Yun Shen Bu Zhi Chu (2025)

Good performances in this drama about betrayal, second chance & moving forward

I am preparing a reddit post on vertical drama actresses aged 35 and above and came across Jia Qing. I had watched Su Jun He's drama with Guo Yu Xin - I enjoyed his performance and visuals there. So I decided to watch this drama last night and it was a good watch.

What I liked:
1. Elements - This drama features a few elements such as systems, cheating, second chance, revenge and they were done well. I was engaged most of the time while watching this drama.
2. FL characterisation - I liked that she was unforgiving but kind. Her life partner ML and their son mistreated her but instead of punishing them, she walked away and became focused on her own life. When they needed their help, she was kind to support then move on. I also liked how she was realistic about her situation as a transmigrator.
3. Acting - Great performances by the cast. Jia Qing was captivating on screen with Su Jun He matching her skills and intensity. despite the 7-year gap between them. It was good to see Su Jun He playing a baddie. Li Zheng Jun did well in his role although I wish he had shown more of his charm to increase the pull dynamic. Even child actor gave a good performance - he did not just recite his lines like some child actors.
4. Romance - There were flashbacks to FL and ML's moments as happy couple and I enjoyed those scenes. The kisses were good, well I never expected them in cheating dramas. There was also romantic interest from SML.
5. Supporting characters - Their son Xiao Xu frustrated me when he sided with the antagonists. I liked ML's assistant who had a small role here.
6. Ending - I liked how the main characters were wrapped up.
7. Zhou Jing Yan characterisation - I did not what to expect of him because I assumed FL would help him out of guilt. I was good to see his character grow from beneficiary to business partner and potential love interest.

What I disliked:
1. ML - He was the main antagonist. An arsehole for forgetting FL's contribution to his success. I also disliked him for prioritising Xing Yue over FL. Unredeemable.
2. Antagonists - Xing Yue was atrocious, she lied, manipulated many people to become ML's wife. She even harmed ML's son (well that became a wake-up call for the ingrate). Her brother was conniving as well.

Favourite scene
When ML and the son met FL at the entrance of her workplace

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