this is the only show where i don't mind the amnesia trope because the whole show is based on the premise of forgetting painful memories and making new ones
just realized this director directed basically all my favourite dramas..... story of kunning palace, blossoms in adversity, moonlight mystique, the starry love, ashes of love??? no wonder i'm so into this show as well LOL
one of the very few dramas where the plot actually drives the drama rather than romance - like there's romance but it's not the main focus and it's totally okay because the plot is so engaging??? like we can go eps without the two main leads interacting with each other but im okay with it because the rest of the drama still keeps me interested which is how it should be for all dramas
li qin must have had prior dance training or smth before bc she actually does the fight scenes really well and really elegantly?? like i can believe she's a general who can fight lol
i loved the beginning but not a fan of the plot for the later half :( i thought i would love divorce era but the forced comedic moments are killing me ... lusi does well at it without it looking forced but i rly don't think william chan is fit for comedy lol
also the OST is 11/10, truly elevates every important scene at the right times