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oh cool, I personally found it much better than Russian Doll :)

Is the sexual assaulter the guy who was driving his kid next to the bus or am I confusing them up?

If you mean by similarity as in re-living a day over and over, then this is the only thing that both shows have in common. This isn't a new concept either, it's been very famous in Groundhog Day, Happy Death Day, Edge of Tomorrow, just to name a few

It's so annoying that out of the only 2 good members of the family, both of them died, while the 3 awful ones lived on *eyeroll

Jing Yang suddenly changing his character after 100 years is so unbelievable and pretty lame tbh lol. I would rather they killed him off in the last battle

that's not right, she returned to the palace because of her dad who is suffering in a prison somewhere and the only way she can save him is to get close to the emperor again

I think she would've been willing to bring up the children on her own but had to disguise them as the emperor's since she wanted to return

Anyone else feels that Wuhuan didn't get enough retribution? She became insane but she still has a daughter who loves her and takes care of her.... how is that okay compared to everything she did?

Also, annoyed with the fact that Jing Zhao didn't get any punishment at all for plotting to murder Bai Jue?! I thought they mentioned that it's an unforgivable crime that will cause you to lose your life lol

agreed! i mean it basically spoils the entire plot until the last episode lol

Not sure why your comment was misunderstood but I completely get what you meant about it being unrealistic. It doesn't get any better at all, she continues behaving in manners that would have gotten someone beheaded immediately in any other drama, but every situation always turns in her favour at the end. Towards the 2nd half of the show, the emperor will always unequivocally believe in her, even if there are 1001 evidences against her. It's quite ridiculous, tbh. That's not to say i didn't enjoy this show, it's entertaining but also why it's not god tier for me.

If you're looking for a highly realistic historical harem palace drama where everyone has to be super careful around the emperor (as it should have been in history) and one wrong move can cause you your life, you should watch Legend of Zhen Huan. That show is undoubtedly god tier.

She's not the antagonist at all, she's actually one of the side couples and even has quite good character development. If anything, you will feel heartache for her too, but you'll know why when you watch it.

no it isn't

It's not explained in the drama nor in the novel

Happy to answer your questions! I've watched TMOPB 5 times so I would like to think i'm qualified to answer them :D

1. It was not instant attraction. They eventually fell in love but it didn't take super long either. But that's because, there are actually a few "lifetimes" to their romance, so the first arc (when they met and fell in love) couldn't be too long, but throughout the entire series where they met a lot of obstacles, the slow burn is REAL.

2. Actually, since you've only watched till episode 5, I don't think that you've even seen the actual ML yet! It's reaaaally hard for me not to give a long ass paragraph in answer because the ML is definitely one of the reigning favourite MLs in the cdrama fandom :)
He is actually my favourite as well. He has all the above qualities that you mentioned, and also super self-sacrificing and loves the FL more than anything else. He is very serious and intimidating to others, but shows his soft and gentle side only to the FL and is very sweet to her. Since you've watched and loved L&R, he is on par with SiFeng when it comes to how much he loves the FL.

3. The angst in this is SO GOOD. Seriously, SO GOOD! The main antagonist is a jealous rival, and does a lot of things to break up the ML and FL's relationship. Unlike L&R, the ML doesn't get misled at all and he actually hates the antagonist who is super in love with him, but there are a lot of circumstantial dilemmas that causes the ML not being able to do what he really wants.
There are also tons of obstacles created by this jealous rival, but it's incredibly satisfying at the end (you'll see what I mean!)
The ML does exhibit jealously here and there as well, because both the ML and FL are considered to be the best looking people in their world and have tons of people dying to be with them lol xD

Give TMOPB another try, and I believe you will find it as good as or even better than L&R :) I think Pillow Book is nowhere as good as Peach Blossom, tons of people say that! Also, Dong Hua and Feng Jiu's romance started in Peach Blossom, so it would be more linear for you if you watched it first!

I'm adding you as a friend because I want to see you go through the amazing masterpiece that is TMOPB <3

Please pick it up after you finish L&R! I assure you it's as good, or even better imo.

The FL and ML first cross paths on episode 11 and that is the start of their epic romance. That first arc is incredibly sweet :)

Why did you drop TMOBP? It has EVERYTHING you described that you liked: strong & independent FL, slow burn romance with trials and tribulations. Certainly not in the first 5 episodes, but it definitely pays off if you hold out! If you really want to, I can tell you when the first romance arc starts.

But to answer your question about L&R, yes the FL is quite strong and independent and definitely there's slow-burn romance too.

you're amazing lol. i thought i was fast to do it in 6 days

Oh man you're in for a ride.... ep 18 is barely the beginning of his sufferings *cries

but please hold out, the sweet moments are SO worth it

Felt that Lin Mo's arc can definitely be longer, especially the suspense surrounding smiley. There is plenty of background story opportunity that could be developed on that wasn't explained, unfortunately. I wouldn't have minded if it was a well-developed 24 episode drama.

Skipped episodes 9-12 as recommended by most people.

HAHAHAHA nuuuuu those are things I will never do!!

I watched the video and I don't think I will be watching this show.... I agree with everyone on how Zhao Ying Zi totally doesn't give the youthful vibes needed for the role and looks like ML's mum or something. Despite the actors being similar in actual age.

This spoils the drama for me, wish they had cast a different FL actress instead.

Thanks for replying! I have no doubt that Cheng Yi's acting is top notch, but I really have my qualms about the FL >.<