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Comedy, Brotherhood, Romance, Bittersweet | Excellent Drama
I absolutely adore everything about AJTL, from its cinematography to acting and every aspect in between. The meticulously choreographed fight scenes and even CGI contribute to the overall excellence of the series. As someone who is typically picky when it comes to Cdramas because, let's be real, they can be a bit draggy and sometimes cringy. But AJTL? I find myself engrossed in every episode, without the need to skip any supposedly dull moments – a testament to its exceptional quality.The on-screen chemistry between LSS and LYN is undeniable, and their pairing is visually stunning. I fail to comprehend why some may perceive LYN as unattractive or unfit to act alongside LSS; on the contrary, I believe he is the perfect match. His styling is impeccable, complementing his on-screen presence, and his fight scenes exude a natural fluidity, devoid of any awkwardness. AJTL has truly captured my heart. <3
The cast of AJTL is absolutely amazing, especially the LDT squad plus YY! <3 Their dynamic is hilarious, and witnessing the princess's growth from start to finish is truly heartwarming. Though, I do wish we could've seen more scenes with LTG and YY. I can't stop singing the praises of LTD – these guys steal the spotlight, especially when they're teasing NYZ or YSS. Whenever they gather, it's non-stop laughter, and I've grown so attached to them that I dread the thought of them parting ways.
The last six episodes were particularly tough, filled with sadness and heartbreak, but what's a Cdrama without a little emotional rollercoaster? Some social media users argue that killing off all the main characters was unnecessary. Yeah maybe or maybe not? Lets see: NYZ was already dealing with unstable inner force, knowing the risks when he decided to return to An to find YY and RRY. So when he got stabbed, it's only natural that RRY would follow – her happiness was intertwined with NYZ's fate. As for QZ and SL, their deaths in battle were sadly expected given the dire circumstances against Pan's army. About YL and YSS – their death might seem sudden to some, but it's in line with their characters. YL's health issues were evident throughout, and after exhausting 2 horses, he decided to run without resting, knowing YSS was still fighting his battle, his fate was sealed when he reached his destination. And YSS, well, he'd never abandon his comrades, even if he stands a chance together with CY. It's been said that if NYZ fell in battle, YSS would complete the mission and joined him. It's what they signed up for – to fight alongside NYZ and face whatever came their way. That's the essence of the show.
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Perfect cast | music | plot
I came across the TTCBZ manga first, and then moved on to the novel since it was incomplete at the time. After finishing the novel, I realized the author had created a story for SY, and I started reading it. I fell in love with it, even more deeply than with TTCBZ. From there, I witnessed the start of the manga, and when HL was announced, I was hoping NH would get its own drama too! When I first saw that the actor for SY was VM, I was a bit skeptical (honestly, I’ve been a VM fan even before HL came out) because I couldn’t imagine him in NH. I was disappointed at that time, but he perfectly captured the role of SZ’s annoying brother. I still couldn’t imagine him as NH SY until FF was announced, and BJT was confirmed. I was honestly thankful.The ML and FL perfectly captured SY and WYF. I don’t care what others say, BJT is perfect for this role and always will be. HL SY definitely belongs with VM, as I can’t imagine BJT as the annoying, loud brother. But for FF, SY is perfect, and BJT is SY. Their chemistry is amazing. As for the second lead, ZSQ didn’t appear much in the novel, but I liked her character since she always supported WYF. However, in this version, she’s a bit annoying, though she means well. The romance between the two leads didn’t happen in the novel, but honestly, I imagined it. These two should be together—it’s perfect!
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