mnorinsky

I cannot believe that I actually watched 70 episodes of this historical Chinese drama and absolutely loved it. There were portions that were a bit melodramatic but it somehow worked. I couldn’t wait to watch the next episode and then the next and before I knew it I was on episode 70. Really a wonderful drama!

I enjoyed it overall BUT I found part of the ending unrealistic, especially the part about Ling Xiao‘s mother. She was abusive throughout. One suicide note and suicide attempt and whallah…all is forgiven. I just can’t buy it. I think a rating of 8.9 is a bit high. For me it was a solid 8. Like many others, I found the first episodes wonderful and very tender. The romance portion was okay and enough to keep my attention but not as good as the first episodes.

It is due to trauma.

I’m starting episode 5 and there is a lot more story for me to watch. Many dramas out there depict fathers or men as terrible people. Let’s face the fact that there are bad mothers and women out there too.

Just finished this Cdrama and gave it a rare 10 but I have to say that the last episode towards the end with the stepmother was so over the top and reminded me of the wicked witch of the west(or was it East’s) from the Wizard of Oz. The writing was superb throughout 72 episodes but not so much for episode 73.

I hope my heart can take it, lol.

I hope my heart can take it, lol.

Episode 28 was such an amazing episode in so many ways. The acting by the actors playing Yuan Ruo and Ming Lan were outstanding. It was terribly sad and many of the issues they were facing then are still relevant to all of us today. It was emotional and I actually cried for both these characters. I never thought I would be so invested in a Chinese drama like this, especially one with so many episodes. I have always been wary of those saying something was a masterpiece but so far that is how I feel about the drama. I hope it lives up to that name throughout the rest of this story.

I had started this awhile ago and even dropped it and said uninterested but I just finished 49 Days and Queen of Tears and really wanted a highly rated drama. It seems many liked this one although long so I thought I would give it another try. I’m enjoying it now although I have to keep going back to understand who is who and what is what. LOL. Some of the dramas out there these days are full of fluff. I also just finished Meet Yourself and loved it, which is surprising. I usually love kdramas and stay away from Chinese contemporary dramas

I’m relieved to read that I am not the only one that is confused over characters in the beginning. I look forward to being enlightened soon. It is not just their given names but the titles are driving me crazy.

This kdrama that was pretty good but then went south at the end. Really awful ending. Yes, I understood what they were trying to say but what a lousy way to show it.

Yucky ending.

I’m trying so hard to enjoy this kdrama but the FL is soooooooooooo dumb and soooooooooo obvious it is driving me crazy. Please someone tell me she smartens up throughout the story!

It was ok but very predictable. I did not find a lot of the characters endearing so I’m surprised it is first in viewership to CLOY. I still can’t figure why the ML loved her so darn much lol.

Can anyone answer this question for me? In an earlier episode Eun Seung says he is use to loss, that he lost a son. I’m on episode 14 and wonder if this is explained by the end? Did this happen in college?

Perfect!

lol, yes Go Go Squid! Ugh.

Yes, I agree. It shows a different side of China. I am enjoying the slower pace and really love the male lead. I watched him in Squid Game and enjoyed his role in that one too.

Thank you. I decided to continue to watch it and am now watching episode 25. I agree that there is some but it is subtle compared to some others I have watched. Love is Full of Jiudaowan was the worst. 40 episodes and the last few were all Chinese propaganda and I felt like I had wasted my time watching it. This one is an enjoyable watch so far. Thanks again!

I’m starting episode 10 and enjoying this Chinese drama but I would like to know in advance if there will be a lot of Chinese propaganda throughout the remaining episodes? I don’t want to waste my time on a total of 40 episodes if they will be riddled with tons of propaganda like so many other Chinese dramas. Thank you in advance for updating me on this.