I think it's the character (sulky face thing). The ML confirms it in episode 18 when she was dressing his wound.…
For Republican era dramas where the degree of suspense is almost insufferable, I would recommend the Guardians. Also: Lost Identity. Currently watching War Of Faith, and Silent Tides which started yesterday. The war of resistance against the Japanese is also portrayed in This Thriving Land.
China censors are very fussy about following official history. Early Qing Dynasty had some incredible emperors…
Thanks for you both for this discussion, it answers a lot of questions that have been bothering me. Especially, the popularity of teenager-like female actors in mature women roles in c-dramas. I already had a hunch they were chosen to be there just bc men find this schoolgirl type attractive (the very idea is disgusting to me). Even though I can't speak mandarin, I noticed how the Yuer actor messed up the delivery of some lines that were actually great (the rain scene poem, for instance). I'm finding Yuer better in these later episodes - until she opens her mouth.
Acting is very good. Park Seo Joon, didn't remember he was this good. Not sure about the level of writing yet based on ep 1. Comic sidekick friends are unfunny already. Even mild poop humor is a warning sign.
If only the FL had more expressions than one (sulky face). I'm watching but definitely not recommending this drama. It's all surface. The cases are too easily resolved, there's no suspense. It's only somewhat entertaining and luckily very short.
ML isn’t forcing her at all. He is aware that there’s no other way to protect his mother and achieve what’s…
The mother isn't in any acute danger and ML is totally ignoring 2FL. Chaebol position doesn't demand such sacrifices. ML was supposed to be a good man. If he puts being a chaebol and business first this is not in line or logical since the sister can take care of the company like she did earlier.
ML forcing 2FL to marry him and not bothering to hear her thoughts about it...and 2ML is the scum? I don't really like either ML or FL anymore so it doesn't really matter. 2nd couple is cute and I'm still hanging around to watch 2ML to come to recognise how sweet 2FL is.
Skipping a lot now. Lots of empty time, filler scenes, the comedy is gone in ep's 7-8 and 3rd couple is too disagreeable to even watch.
The cdramaland recently is like a drought, nothing really comes out and has neither good ratings nor is just made…
It might seem that way if you only watch romance and idol dramas. The greatest dramas 2025 imo are The Guardians, This Thriving Land, The Embers, Northward, The Hunt, Light Beyond The Reed....I could go on and on. Legend of the Magnate is sure to win all awards. Time Raiders, The Lost National Treasure, immensely entertaining.
As regards rating, I only trust Douban. MDL ratings depend on the number of viewers and only romantic dramas have enough watchers to gain high ratings.
I think the fact that Ms Lin said she didn't want to believe that Yan Tuo betrayed her and that she hope that…
I'm glad you brought this up bc it didn't seem fair that they (The Hunters) had to go after completely assimilated fiends who were only harming their body bags....without even having confirmed that were fiends (where did that information come from?) I hope we get to see more about harmful deeds and plans by the fiends. Because otherwise they could easily just live side by side and the regeneration ability used in medicine to benefit all. The word speciecism comes to mind. If the fiends actually evolved from monsters to back to human form then these would be just two different species of humans. I really hope my thoughts are proved wrong in the following episodes.
Same I have that eerie feeling about that caretaker lady I feel SMTH is wrong
Yes there's something wrong with her... maybe. There was a short moment when Yan Tuo came to the house after imprisonment when she seemed almost menacing.
That's one of my favourite parts haha, I love his flamboyant outfits. They should've made this a drama about a…
Always jealous of his necklaces lol. I enjoy this style! I watched one variety show where LJJ was wearing a pink suit and a pearl necklace! He likes to break the mould.
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Currently watching War Of Faith, and Silent Tides which started yesterday. The war of resistance against the Japanese is also portrayed in This Thriving Land.
Skipping a lot now. Lots of empty time, filler scenes, the comedy is gone in ep's 7-8 and 3rd couple is too disagreeable to even watch.
As regards rating, I only trust Douban. MDL ratings depend on the number of viewers and only romantic dramas have enough watchers to gain high ratings.
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