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This was such a great watch. The visuals were Gorgeous. The aesthetics on point. It fully gave the “old world” vibe they were clearly going for, and it pulled me in from the very beginning. The supernatural and mystery elements were solid too, kept me guessing all the way to the end.

There were twists everywhere, and the characters? Let's just say, you start off liking the wrong ones and hating the right ones. No one’s exactly likable at first, and that’s what made it fun.

The story follows Li Lan, an ordinary girl suddenly caught between real-life messes and ghost drama. She’s smart and sharp, not some strong female lead cliche, and I actually liked that. She wasn’t fearless, but she was brave. Weak in the way most of us would be, but still standing her ground. That made her strong in a way that felt real.

Then there’s Er Lang, a flirty, chaotic immortal who seems like he’s just here to cause trouble and charm every soul in sight (living or not). He’s a bit unhinged, in the best way. I loved how he went from messing with Li Lan to trying to protect her. Their banter is Gold. That spark of romance in an non-romance story was perfectly placed and it hit.

Tian Bai was your typical first love. Nice, polite, and honestly, I was suspicious of him from the start. Thought he’d be the villain. But no, he was just a little too trusting for someone that clever. Still, I didn’t mind him and Li Lan ending up married--it felt fitting in theory. But we know that that's not all that is needed.

Tian Ching, though... yeah, no. Terrible as a person, worse as a ghost. Not scary, just bitter and petty. But also, He was weirdly fun to watch. Like a villain who throws tantrums instead of fireballs. Still hated him. Still enjoyed his scenes. And loved him! ;)

The support characters deserve love too. I didn't expect to feel bad for Madam Lim or Yan Hong, but the story slowly chipped away at my judgment. Meanwhile, Amah, Mr. Pan, and Old Wang were consistently great. Just warm, solid presences through all the chaos. And i liked the mother-dauther meet again.

Also, I have to mention the comedic timing. It wasn’t trying too hard, which made it actually funny. Just the right amount of humor sprinkled between all the ghostly tension and serious moments.

Overall Taiwanese dramas has a charm to them that pulls you in, and this one was not lacking that.

If you're into supernatural mystery with rich visuals, plot twists, and characters who make you switch sides more than once—this is a ride worth taking. It's not just spooky and dramatic, it's unexpectedly emotional, with a touch of romance and humor that makes it all hit harder.