Wheew... finally caught up... I have been slowly watching this cause the beginning didn't really grab me. But the story was interesting enough for me keep watching... And I'm glad I persisted, cause I'm really enjoying it now. Lol I guess the style (tragedy/instant comedy in a scene) took some getting used to.
I gotta say though, Hou MingHao really really suprised me. He is amazing in his role as a 30 thousand year old demon. He brings a certain magnetic aura to the character that's amazing to watch. You totally believe that he's lived for that long. Based on his previous works (that I have seen) I didn't know he could pull off such a character. He's doing an amazing job!!!
I am loving all the interactions with the characters. They all have a good dynamic going on, especially the bromance between ML and ZYC. They have a really good chemistry together. I like how their story is written so far. I'm excited to see how the writers will explore that relationship further. I hope it's not destroyed by some stupid love triangle...
Pei Seng is such a weak minded character. Lol she falls for everything🫠... But knowing what we know about her, I wonder how her story will unfold...Anyways, I'm really enjoying the overall story so far. Hopefully it stays with the same momentum throughout.
Lol now I can finally go catch up on pearl girl and eastern games!!! (Hopefully they are good!) Wheew... so many new shows 😭
I like your comment and I agree with your analysis. Not every drama needs exaggerated kiss scenes just to prove chemistry. So far in this drama, they are doing it slowly. And that's fine
However, I am one of those that actually think the FL and ML don't have any chemistry. (yet) I have been slowly watching this show and this is my first time making this comment (don't know what others have said before me). Maybe the chemistry will develop later on as the show progress. But as of now, there's really none there.
I only notice this because the ML has such amazing chemistry with ZYC. See, you don't need romance to have a good chemistry that radiates on screen. Personally, I don't need "kiss" scenes to know if characters have chemistry or not. I go off based on their interactions. And so far, for me, ML and FL interactions has been underwhelming.
I think it's because there's a tension in the story between ML and ZYC that's creating that chemistry. And so far, the story of the ML and FL has no tension. (their story is very flat so far) So maybe that's why the chemistry is not apparent yet. But I'm looking forward to more of their story!
Lol please note, I am not a hater of FL cause I don't really know her work.(I have seen others called haters cause they say something abt FL). I have no dog in this fight... other than ML, I am not really familiar with the rest of the cast. So this is a first impression of everyone.
After having seen the whole drama I agree with those who found the ending to be consistent with the whole plot,…
You are right. After having some time to sit with it yesterday, I came to the same conclusion. A lot of people might agree with your comment. HOWEVER, from my understanding, there are mostly two types of angry crowd. And their anger is kinda justified. I fall into the second category:
The first: Novel readers: In the novel, MRJH was a sadistic azzhole. Many people have complained abt the book because of how awful MRJH is. BUT, he got his happy ending. While drama MRJH was the sweetest man you could think of, but yet he didn't get a HE. Also, apparently, the poison arc was never in the book. All these coupled together left viewers pissed with the ending.
The second type of angry people: when it comes down to it, I don't really think people are mad at the death itself per say. It's how the writers went about telling the story that got us to that death. People would have been way more forgiving of the ending if the writing was solid before the ending. Lol all up and down here people are mostly blaming the script writing.
The story became very jumbled in the third and fourth arcs. Characters were acting out of character...Their behavior s weren't lining up with their established known traits/personality.
For eg, Mei Lin leaving just like that when MRJH told her to leave. She never puts up a fight even though she has lived for revenge for 10 years.( even became a poisoned assassin for it.) The Mei Lin we knew before that was a very stubborn person who took care of business. Taking revenge is the essence of who her character is. So why did she meekly agree to go to Xiyan and not take her revenge... Bad writing...
Lol so this already irritated viewers... Then Luo Mei suddenly falling in love with CP, the big "revenge" taking place at ep 22. The whole xiyan arc, Yue Qin not giving Mei Lin the medicine on time when he had so many chances to do it, him being the only to stay alive after committing all those henious acts...
To viewers, it felt like things were just happening because the writers wanted it that way, not because it mattered to the already established plot. All these coupled together, it made for one bad ending in the eyes of viewers
Could someone kindly explain the reason behind MJH asking Mei Lin to kill him, especially when he was her master…
Because he wants to reopen the case from years ago. His death by an assassin who has a grudge about the massacre will get the king to reinvestigate the case
Looks like you just finished episode 2? Lol the answer you seek should be right on the next episode. Keep watching.
This drama feels similar to A Journey to Love (AJTL), where nearly every character meets a tragic end. However,…
You are absolutely right. I was just thinking this same thing, but applying it to the ratings of both shows. Even with all the deaths in AJTL, the ratings didn't drop. But with this show, the ratings keep dropping because of the ending.
I'm thinking it's because of the writing leading up to the ending. Though I believe the deaths in AJTL was unnecessary, and made me angry, the writing before all the deaths was really well done. So, I guess the ending was forgivable. So people didn't drop their ratings. But it's the opposite for this show.
Lol I guess also, this is just a tough crowd watching this show😭
From everyone’s comments, it sounds like it’s a sad ending….if that is the case, I’m not going to bother…
Lol not really a sad ending... they got married. Had sweet moments. She dies first. He died in old age.
I think the reason why the ending feels jarring and unsatisfactory to people is because of the way the writers wrote everything leading up to it. It wasn't done well
So even the though the ending is not "sad" per say, everything else that happened overshadowed the ending. Leading people to be angry
I know that drama ending was pretty bad but don’t let the haters (fan of other drama) come and rant this down.…
I agree with you!! This will be an opportunity for haters to fill the page with hate rant...
So far though, even though I've seen people annoyed with the ending, the general feelings around here has been fun. Lol we are all laughing away our pain😭
I gotta say though, Hou MingHao really really suprised me. He is amazing in his role as a 30 thousand year old demon. He brings a certain magnetic aura to the character that's amazing to watch. You totally believe that he's lived for that long. Based on his previous works (that I have seen) I didn't know he could pull off such a character. He's doing an amazing job!!!
I am loving all the interactions with the characters. They all have a good dynamic going on, especially the bromance between ML and ZYC. They have a really good chemistry together. I like how their story is written so far. I'm excited to see how the writers will explore that relationship further. I hope it's not destroyed by some stupid love triangle...
Pei Seng is such a weak minded character. Lol she falls for everything🫠... But knowing what we know about her, I wonder how her story will unfold...Anyways, I'm really enjoying the overall story so far. Hopefully it stays with the same momentum throughout.
Lol now I can finally go catch up on pearl girl and eastern games!!! (Hopefully they are good!) Wheew... so many new shows 😭
However, I am one of those that actually think the FL and ML don't have any chemistry. (yet) I have been slowly watching this show and this is my first time making this comment (don't know what others have said before me). Maybe the chemistry will develop later on as the show progress. But as of now, there's really none there.
I only notice this because the ML has such amazing chemistry with ZYC. See, you don't need romance to have a good chemistry that radiates on screen. Personally, I don't need "kiss" scenes to know if characters have chemistry or not. I go off based on their interactions. And so far, for me, ML and FL interactions has been underwhelming.
I think it's because there's a tension in the story between ML and ZYC that's creating that chemistry. And so far, the story of the ML and FL has no tension. (their story is very flat so far) So maybe that's why the chemistry is not apparent yet. But I'm looking forward to more of their story!
Lol please note, I am not a hater of FL cause I don't really know her work.(I have seen others called haters cause they say something abt FL). I have no dog in this fight... other than ML, I am not really familiar with the rest of the cast. So this is a first impression of everyone.
Looking forward to another wonderful interactions!!
Some parts of the journey was good, but the destination made people angry 😭
Watch for the best acting you will get from the main leads, and amazing chemistry!
This azzhole in this show however, should have perished with everyone else. But yet the writers...🫠
But it's quite funny that most of ML tears are fake cause he's such a dramatic person 😂😭
The first: Novel readers: In the novel, MRJH was a sadistic azzhole. Many people have complained abt the book because of how awful MRJH is. BUT, he got his happy ending. While drama MRJH was the sweetest man you could think of, but yet he didn't get a HE. Also, apparently, the poison arc was never in the book. All these coupled together left viewers pissed with the ending.
The second type of angry people: when it comes down to it, I don't really think people are mad at the death itself per say. It's how the writers went about telling the story that got us to that death. People would have been way more forgiving of the ending if the writing was solid before the ending. Lol all up and down here people are mostly blaming the script writing.
The story became very jumbled in the third and fourth arcs. Characters were acting out of character...Their behavior s weren't lining up with their established known traits/personality.
For eg, Mei Lin leaving just like that when MRJH told her to leave. She never puts up a fight even though she has lived for revenge for 10 years.( even became a poisoned assassin for it.) The Mei Lin we knew before that was a very stubborn person who took care of business. Taking revenge is the essence of who her character is. So why did she meekly agree to go to Xiyan and not take her revenge... Bad writing...
Lol so this already irritated viewers... Then Luo Mei suddenly falling in love with CP, the big "revenge" taking place at ep 22. The whole xiyan arc, Yue Qin not giving Mei Lin the medicine on time when he had so many chances to do it, him being the only to stay alive after committing all those henious acts...
To viewers, it felt like things were just happening because the writers wanted it that way, not because it mattered to the already established plot. All these coupled together, it made for one bad ending in the eyes of viewers
Looks like you just finished episode 2? Lol the answer you seek should be right on the next episode. Keep watching.
I'm thinking it's because of the writing leading up to the ending. Though I believe the deaths in AJTL was unnecessary, and made me angry, the writing before all the deaths was really well done. So, I guess the ending was forgivable. So people didn't drop their ratings. But it's the opposite for this show.
Lol I guess also, this is just a tough crowd watching this show😭
But it's such a cool fact!!
I think the reason why the ending feels jarring and unsatisfactory to people is because of the way the writers wrote everything leading up to it. It wasn't done well
So even the though the ending is not "sad" per say, everything else that happened overshadowed the ending. Leading people to be angry
Though the destination sucked, Some parts of the ride was amazing!!! So, I will have that to keep me company. (Ep 1-18)🤗
So far though, even though I've seen people annoyed with the ending, the general feelings around here has been fun. Lol we are all laughing away our pain😭