So happy to see ZLH in action again in the last few episodes of FSMM. What a quirky and funny character, I missed him so much but it's really not enough. I wonder if there will be a sequel with him as main lead. I hope his next projects are aired soon!
Episode 9:- Loved that the FL just went and alsmot killed Yan ChangYun 😂😂😂- Cant believe she just blurred…
All true but I just can't pinpoint the moment he actually started to have feelings for her. I guess he was kinda jealous when he saw her leaving with the emperor so it must have been before but when? lol ( and do you the she will become a concubine?)
I just finished the drama, and I am congratulating myself for getting through ; although I enjoyed the some parts there were many issues, but I stayed because I hate leaving things unfinished. Watch if you're bored and with no expectation.
I rarely comment and almost never leave a negative comment, as it is so easy to be too harsh in writing but I'll try to leave an objective review. and sorry in advance for any mistake as english is not my first language. Please don't hesitate to correct.
The story although it is cheesy now, was avant-garde and romantic back in 2016 and must be viewed while keeping this in mind, it is the same for the special effects which might put you off.
I loved almost all the male characters, they were fun and funny, I loved the brotherhood in the male dorm as well as KO and Hao Mei ambiguous relationship.
Like most fans for Yangyang, I felt bad for him as I feel that he could do better especially when compared to other dramas he starred. Although he made no mistake, there was sometimes something lacking in his eyes or maybe, as I've read somewhere it's just the character that might have lacked substance.
As to the FL, I've never seen her before but she had many issues. She is beautiful, there is no denying that but her voice (or the dubbing) sounds very childish and it was a big turn off, made even worse by her performance. After reading the Novel I realized that the character is flawed from the beginning, the reactions are a bit childish indeed and exagerated in the drama.
I also felt that there was something wrong between the leads, they didn't seem to be on the same wavelength. The kissing scenes made me very uncomfortable, neither the FL nor the ML seemed willing, he seemed more angry than impatient and eager, while she demonstrated her unwillingness by imiating a statute to his advances. It was not romantic, it seemed forced and I felt so bad for both of them it might have been better to delete them or avoid them altogather.
In conclusion, looking back, the best part of the drama was when we had the male actors together they had chemistry and it was the time I had the most fun. The female characters, not so much. The story seems fine despite the clicheys, and the quality was nice. I'd rate this drama a 7 despite it's imperfections because of all it's qualities and keeping in mind that it was made 8 years ago.
I wonder if a kind hearted soul could translate the article they show at the beginning of episode 35. I understood it was critical and written by Shuyi but I still feel like I am missing some key understanding.
Among the multilayered misunderstandings (everyone is welcome to add what I might have missed):- Shu Yi's misunderstanding…
Yes I was very entertained by all these misunderstandings and I also remember the one where Gunji thought Shanshan was about to get married. Not sure if it's already added. Anywaythis is basically how life is anywhere. No one is ever completely honest and everyone saying their truths but not the truth
I’m actually glad the emperor didn’t get any redeeming arc because he didn’t deserve it. He killed off his…
Oh I completely agree. An not really a redeeming arc, I was actually looking forward to some evolution in his character no matter the direction be it good or bad.
He stayed consistent true but his reactions were kinda predictable only the flavor changed and he never learned from his mistakes.
Although it was actually in character because of his ego and since he thought he was the smartest and the best since boiled noodles but that made him seem kinda flat.
As to his death, although I couldn't see the humour, I felt that it was poetic justice for all he did. and the fact that his killer was tricked as well was a very good twist.
I agree with you, except for the part you said the emperor was great. How do you define "great? To me, he's a…
You are partially right, the actor did an amazing job but I also love complex characters. And I hink reducing him to only a villain wouldn't do him justice.
I’m actually glad the emperor didn’t get any redeeming arc because he didn’t deserve it. He killed off his…
I completely agree, but I pitied him too since he couldn't see that he was wrong and where. I think that after all is said and done he might be sociopathic and thus not able to understand human relationships and affection. He knew how to mimic it but didn't seem to really understand. I think he groomed GYX and felt he was his tool, his own creation, and that was the closest to real attachment he could get. But he understood that there should be some privileges for his blood and children so he didn't kill his brother when he rebelled and he was not willing to leave the position of crown prince to GYX. He also was really sad when the 4th died and shocked by his betrayal. He seemed glad to learn of Jian's survival and respected his wish to leave the Palace. He seemed to want to rule only by reason and not with heart, but instead he was lead by his Ego which could not suffer the slightest poke, but it is very understandable for the time. I mean at the time, any emperor could have had the Hua's quartered for all the insults he received from them.
I agree with you, except for the part you said the emperor was great. How do you define "great? To me, he's a…
Sorry for the late reply, I completely agree he was despicable, the actor did an amazing job in portraying him. What I actually meant is that I loved hating him. I feel that he was a key character because without him the'd be no SHJ. Everything revolved around him, from what happened to GYX's parents to the Hua family. I mean the story could only end after he died. Also, I think he also had his good traits too: he's very smart and ruthless (but he controls the country) and I sometimes felt he was human too, especially when dealing with GYX but also after his son's death and in willingly setting free Jian from his role. I mean he could have forced him to go back or even killed him for defying him, but he actually respected the decision of a 7 year old child. His first instinct was violence sure, but with a purpose. I just feel that he was swallowed by his role as an emperor and I wish we could have seen more of him, and understood more about him. However, it might have been done on purpose as this way he remains a mysterious two dimensional character limited to his kingly duties. Anyways his death just after thanking his killer for caring, although anticlamatic was strong poetic justice. He had to swallow his own bitter medicine so to say. Well I seem to have made an essay about this character while I 'd actually loved most of them but for Baoxia who annoyed me till the end :)
So sad it is finished, HE but it felt a little rushed although I'll be sure to rewatch from the beginning. The emperor was great. but I am a little disappointed as there was no character growth for him. I loved the part where YX finally rebelled it was the best scene for me. As to Hua Zhi she seemed a little out of character in the last part, but it might actually be due to her young age.
I just finished the drama, and I am congratulating myself for getting through ; although I enjoyed the some parts there were many issues, but I stayed because I hate leaving things unfinished. Watch if you're bored and with no expectation.
I rarely comment and almost never leave a negative comment, as it is so easy to be too harsh in writing but I'll try to leave an objective review. and sorry in advance for any mistake as english is not my first language. Please don't hesitate to correct.
The story although it is cheesy now, was avant-garde and romantic back in 2016 and must be viewed while keeping this in mind, it is the same for the special effects which might put you off.
I loved almost all the male characters, they were fun and funny, I loved the brotherhood in the male dorm as well as KO and Hao Mei ambiguous relationship.
Like most fans for Yangyang, I felt bad for him as I feel that he could do better especially when compared to other dramas he starred. Although he made no mistake, there was sometimes something lacking in his eyes or maybe, as I've read somewhere it's just the character that might have lacked substance.
As to the FL, I've never seen her before but she had many issues. She is beautiful, there is no denying that but her voice (or the dubbing) sounds very childish and it was a big turn off, made even worse by her performance. After reading the Novel I realized that the character is flawed from the beginning, the reactions are a bit childish indeed and exagerated in the drama.
I also felt that there was something wrong between the leads, they didn't seem to be on the same wavelength. The kissing scenes made me very uncomfortable, neither the FL nor the ML seemed willing, he seemed more angry than impatient and eager, while she demonstrated her unwillingness by imiating a statute to his advances. It was not romantic, it seemed forced and I felt so bad for both of them it might have been better to delete them or avoid them altogather.
In conclusion, looking back, the best part of the drama was when we had the male actors together they had chemistry and it was the time I had the most fun. The female characters, not so much. The story seems fine despite the clicheys, and the quality was nice. I'd rate this drama a 7 despite it's imperfections because of all it's qualities and keeping in mind that it was made 8 years ago.
He stayed consistent true but his reactions were kinda predictable only the flavor changed and he never learned from his mistakes.
Although it was actually in character because of his ego and since he thought he was the smartest and the best since boiled noodles but that made him seem kinda flat.
As to his death, although I couldn't see the humour, I felt that it was poetic justice for all he did. and the fact that his killer was tricked as well was a very good twist.
He knew how to mimic it but didn't seem to really understand. I think he groomed GYX and felt he was his tool, his own creation, and that was the closest to real attachment he could get. But he understood that there should be some privileges for his blood and children so he didn't kill his brother when he rebelled and he was not willing to leave the position of crown prince to GYX. He also was really sad when the 4th died and shocked by his betrayal. He seemed glad to learn of Jian's survival and respected his wish to leave the Palace.
He seemed to want to rule only by reason and not with heart, but instead he was lead by his Ego which could not suffer the slightest poke, but it is very understandable for the time. I mean at the time, any emperor could have had the Hua's quartered for all the insults he received from them.
What I actually meant is that I loved hating him. I feel that he was a key character because without him the'd be no SHJ. Everything revolved around him, from what happened to GYX's parents to the Hua family. I mean the story could only end after he died.
Also, I think he also had his good traits too: he's very smart and ruthless (but he controls the country) and I sometimes felt he was human too, especially when dealing with GYX but also after his son's death and in willingly setting free Jian from his role. I mean he could have forced him to go back or even killed him for defying him, but he actually respected the decision of a 7 year old child. His first instinct was violence sure, but with a purpose.
I just feel that he was swallowed by his role as an emperor and I wish we could have seen more of him, and understood more about him. However, it might have been done on purpose as this way he remains a mysterious two dimensional character limited to his kingly duties.
Anyways his death just after thanking his killer for caring, although anticlamatic was strong poetic justice. He had to swallow his own bitter medicine so to say.
Well I seem to have made an essay about this character while I 'd actually loved most of them but for Baoxia who annoyed me till the end :)