Slightly above average drama but nothing spectacular
Did I enjoy this drama...kind of. I certainly didn't hate it. However, about 3/4ths of the way through I started losing interest but I finished it anyway.The story started out great, and then it started to get a little muddled. There are some plot points thrown in that don't really make sense and aren't fully fleshed out. These are used mainly to just drive the story forward without having to answer too many questions or explain things. It's kind of annoying, to be honest.
The acting is decent, there are some that are really good and then some that are kind of just okay.
The characters, for the most part, are decently fleshed out and not just one single attribute but then a lot of the characters are and their personality is just made of one thing. That's annoying as well because I'd like for some of them to have more depth but whatever I guess they are side characters for a reason.
The music and ost are beautiful sounding to me, however, it's not the best I've ever heard.
If you're looking for a decent drama and you're not too worried about plot holes or having a fully fleshed-out plot and can handle some subpar acting then give it a shot. However, if any of that is going to bother you I'd say pass. Unless of course, you're interested in Zhang Zhe Han as much as I am haha...he's so pretty to look at. Ju Jing Yi is really pretty as well.
*Spoiler..kinda*: There are 2 different endings to this drama. One is a sad ending and the other is "happy"...depending on how you would define that. The version you see will depend on where you watch it. But both endings can be found as clips on youtube.
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Historical Drama focusing on POISON & MEDICINE
In this drama, I only knew Zhang Zhehan from Nirvana in Fire and Word of Honor. I must say that I didn't really expect to find the chance to know and watch this series coz' I have tried so hard finding a nice series to watch but I always failed to finish a new one.Lemme start my review. I just like how this drama progressed from episode to episode. I love the characters, the leads and supporting casts. I love how they portrayed their roles. I love the story, the acting, the fighting scenes - nice CGI and lastly the Mansions, the ornaments, the design and the costumes - i think the best i have seen so far from a chinese drama.
Must- watch!!!
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Story: It’s very light and entertaining. The combination of the comedy, romance and drama is just right. I love the pacing and everything on it.
Acting: Usually for this type of drama, the female lead tends to be annoying or overbearing but ju jing yu acting is so refreshing and her expressions are so on point. I love her character and how to interpreted it. For the main lead, i also love zhang zhehan’s character that made me fall in love him. I love their chemistry!
Over all, it’s such a great watch and i feel lucky that i came across this gem!
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And want more and more zhangzhehan and jujingyi together. May Almighty give many more drama with jingyi_zhehan lead pair up .and i really pray they trun in real couple toooo.... zhangzhehan is handsome and jingyi cute baby.... really want legend of yunxi 2....with long feiye +yunxi +their kids
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The ladies in this drama are dangerous, from Kung-Fu, to scheming to poisons.
The overall storyline was okay, I do feel it is a little draggy and could have been over 10 Episodes earlier but I guess that's what dramas are all about.
Everyone is someone else' ally or enemy or both.
The royal children needed to be reigned in and trained, in most instances they were just as murderous as their parents and one wondered what would happen to the Kingdoms once they took over.
The aspects of these plots, where some women feel that they have the rights to the hero despite him having a wife really gets to me.
The drama is overall a good drama to watch, not one that I would readily put in my rewatch cadre but it is worth watching.
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The music of this drama is very good and soothing and I like the music.
If I talk about the plot, the plot of this drama is amazing. The story they show, the love, the friendship they show is amazing. The plot contain everything like romance, to cure poison, herbs and friendship and a kindness.
I love every character specially Yun xi and gu xishao. Their bond of friendship or I can say the love of gu xishao for Yun xi was actually pure. Yun xi is a lovely and cute character.
Prince xin character is also good. He plays his role very well. Chemistry of Yun xi and prince xin was good.
Gu xishao character was good too. I love his acting. He plays every scene with feelings.
I can watch this drama again. Love it!!♥️
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I'm Indian but i am in love and great fan of these three beautiful character han yunxi, long feiye,gu qishao.
The story rotates around the tough n pity life of a girl who is not loved by her own family members,
But she is blessed by having kind and loving husband .she also meet a kind friend who save and help her every time inspite of the consequences.these two man support her in her difficult time.
But still path of her life is full of hurdles.
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Watched this coz I like ZZH and JJY
I’m a shipper of the ML and FL. Story wise, the novel is way better than the drama adaptation that I am reading it for the 2nd time! I wished the writer could have taken more from the novel in terms of the interaction between the ML and FL because they’re always together; unlike in the drama wherein she spent more time with GSS.ZZY did a good job portraying the ice cube character of LFY. JJY needed more of the feistiness of the FL’s character. But, I don’t see anyone playing this role other than her for some reason. It’s worth a watch but I suggest that you watch this first before reading the novel or else you’ll get frustrated. Curiosity made me read it and I’m glad I did.
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This review may contain spoilers
This is a good fantasy period piece. The plot is solid and interesting. This drama has action, revenge, friendship, royal family feuds, and a leading couple that is fun to watch. The actors were not great delivering their characters but there are moments that allow the viewer to see their acting progress and potential. The leading couple showed good chemistry development throughout the drama but, for been so deeply in love, their intimate moments lacked credibility; it was more a deep self-sacrificing loving relationship that developed through their association than an ardent romance. The drama would’ve been better if it was done with fewer episodes since the story dragged marred by repetition of incidents and the overuse of flashbacks. Still, it is a nice drama to watch while waiting for a great one to come! *Although the end is ambiguous, it is up to the viewer to believe that she took her bracelet back from her friend Gu Qi Shao! ; ) Was this review helpful to you?
One of the good period drama to watch
The plot is interesting and most of the actors have done great job especially the male lead, Zhang Zhehan. He is talented with incredible skills: acting, singing, sports etc. The chemistry between the two main leads is perfect, fightiing scenes are well done and the theme song very beautiful. Only some details in the series that are quite annoying like Gu Qishao and Ming Xiang who chase too much after the main leads as if they were blind not seeing that Long Feiye and Yunxi were married and how much love between them.. Besides, Yunxi’s clothes are not good enough for her position as consort.Overall, it’s worth to watch
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Best drama EVER
This is the very first C-drama when I started watching Chinese dramas about 2 years ago... And also the best drama i've watched so far.To be honest, I didn't understand the drama at all when I first watched it but when I understood it, it felt very touching.
Especially the ending OST ' Tan YunXi (叹云兮) ' is extremely touching.
I'll only say a single sentence about my jie @ Ju Jingyi. : She is really, really good.
About ZZH, I don't have any opinion on him.
All in all, this is a top drama and worth watching many times over and over again (i've watched it 6 times)!
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The plot was fine until the last ~10 episodes where things became convoluted. I also admittedly skimmed through a lot of the emperor and harem parts, and some of the various princes' scenes, because clearly I was here for the romance. Aside from the lead couple, I enjoyed Ning Jing and Tang Li's storyline - maybe she was a little over-the-top at times but they were a funny and cute pair. I loved Xi Feng, because I can never resist a loyal right-hand man. I didn't care for Qi Shao either way, but I disliked him in the end when he tried to make Yun Xi's choice for her.
Speaking of the ending, I have to say that I prefer the epilogue episode 50 version of the ending. I find the actual ending too contrived. Still, overall I loved this drama and I couldn't stop watching it!
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