I found it interesting that there is a significant difference in the evaluation of BingChang between Chinese and…
It seems that Chinese audiences prefer to stay in their comfort zone. Perhaps they're used to classic series where love is at the center of everything, where the ML and FL characters are often stupid and neglect their duties in the name of love (although the concept isn't bad, it's usually poorly presented). What's more, the main villain only pursues power. However, our perspective abroad is different.
The TTEOTM drama stands out in several aspects: 1Β°) It passes on life lessons: - We're not born bad, it's society that pushes us to become bad, but with a little light (love), we can find salvation. - Parents must be just and care for the well-being of all their children. 2Β°) The concept of love-hate and love-duty is dealt with extensively in this drama. In TTEOTM, the emphasis is not only on love, but also on duty. 3Β°) The main villain has a noble cause, even if his methods are highly reprehensible. It's reminiscent of Thanos, who wanted balance in the universe, but whose method was inappropriate. 4Β°) The special effects are of the highest quality. I think Chinese audiences will gradually get used to them. Elements that defy convention are often criticized at first, but are eventually appreciated and become benchmarks.
As for TTJ's judgment of YBC, TTJ is indeed right: 1- At the time, TTJ was the emperor and supreme judge. He had a duty to be fair to all his subjects, whatever the offenses committed. 2- The grandmother simply showed preference among her granddaughters. Should she pay with her life for this action? No, YBC is an immoral villain who thinks only of herself. What did Xion Lin do to deserve this betrayal? He was at least the person who loved him the most. YBC is ungrateful. What did the servant she killed do? Nothing, YBC is selfish. 3- TTJ is very different: he killed the two maids because they betrayed him. The people he hurt at Xiao Lin's wedding were the ones who had physically abused him.
1- Fathers who are good without any hidden motives:
Zhao You
Qu Xuan Zi (Chief Qu)
2- Fathers who are good, but have a secret motive:
Ming Ye
Demon God nΒ°1
The TTEOTM drama stands out in several aspects:
1Β°) It passes on life lessons:
- We're not born bad, it's society that pushes us to become bad, but with a little light (love), we can find salvation.
- Parents must be just and care for the well-being of all their children.
2Β°) The concept of love-hate and love-duty is dealt with extensively in this drama. In TTEOTM, the emphasis is not only on love, but also on duty.
3Β°) The main villain has a noble cause, even if his methods are highly reprehensible. It's reminiscent of Thanos, who wanted balance in the universe, but whose method was inappropriate.
4Β°) The special effects are of the highest quality. I think Chinese audiences will gradually get used to them. Elements that defy convention are often criticized at first, but are eventually appreciated and become benchmarks.
As for TTJ's judgment of YBC, TTJ is indeed right:
1- At the time, TTJ was the emperor and supreme judge. He had a duty to be fair to all his subjects, whatever the offenses committed.
2- The grandmother simply showed preference among her granddaughters. Should she pay with her life for this action? No, YBC is an immoral villain who thinks only of herself. What did Xion Lin do to deserve this betrayal? He was at least the person who loved him the most. YBC is ungrateful. What did the servant she killed do? Nothing, YBC is selfish.
3- TTJ is very different: he killed the two maids because they betrayed him. The people he hurt at Xiao Lin's wedding were the ones who had physically abused him.