Elle

I am genuinely liking the calmness and not-so-intense cases of this show. Though yes, it wasn't the best law drama out there, but it gave what it promised—the attorneys' growth as they open up to each other and the growing bond as they ate meals together. I guess, maybe it was because people expected it to be super witty and plot-driven that they are disappointed with the "mediocrity" of the drama. I appreciated it a bit more because I prefer how it was just normal—everything happened in a usual daily set-up and the cases doesn't make me cry and have a headache, which is what I pictured from its title "Law and the City." I just have a complaint with the uneven pacing of the story at certain parts, and the flashbacks of HJ and JH's moments in HK that suddenly pops up. There's also no definite plot and the story have no clear direction, it was solely about the characters and their relationships, which is okay but lacking. It's a hit or a miss, as the viewers' enjoyment is based on their expectation of the show. For me, it was 7.5/10.

Why did CZ suddenly turn 180° after seeing XJ and HY kiss? Didn't he already witness that they held hands, but didn't mind it? I thought it was going well for him, and he won't mind her anymore... He's usually composed even with XPT. Suddenly going mad about them felt out of character, plus what he said to the emperor just made it much worse. If that happened in the book, they could've just changed it in my opinion. I don't mind other troubles for the main leads since it's reasonable (as we still have 2 remaining episodes left), but plot-wise, making CZ the villain in the last remaining episodes doesn't seem right.

AAAAA screaming my lungs out because of Episode 29! These babies deserve everything in the world, my He Yan and Xiao Jue. 🥹🥹🥹

For real. I was still getting shocked from time to time as to why news like this were posted here, when it used to be mostly "drama recommendations per category." Though it's also good to be aware of their current lives (like when they'll get married and such), but it's often unnecessary to make articles for minor issues like this.

She's doing well, yes, but her haters just won't leave her alone. To be honest, if I was in her position, I'd be drained as hell too. She's just choosing her peace over anything now. Though, I guess she still needed to be "present" for her supporters and businesses, thus creating an account on Xiaohongshu. It doesn't seem to be a bad idea.

I agree with you, that's also one of the reasons why it's quite hard for me to finish...

May I ask what actually is donghua and its difference from a novel?

Also, does he have an endgame here? Just curious, 'cause so far, I'm not expecting anyone lol.

I can't help but laugh at the minor flaws, lmao. 😭 They didn’t made sense but are still funny for me.

Many people are still satisfied with it for how it was, I guess. As for me, I started with low expectations and also haven't read the novel, so I didn't really had high hopes despite the huge amount of people waiting for it.

I'm not saying it's bad to expect though, because it's understandable for novel readers to have high expectations, considering they loved the novel. I'm just saying some people may enjoy it for what it is, while others would of course compare the quality of the original novel to this adaptation (which is not wrong). It's just a matter of perspectives nd expectations.

Anyways, did you like or dislike it so far?

With how she stuttered even before saying "yes," I see it as she still somehow blames herself for what happened even though she knew for a fact that she sent the troops on time before. It was still delayed under her guidance, after all she's the one who led the troops, not her brother. She thought it would be meaningless if she said it, since just like what she said, it would be hard for Xiao Jue to believe her. You can also see how mad Xiao Jue at that time, he's not in the state to properly listen to her.

episode 15 made me laugh so hard and got teary eyed, the bridal chamber was the least thing I have expected on this journey lmaooo 🤣

As much as I love the actors, CGI and all the other things, something is just... missing here. There's so much going on, yet it felt empty. Unfortunately, I can't see the purpose of this drama—it leads to an unsettling "nowhere," like a ship that would sail where the wind just happen to blow it. Also, Han Li have become so formidable yet there is no one whom he really had a deep connection with, not even Cai Huan (yet). I don't know... maybe it's because of the pacing of the drama and too many time jumps? Or maybe I was just not used to this kind of storyline? But there are times when it's difficult for me to get past an episode. It seems like this is not for me. Though, I would still finish watching it since I'm not a fan of dropping dramas and I'm still curious with how the story would unravel.

how about nangong wan then? ☹️

also, i think you should mark this as spoiler.

that'd be so funny lmaooo

I'm still on Ep10, and wondering why the other 3 actors are considered as main characters here. So far, they haven't really shown any relevance to the drama (except knowing that they came from powerful families). Looking forward to the build-up of these characters. :D

The synopsis seems to be somehow similar to Hidden Love, which makes me have lesser expectations. But still, I wanna watch it for my baby Lu Yu Xiao and Lin Yi. I'm in!

the first episodes were so funny lmao, i wonder why i didn't watch it the first time it aired? i liked it so far.

The poster alone is already captivating, and the synopsis makes me feel like I could expect something in this drama. And I'm not really a fan of HMH, but I absolutely love LYX in My Journey To You, Blossoms in Adversity and The Perfect Match! Count me in. :D

No. I didn't. But I do know it has a big IP.

Also, from what I know, A-list actors are those "on demand" who also have a huge fanbase and is highly sought-after by investors and advertisment companies, just like the Four Dan Actresses.

This info on reddit might also help with the classifications of actors in China. https://www.reddit.com/r/CDrama/comments/1799143/list_of_s_and_a_actorsactresses_rn/

This is the first c-drama that I've seen where the main leads are not A-list actors, yet so many people are waiting. Is the novel also that popular? Anyways, I'm so happy to see Zhou Ye and Ryan Cheng again on screen. 🥹