Acting of the entire cast and the chemistry between the leads: 10/10.
Script, direction, music, and those bizarre lighting choices and curtains that genuinely gave me a headache: 0/10.
Both the male and female leads had already suffered enough with their traumatic pasts, but apparently the writer decided that wasn’t nearly enough. And after putting both the characters and the viewers through all that emotional torture, the least the writer could have done was give us a proper happy ending.
Also, with everyone dying one after another, for a moment I thought it was a xianxia drama set in the Republican era.
Binge watched it today, and throughout all the eps all i could think of is ML deserves better. Never have i thought about couple breaking up and letting go off eo. But here i want them to. I can understand why FL is doing that. But her choice of words and actions are quite painful towards ML. He really deserves better.
Overall, I really loved this drama. Up until around episode 34, I was completely hooked. The characters, cinematography, and emotional scenes were so well done. But ngl, the last few episodes felt way too rushed.
The ending itself wasn’t my problem, I actually liked that it was a happy ending. It just felt like they tried to cram way too many plot points into the finale without letting any of them breathe.
For example, the Crown Prince spent almost 10 years trying to find out who poisoned him. When the truth finally came out, we as the audience got the answer, but we never really got to see his reaction. It honestly felt like the reveal was just there to tell the viewers who did it instead of giving the character the closure he’d been waiting a decade for.
Another thing that confused me was the whole coffin situation. The Crown Prince’s body was secretly taken away, but we’re never really shown how that happened. And Shen Xihe, who’s been portrayed as incredibly smart and observant the entire drama, somehow never realized her husband’s body wasn’t even there? That just didn’t sit right with me.
I also wasn’t a fan of what they did with the Fifth Prince. I don’t mind that ambition consumed him—power changes people. But there’s a difference between being corrupted and suddenly making questionable decisions just because the plot needs you to lose. Earlier, he came across as calm, strategic, and genuinely intelligent. By the end, it felt like that version of him disappeared.
Still, I really enjoyed the drama and would definitely recommend it.
As soon as i watched the trailer i knew i would love it, and i absolutely did. It was dark and interesting. Totally binge worthy. Hope we had more eps. The cinematography, chemistry between the leads, fighting scenes were crazy….10/10 for me.
Though I really liked the FL in Blossom, I feel her acting range is somewhat limited, especially in this drama. Compared to the ML, her performance doesn’t feel at par with his, and the difference is noticeable. Nevertheless I still enjoy watching He Yu hehe.
I recently read it, and it made me want to come in a relationship lol. It’s good girl x bad boy, where she fell first and he fell harder. Friends to lovers trope.
Ps: I’m new to novel reading. Any recommendations are welcome:)
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Script, direction, music, and those bizarre lighting choices and curtains that genuinely gave me a headache: 0/10.
Both the male and female leads had already suffered enough with their traumatic pasts, but apparently the writer decided that wasn’t nearly enough. And after putting both the characters and the viewers through all that emotional torture, the least the writer could have done was give us a proper happy ending.
Also, with everyone dying one after another, for a moment I thought it was a xianxia drama set in the Republican era.
The ending itself wasn’t my problem, I actually liked that it was a happy ending. It just felt like they tried to cram way too many plot points into the finale without letting any of them breathe.
For example, the Crown Prince spent almost 10 years trying to find out who poisoned him. When the truth finally came out, we as the audience got the answer, but we never really got to see his reaction. It honestly felt like the reveal was just there to tell the viewers who did it instead of giving the character the closure he’d been waiting a decade for.
Another thing that confused me was the whole coffin situation. The Crown Prince’s body was secretly taken away, but we’re never really shown how that happened. And Shen Xihe, who’s been portrayed as incredibly smart and observant the entire drama, somehow never realized her husband’s body wasn’t even there? That just didn’t sit right with me.
I also wasn’t a fan of what they did with the Fifth Prince. I don’t mind that ambition consumed him—power changes people. But there’s a difference between being corrupted and suddenly making questionable decisions just because the plot needs you to lose. Earlier, he came across as calm, strategic, and genuinely intelligent. By the end, it felt like that version of him disappeared.
Still, I really enjoyed the drama and would definitely recommend it.
August!! Hope we get this soon. Have been waiting for ages!!!!
I recently read it, and it made me want to come in a relationship lol. It’s good girl x bad boy, where she fell first and he fell harder. Friends to lovers trope.
Ps: I’m new to novel reading. Any recommendations are welcome:)