This was way, WAY too long and there were a few very aggravating secondary characters/subplots, but I liked the…
AGREE 100%
It was TOTALLY confusing and annoying!!
The scripting got on my nerves SO OFTEN even though I loved the fresh way the drama is treated. SUPER MATURE handling of the ROLES.
The other thing IMO which screwed up the delish drama otherwise is the 'seasoning' I mean HELLLOOOOO could OTP have had any less chemistry to show on screen!!?? WHAT A WASTE of TWO TOP NOTCH actors NOT able to get comfy with each other to give some on screen "squees" and a REALISTIC 'mad about each other' sexual attraction vibe.
This would be a 10/10 for me Drama had it made up for the length in eps with SIZZLING on screen chemistry ..
ROFLI had cortisol screaming through my veins all of 60 eps
I am on a re-watch now. Ep 6🥰
Its effing addictive!!!
You notice and understand so much more. Since after first watch you know ALL characters theirs double triple names and things that left you fuddled are getting un-kinked..
I am heavily using Google translate App to read all the un-translated writing / papers / memorials / plaques on the doors of palaces.
The audio translations of blank sections (there's plenty of those - so annoying) aren't working though.
YOUKU has an absolutely bad wrong translation of a small part In episode 23 where the Crown Prince goes to see…
Ummm. He does not know who Lu Wenxi is .. At least that's what comes across towards the end when he REALLY puts 2+2 together
But thanks so much for the correction. YESSS. The entire mood and meaning changes if the translation changes.
It's been so frustrating to not FEEL the translation .. so much was left out .. especially all the letter / plaques / memorials that were shown on screen .. All the beauty of the poetry quoted.
I am going to use my google translate for the blanks on the soundtrack for many of the dialogues.
I finally made it to the last two episodes. I don't understand what is going on, at all.Who are these "enemies"?…
ROFL!!
Yes it's DENSE .. between the lines .. and intoxicatingly absorbing because of that .. I got some .. I muddled through some .. I had a HIGH so good that I am jumping right back in for a redo.
It was TOTALLY confusing and annoying!!
The scripting got on my nerves SO OFTEN even though I loved the fresh way the drama is treated.
SUPER MATURE handling of the ROLES.
The other thing IMO which screwed up the delish drama otherwise is the 'seasoning' I mean HELLLOOOOO could OTP have had any less chemistry to show on screen!!??
WHAT A WASTE of TWO TOP NOTCH actors NOT able to get comfy with each other to give some on screen "squees" and a REALISTIC 'mad about each other' sexual attraction vibe.
This would be a 10/10 for me Drama had it made up for the length in eps with SIZZLING on screen chemistry ..
UGH!!
Just made FL come across as a WIMP !!
Even The Tale of Rose dealt with the WITCH mom better in the script.
Dropped it after midway.
Couldn’t get behind it after a while
Came here for Luo Jin after doing 2 full rewatches of Royal Nirvana.
Plus also have enjoyed Tiffany Tang in other dramas.
EPISODE 1 and 2 : hooked HOOKED.. Like REALLY hooked.
Love love love the characters and set up till now.
Who will do what?
And what hurdles will be put in their path.
Yummy!!!
If this goes to "angst central"...
Imma getting business class tix.
So glad I didn't let low ratings stop me.
Looks like it will be so realistic!!
A break from the usual..
I've paused screen so often just to absorb and slow down to process the plot.
But yummy
And hey me too!!
I took the Youku sub just for this drama.
😂😂😂
Pardon my "French" but BLOODY HECK!!!!
Why did they skip some of the MOST tense moment dialogues!!
I want VIKI to take this drama.
They pack in translation for everything that pops on the screen.
Even the OST songs at times 😂😂
If you are a nerd like me when faced with a challenging drama that totally grips you you'll love the few podcasts - link above
Ep 6🥰
Its effing addictive!!!
You notice and understand so much more.
Since after first watch you know ALL characters theirs double triple names and things that left you fuddled are getting un-kinked..
I am heavily using Google translate App to read all the un-translated writing / papers / memorials / plaques on the doors of palaces.
The audio translations of blank sections (there's plenty of those - so annoying) aren't working though.
Maybe my phone too slow 🫣
ENJOY!
But thanks so much for the correction.
YESSS. The entire mood and meaning changes if the translation changes.
It's been so frustrating to not FEEL the translation .. so much was left out .. especially all the letter / plaques / memorials that were shown on screen .. All the beauty of the poetry quoted.
I am going to use my google translate for the blanks on the soundtrack for many of the dialogues.
the OST was incredible.
Done by the same team that did the EVER NIGHT score.
Cant get it out of my headspace
Diving in for a second ROUND ;-p
In the meantime leaving you this blog and podcast. LOVED it. But unfortunately they didnt do the whole show :-(
They are SO good.
https://www.chasingdramas.com/podcast-transcripts/
Yes it's DENSE .. between the lines .. and intoxicatingly absorbing because of that ..
I got some .. I muddled through some .. I had a HIGH so good that I am jumping right back in for a redo.
Check out
https://www.chasingdramas.com/podcast-transcripts/
or the actual podcast .. A good place to get a hang of it and then if it appeals to you .. you can continue.
I discovered the blog AFTER I wrapped the 60 eps .. and it made the experience even more enriched.
But it's not for everyone for sure.
I had cortisol screaming through my veins all of 60 eps
Am still in its thrall