Somebody was saying it was the work of Esther yu and her team because her father corruption case has occured and…
I'm concern that people come here to learn about the drama may get turn off if they see discussions about ratings and rumors. How does anyone know the "truth." My opinion is the girl is nuts.
Mei Zhuyu staying at Duke’s mansion is the best episodes ever. He is so gentle, calm, honest and little flirty…
he's portraying the Mei Zhuyu in the novel, calm, obedient, polite, fawning over her, red carpet treatment every day every moment but Mei Zhuyu also became quite passionate once he started to live with her. so many cute and funny moments in the novel of their life together. the novel is much more light hearted.
MR reached to 100 millions views after its 3rd day, it can't be a flop. Also,this morning Yunhe results show MR…
Based on Vlinkage, MR is more popular. In the same time period, 8/18 to 8/21, WDBTD garnered 327 points against MR 334 points. However, if we compare the first four days which is fairer comparison since the first day is usually lower, WDBTD garnered only 306 points against MR 334 points.
i read a few parts of the novel as I was curious but they found out each other's identity in the novel after they…
maybe the soft Mei Zhuyu has a ruthless side? In the novel, he has no ties to the temple but in the drama, he still does, and sect used to hunt down and ruthlessly kill demons. I doubt Mei Zhuyu is like that, I wonder if he's maybe the head of this sect, although there is mention of a Master there. Does he have another identity?
this is so funny considering we have more than a half of drama left lol wait for his arc
there was a pretty intense fighting scene where he ruthlessly killed a demon. she was even willing to tell him Wu Zhen's identity, but he said you can take it with you to your death, then poof she's gone like the Wicked Witch of the West, instead of melting, she went up in smoke
The whole storyline behind him being a Daoist Master is poorly written I mean the princess is literally the one…
The Demon City is under the jurisdiction of Cat Lord and Snake Lord; they keep bad demons from wreaking havoc on the humans. Demons are not allowed in Demon City without the seal of Cat Lord and Snake Lord. Mei Zhuyu hasn't even discovered the Demon City yet. In one scene, he said he heard it exists. He grew up and cultivated in Changxi Palace (sect) which once sought to outright eliminate all demons but is no longer active. He works for the Bureau of Mystic Investigations (imperial department) investigating demons and spirits, but he also has personal vendetta against demons. But what he does and what she does are separate as of now, they're not joined forces. He can sense demons and see supernatural except same as in the novel, he could not detect her demon in the cat. So, it's not like he can help her, they're in different realms and if he knew her identity, they would clash. I don't think she's connected him to Changxi Palace yet. By day, she has a lot of power over the county, she's the country princess, so she has power over Bureau he works for. By night, she's Demon lord. He got a job in the bureau so he can discover the truth of his parent's death. Initially, he's a low level or fifth rank official. Later, he became the top guy there. The evil rat demon caused a lot of problems before she stripped him of his powers. Now her second in command is going rogue on her. Soon Mei Zhuyu will discover her identify and the Demon City. First, they will collide, eventually they will join forces. What makes the story compelling is how they fell in love only to have to turn against each other later. These two are blinded by love because as powerful as they are, they could not detect each other's identities, even living together. How does this journey change Mei, he is the ultimate upright Taoist, forbidden to fall in love. He is a son whose parents were brutally burned in a fire caused by demons, only to discover his love is a demon tied to their demise. Her becoming Cat Lord and his parents fire is mysteriously intertwined and at the heart of their conflict.
Source: DoubanNo one understands how surprising and healing it is to see Midnight Return after watching many short…
Opening Sentiment "No one understands how surprising and healing it is for me to see Midnight Return after watching many short dramas in the past few months..."
The reviewer feels emotionally rejuvenated by Midnight Return after being disappointed or underwhelmed by other recent dramas.
"...it has created a fairy tale world for me, making me believe that the people and demons in it are so harmonious."
The show offers a magical, idealized world where humans and supernatural beings coexist peacefully, which feels comforting and enchanting.
"I also really, really like the description of love in it (these words were originally posted on a 😭 sticker last night)"
The depiction of love moved the reviewer so much that they shared their feelings emotionally (with a crying emoji) the night before.
🧙♂️ Mei Zhuyu’s Character "Mei Zhuyu is emotionally stable, is a great sage who supports justice..."
Mei Zhuyu is portrayed as wise, calm, and morally upright.
"...and will not look at the 'normal people' around him from a male perspective..."
He doesn’t view others through a gendered or patriarchal lens—he’s respectful and egalitarian.
"...he can say in front of everyone that he belongs to the heroine..."
He openly declares his emotional loyalty to the female lead, showing vulnerability and sincerity.
"...and he will also let her keep the secret and decisively kill her when Shan Po Sa exchanges the heroine's secret..."
This line is complex: it suggests he respects her autonomy (letting her keep a secret), but also makes a painful, morally driven decision when her secret is weaponized—possibly a metaphor for sacrifice.
"...and will also think about why the marriage of men and women in the book is a happy ending for women..."
He questions traditional romantic tropes, reflecting on whether they truly serve women’s happiness.
"...let alone hope that the heroine will also fall in love with him because of his love..."
He doesn’t expect reciprocation just because he loves her—he’s emotionally mature.
"It is a sentence of his that I like very much (because too many people seek results but often unconsciously cause emotional burden to others);"
The reviewer admires his philosophy: that love should be free of expectations and pressure.
🐱 Wu Zhen’s Character "Wu Zhen is the wannabe of many girls, with beauty, money, strength, background and status..."
Wu Zhen is a powerful, aspirational female character.
"...will be straightforward to those who don't like it, will shoot at those who are not used to it..."
She’s bold and unapologetic, even confrontational.
"...and will also understand the difficulties of women when the rival is about to be embarrassed to help her round her words..."
Despite her fierceness, she shows empathy and tact, especially toward other women.
"we Wu Zhenhua picks by himself, the demon collects by himself, the person saves himself, and the opponent gets rid of himself..."
This poetic line emphasizes her independence and self-reliance.
"...he is a knight who has his own self and will protect others, here I want to say a word of Xiao Tian Chosen!"
She’s likened to a chivalrous knight. “Xiao Tian Chosen” may be a fan nickname or reference to a heroic archetype.
💞 Relationship Between Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zhen "After watching the drama, no one will dislike these two characters..."
The reviewer believes both leads are universally likable.
"...although they have different personalities, one is chic and graceful, the other is cold and self-disciplined..."
They contrast in style but complement each other.
"...but in fact they are the same kind of people..."
Deep down, they share core values and emotional depth.
"...the male protagonist prays for the clarity of the sea and the river, and the female protagonist prays for peace and tranquility..."
Their desires reflect their inner purity and longing for harmony.
"...they are all people and demons with capital letters in their hearts..."
“Capital letters” implies nobility, dignity, and emotional richness.
"...so as long as the male and female protagonists have intersections, they will definitely fall in love..."
Their connection feels inevitable and fated.
"...because people will be attracted by 'people who seem different from themselves but have the same background'..."
The reviewer reflects on a universal truth: opposites attract when they share deeper similarities.
"...the plot brings together the intersection points through the progress of their independent careers."
Their love grows organically as they pursue their own paths.
"...one wants to protect the demon city... the other is to protect the Chang'an table world..."
Their missions are parallel but opposing, which leads to dramatic tension and inevitable connection.
"Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zhen were destined!"
The reviewer is convinced their love is written in the stars.
"...Although there are no three lives and three lifetimes, I can taste the sense of destiny..."
Even without reincarnation tropes, their bond feels timeless.
"...This is the love of two independent personalities..."
Their romance is built on mutual respect, not dependency.
"...they see through each other's personality background and appreciate it..."
They fall in love by truly understanding one another.
"...Although our Mei Mengchengzhen flirts first and then loves, it reveals the subtlety and charm of Chinese love everywhere."
The slow-burn romance reflects traditional Chinese emotional nuance.
🐉 Side Characters and Emotional Depth "You don't understand, how warm and heartfelt each unit in the play is..."
The reviewer is moved by every subplot.
"...the bat demon... wants to see the world he wants to see separately..."
A metaphor for individuality and longing.
"...empathize with the anger of the shadow demon's poetry collection being stolen..."
Even minor characters have rich emotional arcs.
"...touch the silent guardianship between the princess and the white tea spirit..."
Subtle relationships are portrayed with tenderness.
"...the demon in Midnight Return is very good, and the people are very good (except for the rat spirit)"
The reviewer loves nearly every character—except one!
🎭 Final Reflections "It's rare to have such complex feelings for a drama..."
This show stands out emotionally.
"...this drama has been ridiculed... even if the data is poor..."
Despite low ratings or criticism, the reviewer defends it passionately.
"...I really complain about our return (the first time in my life to hang the show)..."
They promoted the show publicly—something they’ve never done before.
"...I just hope that the results can match their intentions..."
They wish the creators’ hard work would be recognized.
"...Even if there are many difficulties, I hope that Midnight Return can have a satisfactory result..."
A heartfelt wish for the drama’s success.
"...But even if he doesn't, it doesn't prevent him from being a very good drama in my heart..."
Regardless of public reception, it remains beloved to them.
"(Fortunately, when I was about to kowtow, I came to the first blow...)"
Possibly a metaphor for finding hope or joy in this drama during a low point.
"...Mei Mengchengzhen will still be very happy and beautiful in the world of midnight return."
The characters will live on in their heart, in the magical world the drama created.
A Heartfelt Ode to Midnight Return (aka Moonlit Reunion)
Source: Douban No one understands how surprising and healing it is to see Midnight Return after watching many short dramas in the past few months Na Ying (Travel Edition) 2025-08-22 21:51:09 Edited Guangdong No one understands how surprising and healing it is for me to see Midnight Return after watching many short dramas in the past few months, and it has created a fairy tale world for me, making me believe that the people and demons in it are so harmonious. I also really, really like the description of love in it (these words were originally posted on a 😭 sticker last night)
Mei Zhuyu is emotionally stable, is a great sage who supports justice, and will not look at the "normal people" around him from a male perspective, he can say in front of everyone that he belongs to the heroine, and he will also let her keep the secret and decisively kill her when Shan Po Sa exchanges the heroine's secret, and will also think about why the marriage of men and women in the book is a happy ending for women, let alone hope that the heroine will also fall in love with him because of his love It is a sentence of his that I like very much (because too many people seek results but often unconsciously cause emotional burden to others); Wu Zhen is the wannabe of many girls, with beauty, money, strength, background and status, will be straightforward to those who don't like it, will shoot at those who are not used to it, and will also understand the difficulties of women when the rival is about to be embarrassed to help her round her words, we Wu Zhenhua picks by himself, the demon collects by himself, the person saves himself, and the opponent gets rid of himself, he is a knight who has his own self and will protect others, here I want to say a word of Xiao Tian Chosen!
After watching the drama, no one will dislike these two characters, although they have different personalities, one is chic and graceful, the other is cold and self-disciplined, and they are very different on the surface, but in fact they are the same kind of people, the male protagonist prays for the clarity of the sea and the river, and the female protagonist prays for peace and tranquility, they are all people and demons with capital letters in their hearts, so as long as the male and female protagonists have intersections, they will definitely fall in love, because people will be attracted by "people who seem different from themselves but have the same background", and the plot brings together the intersection points through the progress of their independent careers. As for how to intersect, because one wants to protect the demon city from interfering with the Chang'an watch world, and the other is to protect the Chang'an table world from the invasion and destruction of demons, so they are also destined to intersect! Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zhen were destined! Although there are no three lives and three lifetimes, I can taste the sense of destiny of these two people. This is the love of two independent personalities, there is no miserable family background or the influence of the world's pity to save you when you are in love, and there is nothing to see you open the worship filter to save the common people first, they see through each other's personality background and appreciate it, and naturally fall in love in the process of getting along, they are soul mates, and they are people who can live a lifetime. Although our Mei Mengchengzhen flirts first and then loves, it reveals the subtlety and charm of Chinese love everywhere.
You don't understand, how warm and heartfelt each unit in the play is, I will understand why the bat demon who has always been in pairs wants to see the world he wants to see separately, and he will also empathize with the anger of the shadow demon's poetry collection being stolen by a man who has no ability, and it will also touch the silent guardianship between the princess and the white tea spirit, the demon in Midnight Return is very good, and the people are very good (except for the rat spirit)
It's rare to have such complex feelings for a drama, whether it's watching Qingqing's daily life before or cherishing Hua Zhi (I really love female-based group portrait dramas), there are a lot of drama fans who speak for them together, but this drama has been ridiculed, even if the data is poor, it's okay to laugh at the poor data, and the plot is boring and flat by ridiculing the poor data, I really complain about our return (the first time in my life to hang the show), but at the same time, I will feel that as long as the plot unfolds, more and more people will discover the beauty of midnight return, Because he really deserves more people to discover and feel his beauty! I really feel sorry for this drama, I feel sorry for all the staff of this drama, because I can see how rigorous the emotional description of this drama is, how careful the production is, I just hope that the results can match their intentions, and don't live up to the expectations of drama fans. Even if there are many difficulties, I hope that Midnight Return can have a satisfactory result; But even if he doesn't, it doesn't prevent him from being a very good drama in my heart (Fortunately, when I was about to kowtow, I came to the first blow, and I will only watch dramas in the future, and Mei Mengchengzhen will still be very happy and beautiful in the world of midnight return)
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he doesn't engage in physical combat though, he uses his hands these powerful talismans
MZY had no desires before until he met Wu Zhen
"No one understands how surprising and healing it is for me to see Midnight Return after watching many short dramas in the past few months..."
The reviewer feels emotionally rejuvenated by Midnight Return after being disappointed or underwhelmed by other recent dramas.
"...it has created a fairy tale world for me, making me believe that the people and demons in it are so harmonious."
The show offers a magical, idealized world where humans and supernatural beings coexist peacefully, which feels comforting and enchanting.
"I also really, really like the description of love in it (these words were originally posted on a 😭 sticker last night)"
The depiction of love moved the reviewer so much that they shared their feelings emotionally (with a crying emoji) the night before.
🧙♂️ Mei Zhuyu’s Character
"Mei Zhuyu is emotionally stable, is a great sage who supports justice..."
Mei Zhuyu is portrayed as wise, calm, and morally upright.
"...and will not look at the 'normal people' around him from a male perspective..."
He doesn’t view others through a gendered or patriarchal lens—he’s respectful and egalitarian.
"...he can say in front of everyone that he belongs to the heroine..."
He openly declares his emotional loyalty to the female lead, showing vulnerability and sincerity.
"...and he will also let her keep the secret and decisively kill her when Shan Po Sa exchanges the heroine's secret..."
This line is complex: it suggests he respects her autonomy (letting her keep a secret), but also makes a painful, morally driven decision when her secret is weaponized—possibly a metaphor for sacrifice.
"...and will also think about why the marriage of men and women in the book is a happy ending for women..."
He questions traditional romantic tropes, reflecting on whether they truly serve women’s happiness.
"...let alone hope that the heroine will also fall in love with him because of his love..."
He doesn’t expect reciprocation just because he loves her—he’s emotionally mature.
"It is a sentence of his that I like very much (because too many people seek results but often unconsciously cause emotional burden to others);"
The reviewer admires his philosophy: that love should be free of expectations and pressure.
🐱 Wu Zhen’s Character
"Wu Zhen is the wannabe of many girls, with beauty, money, strength, background and status..."
Wu Zhen is a powerful, aspirational female character.
"...will be straightforward to those who don't like it, will shoot at those who are not used to it..."
She’s bold and unapologetic, even confrontational.
"...and will also understand the difficulties of women when the rival is about to be embarrassed to help her round her words..."
Despite her fierceness, she shows empathy and tact, especially toward other women.
"we Wu Zhenhua picks by himself, the demon collects by himself, the person saves himself, and the opponent gets rid of himself..."
This poetic line emphasizes her independence and self-reliance.
"...he is a knight who has his own self and will protect others, here I want to say a word of Xiao Tian Chosen!"
She’s likened to a chivalrous knight. “Xiao Tian Chosen” may be a fan nickname or reference to a heroic archetype.
💞 Relationship Between Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zhen
"After watching the drama, no one will dislike these two characters..."
The reviewer believes both leads are universally likable.
"...although they have different personalities, one is chic and graceful, the other is cold and self-disciplined..."
They contrast in style but complement each other.
"...but in fact they are the same kind of people..."
Deep down, they share core values and emotional depth.
"...the male protagonist prays for the clarity of the sea and the river, and the female protagonist prays for peace and tranquility..."
Their desires reflect their inner purity and longing for harmony.
"...they are all people and demons with capital letters in their hearts..."
“Capital letters” implies nobility, dignity, and emotional richness.
"...so as long as the male and female protagonists have intersections, they will definitely fall in love..."
Their connection feels inevitable and fated.
"...because people will be attracted by 'people who seem different from themselves but have the same background'..."
The reviewer reflects on a universal truth: opposites attract when they share deeper similarities.
"...the plot brings together the intersection points through the progress of their independent careers."
Their love grows organically as they pursue their own paths.
"...one wants to protect the demon city... the other is to protect the Chang'an table world..."
Their missions are parallel but opposing, which leads to dramatic tension and inevitable connection.
"Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zhen were destined!"
The reviewer is convinced their love is written in the stars.
"...Although there are no three lives and three lifetimes, I can taste the sense of destiny..."
Even without reincarnation tropes, their bond feels timeless.
"...This is the love of two independent personalities..."
Their romance is built on mutual respect, not dependency.
"...they see through each other's personality background and appreciate it..."
They fall in love by truly understanding one another.
"...Although our Mei Mengchengzhen flirts first and then loves, it reveals the subtlety and charm of Chinese love everywhere."
The slow-burn romance reflects traditional Chinese emotional nuance.
🐉 Side Characters and Emotional Depth
"You don't understand, how warm and heartfelt each unit in the play is..."
The reviewer is moved by every subplot.
"...the bat demon... wants to see the world he wants to see separately..."
A metaphor for individuality and longing.
"...empathize with the anger of the shadow demon's poetry collection being stolen..."
Even minor characters have rich emotional arcs.
"...touch the silent guardianship between the princess and the white tea spirit..."
Subtle relationships are portrayed with tenderness.
"...the demon in Midnight Return is very good, and the people are very good (except for the rat spirit)"
The reviewer loves nearly every character—except one!
🎭 Final Reflections
"It's rare to have such complex feelings for a drama..."
This show stands out emotionally.
"...this drama has been ridiculed... even if the data is poor..."
Despite low ratings or criticism, the reviewer defends it passionately.
"...I really complain about our return (the first time in my life to hang the show)..."
They promoted the show publicly—something they’ve never done before.
"...I just hope that the results can match their intentions..."
They wish the creators’ hard work would be recognized.
"...Even if there are many difficulties, I hope that Midnight Return can have a satisfactory result..."
A heartfelt wish for the drama’s success.
"...But even if he doesn't, it doesn't prevent him from being a very good drama in my heart..."
Regardless of public reception, it remains beloved to them.
"(Fortunately, when I was about to kowtow, I came to the first blow...)"
Possibly a metaphor for finding hope or joy in this drama during a low point.
"...Mei Mengchengzhen will still be very happy and beautiful in the world of midnight return."
The characters will live on in their heart, in the magical world the drama created.
No one understands how surprising and healing it is to see Midnight Return after watching many short dramas in the past few months
Na Ying (Travel Edition)
2025-08-22 21:51:09 Edited Guangdong
No one understands how surprising and healing it is for me to see Midnight Return after watching many short dramas in the past few months, and it has created a fairy tale world for me, making me believe that the people and demons in it are so harmonious. I also really, really like the description of love in it (these words were originally posted on a 😭 sticker last night)
Mei Zhuyu is emotionally stable, is a great sage who supports justice, and will not look at the "normal people" around him from a male perspective, he can say in front of everyone that he belongs to the heroine, and he will also let her keep the secret and decisively kill her when Shan Po Sa exchanges the heroine's secret, and will also think about why the marriage of men and women in the book is a happy ending for women, let alone hope that the heroine will also fall in love with him because of his love It is a sentence of his that I like very much (because too many people seek results but often unconsciously cause emotional burden to others); Wu Zhen is the wannabe of many girls, with beauty, money, strength, background and status, will be straightforward to those who don't like it, will shoot at those who are not used to it, and will also understand the difficulties of women when the rival is about to be embarrassed to help her round her words, we Wu Zhenhua picks by himself, the demon collects by himself, the person saves himself, and the opponent gets rid of himself, he is a knight who has his own self and will protect others, here I want to say a word of Xiao Tian Chosen!
After watching the drama, no one will dislike these two characters, although they have different personalities, one is chic and graceful, the other is cold and self-disciplined, and they are very different on the surface, but in fact they are the same kind of people, the male protagonist prays for the clarity of the sea and the river, and the female protagonist prays for peace and tranquility, they are all people and demons with capital letters in their hearts, so as long as the male and female protagonists have intersections, they will definitely fall in love, because people will be attracted by "people who seem different from themselves but have the same background", and the plot brings together the intersection points through the progress of their independent careers. As for how to intersect, because one wants to protect the demon city from interfering with the Chang'an watch world, and the other is to protect the Chang'an table world from the invasion and destruction of demons, so they are also destined to intersect! Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zhen were destined! Although there are no three lives and three lifetimes, I can taste the sense of destiny of these two people. This is the love of two independent personalities, there is no miserable family background or the influence of the world's pity to save you when you are in love, and there is nothing to see you open the worship filter to save the common people first, they see through each other's personality background and appreciate it, and naturally fall in love in the process of getting along, they are soul mates, and they are people who can live a lifetime. Although our Mei Mengchengzhen flirts first and then loves, it reveals the subtlety and charm of Chinese love everywhere.
You don't understand, how warm and heartfelt each unit in the play is, I will understand why the bat demon who has always been in pairs wants to see the world he wants to see separately, and he will also empathize with the anger of the shadow demon's poetry collection being stolen by a man who has no ability, and it will also touch the silent guardianship between the princess and the white tea spirit, the demon in Midnight Return is very good, and the people are very good (except for the rat spirit)
It's rare to have such complex feelings for a drama, whether it's watching Qingqing's daily life before or cherishing Hua Zhi (I really love female-based group portrait dramas), there are a lot of drama fans who speak for them together, but this drama has been ridiculed, even if the data is poor, it's okay to laugh at the poor data, and the plot is boring and flat by ridiculing the poor data, I really complain about our return (the first time in my life to hang the show), but at the same time, I will feel that as long as the plot unfolds, more and more people will discover the beauty of midnight return, Because he really deserves more people to discover and feel his beauty! I really feel sorry for this drama, I feel sorry for all the staff of this drama, because I can see how rigorous the emotional description of this drama is, how careful the production is, I just hope that the results can match their intentions, and don't live up to the expectations of drama fans.
Even if there are many difficulties, I hope that Midnight Return can have a satisfactory result; But even if he doesn't, it doesn't prevent him from being a very good drama in my heart
(Fortunately, when I was about to kowtow, I came to the first blow, and I will only watch dramas in the future, and Mei Mengchengzhen will still be very happy and beautiful in the world of midnight return)