Ming Men Shi Jia (2025)

Gli ultimi 7 ep rovinano tutto?

Nonostante la storia d'amore non mi facesse vedere le stelle, era un drama che mi stava piacendo molto. La storia è bella, articolata, con molti colpi di scena e intrighi ben congegnati. Il tema di base era anch'esso molto interessante e ho apprezzato molto che ad ogni fine episodio ci fosse una curiosità, una chicca riguardante il tè legato a quello che accade in quel capitolo. Quindi tutto bene, tutto una meraviglia. Io bella felice che già pregustavo di dare un 9 a questo drama.. Fintanto che non ho toccato gli ultimi 7 episodi. Mio dio.

Io vorrei davvero capire perchè.

Non dirò quello che accade nello specifico perchè ci tengo a non fare di spoiler. Sappiate solo che:

1) non c'entra un accidenti con il tè, ergo non è legato in alcuna maniera alla storyline dell'intera serie;

2) non c'è un preludio, un avvertimento, un niente di niente di nient'altro di niente che possa giustificare una scelta simile perchè per tutto il resto degli episodi non c'è un singolo presentimento che ti possa far pensare ad un risvolto tale.

Questi ultimi episodi non mi hanno annoiata, ma non c'entrano una fava, non hanno alcun senso nemmeno legato ai sentimenti dei protagonisti perchè alla fine della solfa siamo esattamente come 7 episodi prima. Quindi perchè? Sinceramente questa scelta mi ha non poco dato fastidio. Ergo, non me la sento più di dargli un voto così alto anche se per 30 episodi rimane cmq un buonissimo prodotto.

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A visually stunning drama with lots of "tea"! (pun intended)

I went into Glory with very high expectations and, as expected, I wasn’t disappointed. Recently, there seems to be a wave of strong dramas with “Glory” in the title, and I was kind of anticipating The Glory, Blossom or even Blossoms in Adversity - type of vibes. Surprisingly, this drama turned out to be very different.

First of all, this drama screams high budget!! The production value alone is impressive: every detail of the setting is beautifully crafted and clearly well thought out. The Ming-dynasty–inspired aesthetics, the costumes, and especially the tea plantations are absolutely stunning. I also really appreciated the historical tea facts shown at the end of the episodes. The OST is gorgeous too and adds a magical touch to many scenes ✨

Despite having noticeable flaws in both the story and the characters, the show somehow managed to put me in a chokehold. It’s addictive enough to keep me watching, constantly wanting to know what happens next. What a pain watching this while it's airing!

But that said, there are also some issues that could have been done better.
The first arc of the story, especially the husband-selection plot and the He Xingming / Yang Dingchen storyline, felt unnecessarily long, and I think it coul've been shortened. It took up a lot of time of the drama without contributing much to the overall progression. Story-wise it could've been a 10 for me, if this arc and the one in the last 4-6 episodes were excluded.
This is my first drama starring Gülnezer Bextiyar, so I can’t fully judge her acting yet. However, her facial expressions often felt a bit stiff. At times, it was difficult to tell whether her character was quietly scheming or genuinely surprised / upset. Nevertheless, her visuals suit the role 100% - she's got that sharp and cold “Ice Queen” aura.
Now on to the characters: Rong Shanbao is a mixed bag for me. I admire how she prioritizes family above all else and refuses to get dragged into internal power struggles. Considering her difficult upbringing, her composure and emotional restraint do make sense. However, I don't agree with how she treats Lu Jianglai. While it’s true that he betrayed her first, he later makes continuous efforts to redeem himself, especially by solving the case etc. Yet she keeps him at arm’s length, barely treating him differently from the earlier husband candidates. Her lack of communication and tendency to keep everything to herself becomes frustrating over time.
As for the sisters, it honestly surprised me that the Rong family managed to survive for so long given how disunited they were in the beginning. I’m glad Rong Yunyin and Rong Yunxi had character development though. Rong Yunyin’s growth felt more believable, while Rong Yunxi’s change felt abrupt, like a jump: Suddenly she trusts Rong Shanbao and even speaks up for her?
Also, I'm actually growing even more interested in Yunxi and An Cha's story than Shanbao and Fusheng's...
The grandmother is another frustrating, illogical character. Despite her experiencing many setbacks, she sticks to her old mentality - familial piety, strict rules - alwways disregarding her granddaughters’ wishes.

Despite these flaws, there are many more things I genuinely enjoyed.
The story, while sometimes stretched, was engaging because of the constant twists where I expect them the least; especially the second half kept me hooked. My jaw literally dropped every second. This is one of the best written stories, I've seen in a while!
And lastly, Rong Yunwan completely stole my heart. She’s adorable and easily one of the most lovable characters in the drama.

So imo, Glory is far from perfect, but it’s visually breathtaking and I loved how the story develops, so I rate it 9.5 despite the few flaws ❤️

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