The Queen of Winter (2024)

Absolutely the best! Will keep you guessing until the very end

The Director shots were so professional and very much so better than the usual short drama direction. 10,000 times better. The costumes wardrobe everything was tailored and not the same three dresses that have been recycled in multiple dramas repeatedly! They put some money for special effects, which came out really great! Nothing with sloppy! The plot was absolutely intriguing and the tension never stops for this one. I don’t find myself crying from anger at the female lead for her stupidity and I don’t find myself feeling disgusted by the protagonist may lead because of duplicity and abuse scenes.
The show made me laugh, and the show made me cry. This show gave me hope and the shell gave me the biggest thrill I’ve ever had watching a short drama from China. I have to say these actors are on my top 10 list of favorite Chinese actors in short dramas… they never leave me disappointed…
Congratulations on a great win!! I am on my toes with excitement for season two!! 🎊🎊🎊

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Felt like something missing

I added this drama to my playlist because of the 3 main cast weeks ago and almost forgot about this drama until Jwells mentioned it in our chat about Shen Hao Nan.

What I liked:
1 Zhang Ji Jun - Wow he was compelling in this drama because of his character Feng Jin. He was cheeky & unhinged but not in a dangerous way (like Joker from The Dark Knight). I must say this is my favourite Zhang Ji Jun drama.
2. Yun Mu Ran characterisation - She is smart, composed & self-assured even when facing resistance. I like that her characterisation was consistent from start to finish. My hunch was right when twist was revealed in third act.
3. FL's husband - He was atrocious but wow, the actor impressed me with his acting. It'd be great if the character was given more depth.
4. Styling - I love FL's burgundy business suit. The cut & the fit - she was beautiful when wearing it. I also like Feng Jin's colourful & flamboyant outfits.
5. Tease - The writers teased us with moments that didn't follow the standard drama approach e.g. the almost kiss, the drinks laced with drugs. By making these moves, the drama stayed fresh & unpredictable.

What I disliked:
1. Plot - There were too many arcs going on in this microdrama - 3 different arcs for 3 main characters, 2 different arcs for villains (one from FL's family, one from Yu Xiao's admirer), one arc for Yu inheritance saga, one arc for FL & Yu Xiao's complicated relationship. At the end of the drama, I felt this drama played it safe with the ending and didn't leave me wanting more.
2. Yu Xiao's secret - I was confused by this arc. What was his motivation for keeping the doppelganger? It just creeps me out that I don't feel like rooting for FL to choose him over Feng Jin.

Favourite scene
When both ML took drinks knowing there were drugs in them

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