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Definitely worth re-watch. A solid 10

Usually I'm too lazy to write a review, but I had to write one for this. It's just that good.
I'm watching dramas from 2016 nd this gotta be the only drama I worked so freaking hard to watch the whole series with good subtitles. hands down it was worth it.. I've become a fan of both the leads.
I already knew Steven Zhang from Go ahead nd he really outdid himself in this series.. here his mannerisms expressions everything was perfect.. the actor for Lao Luo also did a grt job.
The story, the acting, the theme ost just perfection.
some ppl may find the story a bit confusing at times. it can happen bcoz it's a lot less detailed than the novel. but try to watch it carefully nd it's nothing complicated. U can definitely read the novel fr a more detailed explanation, like I'm doing.
This is definitely worth re-watch. even if I knw the story, I'll watch it fr the chemistry between the leads. hands down one of the best chemistry between leads..

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Not for me, but I can see why some people like it.

==Breakdown==
Background plot - 75%
Romance - 20%
Misc comedy - 5%

Background plot - If you like crime dramas, it's probably pretty good
Romantic chemistry - Fine sometimes, nonexistent other times.
Misc comedy - Rare, but fine
Production value - Pretty good

This drama is for: Anyone who likes crime dramas with a light sprinkling of romance.

I'm blaming myself for this one. I really like both of the lead actors in this drama, so I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried to watch a Crime/Mystery heavy drama. I shouldn't have. This is a plot heavy drama and I watch CDramas for romance. As stated, I really adore the two leads here, but didn't feel much chemistry between them. Thus, the romance wasn't enough for me to suffer through the genre.

I'm the problem and won't venture into this genre again. It gets a 7.5 because I can see it's probably good for people who like this kind of story, but if I was rating it based on my enjoyment it would've received a 2 star rating.

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Loved each and every character! This is what life should be about.

In most of the drama, Kim Joo Hyuk's portryal of Choi Taek (The future 'How I met your mother' version) doesn't seem like the Choi Taek we have seen through the ages. At least not until the final few episodes. The future Choi Taek seems more like Kim Jung Hwan, more like they might have swapped bodies.

Episode 9 gives us pretty straightforward clue that the future husband is Choi Taek but his personality seems so different that it must have kept viewers back then on their toes. (Thankfully, I knew the identity before going in) Since she said 30 years, I understand the changes but it still seems like a complete personality transplant to me.

This is my first Park Bo Gum drama and his smile is so damn adorable and goofy. Reminds me of Jung Hae In's adorableness from One Spring Night. (I saw the latter first,)

Talk about Jung Hae In and there he is in episode 13. What a great surprise.

Episode 15, that's when Chou Taek finds our that Jung hwan likes Deok Sun. I did feel a little frustration for the lack of romantic development at the point but then I liked how things turned out as well. I adored the way they loved and respected each other, especially Choi Taek and Jung Hwan.

I wanted to see more of Taek and Deok Sun's dating era, but it was cut short.

Although the drama was great and I will come back for seconds, I do feel that they could have done a better potrayal of the future Choi Taek, because other than a gimmick that keeps people on their toes it didn't make sense. Because in the final few episode he seemed more like Choi Taek. Instead of showing such drastic change in personlity, they could have been a bit subtle about it.

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Screaming, crying, throwing up

This show had me **hooked** and **captivated** all **from the very first episode**! I am saying this as someone who is notoriously hard to please.

Who knew a modern day female Michelin Chef who time travels back 500 years to the Joeson dynasty era would be a great idea to adapt to the screen??

The FL and ML have some of the **best tension and aggressiveness that I have seen in a kdrama in years**; they are electric together and their tit for tat relationship is just ✨chef’s kiss ✨

If you like:
✅Grump x Sunshine
✅Tension
✅Hate-to-love
✅Time travel
✅Court intrigue
✅Politics
✅Cooking

Bon Appetite Your Majesty is the show for you.

I know I probably shouldn’t be writing a review for a show that’s only halfway through, but I have a feeling this will be one of the greats even if it shatters us 🙈

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Romantic fluff

I dont know about many people. I actually loved this so much. Everything was perfect. Where everyshow trying to be different and unique, they tend to mess it by killing the plot or doing something hazy throught the show.
But this show fluff and light and cliche, it was so warming to watch.
And the acting! Omg, markohm nailed the acting! Especially only a handful of actors can act properly from gmm... mark pakin! The man you are.
I would say 10/10 to watch when you are down. I have too much stress in my life to be stressing over tvshows too. So this was so good and amazing watch for me.

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What was that ending?

No doubt I loved this, but it is such a missed potential. I really wished they focused even slightly more on the fl's twin sister, like if you are including that in the plot add something to it, they just left it there.
The ending was so open like what was the point? I loved the cases, it was really interesting, the other couple was amazing too, but the ML and FL relationship was just touched upon, given the age gap and everything I get it, but they left it open without a proper closure. It could have developed a little or maybe not have started at all, since they started it I think q little progress couldn't have hurt.

Overall, the cast and plots I loved it.

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The Insidious Crown Prince's Plan, A Thousand Faces Ryan Cheng

I watched the series with great curiosity. I especially liked the production and direction. They shot some beautiful scenes, and the action scenes were also great. The direction was excellent from beginning to end. However, I can't say the same about the script. There were a lot of illogicalities. There were just "I did it, it happened" beginnings and endings. There were a lot of inconsistencies. There were a lot of character manipulations. Ridiculous things were done. If I tried to list them all, it would probably take 10 pages. There were so many. Screenwriters generally don't pay any attention to the characters they bring to life. They make a sadistic general look so smooth. You're left wondering, "What happened to this guy?" The character of Su Mu Yang changed 10 times. He was good. He went bad. Suddenly, he became sadistic. He became a schemer. He was incapable of any physical activity. He became a warrior. He was a prince and a king. He was a humanitarian and a killer. He was a gentleman and a vengeful man. So many changes. Characters don't change that much. They may be angry, hurt, sad, and devastated, but a person who doesn't kill people and loves humanity would never attempt murder. Character is unique. Your temperament can change. Not your character. Let this be my advice to screenwriters.
Let's say you could have killed the leader, but you don't kill him when he's within your grasp. You spend a few more episodes trying to kill him, and then you kill him. These are very obvious. At least don't put him under your control. If you were going to kill him, why didn't you? In other words, mistakes were made to make the episode last longer.
It's unacceptable for a crown prince to bow down and submit to a normal prince. It goes against all traditions. Such things happen in private. However, when there are people among the people or soldiers, it's impossible for a normal prince to act as a fait accompli to a crown prince. To step on him in front of a soldier. According to tradition, a crown prince represents the King. He is the King's representative. How can one soldier submit to another rather than to him? When the soldier orders the prince to be arrested immediately, the crown prince's order is like the king's. It's carried out immediately. In this series, these things are completely eliminated, the crown prince thing is over, unconventional acts are committed, and episodes are shot with the slogan "I want it this way." In a disciplined country like China, where such things are strictly adhered to, this is unacceptable. I have no connection to it; even I find it strange.
The relationship between the Yao Queen and the sorcerer isn't well-crafted either. It's as if it's unclear what's going on. It's ambiguous.
He didn't become the Emperor of Tianjin. Ni Da Hong is perhaps the last person one would consider the Emperor. I don't want to criticize the actor, but in my opinion, the role of emperor didn't suit him at all; he couldn't play it. I didn't like it. You might say that emperors weren't handsome or well-mannered. On the contrary, they were ugly. That's not the point. An emperor intimidates his subjects with his posture, dignity, and actions. When his subjects see him, they're afraid, fearful, or they love and adore him. She needs to exude such charm, such dignity, such presence. Kings may be ugly, but their posture and actions make it clear they are kings. They impress the people.
Tan Kai was the actor who best suited the role. The role of General Li Wei suited him perfectly. I really liked it.
Our lead actor, Ryan Cheng, especially, played several characters at once, with a lot of movement and expression, and delivered a wonderful performance without a trace of his stagnant demeanor. Congratulations. I really liked it. Song Yi, though not as much as him, had the presence of mind of a general, but did the role suit her? No. She's tall and well-built, but she's very thin. I wish more robust and physically fit actors would play these female generals. For some reason, they always choose thin, unsteady actresses.
Bi Wen Jun was excellent in the role of the crown prince. I liked it. Shi Ce suited the role perfectly; he played it beautifully. Congratulations. Darren Chen was very sweet. His role was quite small, but he played it well. He suited her. Ji Xiao Bing was excellent as the evil prince. The villainous role suited her well. Wei Zi Xin was also very good as the sorceress. Her image was beautiful. It suited her. I liked it. Zhao Yuan Yuan was very good as the empress. She played a cruel, sneaky, scheming queen beautifully. Well done. Du Chun suited her as the emperor. Rain Lu, Liu Yu Hong, and Wu Yu Heng were the ones that caught my eye.

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Arthur Chen.. has made me a believer ?

First off.. just to let you know none of my reviews will give out spoilers. My reviews are based on whether or not i personally enjoyed the show. And what i liked and disliked about each drama i watch.

Lets begin 💜
I really took a leap on this show becuz for some weird reason i never found Arthur Chen attractive and his shows interesting. I avoided him like the plague. But wow.. thank goodness i took this chance. This show was so good. Plus Arthur Chen looked so handsome in this and so did Gao Han. THIS is what i call a beautifully executed love story. The ML and FL no fall outs.. no misunderstandings and splitting up for years etc.. their love was so organic and flowed without conflicts. These kinds of love stories really make your heart want to explode. Every romantic scene got me screaming and giddy. Which there was so many!! Their love conquered 3 lifetimes. Watch this if you want a love story that makes you want to root for the couple all the way 💜

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