked so awkward that I felt like I was watching actors literally dangled on wires for a play-pretend flying moment.
- The Fairy Clan’s costumes? Meh. All pastel and white—zero distinction between who’s who.
- Jie Li (Hong Xiao) getting a free pass. She was a thief and a fraud who caused serious harm, and yet Orchid keeps her around?? Why. And why did she end up with the kind-hearted dragon Shang Que (Charles Lin)??
- The amnesia arc. WHY. It felt like the writers ran out of ideas and just tossed in memory loss as a cheap way to drag things out.
And finally: the ending felt rushed. It was fine, happy ending and all, but I feel like they could have done more.
Would I recommend it? Kinda. If you love good vs. evil romances, there’s definitely something here. But be ready for CGI overload, some frustrating plot choices, and my eternal grievance against dubbing.
One of the best parts? The comedy. Qing Cang literally starts off as an emotionless powerhouse, and thanks to Orchid’s accidental curse, he begins feeling things—which, honestly, leads to some hilarious moments. Watching this terrifying demon lord unravel because he suddenly has emotions?? Priceless. And seeing how that slowly changes him into someone capable of love? Chef’s kiss.
I also loved that Orchid had her own agency—she wasn’t just a damsel waiting to be saved. She pursued her own goals, whether it was passing the immortal exams or helping people regardless of their faction (Moon Clan or Fairy Clan). She actually did what she believed was right instead of just blindly following others, which made her more than just the token love interest.
Speaking of visuals, let’s talk about Qing Cang’s costumes. ICONIC. His wardrobe was distinct, memorable, and honestly? Perfect for a villain-turned-lover. That dark, regal aesthetic? Flawless.
One of the arcs that really stuck with me was Orchid proving her love to the Moon Clan. After centuries of war, of course they’re going to hate the idea of Qing Cang marrying a fairy. So Orchid has to prove herself—which means enduring a brutal cave trial where she gets tortured?? Like… that is a LEVEL of devotion. Messed up? Yes. But undeniably compelling? Also yes.
I also appreciated Dongfang Xun Feng (Zhang Chen Xiao) and his role in this whole mess. Everything about him screamed loyalty to his Moon Clan people, and even if he was frustrating at times, I got it. His actions made sense, even if they made me want to throw something at the screen.
And Rong Hao (Xu Hai Qiao)? His entire character arc? Pain. His devotion to his master was so intense that when she died, he spiraled into pure madness. Do I approve of his actions? Nope. But do I get why he did them? Absolutely.
Now, the dislikes (because oof):
- Orchid being pushy. Look, I get it, she has strong morals. But expecting Qing Cang—who has literally been emotionless for 30,000 years—to suddenly care about the Fairy Clan overnight?? Girl. You need to meet halfway.
- CGI overload. Was it good CGI? Yeah, sure. But it was so much that nothing felt real. It’s like the entire show was filmed inside a green screen bubble.
- THE DUBBING. I will never stop complaining about this. The leads were dubbed, and I hate it. Imagine Gandalf’s “You Shall Not Pass” voiced by someone other than Ian McKellen—that’s the level of existential crisis this caused me. I get that Dylan has a strong Sichuan accent, but actors should be trained in accent work. Line delivery matters, especially for a drama like this.
- The high-pitched voice trope. WHY does every female lead in C-dramas sound like they inhaled helium?? It’s painful. This voice type works in anime—but in live-action? No thanks.
- The flying scenes. They looked so awkward that I felt like I was watching actors literally dangled on wires for a play-pretend flying moment.
- The Fairy Clan’s costumes? Meh. All pastel and white—zero distinction between who’s who.
- Jie Li (Hong Xiao) getting a free pass. She was a thief and a fraud who caused serious harm, and yet Orchid keeps her around?? Why. And why did she end up with the kind-hearted dragon Shang Que (Charles Lin)??
- The amnesia arc. WHY. It felt like the writers ran out of ideas and just tossed in memory loss as a cheap way to drag things out.
And finally: the ending felt rushed. It was fine, happy ending and all, but I feel like they could have done more.
Would I recommend it? Kinda. If you love good vs. evil romances, there’s definitely something here. But be ready for CGI overload, some frustrating plot choices, and my eternal grievance against dubbing.
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