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A cute romcom with a lot of humor
This is the first time I'm watching a costume drama being light hearted. I had no expectations from this but it was a good watch.This story is not meant for those who love caring and sympathetic FLs. Here the FL has got so many shades — she's brutal, savage but also a clown in her own way, which is GOOD. BUT sometimes I felt the urge to put my hand in the screen and smack her :")).
I believe in redemption tracks but here the redemption isn't slow and visible to the eyes. You just come across this one scene where she's kidnapped (and almost physically assaulted) and then she wakes up after days (of recovering from the trauma) all changed. I kind of didn't like it. I love when the redemption comes slowly. Although here the redemption isn't really a whole 'redemption' but more like her realising the worth of her brain apart from her beauty. And someone who's behind a matrilocal husband for years — the redemption seems very fastened.
Also I hate how both the Prince and the antagonist gave me unsettling vibes. Maybe it's because of the acting but whatever — hate em'.
The second couple's story is as much interesting as the main cpl's so they didn't bore me with their screenspace. I love the scenes of both the couples. They're filled with banter, humor and subtle romance. The politics isn't too hard or complex on the mind (being brutally honest, by the end you wouldn't even care to watch that).
Overall, a good watch for those who want a break from watching ctraumas and ktraumas with something that doesn't focus a lot on politics.
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A heartwarming, adventurous story with the perfect amount of romance!
Having watched TTEOM before, I wasn't really expecting this story to hit me so hard. I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS DRAMA.Reasons why I would rate this a solid 10/10:
1. FAN YUE!!! I wasn't expecting his character to be so different from the usual 'demons' and 'grey leads' of dramas of this genre. He's not born to be a demon king, he fought for his position to become powerful and seek revenge. He has not given up his compassion to sound badass and powerful. He's compassionate, caring, and loving along with being powerful. *MUUUAHHHH*
2. The story is very engaging. Every episode had a different story to tell, every mission made sense and all the cameo roles were so nicely used. Love how they connected dots throughout the drama.
3. THE CHEMISTRY!!!! I don't have words to describe how much I love the chemistry between all the couples. I genuinelyyyyyyy hope they are paired again in different dramas!
4. Platonic ships are not weak. All the platonic ships made sure I was crying throughout the show. Love how they focused on the platonic ships for both Bai Shuo and Fan Yue and didn't restrict it to just Bai Shuo's family.
5. There's a lot of trauma, heartbreak and death here but they are essential to the plot. It doesn't feel like the writers killed everyone for fun.
6. Acting!! I LOVE YOU ARP!!! And ofc, Bailu is a star in all her dramas. (but sorry bailu, i love ARP more here ;-))
7. VFX is amazing. Doesn't seem heavy on the eyes. In fact, adds up to the cinematography and aesthetics of the drama.
8. Great costumes and styling. Beware of falling in love with the lovely faces!
Points where i feel the drama is low:
1. Hate the sets. Especially the Unbridled Pavilion.
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