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BEST DRAMA of 2024
Great story line focusing on growth of FL. Great trust and communication between main couple with almost no angst.A must watch if you’re looking for a drama with a good story line, great communication between the couple, self-growth, and how the family despite their differences still love each other and eventually resolved their differences and turned out to be closer than ever.
The addition of a pure and kind “low iq” sister of ML was a nice touch.
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the power of little and old women
i truly loved this show!! the way HZ deal with people and the way she win everyone's heart.. her creativity and great eye for business. the way she lead the whole family.. the way the whole family helped each other and abandoned every rivalry within the harem.. i loved the way HZ and Gu HanXi fell for each other and always be good to eatch other, using their brain, without evil behavior to get their place in life and their happyness. i think it's worth more than just one rewatch bc it's filled with good feelings.Was this review helpful to you?
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Best Drama I've Ever Watch
I wasn't expecting much at first and now that I've finished watching the whole drama, I can say that this is the best c-drama of 2024 yet and is one of a kind. No common cliches, the casting is insane and their acting skills are just *chef kiss*.Instead of solely focusing on revenge like other dramas does, this shows the determination, patience that Hua Zhi have and her amazing characteristics and the struggles the Hua family goes through to survive. Each character is portrayed perfectly and the story is so well written. You can feel the emotions of the character as the story progresses and this also portrayed how society thinks of women back when Hua Zhi finally rented a mansion in the downtown of the city, their male servants thought they're just a bunch of women and that they need their protection but in the end, Hua Zhi and the others proved them wrong. Shen Qi and Shen Huan is that type of character whom you could related to. They were pressured to do things against their own will and was hurt because they stood their ground.
Hu Yitian whom you would recognize from handsome siblings and Zhang Jingyi chemistry was top notched and their visuals and how they portrayed their character so well through out the whole drama accompanied by the other casts/side characters with dupe visuals and acting skills. As for Caesar Wu, you could recognize him from a few dramas like Meteor Garden, Egg and Stone, Heart Of Loyalty and general lady. He is a great actor and his appearance in BIA surprised me a lot. Overall the casting is a 9.5/10.
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I came for the romance and stayed for the story.
I was in the mood for a historical romance story and Blossoms in Adversity seemed like a good idea since it features some of the actors I like. I was pleasantly surprised by this drama. I really thought it was going to be yet another run of the mill romance but what I found was so much more.The story it's not about romance per se, that's a side story, the main plot of Blossoms in Adversity it's a family torn apart when their patriarch crosses the Emperor in the wrong way (for the right reasons). As a consequence the men, including the children, are exiled to the north and the women, find themselves without the family's fortune and no men to support them. So, out of necessity, they create a matriarchy and end up finding agency of their own for the first time ever with incredible results as they slowly rethink the "rules" they have been living by so far. Slowly, each women starts to show their true self, their personal interests and strong characteristics, they start business, struggle and succeed, the road it's never easy but their bond it's stronger.
I will be honest, you will have to push through at first. There’s some catty behaviour but it’s important to understand that most of these females characters never thought they would be anything other than brides or mothers, as set for the society, but these women prove to be mature and sensible enough to hold proper conversations with each other and realize why they need to work together.
The male lead's story it's also very interesting and it complements well the main characters but I found the women's story far more compelling. This drama is very uplifting and consistent in its characters's development, never betraying them.
I recommend it!
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nice journey
very good story and since i am in to historical drama,i had not had such a ride in a while now. very satisfying end as well,all overall this drama was a hit.veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery enjoyable especially the power of women in this drama,very good pace as well. this was my first review and i thank the team behind ''mydramalist." as always for the never ending dedication .Was this review helpful to you?
Indeed ,Blossom in adversity
The drama began by introducing two main characters: a female lead who lived with her family and the heir to the kingdom. The heir had promised the king that he would never seek the throne, allowing his cousins to inherit it instead.However, following the king's orders, the heir exiled all the male members of the female lead's family, including children older than 10 years.
Although the king was selfish, the heir always obeyed him, even though he sometimes questioned the king's decisions.
As the story progressed, the female lead and the heir fell in love. Despite initially being unaware of his true identity, she eventually learned the truth. However, she continued to stand by him because she believed in his righteousness and trusted that he wouldn't harm her family.
While the drama had its moments of dullness and boredom, the chemistry between the lead characters remained strong throughout.
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Great ensemble cast and female characters
Blossoms in Adversity is a historical drama with a strong Girl Power feel. The main story seems to revolve around the way the women in the extended family come together and find their voices. The female lead, Hua Zhi, is everything one would want in a female main character--smart, brave, morally upright, and hard working. Yanxi, the male lead, has similar qualities, but also killer martial arts skills, beautiful hands, and a cute, bouncing ponytail. Together they make an ideal couple, who actually talk things out with each other. (Maybe this is less of a historical drama and more of a fairy tale.)I do have some quibbles. There are a number of unrealistic elements, such as the way that Hua Zhi gets away with mouthing off at people in power, the speed with which the Hua family claws its way out from ruin, and the repeated use of poor but virtuous and grateful commoners as plot points. Thank goodness for the emperor, who adds some much needed ambiguity and malevolence to the story.
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Blooming romance and character growth!
I love this story so much! The outline of the plot is a basic one. The female lead's (Hua Zhi) family (The Hua Family) falls from grace- basically, the emperor doesn't favor their family and exiled the men to a Northern Border and the women and youth of the family are left in the capital. They no longer have their property because it is confiscated by the emperor. So they must make a living to survive.Hua Zhi is a curious learner, and a brilliant business (young) woman. Hua Zhi is played by Zhang Jingyi, who does an excellent job of emulating the natural brilliance of a young woman pursuing business endeavors to support her family single-handedly. The male lead Gu Yanxi is played by Hu Yitian who did a decent job. I didn't like him a lot because there wasn't depth to his character. I can't really tell how much Gu Yanxi loves Hua Zhi. I don't really see the conflicted character go between being a loyal emperor subject to a man in love. He doesn't offer a more complex insight on his character. It seems as if he read the novel and gave us a surface presentation on the actor. The other casting who played the supporting roles did a phenomenal job at offering their character some dimension.
The production of this drama is also pretty good. There isn't much to nitpick. The only one is lighting. You'll notice it if you're a person with sensitive eyes. But other than that, this drama is smooth, enjoyable, and fun.
I feel like there are some playful parts and sweet moments that will hold dear to you.
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In the first half, the enemies to lovers plot is extremely satisfying. Hua Zhi and Gu Yan Xi are both earnest characters trying to do their best and find some happiness despite the emperor and fate standing in their way. There's also a lot of endearing scenes as the women of the Hua family band together and become resilient and independent.
But in the second half the plot grinds to a halt. The emperor is not suited for ruling during peace time, and there is no way he will forgive Hua's family. Of course, Hua Zhi and Gu Yan Xi would never rebel, so they just . . . wait for him to change his mind ??? If you were hoping for political intrigue and machinations, there are none to be found.
The acting overall is so-so (Gu Yan Xi needs a lot of music and effects to be intimidating), but the chemistry between the primary couple and the secondary couple both is excellent. I was cheering both couples on and it's the only reason I kept watching the show. The music is fairly good nothing here to really rewatch.
In the end, there is no complexity of themes or plots, but I appreciated the emphasis on women being independent, and I enjoyed the romantic chemistry.
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love a good jing yi drama!
YAY i finished. this was a cutesy drama- i loved the character development in all the aunts and characters at the end. loved the independent and smart FL, my FAVV!! she can hold up her own fort and family and i LOVE her for that. hyt also very hot. but emperor was so annoying… like using him. BUT I LOVE A GOOD SHE-DOESNT-KNOW-WHO-I-AM DRAMA BRUH. i wish they extended that part longer. i love the chase!!! chemistry was ok- i felt it a LOT on hyts side but not huazhis. idk. it was cute thooooo i liked them. esp their flirting stage. and when he was the martial arts teacher AW. overall pretty good drama to not binge but watch every so often. romance could be better but yea. plot was follow-able.Was this review helpful to you?
Best couple and empowered female lead
One of the best dramas to come out of China. The way it tackles multiple issues and topics while also balancing the comeback story is superb. The cast of Zhang Jing Yi , Hu Yi Tian , Lu Yu Xiao is brilliant and was able to portray their characters beautifully.If you enjoy a love story that has a subtle growth and the angst is to the minimum then this drama is for you.
If you enjoy an empowering female lead who fights for herself this drama is for you.
If you want a story about power and fight for the crown and how greed corrupts a person, this is for you.
RECOMMENDED!!!
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Woman independence & Communication in a relationship
There are 2 main theme in this drama: surviving from adversity and romanceExcellent writing regarding the romance between the two leads. No BS between the both of them. Communication 10/10. Level of Maturity of the two leads 10/10. A romance story which will not kill your brain cells. (YAYYYYY)
I love how many character eventually grew stronger & mature over time. The plot was engaging and I liked how the Hua Family member became more independent and eventually had a ability to survive. Other than surviving, they also grew confidence and accepted their life.
Generally great acting. (Some ppl r saying the main leads acting could be better, but I think its fine. On the other hand, I find the actress who acted Shao Yao acting kindda off. I have seen her in My Journey to You and she was great there. Maybe she wasn't in her best condition here). The actor who acted as the emperor did a good job. Boiled my blood multiple times :)
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