One thing I like about the leads is that one isn’t a prince or princess. If they were written in modern sense, they would be from a working class which makes them more relatable. Although LBY is adopted into the royal family, his title is a general, not prince. Also, it gives his character more leverage & freedom to do more things compare to a princely character. Also, LBY just looks very good.
I think most people will yearn for the perfect character from the main lead in a drama, but for me a good drama…
I really like CSS.
I also like the dialogue in the show. Found myself laughing. Like the battle of wits in the Cheng Manor lololol. I love family dynamic in historical drama like this. I tend to get bored of political & war driven dramas so to me this drama is quite refreshing.
I watched all four episodes today & I really like CSS. I like her tenacity & her unwillingness to back down from anyone. She’s like a quiet storm but is more blatant in her actions (compare to MingLan). She's not meek and acts accordingly to her environment. She’s a literal child who suffers from parental neglect & obviously abuse so it’s very much in character why she acts the way she does. CSS isn't a perfect filial child to her parents when they didn’t even take care of her. Is she suppose to greet her parents with open arms & welcome them wholeheartedly? It would be unrealistic. It’s her scheming aunt & grandmother that raised her so she won’t be the kind of daughter her parents, specifically her mother, wants CSS to be. She wasnt taught proper etiquette or reading so she isnt like her cousin YY.
My only gripe would be LBY's character so far but maybe it's moreso WL's acting. I found him monotonous in The Long Ballad so hopefully it isn’t the case here. I think more of LBY's presense will warm me up to him. Hopefully we get to see more of his personality in tomorrows episodes. Visually, he looks great.
I like ZLS here! She suits CSS. The costumes and hair is really nice. The directing is good, not quite distinct but it's not bad. Im glad we get to hear the leads actual voice.
Ep 1 started off so well. Then it jumped and made no sense? What's up with the characters having shallow and under-developed…
I wrote a several detail explanation in the comments below.
But short answer - No it does not get better lol. 😒 So if you’re finding yourself getting bored & unengaged within the past 10 ep, it’s best to drop & not waste your time.
Can’t wait to see more battle of wits from CSS.
Like they haven’t officially met yet but he’s already saying nice things about her 😏. But CSS took it as an insult 🤣.
I also like the dialogue in the show. Found myself laughing. Like the battle of wits in the Cheng Manor lololol. I love family dynamic in historical drama like this. I tend to get bored of political & war driven dramas so to me this drama is quite refreshing.
Also, CSS using reverse psychology on Second Aunt 🤣🤣🤣😎😌 It’s what she deserves.
I watched all four episodes today & I really like CSS. I like her tenacity & her unwillingness to back down from anyone. She’s like a quiet storm but is more blatant in her actions (compare to MingLan). She's not meek and acts accordingly to her environment. She’s a literal child who suffers from parental neglect & obviously abuse so it’s very much in character why she acts the way she does. CSS isn't a perfect filial child to her parents when they didn’t even take care of her. Is she suppose to greet her parents with open arms & welcome them wholeheartedly? It would be unrealistic. It’s her scheming aunt & grandmother that raised her so she won’t be the kind of daughter her parents, specifically her mother, wants CSS to be. She wasnt taught proper etiquette or reading so she isnt like her cousin YY.
My only gripe would be LBY's character so far but maybe it's moreso WL's acting. I found him monotonous in The Long Ballad so hopefully it isn’t the case here. I think more of LBY's presense will warm me up to him. Hopefully we get to see more of his personality in tomorrows episodes. Visually, he looks great.
I like ZLS here! She suits CSS. The costumes and hair is really nice. The directing is good, not quite distinct but it's not bad. Im glad we get to hear the leads actual voice.
PEB straight up hits #1 as she should 😌✨.
But short answer - No it does not get better lol. 😒 So if you’re finding yourself getting bored & unengaged within the past 10 ep, it’s best to drop & not waste your time.
https://youtu.be/nvqWJMFvs-I