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Another Gem Indeed!
I am probably really late to the party. This has been all over my X app fyp, however, i never got the chance to watch it until this month. And boooooooy I'm glad I did. Although it never really got me in the first few episodes, then came episode 13, and baaaam! I was hooked!
The one thing that stood out to me was its similarity to Love Between Fairy and Devil, so I checked whether it was made by the same production company, and actually, it was made by the same author!
How I love the fact that our heroine is such a feisty warrior, but can also transform into a lovesick puppy when with her man! Ming Yi is such a charm. She can fight an army, yet she does not hold back when it comes to Ji Bozai. She speaks her mind, and always finds a way for both of them to survive their ordeal. The actress is definitely perfect for this role!
Oh, Ji Bozai! Our hero so pretty, that is even prettier than our heroine sometimes. LOL! I love how he always tried to sacrifice himself for the greater good, but our heroine is like, Heck no! We're both strong, and I know we can survive together! I swoon over how he protects Ming Yi, even after the time she hurt him. The moment when he finally figured out that his wife might be Ming Xian is peak cinema! Hou Ming Hao was made for this role. Fight scenes or romantic scenes, this man can carry them all!
Oh Situ Ling! How I loved him in the first few episodes. It's a pity that he got tooo obsessed with Ming Yi, to the point that he had to be Evil. The good thing about this story is that even the villains became villains because of traumatic/bad childhoods. Even with Ming Xin or Mu Qu Bai. They are like the typical other sibling who always gets compared to the better, more intelligent, or stronger one. So they had to resort to wrongdoing to be "seen".
All characters in this drama are actually in sync! The Empress had an amazing character development arc. And, of course, those two lovely immortal companions! Bu Xiu! The MVP! I love how he just goes to Ming Yi and tells her everything when Ji Bozai was dying, which saved us an episode of angst.
If you miss Love Between Fairy and Devil, this is for you. However, this show also has its own unique charm that sets it apart.
The only negative thing I've read about this drama online is that the story is too shallow. But then it's a drama made to entertain viewers, and based on its success, I think it's definitely done a great job. Not every drama needs to be a heavy, complex psychological thriller to be "good." Sometimes, the most successful shows are the ones that provide a perfect escape, a bit of comfort, or just pure fun after a long day. If a show manages to capture a massive audience and keep them talking, it has clearly tapped into something people actually want to watch!
The one thing that stood out to me was its similarity to Love Between Fairy and Devil, so I checked whether it was made by the same production company, and actually, it was made by the same author!
How I love the fact that our heroine is such a feisty warrior, but can also transform into a lovesick puppy when with her man! Ming Yi is such a charm. She can fight an army, yet she does not hold back when it comes to Ji Bozai. She speaks her mind, and always finds a way for both of them to survive their ordeal. The actress is definitely perfect for this role!
Oh, Ji Bozai! Our hero so pretty, that is even prettier than our heroine sometimes. LOL! I love how he always tried to sacrifice himself for the greater good, but our heroine is like, Heck no! We're both strong, and I know we can survive together! I swoon over how he protects Ming Yi, even after the time she hurt him. The moment when he finally figured out that his wife might be Ming Xian is peak cinema! Hou Ming Hao was made for this role. Fight scenes or romantic scenes, this man can carry them all!
Oh Situ Ling! How I loved him in the first few episodes. It's a pity that he got tooo obsessed with Ming Yi, to the point that he had to be Evil. The good thing about this story is that even the villains became villains because of traumatic/bad childhoods. Even with Ming Xin or Mu Qu Bai. They are like the typical other sibling who always gets compared to the better, more intelligent, or stronger one. So they had to resort to wrongdoing to be "seen".
All characters in this drama are actually in sync! The Empress had an amazing character development arc. And, of course, those two lovely immortal companions! Bu Xiu! The MVP! I love how he just goes to Ming Yi and tells her everything when Ji Bozai was dying, which saved us an episode of angst.
If you miss Love Between Fairy and Devil, this is for you. However, this show also has its own unique charm that sets it apart.
The only negative thing I've read about this drama online is that the story is too shallow. But then it's a drama made to entertain viewers, and based on its success, I think it's definitely done a great job. Not every drama needs to be a heavy, complex psychological thriller to be "good." Sometimes, the most successful shows are the ones that provide a perfect escape, a bit of comfort, or just pure fun after a long day. If a show manages to capture a massive audience and keep them talking, it has clearly tapped into something people actually want to watch!
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