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I am officially a Moonie! :)
I did not think anything could ever top LBFAD. And while I don't want to compare the two (I truly loved LBFAD as well), THIS show just... hands down, best xianxia. I was NOT prepared for how awed I would be, let me tell you. lmao
I’m honestly still overwhelmed after finishing Till the End of the Moon. Per popular advice, I've started Love is Sweet to temper my trauma, lol. But I don't regret putting myself through this emotional rollercoaster.
This show didn’t just tug my heartstrings—it struck my heart with nine Bone Devouring Spikes, wtf. 🤣It was devastating, enchanting, and somehow still hopeful all at once.
The chemistry and emotions between Li Susu and Tantai Jin were unlike anything I’ve seen. Their bond—through betrayals, misunderstandings, even destruction—was toxic at times but still breathtakingly beautiful. No matter how broken the world around them became, they kept showing up for each other.
Even when Li Susu tried to stay focused on her mission, her love for Tantai Jin—gradual, reluctant, inevitable—kept slipping through. And Tantai Jin... his devotion (obsession?) for her was so raw it hurt. He searched for her for 500 years through torment and torture. That alone would have secured my loyalty as a viewer.
The storytelling amazed me. I know some people said it was all over the place, but honestly? If you were paying attention, it all connected. The writers used at least three framing devices, each deepening the tragedy and beauty of the world they built.
Even the brutal ending (ugh, I didn’t love TTJ being stuck in the scale though 😭) made sense thematically.
It wasn’t just "love vs. destruction." It was selfish love vs. selfless love, possession vs sacrifice. That tension made every choice hit harder.
The themes of fate vs free will, of sacrifice and forgiveness, resonated so deeply with me. Especially the idea that, even after being hurt by the world, you can still choose love. Mingye's wish for Tantai Jin to get a real chance after what happened to Sangjiu just wrecked me.
Visually, the show was stunning—cinematography, costumes, the atmosphere—it was all so immersive. I don’t have a single complaint there. The Devil God's violent, blood-chilling entrance? Tantai Jin's mortal, weak appearance kneeling in the snow centuries in the past? MINGYE??? Ok, ok, it wasn't just Luo Yunxi that was stunning. I'm officially a Bailu fan. This was my first show of hers. Now I know what all the fuss is about. :P
The Jing water festival dance foreshadowing TTJ and YXW's fates was one of the most beautiful Cdrama scenes I've seen. Not visually per se, but the composition of it. The music, the expressions, the dance and emotions between the leads. Omg. And Tantai Jin telling Ye Xiwu, ❝I don't care whether people like me or not. It's enough as long as you like me.❞ I'll be haunted forever by that festival. 😂
DON'T GET ME STARTED ON ALL THE WONDERFUL SIDE CHARACTERS (I wish we could have seen Pianran again)... even YBC... TERRIBLE person, but written so well I think I hated her more than I've hated any character in any show ever lol
This isn't just a drama I'll recommend. It's a drama I know I'll carry with me. It’s already sitting at the top of my all-time favorites. I’m even thinking about rewatching it next year to relive the emotions for its anniversary.
(Special shout-out to the TTEOTM community on MDL, too—you made the emotional ride even better!)
Till the End of the Moon is unforgettable. It broke my heart beautifully, and somehow, I’m grateful for that.
🌙
I’m honestly still overwhelmed after finishing Till the End of the Moon. Per popular advice, I've started Love is Sweet to temper my trauma, lol. But I don't regret putting myself through this emotional rollercoaster.
This show didn’t just tug my heartstrings—it struck my heart with nine Bone Devouring Spikes, wtf. 🤣It was devastating, enchanting, and somehow still hopeful all at once.
The chemistry and emotions between Li Susu and Tantai Jin were unlike anything I’ve seen. Their bond—through betrayals, misunderstandings, even destruction—was toxic at times but still breathtakingly beautiful. No matter how broken the world around them became, they kept showing up for each other.
Even when Li Susu tried to stay focused on her mission, her love for Tantai Jin—gradual, reluctant, inevitable—kept slipping through. And Tantai Jin... his devotion (obsession?) for her was so raw it hurt. He searched for her for 500 years through torment and torture. That alone would have secured my loyalty as a viewer.
The storytelling amazed me. I know some people said it was all over the place, but honestly? If you were paying attention, it all connected. The writers used at least three framing devices, each deepening the tragedy and beauty of the world they built.
Even the brutal ending (ugh, I didn’t love TTJ being stuck in the scale though 😭) made sense thematically.
It wasn’t just "love vs. destruction." It was selfish love vs. selfless love, possession vs sacrifice. That tension made every choice hit harder.
The themes of fate vs free will, of sacrifice and forgiveness, resonated so deeply with me. Especially the idea that, even after being hurt by the world, you can still choose love. Mingye's wish for Tantai Jin to get a real chance after what happened to Sangjiu just wrecked me.
Visually, the show was stunning—cinematography, costumes, the atmosphere—it was all so immersive. I don’t have a single complaint there. The Devil God's violent, blood-chilling entrance? Tantai Jin's mortal, weak appearance kneeling in the snow centuries in the past? MINGYE??? Ok, ok, it wasn't just Luo Yunxi that was stunning. I'm officially a Bailu fan. This was my first show of hers. Now I know what all the fuss is about. :P
The Jing water festival dance foreshadowing TTJ and YXW's fates was one of the most beautiful Cdrama scenes I've seen. Not visually per se, but the composition of it. The music, the expressions, the dance and emotions between the leads. Omg. And Tantai Jin telling Ye Xiwu, ❝I don't care whether people like me or not. It's enough as long as you like me.❞ I'll be haunted forever by that festival. 😂
DON'T GET ME STARTED ON ALL THE WONDERFUL SIDE CHARACTERS (I wish we could have seen Pianran again)... even YBC... TERRIBLE person, but written so well I think I hated her more than I've hated any character in any show ever lol
This isn't just a drama I'll recommend. It's a drama I know I'll carry with me. It’s already sitting at the top of my all-time favorites. I’m even thinking about rewatching it next year to relive the emotions for its anniversary.
(Special shout-out to the TTEOTM community on MDL, too—you made the emotional ride even better!)
Till the End of the Moon is unforgettable. It broke my heart beautifully, and somehow, I’m grateful for that.
🌙
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