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i was about to give this drama a 10 out of 10 :/
I’ve been searching for a wuxia drama that truly matches my preferences, and honestly this drama is the first one I’ve actually watched all the way to the end.
Love how every character has such distinct personalities without making it seems forced (kudos to all casts that succeed in delivering their characters well!) and how each episode is always a rollercoaster ride from start to finish, leaving me no room for boredom as I was completely immersed in the story the whole time.
On a side note, interestingly I found myself more attached to the second couple rather than the main one since the tension and chemistry between Shangjue and Shangguan felt much more thrilling to me, eventho i hate how Shangjue letting go of Shangguan at the end when he alrd knows that Shangguan is pregnant to his kid :/ what a man
Beyond the romance, i had to mention that the storyline, the political intrigue, the war tension, and the cinematography are all top tier no doubt. all of these elements truly elevated the entire drama, that's why I was soooo ready to give it a perfect 10 out of 10.
However, the story started to feel messy after Huan Yu’s return. while the plot twist was shocking, I think it could have been executed with more depth and less rush, and not only that, what disappointed me the most, though, was the ending. It wasn’t even an open ending. It felt abrupt, almost like the final scene was cut off. It didn’t do justice to such an otherwise amazing drama. I really wish the producers had wrapped it up in a more satisfying way.
is it worth watching? yes. would i watch it again? no
Love how every character has such distinct personalities without making it seems forced (kudos to all casts that succeed in delivering their characters well!) and how each episode is always a rollercoaster ride from start to finish, leaving me no room for boredom as I was completely immersed in the story the whole time.
On a side note, interestingly I found myself more attached to the second couple rather than the main one since the tension and chemistry between Shangjue and Shangguan felt much more thrilling to me, eventho i hate how Shangjue letting go of Shangguan at the end when he alrd knows that Shangguan is pregnant to his kid :/ what a man
Beyond the romance, i had to mention that the storyline, the political intrigue, the war tension, and the cinematography are all top tier no doubt. all of these elements truly elevated the entire drama, that's why I was soooo ready to give it a perfect 10 out of 10.
However, the story started to feel messy after Huan Yu’s return. while the plot twist was shocking, I think it could have been executed with more depth and less rush, and not only that, what disappointed me the most, though, was the ending. It wasn’t even an open ending. It felt abrupt, almost like the final scene was cut off. It didn’t do justice to such an otherwise amazing drama. I really wish the producers had wrapped it up in a more satisfying way.
is it worth watching? yes. would i watch it again? no
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