Overall, the most rewatchable historical drama and #couple goals
I loved how mature their romance was and how there were no unnecessary misunderstandings between the two, I loved how both were perfectly in sync with each other in their values, and priorities and always understood each other under any circumstance. The support roles were strong, I was so immersed in everyone's acting and really hated the villains too. The ost is very memorable and you will remember the drama no matter what when you hear it again. For a drama that's 40 eps, it's very rewatchable and surprisingly not a historical tragedy ( I have pet peeves about reincarnation tropes where they end the story whenever the couple reunite in their next life), the story moves on at a very steady pace so you wouldn't feel bored with it. Overall, the best Chinese drama I've seen so far.Was this review helpful to you?
FAVORITE, BUT WITH FAULTS
YOU KNOW THAT DRAMA THAT WAS HIGH EXPECTATIONS?! IT WAS HIM.THIS DRAMA WAS SIMPLY WONDERFUL, COMPLETELY WON MY HEART.
THE COUPLE WAS DIVINE, WITH A WONDERFUL CHEMISTRY, IT SHOULD NOT BE SEPARATED. IT WAS A COUPLE THAT, WHEN THEY STAYED TOGETHER, NOTHING ELSE SEPARATED THEM. DON'T MUST THINK OF THAT STUPID WOMAN CLICHE THAT IS AFFORDABLE FOR PROTA.
BUT, HOWEVER AND HOWEVER. I CANNOT SAY IT WAS PERFECT. THE SCRIPT IN SEVERAL MOMENTS RUN A LOT, THEY WILL NOT DEVELOP THE RIGHT VILLAIN. THE POOR SECONDARY, WERE SIMPLY FORGOTTEN. THERE YOU COULD MAKE A 60 EPISODE DRAMA OF BOA. NOT TO SAY ALSO, THAT THE FINAL FIGHT THE EFFECTS WERE VERY WEAK.
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Watch.
I must admit that I'm not a big fan of Wuxia but this one had me glued in every episode.The chemistry between ML and FL is amazing. And if you take them out of the Hei-Bai Fengxi duo, they remain amazing. I love how the drama made them equally powerful yet showing flaws in their characters here and there. The actors were indeed perfect for their roles, they were very convincing all around. I may be biased because I've liked both before this drama, haha!
Bonus for me is how the women were portrayed to be strong and as cunning as the men.
The supporting actors were entertaining as well. Pu was my favourite and he left me heartbroken.
But what got me breezing through all 40 episodes is how each problem/challenge finds a solution/closure early on. They didn't drag alongside the overall arch. Would've wanted a more exciting character reveals for both ML and FL though. Like something that rocked the scene. And while I'm at it, a more gruesome end to the villain. I so wanted him to suffer first before getting the luxury of death.
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When reality doesnt meet expectation
well, i rarely write a review, i write this one because its beautiful drama yet annoying, hahaha...from episode 1-31, everything was well executed, amazing story, eyecandy ML and FL, beautiful scenes, etc.
after that, it started to be weird, confusing and rushed, like its entirely different drama and the director was changed.
the scene Lanxi know Fengxi identity just a few seconds without surprise expression at all from anyone, its not even a scene since it just shows Lanxi's hand, hahaha.
Its annoying because it made us think widly, did Lanxy knew her identity from the beginning since he has fountain abode network to do so? If he did, then did he has other intention/motive beside pure love?
because several other scenes after FL identity revealed were also weird, how Lanxi reacted when his dad said to him to find a spouse that bring benefit to yongzhou, how Lanxi said to Fengxi that since yongzhou's problem is now settled, then its time for the next move (the alliance wedding), which seems all moves were planned by him from the beginning.
All these scenes have ruined the beautiful love story they already built from the first episode, its still annoying eventhough its paid by last sacrifying life scene by Lanxi (which only a few seconds too and could be more dramatic).
and the last two episodes were even more horrible. Lanxi's white hair and outfit could be better and the drawing each other eyebrow is a funny yet silly ending scene for such a great drama.
its a pity since this could be a great and hit drama of the year. It should be divided into 2 seasons, season one should have been ended when lanxi confessed his love, wu yuan and huang chao's crush on fengxi also not well developed, adding more stories about how the three noble men fight over fengxi will be interesting, because lanxi's expression when he was jealous was realy really cute, hehe.
well, despite all the drawbacks, its still enjoyable, the story and acting were great, the characters are also great. they are strong and smart, know what they wants and dont bother to face and accept life changes and let go their big dreams for more simple purpose of life, which is love.
they teach us to accept drawbacks in our life, since most of the time reality are not as what we expected,
starts from and by accepting imperfection of this drama, hahaha.
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The best part of the drama is the chemistry between Zhao Lu Si and Yang Yang. They are like the perfect couple and I really like their interaction and they are very cute together. Yang Yang is indeed a very handsome and charming actor who can be overly cool but when he smiles, my heart just melts :)
The wuxia/fighting scenes are a lot more in the first half of the drama. The second half is mostly just political stuff, but not too heavy that you can still easily follow and understand the plot. That's why I only gave this drama a 9 because these political plots are too predictable and light for me. I think the strong part of this drama is the romance story between Yang Yang and Zhao Lu Si.
Another strong point is that there is quite a couple of strong female characters, Bai Feng Xi being one of them and Feng Qi Wu. Boy, I like how badass and loyal Feng Qi Wu is. She really is a great character. The other supporting characters are also good, particularly those by Hei Feng Xi's side like Chong LI and the General and his two sons. I enjoyed these supporting characters story a lot too.
Rewatch value is high for me. If I have time and couldn't find anything new that's worth to watch, this would be on the top of my rewatch list as it's entertaining and quite light for a costume drama. The OST is great! There are five songs that I put on my Apple Music playlist that I've been listening to over and over again, especially the two songs that are on the background of Bai-Hei Feng Xi's romantic interaction. I am still listening to these songs (and will still be listening to this song) even after I have finished watching the drama.
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Intriguing storyline, superb acting
Finally I feel so ecstatic having watched the entire series.The storyline is captivating even though its filled with scheming, politics and bloodmath at every step. As the storyline navigates through, such intense scenes, it's the little moments between the two charming leads that lightens up the screen .
The chemistry between the leads yang yang and zhao lu is is simply irresistible and as someone mentioned i can't possibly think if anyone else portraying the roles of bai he fengxi better than them .
The costumes, action scenes and background are just spot on.
Definitely a delectable watch as they rule our heart!
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THE wuxia-romance drama of 2022!
Zhao Lusi and Yang Yang's acting is on point. Their chemistry on the drama is very good. They are both green flag. This drama is very recommended to everyone, new cdrama lover or a certified cdrama fan.I started this drama because of Zhao Lusi, I just get to know Yang Yang in this drama. This drama really did not disappoint. I can see that Zhao Lusi's acting skills also improved a lot and her fighting scenes are very good. This drama also shows an important lesson that the people's safety is more important and being with the ones you love than power. While everyone is struggling for power, they did not hurt innocent people. They prioritize the people's safety first before going in war. Ofc, except for the actual schemer behind they're back, he hides his true identity and true intentions and hurt many innocent people. I love the fact that Hei fengxi/ Feng Lanxi and Bai Fenxi/ Feng Xiyun sacrificed too much even they're lives to protect each other.
The fact that's bothering me is that feng Lanxi only has 10 yrs left to live because he saved BFX through Old Tianji. Also I don't know why but I really wished they had children together lol.
But overall I liked the drama, it's not a cliché drama. This drama also has pros and cons like the other cdramas but you'll really love it if you watch this.
FYI: I cried out of happiness when they got married lol😭
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Good drama
Who rules the world is a great drama. Great action and a it will keep wanting to watch more. I waited a long time to watch it and it was worth the wait. A great story and good songs. This was a good year for Yang Yang with two good dramas. It's a great action packed and good fighting scenes. Yang Yang and Zhao Lu si make a good pair and have good chemistry together. Zhao Lu si is beautiful. The acting of Yang Yang improves all the time.I already watched 20 episodes in 3 days.
It's a good drama and not a total wuxia drama. It's got a lot political plot to it.
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Story about Politic, Deception, and Power.
This drama is Chinese drama that revolves around the theme of power and politics. The show offers a unique insight into the world of high-level politics, and the struggles that individuals go through to maintain power. The drama features strong performances from the lead actors, who bring to life the complex characters they play. The show's pacing is engaging, and the twists and turns of the plot keep the viewer on the edge of their seat. The drama's production value is high, and the cinematography is stunning. Overall, "Who Rules the World" is a thought-provoking and entertaining drama that offers a unique look into the world of politics.Was this review helpful to you?
Power Couple
Really enjoyed this. It had capable main leads and a lot of political intrigue.The chemistry was pretty good (it could've been better, hence the minus 0.5), both are excellent actors, Yang Yang and Zhao Lusi.
This was the first Cdrama I ever watched. Not too romantic, but still puts a smile on your face,
I found this quite entertaining.
Also, the OST was awesome.
Hope you enjoy!
Update:
This is me a year later (a much more seasoned watcher as you can see from my other reviews). This drama, compared to the many other dramas I've watched, is extraordinary. Also, we don't have a stereotypical damsel in distress who needs a strong man to save her; we have the definition of a power couple, both are rivals (but then work together), so they both have brains and martial arts skills.
Please watch!!!
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CHU WANNING COME HOME
I am writing this review as a reminder not to go back to this show...The only reason I want to finish this show is because Yang Yang is so good-looking; he is just a very handsome guy and he does the best with what he is given, but honestly, even that can't save this drama.
I started this drama at the beginning of the summer and watched maybe 4 episodes and stopped for a week. This cycle continued on from stopping watching it for days and then those turned into weeks of not watching it. Perhaps that is why I am so lost with this drama.
Chemistry:
It is mainly just politics and some fighting. There is very little romance. On average I would say that the FL and ML flirt for 5 minutes an episode, but that is just not enough for me to continue watching it. I started this drama because I found the ML in the poster to be very attractive. I was right; he is very attractive, but he just isn't in this drama enough for me to continue watching. The chemistry between them isn't anything outstanding, but it isn't bad. It just isn't so engaging. I mean there have been no scenes so between the FL and ML that have stood out for me and left me remembering it. As far as I know, they start off the drama already knowing each other, have somewhat of a rivalry, but not really, and then they just like each other. Nothing too significant happens to them for them to all of a sudden fall in love. That would be okay, but I am halfway done with the drama, and they as a couple have left little to no impact on me.
Story:
I can't tell you much about the story. The drama has me pretty lost. I get the gist of what is going on, but in order to stay fully engaged, you have to know more than just the surface level of the story. There are a lot of side characters and politics going on and it gets very confusing. Honestly, the politics part for me was pretty boring, this is probably why I got lost because I simply did not care about what was going on within the world. This show kind of just assumes that the audience read the book it's based on or did some research beforehand because it just throws you into the middle of the politics they have and it just is so confusing.
I have been trying to make this drama into something that it is not in my head, and that would be a good drama, but it's just not that amazing. I really wanted to enjoy this drama, but it just isn't for me.
To be honest, I have been trying to find a drama that fills the void that The Untamed left me, but so far the Chinese Drama industry, in general, has left me pretty disappointed. Nothing outstanding has come out since, nothing that I have watched at least. The C-ent just keeps producing the same sorts of boring romance dramas with the same types of character tropes and storylines. I am not only dissapointed but deeply frustrated and saddened by this.
If only a drama could be released that would reach into the deepest part of my heart and truly make me feel alive. If only there were a drama with a very edgy storyline; a drama that does the main source of it justice and tells the story in the most touching way. If only there were a drama that could be released with the perfect casting, perfect setting, and perfect soundtrack to boot. With actors who were born to play the role that they were cast in, giving the performance of their life thus far. Imagine a drama with the most beautiful leads, those who showed true real chemistry and spark between them; leads that would leave us with scenes that we could never forget and would never want to forget. If only a drama could be released that tells the tale of love and hate and the misunderstanding between the two of those, and then later on what happens once you resolve that misunderstanding and get to fully embrace the love that you share with your loved one. A story about a love so strong that it transcends lifetimes, crosses universes, and outways immortality.
To be more specific... we need a story that tells of a husky who is the young disciple of the most powerful cultivator in the world, a white cat. Due to misunderstandings and general differences, the two have been at odds with each other. The white cat finds himself helpless in the face of the husky's teenage rebellion and the two keep on drawing further apart. Unbeknownst to the white cat in a past life, the husky and the white cat's animosity ended in great bloodshed and misery when the husky turned to dark cultivating techniques. After the past life ends, sixteen-year-old husky wakes up with knowledge regarding the events of that past life. Believing he can change his tragic end this time around, the husky sets out to change the course of events as he knows them but soon finds out things are not as they seemed to him. A story that would explore themes of redemption and morality very well, by exploring the husky's struggle with his darker desires, the guilt of his past life, and his attempts to remedy things during his miraculous second chance. ((Source: autumn carrot at MyDramaList))
This review is very subjective, the show is not that bad; if you read this far you will see that I have just been losing my mind waiting for a certain something to be released.
Tencent do better :(
Sources for the last 2 paragraphs:
https://mydramalist.com/54501-hao-yi-xing
https://rosesbooks.home.blog/2020/02/21/the-dumb-husky-and-his-white-cat-shizun-by-meatbun-doesnt-eat-meat/)
~~ Adapted from the web novel "The Husky and His White Cat Shizun" (二哈和他的白猫师尊) by Meatbun Doesn't Eat Meat (肉包不吃肉)
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phenomenal
honestly tops more than half the cdramas ive seen. everyone is extremely intelligent (so far) and they don’t make the audience mad with constant dramatic irony.first of all female lead’s character has some of the best qualities i’ve seen. she has so much common sense and strategies that doesn’t leave the audience disappointed. there aren’t many misunderstandings in the drama that occurs (again, so far). not to mention her past is has such a good build up to the point where she hasn’t even mentioned it, barely a reaction out of her.
the male lead. 1, hes drop dead hotter than the microwaved ramen i ate watching this. he’s so smart. like smart isn’t even enough to describe how brilliant he is. his strategies against those who wanted to take him down was straight up hot if you ask me..
and these two literally fit each other SO well, like sure it’s a cute romance, but i feel like the problems they face make us look pass this cdrama as simply just a romance drama. they both have their priorities, but they’ll always care for each other and i honestly i love that. if this drama ends badly i don’t think i could ever trust another drama :)
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