I had to drop the show in ep 2, cuz I didn't like the pacing/over-the-top acting and the lack of a storyline.…
the entire gmmtv structure of pushing couples branding and reusing the same actors who have dedicated fans over and over means they can easily phone it in when they want to without getting bashed too hard, and loyal fans of those couples and actors will do everything in order to see the best in shows that tbh do not deserve the generosity 🤡 they already have built in fanbase that will watch anything they produce......why even put in effort right?
finally someone w common sense! i need to go and pull out a tumblr analysis i read a few days ago about TTJ’s…
you are so spot on. I partly blame the writing of the show for babying TTJ and focusing way more on his pain and POV than LSS but people aren't even trying to understand her. 75% of comments here are just "I want TTJ to be happy" "as long as TTJ gets what he wants I'm fine" etc. it's like the FL is invisible 💀
and ofc TTJ's unhealthy obsession is nothing but heart eyes romantic to them and makes them even more mad LSS is "withholding love" from him......😬
You're absolutely right and I wished I could give your comment more than one heart!As for recommendations, I've…
"some FLs start out smart and strong but are dumbed down" oh yes exactly, I have been through this. that is why I thought I would ask for recs instead of going off first impressions as sometimes you can't trust that lol
thank you so much for your recommendations :) I have heard Story of Minglan is amazing (a commitment w. all those episodes tho lol). some of these others in your list I haven't even heard of....I will eagerly check them out!
she has been brainwashed by a nasty old man and gone through some horrible stuff. I feel bad for her
yep someone powerful gave her a hand when she was at her lowest point in life and has been feeding her lies. I really hope she can get out of there okay too. and the siblings reunion will just cause han su more pain for sure 😭
There are many very good ancient cdramas, but they have in general many angst scenes and from what you wrote above…
I edited to be a little clearer but I just meant "lots of love" as in she gets plenty of attention poured on her from both writers and viewers. I'm an angst lover so don't mind that but just wish to see some FLs that take up a big part of the story.....basically they are the main event the way TTJ is in this drama
awaiting this drama as a new bai lu fan disappointed in how she and her character are treated in tteotm. hope she is a true protagonist here with a good character. please be good! 🙏
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and ofc TTJ's unhealthy obsession is nothing but heart eyes romantic to them and makes them even more mad LSS is "withholding love" from him......😬
glad I'm not alone in my feelings!
thank you so much for your recommendations :) I have heard Story of Minglan is amazing (a commitment w. all those episodes tho lol). some of these others in your list I haven't even heard of....I will eagerly check them out!