I can't believe how I got easily attached in the characters because they were way too real in their own flawed ways, and how they actually acknowledge their flaws and tries to bring out their best versions. I am currently on Episode 13 and I am loving it so far!
I really had fun reading! Never thought I had the same experience with three of the writers here, so I got more immersed in this article as I find it relatable. Thank you, writers! <3 Oh, my first drama is Jewel in the Palace (which I've watched on TV when I was a toddler). I consistently watched whatever Asian drama appears on TV since then, but the drama that made me dive deeper into the Asian drama world and search for more was Itazura na Kiss (2014 version), after rewatching it last 2018!
I binge-watched this drama in almost 2 days, and I had to say this made me feel nostalgic even though in their setting, I was still a little kid. It made me reminisce the days when pure love and innocence is what lives beneath a young girl like me before, and the cinematography adds so much to how cool and comforting this drama was. I love it sm! 💗
Just went here to see the viewers' feedback before trying to watch this drama. I guess I have to wait for atleast a week in order to decide whether I should start watching it or not.
Isn't time travel or reincarnation banned in China? I'm afraid this will end like in the Scent of Time. Everything…
Story of Kunning Palace, where the ML also starred in, is a time-travel drama as well but the character who went back in time just went back to their own body, in their past self. That was the case in this drama too. I don't think reincarnation is banned too, since there are some xianxias which aired recently (2023-2024) that has a reincarnation plot but is not banned in China.
As far as I know, the only banned ones were time-travel or reincarnation dramas from past historical to present modern, or vice-versa.
For those who are interested in watching it, Tencent Youtube Channel had compiled Season 1-3 with 6 hours and 30 minutes duration long. You can watch it in 1.5x if you wanted to finish it earlier, just like what I did.
It is a light-hearted romcom, but recommendable only if you wanted to watch a fun and light drama.
Finally, I already finished writing my review. Apparently, this is the first time (again) that I have ever publicized my review. Hope you guys will read! Thank you. 💗💗💗
Imperfections are inevitable in a drama, so this one is not an exemption. However, I can overlook the minor flaws because of how well this drama has been made. I just finished watching it, and thankfully, I am satisfied with the overall outcome! I need to recollect my thoughts and start writing my review.
I hate the Eldest Princess in the drama but daaamn, Li Meng is such a versatile actress! From her little sly smiles to her vicious face when she plans something, and to her breakdown moments which caused her severe pain, her microexpressions as a person with complex character is really on point! None of them felt forced, it's just surreal how she conveyed all those emotions. I also think that there are a few scenes when they had filmed on the same day (as her outfit seemed to be the same, and it would be less time consuming if they do) which requires different emotions, but she managed to convey them all so well. A round of applause for Li Meng!
After watching Episode 35, I thought that I really might have underestimated Shen Yu Rong's cunningness. He was an a***ole, a pathetic evil who will drag others and look for a hole for him to escape in order to save himself and climb up to higher rankings. I misjudged him, it turns out that he actually have no plans of redeeming himself. I can't believe I actually pitied Princess Wan Ning this time (and ONLY this time). I thought that he might really be just in the extreme survival mode for now - but no one can ever call it SURVIVING if one literally did the worst things ever while other's lives had to be sacrificed. I can't predict this drama, it's so stressful yet so good at the same time.
"If you're still a good emperor, the Xiao clan and I will swear our loyalty o you." I think Duke Su was reminding…
I think it's more like a positive note, Xiao Heng will continue to serve him as long as he continue to love all living creatures just like how he is since they were kids, and let him remember his initial aspirations.
Any reason for the lack of skinship in the show overall? Is it some censorship nonsense again or some other reason?…
Even I felt robbed sadly, but don't worry because I saw a picture here in The Double page that there would be an actual kiss! Maybe they just lie low for now in order to make way for the main plot, the actual focus of the drama, I'm not sure. I think they would show us the real kiss near the ending. :))
Any reason for the lack of skinship in the show overall? Is it some censorship nonsense again or some other reason?…
Even I felt robbed sadly, but don't worrry because I saw a picture here in The Double page that there would be an actual kiss! Maybe they just lie low for now in order to make way for the actual revenge plot, I'm not sure. I think they would show us the real kiss near to the ending. :))
I love how most of us (and even him himself) also doubts what Shen Yu Rong's real intentions. 😂
Will he remain in Wanning's side and continue to protect the wrong people, or turn the tables around and redeem himself? Can't wait for the next episodes!
So I ended up binge-watching this today, and won't be able to avoid the pain of waiting for another episode. 🤧
Oh, my first drama is Jewel in the Palace (which I've watched on TV when I was a toddler). I consistently watched whatever Asian drama appears on TV since then, but the drama that made me dive deeper into the Asian drama world and search for more was Itazura na Kiss (2014 version), after rewatching it last 2018!
Thank you as well, @chiza phiz!
As far as I know, the only banned ones were time-travel or reincarnation dramas from past historical to present modern, or vice-versa.
It is a light-hearted romcom, but recommendable only if you wanted to watch a fun and light drama.
Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/J70rLlExq5g?si=vZsX3Urqe_FYuIIy
Will he remain in Wanning's side and continue to protect the wrong people, or turn the tables around and redeem himself? Can't wait for the next episodes!