They really don’t make dramas like these anymore, no matter how many I watch. It was the first time I’ve seen a ‘reverse-grovel’ or reverse wife-chasing in a drama. The intensity, angst, and redemption in this one is unmatched and unlike anything I’ve seen before. The groveling GROVELS and is enough to have me biting my fist at 3 am. Ah, if only angst nowadays can deliver as much as this one did. I can’t recall the last time I’ve been in so much pain, be it physical, spiritual, hell— even physiological— while watching a drama. It truly was on a league of its own, both at the time and to me, even now.
“爱我，在你伤我之后。” hits so damn HARD. I always get goosebumps watching this part in the trailer. Chills. Literal CHILLS.
People just discovering scum male leads exist in danmei got me rotfl. If you don’t like this kind of stuff, just don’t watch it. That simple. Tags exist for a reason.
Ugh, I really miss this drama and the chemistry between the two leads. I often think about the storyline and how genius it is. One of my favorites in xianxia, personally. Going for my second round now!
If you’ve read quite a few historical bls, you’d agree that this drama recycles some of your usual cliches, such as the rebirth trope, friends to enemies to lovers, revenge, etc. While the predictability is quite high, the difference is that it’s one of the few times we’re actually seeing this kind of script manifest in the form of an actual drama (the earlier ones being Kill to Love).
The acting is rocky in some areas, sure. I have my ‘eh’s about the Fifth Prince’s acting in that he appears too wooden-faced sometimes, but the script and production are really up to par that I’m willing to overlook that— and I would encourage you all to do so as well.
Seriously, the slow burn, tension, and production quality are great. Pei Yanzhi’s actor can act with his eyes, Yin Qi had the most genuine on-screen smile, and Yin Zhou is already on a league of his own. There are cons, but if you look closer, there are also many pros.
Ultimately, it’s your choice if you want to watch it or not but I think that everyone should give the first 2 episodes a try before leaving a comment. C-gays are already struggling as is in terms of release. If we base the acting, production quality, and everything else with ordinary c-drama standards, it’ll obviously fall short. With all the ancient bl’s that have been shelved (TGCF, SPL, 2HA), I am just being grateful for what we have LOL
The pacing is excellent. I’m loving how naturally the romance is flowing. Not to mention, the balance between plot and relationship/character development is great too. This is mutual pining at its finest, and I’m all for yearners— especially ancient c-gays!
Xie Yanlai looks sososo good. Zhou Yiran really captures that ‘vibe’ of a heroic warrior I envision wuxia characters to be like. It’s like he sprung out of a comic or something. Meanwhile, CDL is a timeless beauty. I like to compare her to the Chinese saying of a “beauty who can make the fish sink and wild geese fall” (沉鱼落雁 ). The styling team really did them justice. For CDL, this role is huge for her and is definitely what she deserves with the amount of times her screen time gets cut short!
This is sickeningly good. I love the psychological depth it has and above all, the dialogue is what stands out to me the most. Whoever wrote those lines deserves an award or something. Thought-provoking and masterful. Why didn’t I discover this sooner?
I’m holding off episode 9 until my final board exam tomorrow. It’s a test of endurance, that’s for sure. Especially when you’re on Twitter. Like someone’s waving a carrot in front of a donkey or something 😭
That cover photo has me in cardiac arrest. The chemistry.. it’s too good, damn it! I hope we get a steamy scene because both of them have that kind of ‘sensual’ appeal 🤭
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“爱我，在你伤我之后。” hits so damn HARD. I always get goosebumps watching this part in the trailer. Chills. Literal CHILLS.
Someone pull me out of this slump istg
You’re doing great sweetie keep it up!
The acting is rocky in some areas, sure. I have my ‘eh’s about the Fifth Prince’s acting in that he appears too wooden-faced sometimes, but the script and production are really up to par that I’m willing to overlook that— and I would encourage you all to do so as well.
Seriously, the slow burn, tension, and production quality are great. Pei Yanzhi’s actor can act with his eyes, Yin Qi had the most genuine on-screen smile, and Yin Zhou is already on a league of his own. There are cons, but if you look closer, there are also many pros.
Ultimately, it’s your choice if you want to watch it or not but I think that everyone should give the first 2 episodes a try before leaving a comment. C-gays are already struggling as is in terms of release. If we base the acting, production quality, and everything else with ordinary c-drama standards, it’ll obviously fall short. With all the ancient bl’s that have been shelved (TGCF, SPL, 2HA), I am just being grateful for what we have LOL
“The outside world may be treacherous, but it has people I care about.”
Why are my eyes leaking bro