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I agree that S1 is more memorable but I like S2 as well. Maybe mid compared to S1 but definitely top tier compared to other dramas.

I rate both 10. When I watched S1, I wasn't so committed to the story and somehow got distracted and lost interest at the last few episodes. I rated it an 8 then. I watched it again before watching S2 and revised my rating to 10. I love how they weave the story together so cleverly. The dialogues are also very brilliant. Just wish S3 comes sooner.

I thought it's a bit strange that Wu Zhu couldn't detect there was no breathe in that carriage with the mannequin. Also, why did Shadow taint his knife with poison when their intention was not to kill FX?

I prefer that S1 actress. At least she looks convincing as someone who is obsessed with martial arts.

I get you. For this particular show, I'm not so big on the fight scenes...even for S1, I watched this show for the mind games and witty dialogues. But yes, if they add more fight scenes, it would spice the drama up for sure. I've read many talking about snow stride...need to go check it up.

Maybe not this show but some of the other cdramas have great fight scenes. Mysterious Lotus Casebook and A Journey to Love are two of the most recent ones I can think of. I've watched many old HK movies and TV shows so I know what you're talking about. I think techniques and fight skills have leveled up a lot in those cdramas with good martial fighting scenes.

Yes right! Especially when we compare with how he looked in S1. I super love his wavy hair now.

Eh...I watched the raw version from a Chinese site. Now watching S2 on Disney+.

7.0 is not bad at this stage...usually popular dramas get downvoted really bad like a 5+ or 6+. So even if there are antis...it also looks like many like it. Hopefully, the score will rise later.

From what I can understand, Fan Xian realized the sums didn't add up in the accounting of their commercial arm and someone was using it to smuggle deals and making a tidy profit from it. He wanted to find out who profited from the smuggles and offered the Bei Qi Queen Dowager a 30% cut if she allows it to continue (also as an excuse to keep tabls on Bei Qi). He eventually found out that the profit was going to the First princess and 2nd prince who are likely plotting something detrimental to the country.

This is based on what I can make sense of. If you wanna watch, the deets are in ep 24 and 25.

I watched about 8 or 9 episodes of S2 before deciding I NEEDED to recap on S1 cos the only two things that I could remember were Wan Er and her drumstick, plus the scene where Fan Xian recited hundreds of poetry.

I'm so glad there was a special 25-episode, and the editing was flawless. When I first watched S1, I think I lost a bit of interest in the last few episodes. Not exactly sure why so I rated it an 8 back then especially with that kind of cliffhanger. Well, after completing the recap, I've now revised my rating to 10 for S1. I'm also starting S2 afresh. This is the kind of drama to savor and not rush through. So yes, I'm super loving this drama and probably only watching this for now.

Yes...I watched S1 years ago and had forgotten like 80% of the details. Am watching the special 25-episode recap right now before coming back to this one, which I'd watched like 4 episodes already.

Maybe underrated internationally but I think he's very well known in China and that's why he's the lead in such an amazing drama.

Yes! Me too! Am now watching the special edition of 25 episodes. Haha. I realized I've forgotten so much of the details!

I went back to watch season 1 while waiting for new episodes and am so appalled I'd forgotten so much of the story. The only scene I remember very clearly is Wan Er and her drumstick.

I really can't remember Part 1 much but this is good. Am up to ep 4 and there are many LOL scenes.

You're kidding right? KJW can match every top actor out there looks-wise.

Honestly I am not fond of this genre so some things are hard to watch because of the intensity. I also find 40 episodes too long. I watch with trepidation that the ML will get exposed and tortured. But I love Yang Mi so am watching it mostly for her. I don't mind her voice. I agree with people who says she has her aura... Maybe you don't like her but it's okay. I love Ni Ni too but hmm...I think the frailty of the FL adds a unique dimension to such a genre. Plus her character is complex and it's more about playing mind games than competing physical strength here.

He's in high demand. :) But one of the dramas, Mr Right, was shot years ago and was never aired. Don't know if we'll ever get to see it.

I'm midway watching this drama and it's pretty intense. The cast is amazing and Yang Mi is so pretty here. But the editing is sometimes off and it takes awhile for me to get back on track. So having said all that, I'm surprised by the rating. 7.5? Really?