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An intense love - A lasting impression
Though I don't always want to write a review, I feel I can get a better closure after putting my feelings into words. And with this one I definitely need a better closure, because right now I can't let go and I don't feel like starting a new C-drama right away. This drama and its characters consumed me quite a lot.
The acting of both leads were superb. And as a little bonus you get this little guy (Chen Yu Zhe) who plays the child version of the ML. He was awesome but sadly only appeared in the first two episodes. He stole my heart in the blink of an eye.
Next to multi-layered and well written characters, one of the drama's biggest strengths is the unobtrusive yet unknowingly fast way the main characters develop their strong bond between each other during the first half of the story. Their raw and genuine feelings, their deep affection that runs deeper and deeper the further the story went, the constant shifting between submission and dominance yet always in balance, the trust and responsibility they shared even though there were unknown secrets in the background. I felt deeply touched by their emotions, their support and their sacrifices. They created an intense base for the main plot's later twists and heartbreaks.
Amnesia was of course a big part of the game here. Without it the drama wouldn't have worked. It was well placed and I was quite satisfied, how they balanced and played out the differences in the ML's attitude without changing his core character treats. That way they were able to prevent going beyond reconciliation during the later events and assured the ML remaining in-character.
I admit that even though the calmer and peaceful parts of the story were important as well for character growth, I started to become a bit impatient now and then during those times. And I also thought that they could have put more short scenes of the second kingdom's hidden agenda in between instead of not mentioning it at all for a long period of episodes.
The sidecast was somewhat mainstream but all of them were still entertaining and carved their way into my heart as well. I was especially touched by the ML's growing affection for his new friends even though it didn't always seem that way for the other part. And I was pleasantly surprised that the SFL wasn't hung up by her first love's interest but actually moved on and found happiness. I particularly enjoyed her interactions with Mo Yin.
A nice add-on was the CGI, that was well used here. You know that make-up they always put on the ML when he transforms in dramas? Usually you see that it's just painting on skin. But this time they amplified those skin-changes with well done glowing effects that boosted the make up's purpose.
I probably forgot some things to mention but I also think that everyone needs to make their own experiences with this gem. A well deserved 10 for me.
The acting of both leads were superb. And as a little bonus you get this little guy (Chen Yu Zhe) who plays the child version of the ML. He was awesome but sadly only appeared in the first two episodes. He stole my heart in the blink of an eye.
Next to multi-layered and well written characters, one of the drama's biggest strengths is the unobtrusive yet unknowingly fast way the main characters develop their strong bond between each other during the first half of the story. Their raw and genuine feelings, their deep affection that runs deeper and deeper the further the story went, the constant shifting between submission and dominance yet always in balance, the trust and responsibility they shared even though there were unknown secrets in the background. I felt deeply touched by their emotions, their support and their sacrifices. They created an intense base for the main plot's later twists and heartbreaks.
Amnesia was of course a big part of the game here. Without it the drama wouldn't have worked. It was well placed and I was quite satisfied, how they balanced and played out the differences in the ML's attitude without changing his core character treats. That way they were able to prevent going beyond reconciliation during the later events and assured the ML remaining in-character.
I admit that even though the calmer and peaceful parts of the story were important as well for character growth, I started to become a bit impatient now and then during those times. And I also thought that they could have put more short scenes of the second kingdom's hidden agenda in between instead of not mentioning it at all for a long period of episodes.
The sidecast was somewhat mainstream but all of them were still entertaining and carved their way into my heart as well. I was especially touched by the ML's growing affection for his new friends even though it didn't always seem that way for the other part. And I was pleasantly surprised that the SFL wasn't hung up by her first love's interest but actually moved on and found happiness. I particularly enjoyed her interactions with Mo Yin.
A nice add-on was the CGI, that was well used here. You know that make-up they always put on the ML when he transforms in dramas? Usually you see that it's just painting on skin. But this time they amplified those skin-changes with well done glowing effects that boosted the make up's purpose.
I probably forgot some things to mention but I also think that everyone needs to make their own experiences with this gem. A well deserved 10 for me.
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