@Anemone, In my case it depends a lot on the plot, production, direction and actors. Some series seem to fly by and feel that ended too fast. Examples: Joy of Life, Ever Night, Nirvana in Fire. I mean that the overall production needs to be right. Some series are supposed to be short, others really deserve more seasons. The problem is when the production puts money over everything else and it ends up not meeting expectations. Makes sense?
Don't get me wrong. It's still a good series. However, having seen Yang Mi, and some of the other actors in other productions, it could have been a lot better.
It was a good series, but maybe my expectations were too high because of Yang Mi. It seemed to drag in some parts and too rushed in others. Nevertheless, it was a very good production that could have used a better director. I've watched Yang Mi in other productions such as Legend of Fuyao and 10 Miles of Peach Blossoms and she was way better there.
Good question… Could the editing have cut some length away? I’m not too keen on the low ratings but I will…
I found a version on youtube but also only has 42 episodes. Are there two versions going around? If so, it would be interesting to know what's the difference between them.
This is one of the best, if not the best, series I watched so far, and I have watched dozens. It mixes drama, humour, and even a hint of sci-fi just right. The actors, production and direction are also great. Watched a couple times already.
I just hoope that they can keep the pace for the upcoming seasons.
I noticed that iQiyi has a couple more episodes than the listed here and other places. It seems a travel to the future (present times). What's the story behind those episodes (why are they not available in other streaming services)?
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In my case it depends a lot on the plot, production, direction and actors. Some series seem to fly by and feel that ended too fast. Examples: Joy of Life, Ever Night, Nirvana in Fire.
I mean that the overall production needs to be right. Some series are supposed to be short, others really deserve more seasons.
The problem is when the production puts money over everything else and it ends up not meeting expectations. Makes sense?
Nevertheless, it was a very good production that could have used a better director.
I've watched Yang Mi in other productions such as Legend of Fuyao and 10 Miles of Peach Blossoms and she was way better there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szDS-T2S-Wo&list=PLU39TFGUKRrPL2ZJYnVCszO6Z0C7BTZFW
I just hoope that they can keep the pace for the upcoming seasons.