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[2025] Heat Index ranking ~ iQiyi
https://kisskh.at/list/3kPQMmO4

Although a heat index on a platform reflects engagement within that specific platform, such as iQiyi or Tencent, but does not necessarily correspond to global popularity.

According to Koala's Playground, in his characteristic brand of self-elevating grandeur, he claimed the script was better than the critically acclaimed 2016 K-drama Goblin in one of his rants.

I'll check it out

sounds like a real tearjerker to me

they may have intentionally made it subtle in case they want to make season 2, or some writers like to keep audience pondering, it's part of the intrigue

that's what I said ! The return of Master Gao in season 2! They made it that way to pave way for his comeback. It fits the nature of this series.

I see what you mean, there were tons and tons of 5's so they must have removed a lot of 5's and there were few 1's so they kept all the 1's driving the average score down significantly? They do this on MDL too, that's why it may be better to give a drama a 9 or 9.5 instead of perfect 10??

anything over 300K at his juncture is explosive because it means it will most likely get to 500K

Wei Yingluo, an embroidery maid, was not your classic heroine, but a dynamic, rule-breaking anti-heroine. Portrayed by Wu Jinyan in her iconic role, which earned her multiple awards, including three Best Actress awards, she was spirited, shrewd, and fearless—combative, sharp-witted, and audaciously cunning, with a bold, defiant nature. Driven by vengeance and justice, she thrived on strategy and manipulation, refusing to bow to authority. With unwavering determination, she rose through the ranks, outmaneuvering rivals and asserting her place in the Forbidden City. "The Story of Yanxi Palace was the most googled TV show in the world in 2018, despite Google being blocked in Mainland China, and was streamed over 15 billion times on iQIYI that year."

Douban's synopsis:
The plot synopsis of Linjiang Immortal · · · · · ·
About the husband and wife war between the Four Spirits Immortal Venerable Hua Ruyue (played by Bai Lu) and Dacheng Xuanzun Bai Jiusi (played by Zeng Shunxi). Whether she is the missing lover or has other plans, whether he loves her or hangs her, and it will see.

Actually, you raised my awareness of the story and themes and the more I think about the poetic meanings behind the Chinese title, it should make for a very good drama. There is a lot of emotional depth to the story that can draw you in.

In context of this story—a bitter, prolonged conflict. The "feud" refers to the "husband and wife war" between Hua Ruyue and Bai Jiusi, marked by misunderstanding, enmity, and tragedy (like the loss of their child and Hua Ruyue’s demise). Their conflict, fueled by hidden conspiracies and emotional turmoil, fits the definition of a feud as a deep, ongoing quarrel, which they must resolve to rediscover their love.

The title focuses on the surface-level conflict but misses the drama’s emotional depth, themes of redemption, and the mystical xianxia elements tied to their immortal identities and the larger conspiracy. It also doesn’t hint at the romantic and fantastical aspects that are central to the genre, which might be a key draw for viewers. The title "Feud" lacks the emotional and genre-specific hooks that could draw in the target audience of xianxia and romance fans.

I think so too but then someone on X post was hinting August. I hope it will be July so they can air FI sooner.

I originally was guessing FI would come in May/June, MR in Jul/Aug, and 800MR Nov/Dec. but now it's looking like MR Jul/Aug, FI Sep/Oct and 800MR possibly 2026? I hope 800MR can come in Dec.

Given his performance in TD, I think he will be mesmerizing again here in another emotional drama.

Did some research with Grok: The synopsis suggests a conflict, leading to the title Feud, but this oversimplifies 临江仙 (Línjiāng xiān)’s depth. A xianxia story with conflict, love, betrayal, and redemption encompasses more than just a feud. On Douban, it’s translated as Linjiang Immortal, retaining the phonetic name but not the full poetic weight. English translations struggle to capture the depth of Chinese ci poetry, as no words fully convey 临江仙’s nuance. A ci tune pattern tied to melancholic themes, 临江仙 breaks into 临江 (‘by the river’), evoking a setting for reflection or divine encounters and symbolizing emotional currents, transience, or separation, and 仙 (‘immortal’), suggesting a timeless, ethereal presence. In ci poetry, rivers often mirror the ebb and flow of feelings—love, longing, or sorrow. Translations like Feud oversimplify this depth, and Lament implies too much sadness. Alternatives like Song of the Immortal’s Flow, Ode to the River Immortal, and By the River’s Immortal Song better balance the ci form’s poetic nuance and the river’s dual role (physical and symbolic) without overemphasizing sorrow.

The alternate title of the Chinese drama Feud, Heng Men You Hu ("There Is a Fox in Hengmen"), originates from the Shijing poem "Hengmen." In the poem, "Hengmen" symbolizes a modest life and contentment with simplicity, while the fox introduces an element of the untamed or unattainable. In Feud, "Hengmen" likely represents the lost purity of the love between Hua Ruyue and Bai Jiusi, which has been overshadowed by conflict and misunderstanding. The "fox" embodies the elusive truth, hidden conspiracies, and wild emotions that fuel their "husband and wife war," reflecting the challenges they face. Their journey explores whether they can overcome these obstacles to rediscover a love as pure and simple as the humble Hengmen gate.

you are so right. it is confusing huh? i went to a free site and it has Lament of the River Immortal- FEUD. I never noticed it before since I knew it meant the word Feud.

Just want to say your pointing it out is valid. Who knows right?

On MDL and DramaWiki, the title is listed as Feud.
However, iQIYI seems to be branding it in all caps as FEUD.
But I think Chinese drama titles that contain a single acronym are rare.

second season? Maybe Master returns? just kidding but that happens in movies all the time