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There’s a lot of fun characters in the series. Two characters I enjoyed the most was FML and 2ML.
The storyline of love triangle wasn’t was cliche as I thought it would be. There were a few times when I was surprised at the plot but my experience in xianxia genre is limited. Some of the situations that happened in the series felt like a disservice for not exploring more (ie Kuang Lu with Run Yu, what happened to the Heavenly Rule? What did Puchi end up doing and Moon Immortal? Puchi and Sui He? Puchi and FML’s childhood friend? Head Flower lady and the carrot? Limited scenes with 2nd couple that not fully fleshed out - their love story just kept going back and forth. More character growth with Sui He? Why did the fervor of RunYu for Ji Min suddenly dissipate? I did enjoy how you found out some of these character’s motives but I wish I saw more depth and exploration there.
In terms of romance, they are cute together but this show had more angst overall. Im not sure the two had good understandings or interactions when it came to misunderstandings with each other. Im also not a big fan of ML’s lack of accountability - seems to serve himself more than seeing from her perspective (never really found out her father’s killer, interrupting her wedding, hurting her wen he’s hurt, death bed promise but doesn’t eat the flower, etc). This series definitely has more tragedy. Ji Min is great. She had complexity, kindness, and foresight to see a lot of things. Not reciporcating RunYu's emotions, steadiness in paying ppl back. Having a lot of restraint in her love trial and love with Xufeng- however Im not a fan of her suffering so deeply for love. I was rooting for RunYu even tho he does questionable acts. I think in many ways so does Xufeng (wtf how dare you kiss her drunkenly and call out another woman’s name? How dare you cozy up to Sui He when the women you claim is the only one you’re crazy about is hurting? How dare you use her love for you to show another girl) but it’s ok cause Ji Min loves him. That’s problematic. I liked seeing the different way in which RunYu loved her. He knew of their transgressions but still kept at her, in his own way, by repairing the pellet. By manipulating the situation. It makes sense. Xufeng's gotten everything in life so I understand why RunYu is more subtle and machinations. I do think if he had been more honest, more earnest, things may have been different. Xufeng had intensity. He does sweetness incredibly well but unrealistic in his position to demand his mom/Sui He not interfere with Ji Min, but no real repercussions or understanding until the end about how tyrannical his parents were/people in power. In many ways hes still so naive and darker than RunYu cause RunYu has years of suffering. I did like the costume and some of the set pieces/cgi was interesting. Music is beautiful. I’d rate this a 6/10. I dont think I would rewatch the series tho.
The storyline of love triangle wasn’t was cliche as I thought it would be. There were a few times when I was surprised at the plot but my experience in xianxia genre is limited. Some of the situations that happened in the series felt like a disservice for not exploring more (ie Kuang Lu with Run Yu, what happened to the Heavenly Rule? What did Puchi end up doing and Moon Immortal? Puchi and Sui He? Puchi and FML’s childhood friend? Head Flower lady and the carrot? Limited scenes with 2nd couple that not fully fleshed out - their love story just kept going back and forth. More character growth with Sui He? Why did the fervor of RunYu for Ji Min suddenly dissipate? I did enjoy how you found out some of these character’s motives but I wish I saw more depth and exploration there.
In terms of romance, they are cute together but this show had more angst overall. Im not sure the two had good understandings or interactions when it came to misunderstandings with each other. Im also not a big fan of ML’s lack of accountability - seems to serve himself more than seeing from her perspective (never really found out her father’s killer, interrupting her wedding, hurting her wen he’s hurt, death bed promise but doesn’t eat the flower, etc). This series definitely has more tragedy. Ji Min is great. She had complexity, kindness, and foresight to see a lot of things. Not reciporcating RunYu's emotions, steadiness in paying ppl back. Having a lot of restraint in her love trial and love with Xufeng- however Im not a fan of her suffering so deeply for love. I was rooting for RunYu even tho he does questionable acts. I think in many ways so does Xufeng (wtf how dare you kiss her drunkenly and call out another woman’s name? How dare you cozy up to Sui He when the women you claim is the only one you’re crazy about is hurting? How dare you use her love for you to show another girl) but it’s ok cause Ji Min loves him. That’s problematic. I liked seeing the different way in which RunYu loved her. He knew of their transgressions but still kept at her, in his own way, by repairing the pellet. By manipulating the situation. It makes sense. Xufeng's gotten everything in life so I understand why RunYu is more subtle and machinations. I do think if he had been more honest, more earnest, things may have been different. Xufeng had intensity. He does sweetness incredibly well but unrealistic in his position to demand his mom/Sui He not interfere with Ji Min, but no real repercussions or understanding until the end about how tyrannical his parents were/people in power. In many ways hes still so naive and darker than RunYu cause RunYu has years of suffering. I did like the costume and some of the set pieces/cgi was interesting. Music is beautiful. I’d rate this a 6/10. I dont think I would rewatch the series tho.
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