Visually Engaging But Emotionally Frustrating
Overall, I enjoyed both S1 and now S2. The heart of the series, the deep, abiding love between Mu Dan and Jiang Chang Yang, was beautifully portrayed and kept me emotionally invested. Here’s a quick summary:
Stunning visuals and cinematography: 10/10
Beautiful costumes and detailed set design: 10/10
Off-the-charts chemistry and enduring love between ML and FL: 10/10
Li Xian + Yang Zi pairing: 10/10
Strong supporting cast: 10/10
BUT….
Unnecessarily dragged-out romantic tension, overly tedious & repetitive miscommunication arc, half-baked late subplots, and a tiresome script preaching on themes of female empowerment and righteous court officials (again and again... and again): 3/10
Stunning visuals and cinematography: 10/10
Beautiful costumes and detailed set design: 10/10
Off-the-charts chemistry and enduring love between ML and FL: 10/10
Li Xian + Yang Zi pairing: 10/10
Strong supporting cast: 10/10
BUT….
Unnecessarily dragged-out romantic tension, overly tedious & repetitive miscommunication arc, half-baked late subplots, and a tiresome script preaching on themes of female empowerment and righteous court officials (again and again... and again): 3/10
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