Reviews

"What your father didn't make, we will do it."

"What your father didn't make, we will do it. What we can't make, our children and grandchildren can do it."These first seven episodes were really good at making us hate the Emperor; he's obviously crazy, although I can imagine going insanely paranoid if I came to power by murdering my family.And, because I hate the Emperor, I ended up agreeing with Yelu Lihu (even though, to me, it seems like the producers didn't want us to like him). So, his death and Xiyin's reaction really touched me. His romance with Wuguli is portrayed negatively, but can't something good come from a bad start? I think the drama might say no, but I have hope for their love (especially since Xiyin's actor is extremely hot).And that really makes me understand Wuguli's loyalty. At first, it seemed a little insane to go to those extremes for just a man, but now they're traumatized together, going through a terrible and frightening situation (and she's what, fifteen years old?), so her promises seem more believable now.I loved the dynamic between the three sisters when Wuguli got out of prison; obviously she's going to want to be with her love who's been with her for so long, suffering, and of course Hunian is going to disagree. With all this confusion, I was glad that Yanyan was the voice of reason and brought peace between the two, showing how she has a mediating role in the family – which is allowed by her more "easygoing" personality.I cried when she cried, imagining how much she must have suffered, and how painful it must be for a father to hear his daughter say that. And yet she doesn't regret it; love is a very stupid thing.

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Lessons After Heartbreak?

I started this drama because of James. His role as Pobphan in Don’t Say No stayed with me, and I still occasionally wonder what became of that couple. I had been waiting to see him in another series—and he certainly made a bold return! (laughs)Gear wants his first time to mean something. Being dumped and then told that his reluctance to have sex was the reason clearly hurts his pride as well as his feelings. His response is to reinvent himself as someone sexy enough to make his ex regret leaving him.Watching him cling to someone who treated him so poorly is frustrating, though. The new boyfriend is so unpleasant that I wanted to tell Gear to forget them both.Then his attempt to find someone to teach him leads him into the wrong room and straight to Kanthi. Gear’s blunt request, followed by Kanthi’s equally blunt rejection, sets up what feels like a rather adult version of My Fair Lady. The heart-shaped pendant also suggests there may be more to their connection.For now, I’m curious, although still adjusting to seeing James in this role. Part of me is watching Gear, while another part is quietly asking for my Pobphan back. (laughs)

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A Second Chance to See People Differently

What I liked most about this episode was how small changes in Jirapat’s attitude changed his experience of school life. Waking up a little earlier and letting his classmates get a little closer makes the days he once found unbearable surprisingly enjoyable. The people he dismissed turn out to have qualities he never bothered to notice.His adult knowledge coming in handy during math class was satisfying, although the teacher’s refusal to accept his answers was infuriating. Apparently, even getting everything right can get you into trouble! (laughs)But the person who interests me most is Ruth. Jirapat wants to become a “good boy,” while Ruth seems to have been one all along. Yet being perfect in everyone else’s eyes may come with its own difficulties. His strained relationship with his father makes me curious about what lies behind that image.There also seems to be unfinished business between the two, and I’m beginning to wonder whether Jirapat is the only one who wishes he could live his life again.Tay and New’s adult versions and Mick and Luke’s younger versions are starting to overlap in my mind. I’m looking forward to discovering more about these two—this already feels like it could offer more than an ordinary school romance.

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She's already messing with his head

"I like you." — three words and she's already messing with his head. 😏"Thou shalt not steal." — and he knows her ways all too well already. 🤭I am really looking forward to them working side by side and hearing their daily banter a lot. 😌 As for the cliffhanger, maybe they made us believe she's in trouble, but in reality she's going to be taken to some secret hideout to talk about the spy stuff? 🤔The scene with the "boss" hitting her and No-ma and then trying to take her by force made me feel so uncomfortable and nervous. I hoped that one of them would kill the guy. Sadly, they didn't.😳😞 P.S. And now we know that "100 Days of Deception" means those three months she agreed to be their spy.

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