Hey, don’t apologize for disagreeing. Its nothing to feel sorry about. Our opinions and tastes differ, and that is completely alright.
I do gravitate towards plots that tackle heavier themes and are less ‘sunshine and rainbows’, but do take the prettier ones into consideration here and there. LITC ended up just not being for me, but oh well. It is what it is.
I understand what you’re saying. For me, I think I was super hyped for it and went into it eagerly and immediately…
Thank you! I thought I was the only one who felt that way. I also started on Fated Hearts around the same time as this one, and I found the other cp’s dynamic much more thrilling. It’s a natural progression— the quintessential enemies to lovers (if you will), whereas MY/JBZ is just.. idk bro it just doesn’t click with me. I’ve gone into dramas where they’re making out within the first 20 minutes of the pilot but have never felt icked as much as I did with this one.
This shit has been my sleep paralysis demon for a year that I'm actually pissed tf off. Like what a wise man once said (me): "One you enter the great dream, you cannot pull yourself out of it."
Li Lun, you will always be my emotionally-inept, 34,000 year-old child. I will write fics about you and that scoundrel Zhao Yuanzhou on ao3 until the day I breathe my last.
Ended up rating it 10/10 because I think this drama was more than a 'whodunnit' . guessing killers and most of…
You've hit the nail on the mark, my friend. It toyed with my moral compass, made me feel sympathy for a villain, and above all- had me questioning my existence.
It was more than just a whodunnit, like you said. It was thought-provoking, mind-bogglingly so. Probably one of the most sophisticated plots I've ever come across.
Unbeatable. This shit will reign as my number 1 until I'm seventy.
Guess I'm part of the minority who wasn't able to push through this drama.
One of my highly anticipated dramas of the year, but it ended up being rather underwhelming for a reason so absurd that even I can't wrap my head around it.
I usually assess dramas of this length at around 10 episodes. If it doesn't capture my attention by then, I drop it. I pushed through until the 5th for this one but ended up dropping it not due to the plot, but the romantic execution between the two leads.
I'll toss it out there: LYX and HMHs chemistry is undeniable. It's steamy, passionate, and is the epitome of what a 'romance' should entail. However, I don't know if it's just me, but their romantic moments were.. how do I say this.. a bit strange (for a lack of a better term)? Whenever they were intimate, I found myself cringing a bit. Yes, the first episodes are a 'I trick you, you trick me', getting on each other's nerves, push-and-pull kind of dynamic (typical of enemies to lovers), but it just felt off. I would say 'forced', but I don't think that's the right term for it since that's supposed to be the entire point of their dynamic. In all my years of watching dramas, the only times I've ever winced at the lead's chemistry were probably once or twice, but this one just happened to make the third.
I’ll try to explain. Picture this: CP ‘A’ are making out, and right at the moment they lock eyes, your toes are already curling. When they finally kiss, you celebrate it like it’s Christmas.
Meanwhile, CP ‘B’ are about to make out, but the moment you see them lock eyes, you find yourself gradually pulling away from the screen. It’s like if the SML asks the FL: “I brought you vanilla ice cream, your childhood favorite!” and she’s like, “Actually.. I like Neapolitan.” You’re left standing there with second hand embarrassment. ITS THAT FEELING.
I don't know if it was the acting or what, but I physically just couldn't push through their scenes together. I don't have a say on how the romance unfolds later on or the plot in general, but the execution of those romantic moments were enough to keep me from going.
I adored Lu Yuxiao in MJTY. SQQ is basically my wife. Her acting was impeccable there, but I feel like she fell short on this one.
It seems like a lot of people like it though. I just wish I could say the same.
Cinematography, soundtrack, and production are all great, though. I'll give it that. I blast the shit out of ‘爱入青云’ on my shower playlist.
I’ll admit— I didn’t intend on watching this at first. But since the show keeps popping up on my feed, I watched some of the ‘directors cut’ clips, and I have to say, the creative vision and visual directing of The Unclouded Soul is truly remarkable. To think that one of the sets, the Dust-Scented Sea (尘香海), involved the crew members planting the pink grass one straw at a time is absolutely insane.
The worldbuilding is just a craft in itself. Each panel I’ve seen so far is a scene straight out of a movie. I got chills on that one scene of XY and HY leaping across the skies on the carp. Sound effects can really do wonders in a fantasy drama, and that particular scene reminded me a lot of James Cameron’s Avatar. I hope that, through the dramas production, the audience can be transported into the world of ‘Xiaoyao’. Production is what makes or breaks a drama. If high-quality production meets an equally-tight script, then Xiaoyao won’t just be a drama to binge, but an experience to watch.
I do admit that I have my own opinions about the leads and their chemistry, but I‘ve fallen in love with the setting so much that I might just give a few episodes a try to see how it goes.
Insanely good. THIS is how you do enemies to lovers. THIS is now the standard for me. The plot is riveting, the characters and their development are incredible, slow burn is absolutely DECADENT, the production is fire, and the chemistry is out of this world.
I’m a sucker for slow burn where they touch hands on ep 10 and kiss on ep 20. FSG and FYX are the epitome of enemies to lovers, and when they fall, they fall HARD and passionately for eachother.
Cannot reconcile the warrior Ming Xian with the childish baby voice and delicate feminine persona of Ming Yi.…
I’m loving the series so far, but that’s something that kind of ick-ed me too. We have had a lot of warrior/strong FL characters this year, and Ming Yi was definitely the odd one out of the bunch. I also didn’t expect her to have such a delicate temperament. I love LYX, and I don’t mind the dubbing (I think it’s her own voice), but you’re right— it’s kind of off-brand for a warrior character like her.
Not to mention, she was raised as a man her entire upbringing. I thought she’d have a tougher outer shell, but she embodied to the damsel-in-distress role surprisingly (and almost unnaturaly) well.
I personally dont have complaints about their chemistry. I feel like his chemistry with LYX is better than his chemistry with ZY, but that’s just me.
If there’s anything that’s ‘forced’, I would say it’s the comedy. Some are stand-up worthy, whereas others fall short.
The OST to this drama is so addictive and hauntingly beautiful. The production is truly *chefs kiss*. The cutscene for episode 11- the underlying meaning behind the friend's words and their connection to Yan Tuo is seriously a masterpiece of dialogue. I live for it.
LOTTL is hot on XHS rn and the fandom is absolutely incredible. Very passionate, very devoted to our Aunt Lin (as they should), and I've been scrolling and laughing for the past hour seeing Di Xiao memes lmao
I can't.. this drama is too. fucking .good. Help. The cinematography, the music placement, the DIALOGUE, the sexual tension between the leads, the slow (but intentional) pacing. Jesus Christ, take the wheel at this point. I never know what to expect for each episode, but what I do expect is falling in love with it the more I watch!
I would never downgrade myself for anyone, but Ms. Lin can (respectfully).. have her way with me. One of the most compelling villains I've seen, and her chemistry with CXX is off the charts. Can we.. have another drama with them as a cp please (as you can see, I'm already getting too ahead of myself lol I'm seeing myself out the door)
I'm honestly surprised by the ratings here on MDL. It's definitely more well-regarded in China and is basically a supertopic on Weibo and XHS right now. The slow pacing is not for everyone, but I haven't fallen asleep yet and my butt remains clinched for each episode, so I'm sticking through with it!
God I’ve been trying to avoid this drama for so damn long because I knew for A DAMN FACT THAT I WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO GET OUT ONCE I START— THAT IT WILL BE THE EXACT SAME EFFECT THE UNTAMED DID ON ME.
Checked the rating after putting it off for so long and I was damn right. I knew this show was gonna be a hit when I first saw the trailer.
I can’t hold back anymore. I gotta watch it for my homegirl Lu Yixiao. I’ll be hibernating for the next year as this show will (hopefully) become my new personality. It was good knowing y’all.
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I do gravitate towards plots that tackle heavier themes and are less ‘sunshine and rainbows’, but do take the prettier ones into consideration here and there. LITC ended up just not being for me, but oh well. It is what it is.
Li Lun, you will always be my emotionally-inept, 34,000 year-old child. I will write fics about you and that scoundrel Zhao Yuanzhou on ao3 until the day I breathe my last.
It was more than just a whodunnit, like you said. It was thought-provoking, mind-bogglingly so. Probably one of the most sophisticated plots I've ever come across.
Unbeatable. This shit will reign as my number 1 until I'm seventy.
One of my highly anticipated dramas of the year, but it ended up being rather underwhelming for a reason so absurd that even I can't wrap my head around it.
I usually assess dramas of this length at around 10 episodes. If it doesn't capture my attention by then, I drop it. I pushed through until the 5th for this one but ended up dropping it not due to the plot, but the romantic execution between the two leads.
I'll toss it out there: LYX and HMHs chemistry is undeniable. It's steamy, passionate, and is the epitome of what a 'romance' should entail. However, I don't know if it's just me, but their romantic moments were.. how do I say this.. a bit strange (for a lack of a better term)? Whenever they were intimate, I found myself cringing a bit. Yes, the first episodes are a 'I trick you, you trick me', getting on each other's nerves, push-and-pull kind of dynamic (typical of enemies to lovers), but it just felt off. I would say 'forced', but I don't think that's the right term for it since that's supposed to be the entire point of their dynamic. In all my years of watching dramas, the only times I've ever winced at the lead's chemistry were probably once or twice, but this one just happened to make the third.
I’ll try to explain. Picture this: CP ‘A’ are making out, and right at the moment they lock eyes, your toes are already curling. When they finally kiss, you celebrate it like it’s Christmas.
Meanwhile, CP ‘B’ are about to make out, but the moment you see them lock eyes, you find yourself gradually pulling away from the screen. It’s like if the SML asks the FL: “I brought you vanilla ice cream, your childhood favorite!” and she’s like, “Actually.. I like Neapolitan.” You’re left standing there with second hand embarrassment. ITS THAT FEELING.
I don't know if it was the acting or what, but I physically just couldn't push through their scenes together. I don't have a say on how the romance unfolds later on or the plot in general, but the execution of those romantic moments were enough to keep me from going.
I adored Lu Yuxiao in MJTY. SQQ is basically my wife. Her acting was impeccable there, but I feel like she fell short on this one.
It seems like a lot of people like it though. I just wish I could say the same.
Cinematography, soundtrack, and production are all great, though. I'll give it that. I blast the shit out of ‘爱入青云’ on my shower playlist.
The worldbuilding is just a craft in itself. Each panel I’ve seen so far is a scene straight out of a movie. I got chills on that one scene of XY and HY leaping across the skies on the carp. Sound effects can really do wonders in a fantasy drama, and that particular scene reminded me a lot of James Cameron’s Avatar. I hope that, through the dramas production, the audience can be transported into the world of ‘Xiaoyao’. Production is what makes or breaks a drama. If high-quality production meets an equally-tight script, then Xiaoyao won’t just be a drama to binge, but an experience to watch.
I do admit that I have my own opinions about the leads and their chemistry, but I‘ve fallen in love with the setting so much that I might just give a few episodes a try to see how it goes.
Jung Bareum, sir, I miss you *cries*
Anyways, episode 14 is when our precious little cutie pie Yan Tuo makes his first move: “Can I call you A-Luo?”
SCREAMS INTO PILLOW AHHHHHHHHHHH
I’m a sucker for slow burn where they touch hands on ep 10 and kiss on ep 20. FSG and FYX are the epitome of enemies to lovers, and when they fall, they fall HARD and passionately for eachother.
I love it!
Not to mention, she was raised as a man her entire upbringing. I thought she’d have a tougher outer shell, but she embodied to the damsel-in-distress role surprisingly (and almost unnaturaly) well.
I personally dont have complaints about their chemistry. I feel like his chemistry with LYX is better than his chemistry with ZY, but that’s just me.
If there’s anything that’s ‘forced’, I would say it’s the comedy. Some are stand-up worthy, whereas others fall short.
YANTUO IS MY BABY HE DESERVES THE WORLDDD
I would never downgrade myself for anyone, but Ms. Lin can (respectfully).. have her way with me. One of the most compelling villains I've seen, and her chemistry with CXX is off the charts. Can we.. have another drama with them as a cp please (as you can see, I'm already getting too ahead of myself lol I'm seeing myself out the door)
I'm honestly surprised by the ratings here on MDL. It's definitely more well-regarded in China and is basically a supertopic on Weibo and XHS right now. The slow pacing is not for everyone, but I haven't fallen asleep yet and my butt remains clinched for each episode, so I'm sticking through with it!
Checked the rating after putting it off for so long and I was damn right. I knew this show was gonna be a hit when I first saw the trailer.
I can’t hold back anymore. I gotta watch it for my homegirl Lu Yixiao. I’ll be hibernating for the next year as this show will (hopefully) become my new personality. It was good knowing y’all.