Best Drama of 2025 for me!
Just finished all 36 episodes and I’ve been completely hooked from start to finish! I didn’t know what to expect going in, but this drama really blew me away. It’s one of the best takes on the enemy-to-lovers trope I’ve seen in a long time. No toxic nonsense where the ML is constantly hurting the female lead to prove some twisted point. He’s dealing with serious childhood trauma after witnessing three generations of his clan get massacred by the FL's clan.
What I loved is how the romance in this drama focuses on healing. It’s a story about overcoming trauma and building trust and true partnership. The FL is absolutely amazing. She’s smart, but also kind and gentle. Watching her slowly earn the ML's trust and bring peace between their clans was so beautiful.
POB has everything. Dramatic moments, great action and battle scenes, LOL moments (especially from the ML’s hilarious group of generals), and a great cast of side characters, from the wise grandmother to the goofy MIL to the spunky maid.
I have to say, Liu Yuning has really impressed me here. I’ve been watching him since The Long Ballad and he’s grown so much as an actor. He’s honestly just perfect as Wei Shao: imposing and rough around the edges, but also kind and gentle when needed. As for Song Zuer… I’m blown away. Her eyes, her facial expressions, the way she plays fake helplessness, she completely OWNED this role!
This is easily my favorite drama of 2025 so far, and I’m already thinking about rewatching it!
What I loved is how the romance in this drama focuses on healing. It’s a story about overcoming trauma and building trust and true partnership. The FL is absolutely amazing. She’s smart, but also kind and gentle. Watching her slowly earn the ML's trust and bring peace between their clans was so beautiful.
POB has everything. Dramatic moments, great action and battle scenes, LOL moments (especially from the ML’s hilarious group of generals), and a great cast of side characters, from the wise grandmother to the goofy MIL to the spunky maid.
I have to say, Liu Yuning has really impressed me here. I’ve been watching him since The Long Ballad and he’s grown so much as an actor. He’s honestly just perfect as Wei Shao: imposing and rough around the edges, but also kind and gentle when needed. As for Song Zuer… I’m blown away. Her eyes, her facial expressions, the way she plays fake helplessness, she completely OWNED this role!
This is easily my favorite drama of 2025 so far, and I’m already thinking about rewatching it!
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