Great start, but ran out of steam toward the end.
The Princess’s Gamit is not an original plot, but it is well performed by Meng Zi Yi and Liu Xue Yi. These actors deliver their roles with experience and skill. I started liking it from the beginning. What stands out to me is that the story isn’t original, but it keeps your interest for most of the run.
The Story
This is a story about a powerless princess who leaves her country for a political marriage with a neighboring prince. Unfortunately, she is framed and ends up marrying the ruthless Left Chancellor instead. It’s suspenseful from the start as the leads use their wit and cunning to navigate this chaos. If you enjoy dramas where both leads are sharp and capable, you'll find this enjoyable. Sit back and watch as the plot twists and turns throughout the series. Although there are concubines, the story doesn’t focus heavily on harem antics. Instead, there’s more political intrigue, palace politics, and a mystery waiting to be unraveled.
The Acting
I am a fan of Liu Xue Yi; the more I watch him in dramas, the more I respect what he brings to a role. He portrays a ruthless Left Chancellor, and when you see his cold stare, it might send chills down your spine. Yet, he can also soften and show a gentler side when he switches gears. Meng Zi Yi has also grown in her acting. She is a beautiful woman who convincingly plays the victim. Overall, this is one of the few dramas where I think the casting is quite good. There’s plenty of cuteness and eye candy. That’s my particular taste because I’m tired of characters who stay grimy and stay in the dark throughout the entire series. That said, the villains could be more convincing.
Since there are only 36 out of 40 episodes, some editing and scene cuts were necessary. This leads to parts of the story feeling a bit disconnected and poorly edited. You might wonder whether they should have included more content or cut more, especially toward the end.
Production
The production quality is solid, even if it’s on a smaller scale. You won’t see sweeping countryside shots, large mansions, or grand ponds. However, the interior scenes appear larger than they are. The costumes are nice, especially the men's, which I find more captivating than the women's.
The Music
The music is good, but since I don’t understand the language, I can’t comment much on it.
In conclusion, this drama seems to have lost some of its initial ambition by the end. The villains didn’t quite live up to their potential. The ending is of a type I’ve always disliked in Asian dramas. If you enjoy the other aspects I mentioned, then it’s an okay choice for costume and historical drama fans. It’s not top-tier, but it’s also not the worst.
The Story
This is a story about a powerless princess who leaves her country for a political marriage with a neighboring prince. Unfortunately, she is framed and ends up marrying the ruthless Left Chancellor instead. It’s suspenseful from the start as the leads use their wit and cunning to navigate this chaos. If you enjoy dramas where both leads are sharp and capable, you'll find this enjoyable. Sit back and watch as the plot twists and turns throughout the series. Although there are concubines, the story doesn’t focus heavily on harem antics. Instead, there’s more political intrigue, palace politics, and a mystery waiting to be unraveled.
The Acting
I am a fan of Liu Xue Yi; the more I watch him in dramas, the more I respect what he brings to a role. He portrays a ruthless Left Chancellor, and when you see his cold stare, it might send chills down your spine. Yet, he can also soften and show a gentler side when he switches gears. Meng Zi Yi has also grown in her acting. She is a beautiful woman who convincingly plays the victim. Overall, this is one of the few dramas where I think the casting is quite good. There’s plenty of cuteness and eye candy. That’s my particular taste because I’m tired of characters who stay grimy and stay in the dark throughout the entire series. That said, the villains could be more convincing.
Since there are only 36 out of 40 episodes, some editing and scene cuts were necessary. This leads to parts of the story feeling a bit disconnected and poorly edited. You might wonder whether they should have included more content or cut more, especially toward the end.
Production
The production quality is solid, even if it’s on a smaller scale. You won’t see sweeping countryside shots, large mansions, or grand ponds. However, the interior scenes appear larger than they are. The costumes are nice, especially the men's, which I find more captivating than the women's.
The Music
The music is good, but since I don’t understand the language, I can’t comment much on it.
In conclusion, this drama seems to have lost some of its initial ambition by the end. The villains didn’t quite live up to their potential. The ending is of a type I’ve always disliked in Asian dramas. If you enjoy the other aspects I mentioned, then it’s an okay choice for costume and historical drama fans. It’s not top-tier, but it’s also not the worst.
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