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Strong start but falter past halfway mark
After two months of not utilising my Youku subscription, I decided to watch this minidrama because of the intriguing plot.
What I liked:
1. The start - This mini drama started off strong when FL, ML & FL's father were introduced.
2. Romance - I like this romance because FL is higher in power & authority compared to ML. There are some nice kisses.
3. Supporting characters - I like the in house doctor/ FL's advisor, FL's lady in waiting.
What I disliked:
1. Second half - I was surprised when FL revealed her secret to her father during halfway mark of the drama. However the drama became lacklustre after the reveal.
2. Antagonists - I think reason why it became lacklustre is the execution of antagonist arcs. The actor who main antagonist lacked conviction - perhaps he was miscast.
3. Dynamic - FL & ML dynamic wasn't as strong as I wanted / expected. There isn't emotional pull to this drama. I kept comparing this drama to The Killer is also Romantic, which pulled off 'opposites attract' dynamic really well.
Favourite scene
When FL & ML talking under cherry blossom tree
What I liked:
1. The start - This mini drama started off strong when FL, ML & FL's father were introduced.
2. Romance - I like this romance because FL is higher in power & authority compared to ML. There are some nice kisses.
3. Supporting characters - I like the in house doctor/ FL's advisor, FL's lady in waiting.
What I disliked:
1. Second half - I was surprised when FL revealed her secret to her father during halfway mark of the drama. However the drama became lacklustre after the reveal.
2. Antagonists - I think reason why it became lacklustre is the execution of antagonist arcs. The actor who main antagonist lacked conviction - perhaps he was miscast.
3. Dynamic - FL & ML dynamic wasn't as strong as I wanted / expected. There isn't emotional pull to this drama. I kept comparing this drama to The Killer is also Romantic, which pulled off 'opposites attract' dynamic really well.
Favourite scene
When FL & ML talking under cherry blossom tree
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