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Would you believe I thought of giving it a 7? But then I thought there are just a few dramas that make me read more about its background. I even feel like writing a few historical bits about the characters on the discussion thread. And this is my first time watching a drama together too and it was a insightful experience.

I thought what happened to Xue Wu was unnecessary and charging inside the enemy's lair alone was a gross overestimation of her strength. Indeed there was no reason for them to end that way.

I feel very much the same. Reading what really happened then made the scenes in the drama so pale in comparison that I was actually relieved it wasn't worse!

I'd love to start Painted Skin. I realize 'Mural' is the sequel before this third installation. I think I'll start with the 2008 movie first and save The Resurrection for last. :D

The interview was a bit long and had youtube English captions...I'll post the link for you as soon as I find it :)

I'm glad you liked it. :) I would've wished for a happier ending but at least they were all alive and made it out. Deus was a scary artificial intelligence and tried to trap everybody inside but she couldn't keep them in the end. Yeah, she played God like her nickname.

Gawd, I can't wait to see it!

I think he wasn't dubbed in LLW...because I remember watching him in an interview (where he was asked about his relationship with Yang Mi and his reactions were adorable lol) and he sounded like he did in the drama. Dubbing doesn't really bother me that much.

I'm struggling with the rating for LLW as well. It started out strong and enjoyable however somewhere in the middle it got really nasty that I thought I wouldn't be able to bear watching another episode. But then when I started reading the era's history, it helped me learn a lot.

I was even shocked to find out Gao Wei allowed ministers/politicians to pay a sum to see Xiao Lian naked! And this was according to Chinese historians! O__O Anybody would scoff at how an emperor puts too much regard to his concubine's words that he'd let his city fall but damn, it really did happen! And she did make him wait so she can personally see the recapture of Ping Yang.

That good! I am encouraged to watch it! :D Do I need to watch the first Painted Skin movie before The Resurrection?

I really wanted to finish LLW tonight but I'm having a withdrawal. The last few episodes are more or less historically accurate and I think I'm glad I read bits about the period because it helped me a lot to place the tone and climate of their situation in proper perspective and be less irritated about it.

Gao Wei is pitiful but when I remember how he's so incompetent, I feel the people of Northern Qi were even more pitiful. O_O Xiao Lian is despicable to the very end. I wonder if Gao Wei will ever have the balls to stand up to her.

I don't know what to expect at the finale! I want to put it off 'til tomorrow and end it with LOCH 2008.


I see you added Mulan to your PTW! I highly recommend it! How was Painted Skin: The Resurrection?

All right! Let's watch Lu Zhen right after LLW. I think I can finish LLW today after I'm done with my chores. Strong female lead with lots of men? Hmmmm~~sounds delicious! Muhahahaha! XD

I started Love, Now out of curiosity. And I think it's less than 45 mins per episode though hearing it's 36+ without the fillers would seem better than 72 eps ...where can I find that version?

It's mind boggling! Tell me what you think of the ending when you finish it. :)

no wonder I couldn't find it. I was searching for 'Legend of Lu Zhen' and all kinds of Legends came up! XD

Are you planning on watching it? Let me know if you do.

I just visited viki and got distracted at George Hu's pin-up on 'Love Around'. And then I saw a previous drama of him and Annie Chen, 'Love, Now' and sort of wanted to dive in but then I saw Love, Now was 72 episodes waah!

I think I saw this the other day.

I accidentally hit Submit lol!

Gao Zhan is Gao Wei's dad. And pretty much, he also did take the throne from his older brother, became a retired emperor who worked at the background while he made Gao Wei acting emperor.

Is it licensed at viki?

It's sad Faith turned out the way it did. Just watching the trailer, you'd already know it could have been those epic dramas not just because it had great cgi effects but because the story is so intriguing, it attracts people.

Gawd, I want to scratch her face out every single time she flashes her hateful smile. I already lost objectivity. She did too much of a fine job! O___O

I initially tried looking for Gao Wei first but there was no mention of Zheng what's-her-real-name. Gao Wei's reign was described as a state of decadence and when the neighboring Northern Zhou invaded, he was captured in the south. Feng Xiao Lian indeed appears as Gao Wei's concubine and wikipedia says historians refer to her as the reason of Northern Qi's downfall.

Interestingly, she's a dancer and she played the pipa (the stringed instrument Zheng Er plays). So it's pretty accurate. I had to stop reading lol!

Huwaaa! I'd like to see more of George Hu! I appreciate how he acts and maybe later I'll browse some of his interviews. Kyaaa~~! A cute nerd with a Chinglish accent! :D

Just a few days ago (when the episodes were unbearable) I resorted to reading history about what happened to Gao Wei and was really expecting a Zhou invasion (maybe it'll happen near the end). But I wasn't prepared for Zheng Er's creepiness. She wields so much power already, it's a wonder how she doesn't think of poisoning the emperor. She's just indescribable!

I'm shocked. I thought it was a drama. Holy cow, it's for real?!

I found Xiao Dong's demise disappointing and heartbreaking. Disappointing because he has done so much to protect her and he died at a time when Xue Wu has just lost the Fourth Lord. Heartbreaking because he never hesitated to shield her and ultimately gave his life for her. :(

Xue Wu has gone through a lot in this period. It's a miracle she didn't have a miscarriage.

I was actually enjoying how George Hu did a fine job being desolate. I somehow just can't imagine his real voice having an American accent. :D

Aiya, you stopped one episode short. I was waiting for you to discover something. XD ~~Kekeke

I'm at Episode 40 right now and couldn't stop watching because finally, the drama is showing what it should have shown throughout its pace.

Xue Wu's disposition at the latter episodes is better now after all that she has been through. I'm waiting to see if there's any more twist in the story, because at this last stretch, they've managed one that got my eyebrows up.

His Majesty's appearance was short but nevertheless, I feel he will have longer scenes in Ep 35 and I hope what you said is true...I will watch it now! :D

My dear, I'm beginning to have second thoughts about writing a guide to LLW. The drama's second half doesn't feel like LLW anymore and should have been titled Gao Wei and Zheng Er. u_u

I'm terribly sad the drama had to dwell on this tangent. My only consolation is what happened in history. I just hope they give His Majesty ample screen time!

No prob! :) I'm happy you're not in the least bit distracted about the princes' hairstyle. :P Happy watching!

I could still take Gao Wei because he's understandable and Xhai Tian Lin plays his wimpy character well. But Zheng Er, killing that palace maid was unnecessary and a waste of airtime.

You mean Jafar? XD XD Hahahaha! Ohlawdie, when he appears, my eyes hurt! LOL But I was actually thankful I had to deal with watching him rather than Zheng Er!

Is it me or LLW just became an ordeal to watch! Gawd. Episodes 31 and 32 shredded me to pieces. Imagine sitting through 10 minutes of airtime to watch how Xue Wu have a conversation with that witch!

I keep waiting for His Majesty, I've already finished Ep 32 and still no YWY! TT____TT