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General female lead falling in love with the prince of her rival kingdom? Sign me up.
Shadow Love turned out to be one of those dramas that I just couldn’t stop watching. It’s full of clichés, familiar tropes, and some really cheesy romance with a perfectly timed soundtrack. But honestly, it’s exactly the kind of cheesiness that I enjoy. It's super cute and also has it's comedic moments which makes you giggle throughout the whole episode.
The story itself isn’t anything groundbreaking to me, and some villains can feel a bit cartoonish at times, and yet it completely had me hooked all the way to episode 38 because it's "creative" in its own way. The pacing felt a bit off at first and I wasn’t sure what direction the plot was heading. But in the second half it suddenly got much better with every episode.
Especially the last few episodes made me emotional and when a drama manages to make me cry even just a little, that says a lot 😭
I’ve watched almost all of Cheng Lei’s dramas where he plays a main role, and this is the one where I liked his character and his acting the most. He did an excellent job portraying three different personas in one role, and it really showcased his range better than his other characters.
Going in, I was actually hesitant about Song Yi. I didn’t enjoy her acting in Destined, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But here, her performance felt more natural, and I found her acting pretty alright and fitting for the role.
Also: A big applause to the secondary couples, especially Lu Xin & Mo Yin (they were so adorable together), but also Qiao’er & Ouyang Jun, even though they didn’t get much screen time. At times, I actually found them even cuter than the main CP.
And finally, the OST: Absolutely spellbinding! It has become one of my favorite drama soundtracks of all time and really makes me wanna rewatch the entire drama all over again.
So, while Shadow Love doesn’t reinvent the wheel, is predictable and does drag occasionally, it’s still exciting, emotional, and incredibly addictive. It managed to stand out among the dramas I’ve watched recently, and I fully admit that I’m biased, so the final score is... 9.5/10!
Special thanks to @Kasia Krakowianka for the recommendation! I enjoyed this drama through and through 💕
The story itself isn’t anything groundbreaking to me, and some villains can feel a bit cartoonish at times, and yet it completely had me hooked all the way to episode 38 because it's "creative" in its own way. The pacing felt a bit off at first and I wasn’t sure what direction the plot was heading. But in the second half it suddenly got much better with every episode.
Especially the last few episodes made me emotional and when a drama manages to make me cry even just a little, that says a lot 😭
I’ve watched almost all of Cheng Lei’s dramas where he plays a main role, and this is the one where I liked his character and his acting the most. He did an excellent job portraying three different personas in one role, and it really showcased his range better than his other characters.
Going in, I was actually hesitant about Song Yi. I didn’t enjoy her acting in Destined, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But here, her performance felt more natural, and I found her acting pretty alright and fitting for the role.
Also: A big applause to the secondary couples, especially Lu Xin & Mo Yin (they were so adorable together), but also Qiao’er & Ouyang Jun, even though they didn’t get much screen time. At times, I actually found them even cuter than the main CP.
And finally, the OST: Absolutely spellbinding! It has become one of my favorite drama soundtracks of all time and really makes me wanna rewatch the entire drama all over again.
So, while Shadow Love doesn’t reinvent the wheel, is predictable and does drag occasionally, it’s still exciting, emotional, and incredibly addictive. It managed to stand out among the dramas I’ve watched recently, and I fully admit that I’m biased, so the final score is... 9.5/10!
Special thanks to @Kasia Krakowianka for the recommendation! I enjoyed this drama through and through 💕
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