nikollllllllllllllllllll

The very beginning was very interesting, and I couldn't wait to see more. But around episode 10 the drama started to drag.

The pacing is the biggest problem here. One scene shouldn't last for 20+ minutes. I often found myself falling asleep to it.

Now, the second problem was Esther Yu and Zhang Ling He. Their romance didn't work for me at all. I didn't understand where this instant attraction came from.

I felt no chemistry between them. Like 0%. I do like both actors, especially Ling He, but I hope they will never cast them together again.

Esther Yu acting wasn't bad, but at the same time, she felt flat for me in some episodes. I really enjoyed her performance in episode 23.

Now, the second couple was truly amazing. I felt their chemistry through the scene. Shang Jue was for me the best character in the entire drama together with Zi Shang and Yuan Zhi.

Zi Shang made me laugh so hard. Her comedy is top! I'd love to see her in more dramas.

The twist at the end surprised me quite a bit. I was glad to see that at the end the whole Gong family got together and went against Wufeng together.

The music was outstanding. The dark aesthetic of this drama is something I'd like to see more. Every scene was beautiful shot, and directed.

I wonder what made them add the last 6 minutes of pointless footage at the end. It was totally unnecessary since there won't be a season 2.

Over all, I enjoyed the drama. But it could've been done much better.