My only issue so far is the FL. I am not familiar with the actress but I don't love her acting at all and especially…
So far the FL is the weakness. Its as if you can see the acting swirling in her head before she delivers her lines. The dub may or may not be adding to the 'miss-match' (trying to be nice). Its a misscasting or - giving the benefit of the doubt for now - its the overacting younger version of herself that will improve with her aging?
Arggggg. Afraid to say how good this is - its too darn soon. Will just start with the production value, so far, is outstanding. Not surprising given the budget. CX (fav actor short list) - appears to be a glove fit between character and actor. Still, even after a promising start, we know how it goes this year so its too soon to tell if the calibre of this drama will hold up. Still a gurl can dream.
Season 2 still rules for me. Why? Look and feel, character development, the quality of the 'monsters' and hanging on the edge of my seat stories, no kabuki theatre for the emperor and grand princess, more substance less 'style', etc.
This was an absolute delight. Did not let me down. Could go on and on about why this is one of the best Cdrama series ever. Feels like I am eating an award winning dessert at my fav restaurant - about 3/4 of the way through devouring it I have to slow it down cause I know its going to end! I watched one episode a day towards the end and resisted the 'dump'. When each 'season' of this drama ends I imagine it as a never ending weekly series and refuse to wake up from the dream.
My favourite story this time around? Five Feet from Heaven. Cried my eyes out. Been a while that a drama gets me crying. There was no other way forward given the choices that Du Yu & Wei Tao made. They both understood in their own way the intent to protect/correct had honor, they were willing to take the consequences for their actions, and then they went too far into the need for revenge and the stories they told themselves to reason their actions. They literally lost the 'plot'. Crossing a line that no longer represented anything protective, noble, or ethical and just kept going. It was not and eye for an eye it became a thirst for blood.
Hell Yes: - Acting. Beyond the core set of actors, everyone of their steller support actors and guests gave their all. Some putting in their best acting effort to date. - Story telling/writing/directing/production (thank you to all). - The obvious next-level Yang Xu Wen's fighting scenes. Scandal aside, he is turning into an actors actor. - Lu Ling Feng + Su Wu Ming 'live marketing' on replay. Think it should be officially turned into a drinking game: take a shot every time either of them say their name or each other's name. - Depth. This friggen drama 3-set has at times profound depth and its at the front and centre. And, we are still watching. Not concerned with a HE, romance, and/or kissing. Just shuttin up and watching.
OMG - I finally get to start watching this. I am SO excited! Comments have not dissapointed - peaked my interest. Off to binge and eat Swiss chocolate - no really.
I friggen feel like we just got an early Xmas pressie. So excited. Tiger balls - arghhhhhh - must wait until I hit my work deadline (Tuesday) before I can start watching. Scheduled brain usage is overrated. Counting on the 'STTD gangsters' comments to keep me in the loop until then. Gonna be the ultimate drama teaser.
Do not think her age is being targeted. Think is just the fact that she does appear to be her actual age (38)…
She is stunning! The visual gap is being accentuated by his acting. DYX has to be one of the most sweetly adorable pure expressive actors out there. He comes across as young and innocent squared.
It's gotta be said. True, Victoria might not be the best actress, but targeting her age etc, is just misogynistic…
Do not think her age is being targeted. Think is just the fact that she does appear to be her actual age (38) and he appears to be younger than his age (30) - the visual gap is significant and offputting. For me, there is nothing wrong with her age or her acting its simply a matter of misscasting - they needed a younger looking 38 year old women or an older looking 30 year old man.
From day one of the drama I wanted to be not lost - waiting for the story to unfold at face value - and rolling with it. However, each episode leaves me more and more confused, lost, and impatient. Not going to miss finishing this drama though - the production value and level of acting is more than worth it.
My favourite story this time around? Five Feet from Heaven. Cried my eyes out. Been a while that a drama gets me crying. There was no other way forward given the choices that Du Yu & Wei Tao made. They both understood in their own way the intent to protect/correct had honor, they were willing to take the consequences for their actions, and then they went too far into the need for revenge and the stories they told themselves to reason their actions. They literally lost the 'plot'. Crossing a line that no longer represented anything protective, noble, or ethical and just kept going. It was not and eye for an eye it became a thirst for blood.
Hell Yes:
- Acting. Beyond the core set of actors, everyone of their steller support actors and guests gave their all. Some putting in their best acting effort to date.
- Story telling/writing/directing/production (thank you to all).
- The obvious next-level Yang Xu Wen's fighting scenes. Scandal aside, he is turning into an actors actor.
- Lu Ling Feng + Su Wu Ming 'live marketing' on replay. Think it should be officially turned into a drinking game: take a shot every time either of them say their name or each other's name.
- Depth. This friggen drama 3-set has at times profound depth and its at the front and centre. And, we are still watching. Not concerned with a HE, romance, and/or kissing. Just shuttin up and watching.