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I’m forever scarred… and need a break from C-dramas
The Prisoner of Beauty left me broken. I need to pause watching Chinese dramas for a while, because this one truly wrecked me—especially because my favorite characters didn’t get their happy ending. And no, a happy ending isn’t just about the main couple. It should be about all the characters we grow to love.
I’m still in denial over General Wei and Xiaotao. I felt it coming. The show fixated on that final wave goodbye, on her waiting for him. Classic foreshadowing, right? I saw the signs but still held onto hope. And they completely shattered it. It hurt. Like really bad.
And then there’s A’Fan and Bi Zhi. From the very first episode, their ending felt doomed, but guess what? I still clung to hope… and was crushed again.
Despite the heartbreak, there were things I truly loved. The slow burn romance between the main leads was so well done. The male lead’s hatred didn’t magically disappear. It was worn down slowly as trust was built over time. That realism in emotional progression really hit home.
The romance was full of chemistry (and yes, the chemistry was chemistrying). I appreciated how the show focused on everyday life—small moments between the couple, newlywed arguments, misunderstandings, growing pains. It was surprisingly refreshing and grounded.
Still, even though some characters found peace in the end, I didn’t. It was a bittersweet ending. Peace came, but only after the loss of so many beloved people. All because of greed, revenge, and pointless hatred. That grief stayed with me.
There’s a line I’ll always remember:
"Fight hatred with kindness." — Lady Xu to Lord Wei. It’s not easy. But it’s the only way to break a cycle of generational hatred.
This drama hurt me deeply… but it also made me feel deeply. And maybe that’s the mark of something truly unforgettable.
I’m still in denial over General Wei and Xiaotao. I felt it coming. The show fixated on that final wave goodbye, on her waiting for him. Classic foreshadowing, right? I saw the signs but still held onto hope. And they completely shattered it. It hurt. Like really bad.
And then there’s A’Fan and Bi Zhi. From the very first episode, their ending felt doomed, but guess what? I still clung to hope… and was crushed again.
Despite the heartbreak, there were things I truly loved. The slow burn romance between the main leads was so well done. The male lead’s hatred didn’t magically disappear. It was worn down slowly as trust was built over time. That realism in emotional progression really hit home.
The romance was full of chemistry (and yes, the chemistry was chemistrying). I appreciated how the show focused on everyday life—small moments between the couple, newlywed arguments, misunderstandings, growing pains. It was surprisingly refreshing and grounded.
Still, even though some characters found peace in the end, I didn’t. It was a bittersweet ending. Peace came, but only after the loss of so many beloved people. All because of greed, revenge, and pointless hatred. That grief stayed with me.
There’s a line I’ll always remember:
"Fight hatred with kindness." — Lady Xu to Lord Wei. It’s not easy. But it’s the only way to break a cycle of generational hatred.
This drama hurt me deeply… but it also made me feel deeply. And maybe that’s the mark of something truly unforgettable.
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