Chu Wanning please come home, I am running out of shows to watch...
Watch this show to see Luo Yunxi in a suit... he looks so so very good and I would watch it just to see him looking that nice...No but honestly...
I didn’t know I would like this show as much as I do. I watched it for Luo Yunxi and now I’m staying for it all. I’m very surprised by this show. It is so much better than your normal romance. Probably because it doesn’t solely focus on romance and focuses more on the characters and their motives
This show is very captivating and I never got bored. Every episode was interesting and I paid attention for every episode. The story flows very nicely and the drama is well-based.
Story: The story is simple. It is about the Light Chaser rescue team. All of the characters you see end up being related to the team somehow.
Characters:
- Luo Yunxi plays Luo Ben, a seemingly very cold, selfish and stern lawyer. You see character development as the story progresses and you get to see that he is actually a very compassionate and driven individual who puts others first in every situation.
- Janice Wu plays Zhan Yan, a very professional doctor who is also very cold. As the show progresses Zhan Yan starts smiling a whole lot more and you see that there is more to her than just her role as a doctor.
- All characters have motives for being there and wanting to be a part of the rescue team. The stunts are also very well done.
Ooh and there is actual character development in this show! Luo Yunxi's character learns and gets better! He isn’t one-dimensional! He becomes more caring instead of stone-cold. Zhan Yan learns to accept and grow from her past and opens up more. All of the characters become stronger in their own way
Romance is not the main focus, more character focused I would say. However, the romance that is in it feel very natural and is very heartwarming and realistic. You root for the characters to get together.
Chemistry:
- The side couple with Luo Ben's sister and Xiong Fei is really good too. They are cute and sweet and it is touching to see their relationship grow. Their relationship may be better than the main at parts. It is very touching and heartwarming.
- I will not talk about the third couple cuz IDK what is going on there. I don’t like them. I skipped every scene with just DingDingDing in it halfway through. Her character is very insufferable and annoying. She is childish and needs to not talk as much as she does. It is a wonder why MingMing likes her.
It is refreshing to see a couple like Luo Ben and Zhan Yan. Neither is overly obnoxious about their love for the other. Their romance is not in your face. It has been a long time since I have seen a drama where the FL is not annoying at first.
This is no comedy. It is the most realistic C-drama I have seen to date. This drama really shows that when you give Luo Yunxi when you give him a good costar, someone who can actually act you get something really nice, and enjoyable. In turn their relationship actually seems very real and not fake; the chemistry becomes better.
Acting: Luo Yunxi's acting abilities are actually utilized in this show; unlike some of the romcoms he’s in where every other actor besides him falls flat. Janice can keep up with Luo Yunxi's acting. They both are equally so good and play off of each other really well. Janice is really good. Their pairing makes sense, they look good together.
Editing/Music: The editing of the show is good; it flows well. The music is really good, especially the ending ost. The music is not obnoxious and is played at the right times.
Setting/Effects: The world-building for this show is very good. You see scenes in the city, the outdoors, the mountains, an apartment, a training camp, etc. The effects they use for the disasters are pretty good. Nothing looks overly fake here.
Additional Thoughts:
- Luo Yunxi is not a gigachad here compared to other shows like Love is Sweet and Lie to Love. His character is not bad and not insufferable. Glimpses of Chu Wanning kind of reign through and I really enjoy that.
- However, this is no hyx. Nothing will top hyx. Can’t wait to see the day when everyone’s efforts are shown. The pairing in hyx is perfect, the casting, the costumes, osts, setting, and chemistry. Nothing can top it. Luo Yunxi was born to play Chu Wanning and Chen Feiyu was born to play Mo Ran. Seeing them together in a show will be beautiful and innovative. Truly awe-inspiring.
(Last epsiode showcases Wanning… just watch, it is very good)
(If you are confused with any of what I am saying about hyx, chu winning etc. check out this link https://kisskh.at/54501-hao-yi-xing
or check out my profile.. that should explain everything)
I am running out of lyx and cfy shows to watch that are actually good. Now that I am done with this show hyx better air real soon.
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Brilliant work and amazing corruption, political and action packed drama
So, it has taken me 3 years to come here to write a review on one of the very best kdramas and which btw made me watch other kdramas. Since it's release I've been reading the reviews on this segment and some people have given the drama one of the worst rating ever.I found this drama to be one of the best work that the kdrama world have produced and this series is the best you'll ever see in the category of corruption, political and action. The plot of this drama is great besides some few plot twists that were not necessary, the production was amazing like every scene in the drama is fantastic. Action scenes were shockingly good because many kdramas tend to overdo when it comes to action scenes.
In acting, talk about the reunion of my two best Korean actors, Lee Seung Gi and Bae Suzy who were brilliant. I mean the chemistry between this two actors is amazing, they flow in every scene. Lee Seung Gi was amazing and btw this is the best character he has ever played. Bae Suzy was also very good and it was a very good improvement from Gu family book. Other actors were good which gave the drama a very smooth flow of every scene.
Lastly, I want talk about the disappointment that the drama has given us which has made many people in this section to give the drama ridiculous low rating. Being a fan of Hollywood tv series, I like cliffhangers because they give us hope and what to expect for the next season which is why I liked this drama (which is also why other people gave this drama the worst rating). But now I'm very disappointed on the all stakeholders of this drama because we've waited for like 3 years now for a season 2 but there's no even a any speculation of a season 2. If this drama had a season 2, it was going to be the very satisfactory kdrama you could ever see which also can be compared to Hollywood tv series. I just don't get why it wasn't renewed for season 2 having been a great success after season 1. So that's the very major flaw of this drama.
The rewatch value of this drama is very high because of the major plot twists towards the end, so for someone to understand it better you have to rewatch it. This is a very good drama, I can't compare it to any kdrama of the same genre because it's beyond them.🔥💯
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The story is beautifully done- not a lot happens in this film,as it's more about the emotional consequences. I must admit- this is not an easy film to watch at parts, as it it heartrendingly sad. It's a real pity that this film is not more well known, as it is a fantastic film.
Yoo Yeon Seok and Yu Da In are brilliant as the two leads. Their portrayal as the broken couple is breathtaking and they make you feel every emotion they portray. The rest of the cast are great also- but it is these two that stay with you after the film ends.
The music in the film is very suitable- it is very poignant and enhanced the emotions of every scene.
I give this a rewatch value of 8, only as I feel this is not the kind of film that is easy to rewatch, due to its sad content.
Overall, I highly recommend anyone to watch this film. This is a powerful film, that will leave you more than a little bit teary after the ending.
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I'll just go unconventionally.. and talk about the points I mentioned above.
Mild makjang- Yes it's over the top... in many ways, unbelievable things happening here and there. But why mild, coz it's not frustrating or blood boiling, though having many annoying, hatable characters I wasn't desperate to slap or punch anyone. It's more like, 'Oh I hate this character, he/she's just so insane.' but that's it no overflowing emotions.
Intense comedy- The worth only thing is a comedy, though it doesn't offer the peak comedy moments, a good laugh, and quality humor. It's not consistent till the end... as you know how 'revenge' dramas turn in the last episodes, even if it's comedy.
Slight romance- Honestly the most boring part of the show and unnecessary, firstly I don't feel the romantic chemistry between leads, they are good as friends but nothing more than that. She has more chemistry with Yoo Jun. Romance feels forced and out of context... and some part is just sooo cliche.
Slight action- I just love when FLs can fight... and here she definitely can, as I said it's slight action so there aren't many action scenes but I did enjoy little action, and seeing FL kicking the ass of everyone.
Coincidences: Why I felt to make a different section of it... This is just too much. Coincidences start from the very first episode till the end... as if everything is in the circle. 1,2,3,4,5... okay fine I can endure that but when it's way beyond it's annoying.
Lee Ha Nee was just awesome, she did a splendid job... But I would have loved it if Cho Yeon Joo's character was consistent till the end, Cho Yeon Joo kinda lost her charm later. Han Seung Wook is bland.. he's lead but I just can't see him as ML maybe I end up comparing him with Yeon Joo which ends up Seung Wook having no spice, is Lee Sang Yoon aging backward? he looks so young than last time I saw him. Yoo Jun I love this guy yes more than Seung Wook... he's just so adorable and such a sweetheart. Though it's not SLS as I wasn't rooting for any romance. Our Ahjusshi aka HG's legal head.. has his charm, he comes 2nd after Ha Nee of whom I enjoyed screentime most. Villains are just so stereotyped... even their motives are the same.
Being revenge drama.. it revolves around comedy more, it's not surprising at all... as all the 'twists' I saw coming miles away, so nothing gonna blow up your mind. And it's forgettable... I even forget I was even watching this... I stumbled upon a review and learned oh it ended, I've to catch up with the last episodes lol.
'One the Woman' is watchable but not out of the box just have... watch it for entertainment and Lee He Nee.
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A lot of potential missed
Snowdrop is a political based drama more than anything, the romance element was an marketing plan which I feel like delivered snowdrop the attention it needed, amongst other things. But if you're going into this drama thinkings its all romance. Don't. The actors all did a spectacular job in portraying their characters, what an cast. That is what kept Snowdrop afloat mostly. Although every episode kept you on the edge, it was hard not to notice it becoming repetitive towards the middle and ending, the whole time the SK party was trying to win the election and the hostages were trying to escape alive with their plans changing all the time. It kind of got frustrating. Screen time was wasted going back and forth in terms of getting out of the dorm and that impacted the rushed ending. In the last episode, stories of the characters were finally revealed which could of been more flushed out and extended.There was so many questions unanswered in the last episode and rabbit holes not addressed. I have to say the story and screenplay got weak in snowdrop towards the middle and ending. What kept me hooked was the romance between the leads, the limited scenes between them created more anticipation but also disappointment as this was marketed as a romance. The politics in the drama can get very confusing if you don't keep up and even if you do, you may still find yourself struggling to remember. This was truly an sad and tragedy filled drama with so much pain. I feel like they tried to deliver this drama too realistically that they forgot about the screenplay. The politics was realistic as in real life politics is very messy, no one trusts anyone so things get complicated but their romance felt like drama romance. Maybe they should of balanced out the drama and realism aspect. The OST was one of the best things. The director mostly grabbed the audience's attention with emotion filled scenes and the unrequited love between the leads, which did the job for me as I'm a sucker for this type of romance but if you're not, the drama won't suffice. A lot of potential missed, but the ambience, the OST, it being set in the 70-80s, the cast, their love and being a huge fan of Jisoo and Jung Hae-in kept me watching till the end. I would still say give it a shot.
She fell like a raindrop
And I finally felt love for one
-Sooho
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A perfectly romantic fairytale!
My synopsis for this show would read: "A prince and princess are forced to marry, fall hopelessly in love with each other, and then have to deal with far too many people trying to separate them."This was my definition of a well written fairytale. There was a beautiful love story, evil villains, sword fights, and even though there was no magic, hypnosis was used as its replacement.
Li Qian was a wonderful hero. He was given so many moments to shine. In the beginning he is intrigued by and cautious of his new wife (and at times frustrated by their differences). He is cunning and swift when both mentally and physically sparring with those who want to destroy him. And he can also be playful and adorably confused when he is allowed to lower his gaurd around people he fully trusts and loves. But by far, my favorite Li Qian moments were when he was loving his wife Ming Yue. While he certainly wasn't a pushover and told her when he was unhappy, this man was one of the most devoted and loving heroes I've ever seen. Several moments come to mind when his devotion and love for his wife took my breath away, but I refuse to spoil them because you deserve to enjoy them like I did. But trust me, he loves her. And he is determined to live a long and happy life with her.
Ming Yue was a character who might annoy some, but definitely captured my heart. She is cute as a ladybug, impulsive, brave, loyal, smart, and a little wild. She was not as certain as Li Qian that they could endure anything. There were moments when she gave up or didn't trust him as much as she should have, but those moments gave Li Qian an opportunity to showcase his patience and love, and they also gave her an opportunity to grow as a character. She loved him as much as he loved her, but they were different people so they handled love differently. If giving up meant he didn't have to suffer she would do it, and she would rather trick or hypnotize him than risk him feeling a painful emotion. No, these weren't her choices to make but they came from love and she learns better.
This has become one of my favorite all time romances.Truthfully, neither was a perfect person, they were both so stubborn, but even that was presented in such a cute way that I enjoyed their fights. He knew when to be a little scared and give her space, and she knew how to smile and appease him when she went too far. For the first time In all the years I have been watching dramas, I found myself looking forward to people plotting against the lead couple because everytime they did it drove Li Qian and Ming Yue closer together. It took me a few episodes to catch on to this theme, but when I did, my enjoyment of the show increased immensely. They always resolved their problems together and talked things out.
Oh, and the kisses! You know how in some movies a house or a city is so important to the story it feels like another character? Well kisses are used that way in this story. They don't just kiss often, they kiss when it adds to the story. They kiss when they are comforting each other, they kiss when they are flirting, they when they are facing a separation, and they kiss when they are reunited. I never felt like the writers were trying to fill a kiss quota so they stuck in a kissing scene, but I also didn't feel like they were afraid to put three kissing scenes in an episode. They let them kiss when it makes sense to kiss, and each on was beautiful.
Now a few thoughts on the other main characters:
Pugu Yunsi is a difficult character to discuss without spoilers. He's not quite a second lead, he's not quite a hero, and he's not completely a villain. He was in a unique situation that clearly brought out the worst in him. But you could tell that he would have been a great man if things had played out differently. I would love to see that character lead his own drama. The actor would be excellent as a lead.
Qiao Hui Xin was a fantastic villain. Her slow decent into evil madness was an adventure in itself. Because she started as such a docile and lovely person, her transformation was all the more enjoyable and scary to watch. Her love/hatred for Li Qian becomes a destructive force. One scene in particular defines both her character and Li Qian's love for Ming Yue. After doing something particularly cruel to Li Qian and Ming Yue, Hui Xin says to Li Qian, "I can't have your love, at least you can hate me! An unforgettable hatred for a lifetime!" And she is met with Li Qian's breathtakingly beautiful response of "Whether it's love or hate, in my heart, there will always be only one woman, Ming Yue."
Li Xun is Li Qian's older brother who has the misfortune of being in love with Hui Xin. Loving a woman who is obsessed by her unrequited love for his brother, brings out the worst in him. He is an almost Irredeemable character. But both the actor portraying him and the writers keep you guessing as to whether or not he will let his jealousy of Li Qian win out over any love that he has for him.
Now even fewer thoughts on the supporting cast:
The supporting cast was just that, support for the leads. They loved both Li Qian and Ming Yue and did whatever they could to help them through their trials. They also provided some comical relief even when our leads were going through trials. None of the support characters had growth of their own, but so much happend with the main cast that I'm glad I didn't have to split my attention too much. That cut down on the confusion I usually feel when watching historical dramas.
I reccomend this drama for fans of fairytale romances with satisfying endings. I'm very impatient when it comes to Chinese dramas and even more impatient when it comes to historical Chinese dramas, but I only felt the need to fast forward through one particularly repetitive episode and faithfully watched the rest without touching the fast forward button. It was entertaining from beginning to end.
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Potential Trigger Warning (explained in first paragraph of review) - Excellent Acting all around
Completed - 2/12/2022Trigger Warning/Spoiler - I didn’t see this mentioned in the reviews/comments and tags, so I figured I’ll mention this. In the last episode of the drama, there was an incident of sexual harassment on the bus. This is a very small part of the show (maybe only 5 minutes), and nothing too explicit (moving close, touching). But just in case, I would like to inform those who could be affected. It made me a little uncomfortable as I experienced something similar many years ago when I was a high schooler. It just brought back some memories. I know many women (and men) experience such atrocity in their daily lives. However, if you are OK, I hope it doesn’t deter you from watching this amazing drama.
Now, moving on to the real review.
Plot - When I first read about this drama, one thing that concerned me was the repetitiveness of the plot due to the time loop. In “Reset”, I feel that it started out with two very strong episodes. However, I do feel some repetitiveness in the subsequent episodes. Luckily, once we learn more of the passengers’ stories and police investigations, the drama’s pace is better and everything becomes more exciting. I think the drama finishes really strong with amazing episodes 12-15 and gives us a very satisfactory ending. I think Ep 12 is the most exciting and my favorite.
Acting/Characters - Great acting all around, from our leads to the minor supporting characters. I’ve seen Bai Jin Ting (ML) in a few other dramas, and am glad to see him branch out to have a different role. Playing the character as Xiao He Yun, a game developer who wasn’t an instant hero. Bai Jin Ting was able to portray some real emotions as someone who was scared to learn of the time loop, and didn’t want to have anything to do with it. Throughout the drama, he slowly grows into the hero that he is. This is my first drama of Zhao Jin Mai (FL) and I like her acting as well. Playing Li Shi Qing, a college student who is caring and innocent, but has a sense of justice. She is more of an instant heroine, compared to Xiao He Yun. With different personalities, our leads complement each other well and each brings something different to the table when solving the mystery of time loop. “Reset” also has an excellent supporting cast of young and veteran actors. I especially enjoy the acting of Liu Yin Jun (as Detective Zhang Cheng), Huang Jue (as bus driver Wang Xing De) and Liu Dang (as Tao Ying Hong). Other passengers or police officers might not have as much screen time but you can still differentiate them from each other as they have such individual charisma and acting. Additionally, I am so glad to see two female police officers who are intelligent and calm, and one of them is the boss!
Production - This has to be the first C-drama that gives me the most realistic color of blood! I know it sounds crazy that I talk about this, but in so many dramas, the color of blood is just not right. It’s either too bright red, too liquidy, too thick or too dark. But in “Reset”, it’s realistic, and especially the realistic injuries of a burn victim. If you look closely at the wounds of one of the major characters after the explosion, you can see smoke coming out of the burnt clothes and wounds. Such details! There is nothing glamorous about this drama, so one can’t judge its production value on nice clothes or nice set design. But you can see the detail in each of the scenes and how real everything is. There’s nothing flimsy or cheap. On the other hand, since it’s a time loop, the production company can save money on a large wardrobe budget. The characters just wear the same clothes everyday!
OST - The background music complemented the scenes very well, and you feel that it’s not forcing you to feel a certain way. There aren’t many songs played in the drama, but when Zhou Shen’s hauntingly beautiful song, “My Only” comes up, you can’t help but feel all the emotions. One of my pet peeves is when music is too loud that it drowns the dialogs. I am glad that it didn’t happen here. The few songs played are nice and I only notice them more towards the last half of the drama.
Other Observations:
1. This is the fanciest Internet Bar/Cafe/Motel I’ve seen in a drama. I think I want to stay in a room like that than in any hotel room!
2. C-dramas really like lovers wearing color-matching outfits. We see that in the last episode - white shirts and blue jeans.
3. No annoying character in this drama! Yay!
4. Slight romance is the correct tag. I would have liked to see a little more glances/hints throughout the drama. I don’t need much, just a little. I feel that either you take out the romance completely, or give it a little more care.
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Just doit!
Go head and watch. I know it has a lot of young actors and hasn't generated a lot of buzz but this little production is worth your time. The production values are right up there with the quality that he have come to expect from Thai BL. The young cast delivers big time. The chemistry almost sparkles. These three young men really light up the story line. The story is simple and straightforward with out the outlandish twists and turns that are starting to show up in other Thai BL series. I can believe the story and mainly I can believe how the cast presents it to me. So invest the time. You should have plenty of it. Covid right? My only regret is that I can't have one or all three of gorgeous these young men for my very own.Was this review helpful to you?
This was one of the dramas of 2017 I wanted to see the most and it didn't disappoint. It isn't perfect, but it's very enjoyable and it has some great actors who I love seeing in general, even more if they're together.
Right from the get-go, if you're watching this to see Kimura Takuya and Takeuchi Yuko together...it's really not the focus of it. They have an interesting sort of relationship (that could have been developed better, to be honest) and they still have that chemistry on screen, but this drama is less focused on the romance and more on the individual emotions of the characters through different situations.
The plot moves like all those job-focused dramas that have a specific job in the center and where each individual case serves for a character to develop, and most times Kimutaku's character is involved in that development, because he plays pretty much one of the seemingly few honest doctors left in this hospital. So there's nothing new there. The thing is that, differently from other job-focused dramas, this one has an underlying situation that is running through the course of the series, which makes things personal for the characters, making most cases a lot more emotional than the mere "today we learned not to be terrible to patients" at the end of each episode. The strong emotional plot underneath carries it more smoothly than other dramas of the genre, making it more engaging to me.
One of the best performances to me was Kimura Fumino, which honestly, 2017 was pretty much her year. And then there was Matsuyama Kenichi, who I didn't expect to like as much in this, but he was really good.
My biggest issue is that this drama is victim of a recurring writing issue I'm seeing in jdramas as of late, which is confusing redemption and pity. I really dislike when instead of making a character go through a redemption arc with personal growth and development, it just throws karma at it so we all go "oh, poor thing, they deserve to be forgiven" and they have to do nothing to earn said forgiveness. This drama has that with a character, which made the last few episodes a bit difficult for me to enjoy, and which is why I can't go higher with the score. I know some people will probably be disappointed by the ending, maybe they make another season, it'd be a good way to fix it.
All in all, this is a good medical drama with a great cast, it has issues and it isn't perfect but I liked watching it and, honestly, Kimura Takuya still has that aura of lead that we all recognize, which I had been missing to see.
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Character-driven with a lovely ML
A slow-paced slice-of-life drama with a little bit of mystery. I would say this drama’s main genre is slice-of-life. But we also get to see some romance, sport-related scenes, and mystery. It’s a bold choice to mix all of these genres. But it felt authentic and natural all the time. That’s because they kept it simple in the form of slice-of-life. This is a character-driven drama.What I liked:
- The Main lead Kim Bok Doo. I just loved him. He’s a bit of a dork but emotionally intelligent and adorable. He might seem a bit dumb, but he actually observes his surroundings and is just a really nice guy. It was refreshing to see a ML like him. Innocent, naive and very kind. He grew on me.
- The characters grew on me, and I was never disappointed when the scenes changed and we saw different characters. I was interested in all of them because they felt relatable and natural. The villagers and their gossip, as annoying as gossiping and rumors are, they are very realistic. The way they showed how rumors can hurt people and how fast they spread, was very cleverly solved. You had silent characters, stubborn characters, mysterious characters, adorable ones… just a perfect mix.
- The way the romance progressed was cute.
- The actors and actresses. Jang Dong Yoon had two airing dramas at a time. My man is cupid and like flowers in sand. He can act. But for like flowers in sand he even put on some weight to fit into the ssireum-theme. I don’t really want to compare these two dramas, but I personally prefer Like Flowers in sand. All of the actors and actresses did an outstanding job, had natural chemistry and fit into the drama as a whole.
- The sport elements of this drama. I loved seeing ssireum. It was really interesting.
- I didn’t mind the murder/mystery parts of this drama. I normally dislike it if they mix it into a romance drama. But the way they constructed it and integrated it into the whole storyline was nicely done.
- I wished for romance between Hyun Wook and Mi Ran, instead we got Hyun Wook and Seok Hee bromance which was cute. I can’t even complain now. Hyun Wook was an intriguing character in general. At least for me. Seemed like he was on vacation in the town, and it was funny to see how he slowly adapted and got to know everyone. It seemed like he never wanted to leave. But the way they developed this was very subtle and clever
What I “disliked”:
There weren’t that many points, that I disliked. I would call them flaws I can live with. I love the drama and still accept that it has some flaws in my eyes. But there are very minor flaws.
- The Fl always hitting the ML. I know this is common in kdramas but It’s not something I’m fond of.
- I would have not minded a few more episode to wrap up the ending. I want to see more. Yes, they did wrap up all the storylines. But after taking so much time on building the relationships they could have gotten even further. I guess wishing for more scenes of the friends shows how much the characters grew on me.
I enjoyed this drama very much. The way they executed the slice-of-life is definetly my taste. For now I feel like I have to give it a 9/10 which is a very good rating. In my rating system drama with 9 stars and higher belong to my all-time-favourites. But we will see if stays there or if I give it an 8.5.
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When I Get Home, My Wife Always Pretends to Be Dead
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Wow, just wow! I'm amazed on how this series improved since the last season, not only the budget got bigger, but the locations, costumes and even their wigs looks prettier! The costumes were absolutely beautiful, I loved all of them :3 The story is almost the same: kings fighting for land and power, Ah Li's revenge on Tianxuan and a new incorporated love triangle between Ah Li, Zhi Ming and a new handsome king (who can easily pass as Zhi Ming's twin lol, Ah Li has a type I guess xd), it's funny to see how the purple king gets jealous all the time.There are many new actors in this season and almost all of the old ones are gone, I really missed them since I got very fond of them. Many of the new people are amateur actors, I can't say I didn't like their acting but it wasn't that great, just the average. However, Ah Li and Zhi Ming's actors acting skills improved a lot, I loved the way they portrayed their characters feelings for each other, so sweet to watch. And as always, the soundtrack was beautiful, it got me emotional many times (again haha).
My only complain is that some romantic scenes were cut off by the censors (Zhi Ming picking up Ah-Li in the air, Yu Xiao catching Ah Li when he falls, Yu Xiao and Ah Li holding hands, Zhi Ming holding Ah-Li's hand, Yu Xiao and Ah Li's hug), but I'm glad cause this season somehow survived the slaughter the first one has gone through, is way more complete and the light romance scenes are still here! I never got tired of watching the sweet scenes between the these handsome men.
OVERALL: 8 of 10
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really good plot, horrible execution
loved the story, i shed a few tears. it's has an emotional storyline. however, the male lead did not fit the role, it felt really stiff and out of character. the persona of the main character was meant to be this carefree, only out there for fun, joker kind of guy. the male lead on the other hand did not give that vibe so it felt really odd. the acting was not that great either for the other cast. and they killed of a character for no reason at all. there wasn't any emotional impact or anything to it so I found it quite odd. it was rushed and felt all over the place. other than that, I liked it, but I would not recommend watching itWas this review helpful to you?
First and foremost, this production is well-made, well-cast and well-acted. The leads are capable and play their roles with class and conviction. The villains, oh my, they made me grit my teeth and ball my fists throughout three-quarters of the show but it’s all thanks to the brilliance of Wu You as the contemptible Wu Xin and her dorky, shameless mother, Wang Ai Yu. The duo gets away with witchery, spinning lies over the course of 17 years.
Amidst this human sorcery, life goes on blissfully for Zhang Guo Guo, growing up not knowing her fate as the heiress to an esteemed embroidery powerhouse. But truth and destiny will prevail as the power of the plot and amazing acting tie every event together in a journey worth our patience.
Very much a melodrama, with all the angst and tears you’d expect from this genre, Guo Guo and Yun Kai’s sweet and uncomplicated love for each other is secondary only to the main storyline— Guo Guo returning to her roots. Also entwined in all the sub-plots is the enduring message of maternal and paternal love - biological or adoptive, it can be likewise powerful or destructive.
Stellar, stellar cast including little Le Tong. What an ensemble of perfection. Well worth the angst!
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