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WELCOME TO NIRVANA!!!!

Tbh this show was amazing! I feel like the mission was accomplished though not in the way everybody wanted but think about it. What I understood from this drama is that every character was yearning for their own version of Nirvana but it will cost you something that you hold dear. From the beginning that is 20 years ago, both the brothers wanted something but fate would not allow them to get what they wished for. The Emperor wanted his father's love and acknowledgement but at what cost? His nirvana was his father's love and getting the throne was his wicked way of having something common with his dad on the other hand, Prince Qi wanted to live like a commoner but at what cost? Pei Yan's mother wanted power so bad but at what cost? Pei Yan wanted Jiang Ci's love in his wicked obsessive way but at what cost? Jiang Ci's kind of nirvana was to be free and roam around the world but it sadly later cost her so much loss and my guy Xiao Wuxia, (may you rest in peace) wanted to free his people from slavery and clear his father's name not knowing that his enemy is the Emperor. I feel like my guy won; the people of Yueluo were freed, Jiang Ci is free doing whatever she wants and got to the truth that he most wanted...THIS WAS HIS NIRVANA! In my opinion, it's not a sad ending but a realistic ending. Just think about it...What would have happened to Jiang Ci if the emperor or Xiao Wuxia stepped out of that temple alive? What of Yueluo people? This was a well played match...CHECKMATE EMPEROR!!!

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Business, Blossoms & Boundaries: A Healing Era Story

If you’re looking for a drama where the FL just lives, grows, survives, and thrives—"Flourished Peony" is basically that.
At first glance, you might think it’s about peony flowers (and yeah, Mu Dan does love growing them 🌸),
but really, it’s about growing yourself, even when life tries to ruin you.
Who’s Mu Dan?
She’s business-savvy, independent, and all about helping other women win.
Mu Dan said:
“Let’s build together, not tear each other down.”
No palace schemes. No backstabbing(👀). Just soft power, loyalty, and focus.
When life hits her with:
• War and chaos? She supports the army and helps restore peace.
• A toxic, obsessive ex? He tries to ruin her, but she dusts herself off every time.
• Society telling her to stay small? She runs a business, uplifts other women, and keeps moving forward.
The Romance?
It’s there, but it’s healthy, quiet, and comforting.
Mu Dan and JCY aren’t here for messy drama...they’re out there moon-gazing and drinking wine at night, literally minding their own healing love story 🌙🍷.
Why Watch It?
If you’re into:
• Boss lady energy in a historical setting
• Women supporting women (no fake friendships here)
• A romance that doesn’t erase the FL’s identity
• Survival, resilience, and peaceful power moves
Then "Flourished Peony" is 100% worth your time.
It’s basically:
“Bloom where you’re planted, even if the soil is toxic.” 🌸

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Lines That Bind: My Take on S-Line’s Dark Secrets

**********UPDATE BELOW************
I just started watching S-Line (up to episode 2), and wow, this show is already giving me all the mysterious vibes. The idea is wild—imagine red threads appearing above people that connect them to their past partners, and then everyone can see those lines with special glasses! The main girl, Hyun Heup, is the only one who can see these lines without any gadgets, which makes her stand out.

So, here are some thoughts I’ve been having: First, Gyu-Jin seems way too “clean” compared to everyone else...no visible lines at all. That got me thinking maybe she’s hiding something big, or maybe she’s behind the tech that makes the glasses. If she’s the one who created those glasses, maybe she has her own reasons...whether it’s to control others, get back at someone, or just see how people really are beneath the surface.

Also, there was this brief flash of a photo of Heup with a nun in episode 2, which made me wonder if they share a past like maybe Gyu-Jin and Heup grew up in the same orphanage or church. What if Gyu-Jin knew all along that Heup could see these lines naturally and reached out to her? That connection could explain a lot about why things are unfolding the way they are.

As for the glasses, I’m curious whether they’re just cool tech or if there’s something supernatural going on. Either way, I’m hooked.

I’m excited to see what happens next in episodes 3 and 4. The show is definitely one to watch if you like mystery mixed with some dark secrets. I’ll be back with more thoughts after I watch more!

***UPDATE***
1. SO I was right she's behind the glasses mechanism but why and how it wasn't clear?All she said is that it's her mission but still WHY??
2.Why was this thing created and how was it created? Were they the only people who could see the sline? And what's the common criteria that makes them that special? place of birth?Certain genetics?
3.Will there be a sn2 for clarity?

All I can say this feels incomplete and left viewers with more questions and not in a good way.

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"You're the light to my darkness, I just realized that..."

This drama was heavy especially Wen Yifan's character, damn! I have a lot to say about her mother. She takes the crown of the most annoying mother in Chinese drama history imo. I don't understand how you'll choose to believe a stranger over your own daughter especially with such sensitive topic of being s3xually @$$aulted! And the fact that towards the end of the show, she had the audacity to show up in front of her daughter whom she abandoned and cry to her that her husband is cheating on her and that she had no idea that that Uncle B3ast would do such a thing 🤦‍♀️. I knew she was a hypocrite the moment she was telling her step-daughter to roll down her sleeves and dress 'appropriately' when that Uncle B3ast was living with them. But all in all I'm so glad that Wen Yifan found her own family in strangers like Sang Yan and her friends. It was so sad to see her sleepwalking due to the trauma caused by her own blood. I also loved the part where she asked Sang Yan if her dad had sent him to protect her and he replied that he volunteered😊Overall the show was alright but slightly depressing. It was healing to see them change each other for the better and honestly Sang Yan's character was understandable for loving a woman like Wen Yifan, who had shut the whole world off he needed to do what he did for his and her peace of mind.

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