don't let the randomness of this drama scare you! everything happens for a reason, and the ending is phenomenal! the actors did a great job, and OMG what a truly powerful message
That wedding scene really had me on the edge. The music and the editing while everyone opened you know what I'm…
i wholeheartedly agree! the editing is so-so good~
i felt the same way a few episodes back when the fl's mum and the fl were sitting on the bench in school, and Ming Sheng approached wearing those shoes. Qingyu got extremely anxious and stressed, just like me.
i love how natural the main cast looks with little to no make-up.
yesss, that's something I, too, really love about Reborn~ thankfully, the filter is not too much either and there's only a little skin whitening šš¼āāļø
The scenes with the parents are so hard to watch for me, i'm seeing my own mother and father in most of them.…
you said it so well! she's a complex character for sure. it's obvious that she loves her children, and as a woman in a patriarchal society with a spineless, good-for-nothing husband she has it even harder.
i've also noticed a detail. Qiao Jinyu (FL's brother) resembles his father a lot. he doesn't like to confront people, prefers peace over truth and morale, and is awful at standing up for the right cause. he's not a bad person, ofc, but you can see the impact of a spineless father figure left on him.
I really loved The First Frost, and Reborn gives off a similar vibe. The cinematography feels nostalgic, full of earthy tones and soft sunlight. Both dramas deal with healing, facing past wounds, and finding real love. Reborn, however, puts more focus on the tragedy that hit the family, while The First Frost centers more on the relationship between the main leads.
The script is well-written, and the actors deliver phenomenal performances. The atmosphere is melancholic and dark, just like in The First Frost. Many details are subtle or left unsaid, so you need to pay close attention.
So far, thereās no unnecessary dragging or filler scenes. Everything seems to have a purpose, and the characters feel realānot just good or bad. Also, no annoying side couple, which is a plus.
Both female leads have tragic backstories and are misunderstood by those around them. Theyāre quiet, reserved, and flawed, but they have a strong sense of right and wrong. They do rely on the male leads from time to time, but theyāre definitely a damsel-in-distress.
he's true representation of a narcissist and they tend to have very strong values (good or bad ones). he treats…
exactly! i agree with everything you said. he's a very complex character, and that makes him a great villain. he's not evil just for the plot. he has plans, motives, weaknesses, and strength. the perfect enemy for Zang Hai if u ask me~ Plus, his character makes totally sense for someone in his position. he has faced countless battles and shed the blood of many. of course, killing the Kuai Duo family is not a big deal for him.
character writing is definitely on another level in this drama!
Iām on episode 24 now, at the banquet sceneāand wow. Everythingās done so well. The plot is tight but still takes its time to build things up properly, and the payoff is totally worth it.
Something that really stood out to me: Marquis Pingjin is clearly a general, and you can feel it in the way he carries himself. Heās got a straight backbone, doesnāt mess around with dirty tricks, and isnāt embezzling huge funds like many others. He understands his roleāboth as the head of his family and as a high-ranking military man.
Sure, he killed Zhang Haiās family, but compared to the rest of the officials, he actually seems to have some kind of moral code. You really see it in this banquet scene. While Cao Jingxian is out here locking up his own son, torturing him, scheming, and putting on a whole act of being a victim, Marquis Pingjin goes the honest route. Marquis Pingjin decides to impeach him in front of the emperor and other officials. When the eunuch storms in during the banquet and threatens him, he draws a sword and tells him to fight.
He may not be the best person in the world but he is a good general.
the actor playing the Marquid PingJin is doing such an amazing job! just by looking at him, you instantly know he is a powerful general who has led several troops to battles and won them all. someone who has survived the blood fights, someone you can't fool easily. the actor carries dominance just by the way he walkes! šš»
i just love how not everything is spoiled right in the beginning. instead, we slowly get to know the characters, their motives, lives, etc. things are revealed just when you need them to keep your interest!
i felt the same way a few episodes back when the fl's mum and the fl were sitting on the bench in school, and Ming Sheng approached wearing those shoes. Qingyu got extremely anxious and stressed, just like me.
the editors deserve much more praise! ^^
thankfully, the filter is not too much either and there's only a little skin whitening šš¼āāļø
i've also noticed a detail. Qiao Jinyu (FL's brother) resembles his father a lot. he doesn't like to confront people, prefers peace over truth and morale, and is awful at standing up for the right cause. he's not a bad person, ofc, but you can see the impact of a spineless father figure left on him.
The script is well-written, and the actors deliver phenomenal performances. The atmosphere is melancholic and dark, just like in The First Frost. Many details are subtle or left unsaid, so you need to pay close attention.
So far, thereās no unnecessary dragging or filler scenes. Everything seems to have a purpose, and the characters feel realānot just good or bad. Also, no annoying side couple, which is a plus.
Both female leads have tragic backstories and are misunderstood by those around them. Theyāre quiet, reserved, and flawed, but they have a strong sense of right and wrong. They do rely on the male leads from time to time, but theyāre definitely a damsel-in-distress.
You should have a try! :D
character writing is definitely on another level in this drama!
Something that really stood out to me: Marquis Pingjin is clearly a general, and you can feel it in the way he carries himself. Heās got a straight backbone, doesnāt mess around with dirty tricks, and isnāt embezzling huge funds like many others. He understands his roleāboth as the head of his family and as a high-ranking military man.
Sure, he killed Zhang Haiās family, but compared to the rest of the officials, he actually seems to have some kind of moral code. You really see it in this banquet scene. While Cao Jingxian is out here locking up his own son, torturing him, scheming, and putting on a whole act of being a victim, Marquis Pingjin goes the honest route. Marquis Pingjin decides to impeach him in front of the emperor and other officials. When the eunuch storms in during the banquet and threatens him, he draws a sword and tells him to fight.
He may not be the best person in the world but he is a good general.