This drama is one of those films that had such a unique storyline that it manages to stick with you for a long, long time (despite its flaws). The image of that ending scene is just burned into my psyche.
It’s been a while since I initially felt so conflicted with the ending, but after staring at the ceiling for a good hour after it ended, was like: “damn.. that was a good fucking ending.” Mind you, when i completed that final episode, I was pacing around my house with the occasional urge to say: “Damn! That ending was GOOD!” A part of me sees it as a combination of OE, BE, and HE. Ultimately, it depends on your perspective, but I just love reading other people’s narrative interpretations of the ending. So much food for thought.
Is this drama a slow burn romance? Many comments were like it’s similar to love in the clouds - is it true ?…
Slow burn yes. Similar to LITC? Romance-wise, no; plot quite possibly (I haven’t watched that much of LITC to tell you this one). The romance is subtle, not overt. Kiss scenes aren’t many, as the ‘intimacy’ is more so acts of service, quality time, sacrifice, and whatnot. It’s more of a ‘poetic’ intimacy in that the romance isn’t overt, but sizzles with tension.
It’s a good one for people who want food for thought. A more ‘mature’ watch, if you will. It definitely has it’s own intended audience. If you’re looking for a drama where both the leads are rolling around in bed by episode 2, this one isn’t for you. The romance is subtle, not overt.
Clarification please (proceed if you’ve watched episode 18!):
Taotie is a historic beast who was sent to guard the eighth piece of the Kunlun mirror, an ancient relic coveted by the realms that shattered into 8 different fragments. At some point in his lifetime, he met Jin-Ge, who was the fallen immortal (Dreamshard) disguised as a young girl. When the immortal’s husband fell ill, she ventured for the eight pieces in search of the Yuli Spring to find the water that could possibly cure him. Taotie protected the last piece, but ended up giving it to her. She ran back to her husband with that piece (and I’m assuming she also collected the other ones too), but turns out her husband was the bad guy. He feigned his illness just for her to seek the Kunlun Mirror in exchange for the emperors favor. When she returned after restoring the mirror, the Feiyu guards surrounded her. She was about to die, but recited some sort of sutra that made her heart turn into a crystal heart, giving her insurmountable power but at the cost of her immortality. She killed everyone who opposed her, the Kunlun Mirror shattered once again (and scattered throughout the realms), her husband died, and when she discovered that could no longer ascend back to heaven— the misty realm was created.
I’m reciting this at the top of my head after ep 18, and I know I’m definitely missing some bits and pieces. My question is: did we get an explanation into how the Kunlun Mirror shattered in the first place? Episode 1 didn’t imply it, just saying how humans and demons alike coveted it. Also, did Princess Ning’an and HYs timeline happen AFTER the immortal’s backstory or before? HY also collected the mirror for NA, but she killed him and the mirror got shattered (yet again). That was 100 years ago.
Can someone who’s keeping up with the plot explain?
Xiao Yao is so stinkin’ cute, for gods sake! The only woman who can make Hong Ye fold, me included.
I’m still on the fence about chemistry. At first, I was unconvinced, but over time, there were more and more moments where I was like: “damn.. something’s cooking up here.” Let’s see how it goes though..
HMH and TSYs acting is incredible, as expected. HMH breathes Hong Ye’s stoicism and soft-heartedness to life. I love how he isn’t your stereotypical cold-hearted, vile, bloodthirsty, deter everyone within a 10 ft radius kind of demon. Hes just a cute lil’ old, soft-spoken man. The same goes for TSYs take on XYs bubbly, mischievous personality. She isn’t a damsel in distress. Shes definitely a strong independent woman. Girl boss, if you will. Feisty for sure. TSY acts cute in a way that doesn’t look fake. Her ‘aegyo’ is innate, basically. I also find that her voice suits XY very well. I’m just glad its not the stereotypical high-pitched mouse squeak we see in every other drama. That’s a brownie point for sure.
Story wise, not anything too surprising so far. I’ve watched way too many xianxias in my time to see which tropes are being recycled, and this one seems to use all of it. I’m still early on, so we’ll see how the rest unfolds. Cinematics go hard though. Every scene and panel is a work of art.
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I’m glad we agree!
It’s been a while since I initially felt so conflicted with the ending, but after staring at the ceiling for a good hour after it ended, was like: “damn.. that was a good fucking ending.” Mind you, when i completed that final episode, I was pacing around my house with the occasional urge to say: “Damn! That ending was GOOD!” A part of me sees it as a combination of OE, BE, and HE. Ultimately, it depends on your perspective, but I just love reading other people’s narrative interpretations of the ending. So much food for thought.
I’m staring at the ceiling rn after all that. That was a damn good show!
“Forever.”
AHSHAJFHEJFISIDHJEFJFBRJEI HONG YE YOU SLY MF AHHHHHH *throws phone out the window* THE SLOWBURN IS BURNINGGGG
Taotie is a historic beast who was sent to guard the eighth piece of the Kunlun mirror, an ancient relic coveted by the realms that shattered into 8 different fragments. At some point in his lifetime, he met Jin-Ge, who was the fallen immortal (Dreamshard) disguised as a young girl. When the immortal’s husband fell ill, she ventured for the eight pieces in search of the Yuli Spring to find the water that could possibly cure him. Taotie protected the last piece, but ended up giving it to her. She ran back to her husband with that piece (and I’m assuming she also collected the other ones too), but turns out her husband was the bad guy. He feigned his illness just for her to seek the Kunlun Mirror in exchange for the emperors favor. When she returned after restoring the mirror, the Feiyu guards surrounded her. She was about to die, but recited some sort of sutra that made her heart turn into a crystal heart, giving her insurmountable power but at the cost of her immortality. She killed everyone who opposed her, the Kunlun Mirror shattered once again (and scattered throughout the realms), her husband died, and when she discovered that could no longer ascend back to heaven— the misty realm was created.
I’m reciting this at the top of my head after ep 18, and I know I’m definitely missing some bits and pieces. My question is: did we get an explanation into how the Kunlun Mirror shattered in the first place? Episode 1 didn’t imply it, just saying how humans and demons alike coveted it. Also, did Princess Ning’an and HYs timeline happen AFTER the immortal’s backstory or before? HY also collected the mirror for NA, but she killed him and the mirror got shattered (yet again). That was 100 years ago.
Can someone who’s keeping up with the plot explain?
I need a break after what the hell ensued in episode 8
I’m still on the fence about chemistry. At first, I was unconvinced, but over time, there were more and more moments where I was like: “damn.. something’s cooking up here.” Let’s see how it goes though..
HMH and TSYs acting is incredible, as expected. HMH breathes Hong Ye’s stoicism and soft-heartedness to life. I love how he isn’t your stereotypical cold-hearted, vile, bloodthirsty, deter everyone within a 10 ft radius kind of demon. Hes just a cute lil’ old, soft-spoken man. The same goes for TSYs take on XYs bubbly, mischievous personality. She isn’t a damsel in distress. Shes definitely a strong independent woman. Girl boss, if you will. Feisty for sure. TSY acts cute in a way that doesn’t look fake. Her ‘aegyo’ is innate, basically. I also find that her voice suits XY very well. I’m just glad its not the stereotypical high-pitched mouse squeak we see in every other drama. That’s a brownie point for sure.
Story wise, not anything too surprising so far. I’ve watched way too many xianxias in my time to see which tropes are being recycled, and this one seems to use all of it. I’m still early on, so we’ll see how the rest unfolds. Cinematics go hard though. Every scene and panel is a work of art.