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Too damn long for not much
First things first, before I dive in: this series did not need to be this long, especially when, during what was supposed to be "the last episode," I found myself saying, "Please don't let this be the end." Again, 36 episodes later, and I still don't feel complete. What is going on? Honestly, it wasn't until episode 14 that the series really started to pick up and become interesting.
This was also my first time seeing some of these actors, and I have to say that the casting team was spot on. Their portrayal of the characters was amazing, and most of the characters showed growth and development throughout the show.
Now, let me talk about Meng Zi Yi. She is absolutely amazing at what she does. I've been a fan of her work since *Blossom*, and she truly is an incredible actress. I loved her portrayal of Shen Xi He despite her pissing me off. Secondly, this was my first time watching He You, and I must admit that I completely understand the hype surrounding him. He is much more than just eye candy. As for Hua Yong, he is honestly the type of man we would all want to marry. The way he secured her success and paved a path for both her and his son was truly admirable.
Let's also talk about the icing on the cake for me: the second leads. Bu Shu Lin and Cui Jin Bai gave me more butterflies than the main couple—OMG! They really should have been given more screen time. Bu Shu Lin's hidden identity and Cui Jin Bai falling in love with "him" was a beautiful example of how you can fall in love with someone's soul and the way they make you feel.
Xiao Chang Ying had, in my opinion, the biggest character growth throughout the series. I was really hoping that we would at least get to see a friendship develop between him and Shen Ying Ruo, but like I said, a lot of storylines were either cut short, underdeveloped, or simply abandoned.
Also, Jeremy Xu as Xiao Chang Qing was truly phenomenal. Yes, his character is a psychopath, but Jeremy's ability to express Chang Qing's emotions was almost beautiful. For a moment, during episodes 30 and 31, I genuinely thought that he was going to change and finally come to his senses. You could really see how much Hua Yong missed that brotherly bond with him.
Overall, I feel like the show doesn't give viewers any real sense of closure, despite having so many incredible characters. I still have so many questions: how, when, why, and what exactly were they trying to accomplish with Hua Yong's five-year disappearance? The series doesn't even have a fantasy or magical element, so that entire plot point felt incredibly strange.
That being said, I have to admit that the plot twist at the end was GOOD. But they fuck it up.. sorry!
This was also my first time seeing some of these actors, and I have to say that the casting team was spot on. Their portrayal of the characters was amazing, and most of the characters showed growth and development throughout the show.
Now, let me talk about Meng Zi Yi. She is absolutely amazing at what she does. I've been a fan of her work since *Blossom*, and she truly is an incredible actress. I loved her portrayal of Shen Xi He despite her pissing me off. Secondly, this was my first time watching He You, and I must admit that I completely understand the hype surrounding him. He is much more than just eye candy. As for Hua Yong, he is honestly the type of man we would all want to marry. The way he secured her success and paved a path for both her and his son was truly admirable.
Let's also talk about the icing on the cake for me: the second leads. Bu Shu Lin and Cui Jin Bai gave me more butterflies than the main couple—OMG! They really should have been given more screen time. Bu Shu Lin's hidden identity and Cui Jin Bai falling in love with "him" was a beautiful example of how you can fall in love with someone's soul and the way they make you feel.
Xiao Chang Ying had, in my opinion, the biggest character growth throughout the series. I was really hoping that we would at least get to see a friendship develop between him and Shen Ying Ruo, but like I said, a lot of storylines were either cut short, underdeveloped, or simply abandoned.
Also, Jeremy Xu as Xiao Chang Qing was truly phenomenal. Yes, his character is a psychopath, but Jeremy's ability to express Chang Qing's emotions was almost beautiful. For a moment, during episodes 30 and 31, I genuinely thought that he was going to change and finally come to his senses. You could really see how much Hua Yong missed that brotherly bond with him.
Overall, I feel like the show doesn't give viewers any real sense of closure, despite having so many incredible characters. I still have so many questions: how, when, why, and what exactly were they trying to accomplish with Hua Yong's five-year disappearance? The series doesn't even have a fantasy or magical element, so that entire plot point felt incredibly strange.
That being said, I have to admit that the plot twist at the end was GOOD. But they fuck it up.. sorry!
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