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I finally sobered up enough to write how much I loved this show
I started watching the show but felt the first episode a bit dragging so I stopped. Came back a few days later and COULD NOT STOP watching. The story, the cast, the music - ALL of it had me in a vicious chokehold the past few days, and I have finally sobered up enough to try to write down my thoughts.
This is only my third c-drama and overall I've yet to familiarise myself with all the wonderful actors, but DAMN the acting here was honestly great. I have to give a special round of applause to the cinematographer and costume designers because it really was a beautiful watch
It's been a while since I liked the FL this much. Wonderful actress, and her story and character were so much fun. I loved how strong and independent she was, and her story at the beginning is just a tip of the iceberg. There is so much to learn for us girls from her - how to stand up for yourself, how to not let a man (whom you love) do whatever he pleases with you, how to earn respect, and lots more.
The ML (or more like the actor) kept me awake at night. I couldn't stop swooning every time he was in his marquis role - how serious and strict he was with everyone, how much he commanded the room. But with the FL he was just a boy hopelessly in love with the FL and only she could slap him and tame him and he would thank her. LOVED their dynamic.
The last episodes I wasn't as engaged as I was 99% of the time, but I have to say I really appreciated the alternative version ending. It gave me a closure to otherwise some sad side-stories. Big shoutout to Ms Yu and Qi Min. It was all very toxic, but I would have loved to explore his character a little more. He was a huge villain and it was a surprise how easy it was to get him in the end. I expected a little more complexity behind getting him to surrender but no complaints!
This is only my third c-drama and overall I've yet to familiarise myself with all the wonderful actors, but DAMN the acting here was honestly great. I have to give a special round of applause to the cinematographer and costume designers because it really was a beautiful watch
It's been a while since I liked the FL this much. Wonderful actress, and her story and character were so much fun. I loved how strong and independent she was, and her story at the beginning is just a tip of the iceberg. There is so much to learn for us girls from her - how to stand up for yourself, how to not let a man (whom you love) do whatever he pleases with you, how to earn respect, and lots more.
The ML (or more like the actor) kept me awake at night. I couldn't stop swooning every time he was in his marquis role - how serious and strict he was with everyone, how much he commanded the room. But with the FL he was just a boy hopelessly in love with the FL and only she could slap him and tame him and he would thank her. LOVED their dynamic.
The last episodes I wasn't as engaged as I was 99% of the time, but I have to say I really appreciated the alternative version ending. It gave me a closure to otherwise some sad side-stories. Big shoutout to Ms Yu and Qi Min. It was all very toxic, but I would have loved to explore his character a little more. He was a huge villain and it was a surprise how easy it was to get him in the end. I expected a little more complexity behind getting him to surrender but no complaints!
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