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I love this season. It is better with no annoying Su Family drama. Wei Hao with his sharp tongue, always bickering and even badmouthing the emperor makes it funnier too. Even Ling Luo (aunt) is a great character in here. ML and FL's dynamic is still the same as S1 except the feelings has been confirmed since the first episode.

Disappointed because it is a reboot. Watched 8 episodes. But this is as fun as the first one. I'm happy because in this one, Ling Luo is his aunt. Wei Hao and Ning An's dynamic is similar to Hao Ning and Jiang Yun. Gonna continue this.

Haha.. me too. If it's not for your comment.. Because just yesterday, the episode count was only 50.

He is a chef who is hired to prepare food for the party they are hosting in their house. He appears at the end of episode 1 and in Episode 2, a little bit more. Not sure if he will be important in the upcoming episodes but he saw Ayumi being yelled at before the party began. He appears briefly here and there since most of the screen time belongs to Kei and Ayumi.

i watch the episodes raw (without subs). Please take note of that.

Love the first episode. Patiently waiting for next episode. Although definitely need subs to understand the conversation.

2 episodes in: the verdict - good, love it (although desperately needs subs).

already message you privately.

reminded me of Whispers of Fate ending which I hate a lot. Same as in WOF, in the end, the relationship, their bond, friendship - all disappeared. They go their separate way. While it it HE because everyone is breathing, kicking and alive, but they are on their own.

Watch the final episode (not really understanding things, need subs), but my thought on the endings:

You're right. That's the reason I'm marinating this. Maybe the beginning is slow and after a few more episodes when we have more background on the storyline, more information, then it would be interesting. But, for now, this drama needs to be on hold mode. After all, it's an early review, not the review for the whole show.

You should watch it and determine whether this one is for you or not. Everyone has different taste. Definitely not ugly idol fights. Some like it, some don't. They are definitely legitimate. Why don't you try watch a few episodes first and then tell your opinion. It'll be good to know what do you think about this.

This drama cracks me up so bad. My mouth is hurting since I keep smiling and laughing. Pei Qian was doomed from the beginning. Since he treated his employees well, their gratitude towards him made them want to repay him with success and profit. Feel so bad for him. Hahaha...

i fast forward a lot. And I don't really like the transition between the crime and narcotics one. In truth within, the way the incorporate the crime case with narcotics work so well. In this one....... (sighed heavily)

so bloody boring too. When I was watching The Truth Within, I was so invested with their investigation methods, the way the forensic work is done, the way they find the suspect. The investigation in this one feels like for a newbie who knows nothing about how crime drama works.

Early review: This is such a snooze-fest drama for me. The investigation and everything - are pale in comparison to drama such as The Truth Within, Insect Detective, Dr. Qin series, Under the Skin, etc. I also don't like the direction of the scene between murder case and drug case. Everything feel mixed up and slow. But, let's see if it's going to get better. For now, I'm going to marinate this drama.

love the ML's character. He helps FL and only interferes when necessary. I also like it that he lets FL land the final blow toward her enemies.

Thoughts on ML:
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Really? Thanks for the update. I'm on the CP side (a little bit) but what I can't accept is the fact that all the bonds they built and shared were reduced to nothing. Nothing ever happened. No friendship between the four in Zhoudi Tower, no friendship with TLC, Chi Yun, Shen and Ashui. No meeting with Puzhu, no sight of Palace Chief Wanyu, no relationship with Sword Alliance, no ZCJ and etc. They should cross path with each other and get intertwined at some point in their life. I'm expecting more for the ending. TLC, from wanting to die, conflicted and want to live but at the same time, wanted Fang Zhou to live too. After FZ got destroyed, TLC learned to let go of the past, appreciating the life experience and teaching FZ instilled in him, destroying Fengliu shop and live on. Continuing FZ's legacy by teaching good things too. (Now, I'm rambling nonsensical thing). Anyway, I wish the ending was as spectacular as the cinematography, the quality, CGI, outfits but I'm dissatisfied. Too much frustration with an amazing series from the beginning which I hope ended magnificently but failed to do so. It's not a perfect series, I do have complaints (repetitive flashback, banter and fight with Liu Yan that lasts for so long) but it is still a 9 for me. The ending destroys the score.

Thank u soooo much. You're an angel. Glad to know the one in the riots are us (those who loathe the ending), the international viewers who hold such frustration, disappointment, anger and all sorts of negative emotions towards the ending. The local viewers are much more understanding and merciful towards whatever the production throws for the ending. They really go with the flow and just enjoy the storyline.