moodygirl

What's with ep 10, I thought that Mrs. Mu needs him alive to give her a chance to avoid dying before age 30? But instead they throw machine guns and everything but the kitchen sink at him. He already barely survived this the last time. What make him think he can do it again? The screenplay I guess, even though it's a little hard to phathom. Ok, he survived and now he's got a muzzle and an electric shock dog collar on and still he grieves at having shed blood. He didn't even lick his lips.

What's with ep 10, I thought that Mrs. Mu needs him alive to give her a chance to avoid dying before age 30? But instead they throw machine guns and everything but the kitchen sink at him. He already barely survived this the last time. What make him think he can do it again? The screenplay I guess even though it's a little hard to phathom.

Hilarious to see Shen squeezed into a too short bathtub full of ice cubes. No wonder he was glad she was blind and couldn't see this scene.

Thank you for your detailed response. I'll probably rewatch this again sometime.

I'm starting episode 6 and it's been snowing for days withouth stopping but by some miracle there is not a snowbank to be seen. Mi Lan is learning to be savy and independent. Her Dutch neck ruff that harkens back to the 16th century is a nice touch. The;y encouraged an upright posture and were a symbol of wealth and stature. Shen's costumes are also sumptious. The leather-clad bullies are just boring.

I guess it went right past me. Enlighten me.

I've finished and Season 2 is just as good as S1 and, in fact, is more intense. The whole XL episodes are Oscar-worthy in themselves. Clearly, he loved her to distraction and she was able to hold more than one person in her heart. Which brings us to Cang Xuan. He became more tolerable to me as he realized his responsibilites and became less of a stalker and more of a brotherly type. Jing's arc was mostly to be the reliable person for everyone and the devoted lover of Xiao Yao. He extended his hand and smile to her at all times and I'm ecstatic that they ended up travelling forward together in life. XY was a delight in all her character's permutations. I will always look for this actor's work. The other oustanding charcters for me were grandfather, A Nian, Feng Long and his sister, although in her case her bad character was only offset by her good acting. Thanks to everyone involved.

I've finished and Season 2 is just as good as S1 and, in fact, is more intense. The whole XL episodes are Oscar-worthy in themselves. Clearly, he loved her to distraction and she was able to hold more than one person in her heart. Which brings us to Cang Xuan. He became more tolerable to me as he realized his responsibilites and became less of a stalker and more of a brotherly type. Jing's arc was mostly to be the reliable person for everyone and the devoted lover of Xiao Yao. He extended his hand and smile to her at all times and I'm ecstatic that they ended up travelling forward together in life. XY was a delight in all her character's permutations. I will always look for this actor's work. The other oustanding charcters for me were grandfather, A Nian, Feng Long and his sister, although in her case her bad character was only offset by her good acting. Thanks to everyone involved.

Thank you. I will continue to watch because I'm just about done with Lost You Forever S2 and there's not much new in the historical Cdrama world right now. Oh yeah, there is S2 of Strange Tales.

Ok, I made a mistake I meant to say this actor was in My Journey to You where he was the strong, silent type with a lot of sexy mystery to his character. I guess I'll find out later why he doesn't have a nose here.
I'm still no closer to finding out why birds in cages in Cdramas always get poked with sticks? And when or how that little shape-shifter has become so independently wealthy?

Bloody Hell. Choosing to die with Cang Xuan by eating poisoned poinciana flowers is a betrayal of Jing. After stabbing the confessed murderer and hyperventilating from grief how can she tolerate taking part in such a ceremonial pact. I see, she only did herself in and left him alive. Turns out it was all a fever dream and they will go through all these harrowing emotions again.

I have questions. What's with mostly sleazy characters alway poking away at birds in cages with a stick? Where did Nan Ying get all those silver and gold nuggets she's spreading around? Isn't Shang the actor who was in 'Follow Your Heart'? Will he be as sexy a character as he was in that drama? Is he wearing a mask to make himself as mysterious? Will I keep watching this when a new drama is released?

I just started this drama 'cause there is nothing else to watch right now in the historical category. Another trope of traumatized children meeting as adults and not recognizing each other. How long will that take? He's up there in the hierarchy and seems competent (except for his waist which looks like it might break at any moment), she's got more serious problems never quite knowing what she might turn into. They both need a cure.

He is such a powerful actor/presence, I wish he would get more leading roles. I get tired of watching all these youngsters leading Cdramas.

That was one doozie of an episode (57) going from slow-mo pathos to fiery confrontation. Jing is 'dead' and Xiao Yao goes through stages of grief. She's in denial, she wills herself to believe he will appear at their wedding and waits all night after the ceremony. She eats their wedding meal to the point of regurgitating the wisteria pancake she keeps stuffing in her mouth (hope they didn't have to film too many takes of this scene). Now a widow, she tries to carry on with her herbal encyclopedia while contemplating what could have gone wrong until she realizes the only person powerful to make it happen is her 'ge ge'. Hellfire ensues!

That was one doozie of an episode (57) going from slow-mo pathos to fiery confrontation. Jing is 'dead' and Xiao Yao goes through stages of grief. She's in denial, she wills herself to believe he will appear at their wedding and waits all night after the ceremony. She eats their wedding meal to the point of regurgitating the wisteria pancake she keeps stuffing in her mouth (hope they didn't have to film too many takes of this scene). Now a widow, she tries to carry on with her herbal encyclopedia while contemplating what could have gone wrong until she realizes the only person powerful to make it happen is her 'ge ge'. Hellfire ensues!

Just finished episode 55 and I've never seen such a load of frustrated people. Cang Xuan is at the top of the list. He's conquered the 'world' but even when he's drunk he can't work up the courage to tell Xiao Yao he loves her in a carnal way. It's practically leaking out of his pores and it didn't take grandpa long to figure it out. Xiang Liu is next in line with his ice cool demeanour putting up a good front. Just what's with a smart cookie like Xiao Yao not catching on that neither want to be her brother or her friend. The only straight up guy is Jing who's not afraid to show his desire which earns him a cuddle and a kiss.
Cang Yuan's women are another tale of woe. With tantrum toddler Xin Xue pulling out all the stops in abusing everyone who gets near because being queen is no longer enough when all you see of your king is his backside (and not in a good way). Now he's marrying another queen who is just as stubborn but is going in with open eyes. Hopefully, this will help with getting her a little action.

ep 52, Cang Xuan is such a budinski, always hanging around and inserting himself in the lovers' lives. Jing is kind, affectionate, generous and should be more vigilant against the usurper.

Hilarious faceoff between the two suitors. Su Rong Qing is like the energizer bunny when he's always looked like he never picked up anything sharp, After being on the receiving end of a blade, he makes his confession and during a musical swan song remembers the good time had as the Princess' side only to go out in a blaze of glory. Moving forward a few years and it looks like everyone got to be with their intended. The main couple have married a few times and have spent years together but no sign of the offspring.
I'm giving it a 9 as it compares favorably as it has an engaging, suspenseful story that compares favorably against a lot of the usual historical drivel.

Ep. 38 Everyone is going for broke. Some with their morals in place, some just bent on destruction.