dramaemperor

We should also focus on the lack of diversity in this drama.

Definitely not for everybody. It had huge potential but the writers decided they wanted to make this drama targeted towards teenagers.

I hope you went back to watch NIF. It is possibly the top 5 shows of all time. But I agree that it can get complicated and you really need to give it 100% of your attention. The story is simply amazing.

So the writer really thought viewers would enjoy watching this type of relationship.

I don't rely on the subtitles and I find mixing a Taiwanese actress into a Chinese drama with no dubbing is somewhat awkward because of the different accents.

What in the world is that synopsis talking about? Someone speak to me normally and explain =P

I don't think anyone would disagree he has a reason to feel the way he does. I would argue though that the writer made the ML look pathetic by reacting rashly, immaturely, and intentionally hurtful towards the FL without even pondering for a second if the FL had reason for her actions.

Keep in mind they just got married, albeit unofficially, and consummated their marriage. Despite this, he automatically doubts her and does not even attempt to seek an explanation. (Unless I missed the part where he asked her why - I fast forwarded a few episodes).

And when they're finally face-to-face, the ML accuses her of a million things and the FL simply stands there offering no explanation.

agreed. I enjoy the emperor scenes a lot.

Because they're Victoria's Secret models - jk =)

and it's not just the misunderstandings that irritate me, the ML's reaction is just plain childish and idiotic. Not sure what the writer is thinking. Is he intentionally making us hate the ML/FL relationship?

wow their relationship is worse than a high school couple.

I feel your husband is missing out on some quality moments with you by not watching BL dramas together. And when the scene does induce a cringe reflex, at least you're there to comfort him lol.

Do they kiss? lol

Thanks for the reply. Girls would naturally welcome two hot men flirting, no problem here =)

Genuine question: will straight men be repulsed by the BL scenes?

1994 called and they want their drama back.

I initially dropped this but I wanted to give it a second chance. I fast forwarded 30 episodes and the entire plot still had not progressed.

Actors in this show are a miscast of epic proportions. The villains are horrible. It feels like they grabbed random dudes off the street and asked them to act. Peter Shen is cool, but he's got the same face in every situation. Olivia Wang: not very convincing as the most beautiful woman in the nation. I have no words to describe the crown prince....

CGI is horrific. They blended real scenery with CGI. Usually that's not a problem, but if you pay your CGI team minimum wage, you get minimum results. They tried to hide the imperfections by using coloring effects. It looks like a 1990's drama as a result.

The action sequences are a joke. During battles, you could obviously see the unprofessional editing. They barely used any wires for the kungfu scenes so they rely on camera action. Need the character to soar? No problem! Get the stuntman to do a flip over the camera. Need intense fight scenes? Fast forward to make it look like people are moving at superhuman speed.

The synopsis for Promise is so horribly written. Sounds more like a reality TV series based in Alabama.

Loving this drama. But after this is over, I do not want to hear the name "Si Feng" ever again.

Who decided to cast Jacky Heung...?

Editing was sub par.

Bad acting from villains.

Costumes are horrendous.

Dropped after 6 episodes. May have it on again for background noise when I'm doing the dishes.