KSM4

I don't mind it when it happens in fiction, but it has to have consequences. In this case, I really don't get why it was necessary. It brought nothing to the plot, and Yichen wasn't even angry about it?? Like, he seemed more upset about the ridiculous drunk situation with that other guy; it didn't look like anyone gave rape a thought, which is deeply confusing.

Fan Xiao is definitely an actual red flag, not a watered-down version most shows tend to portray :D So yeah, definitely not for everyone. He gets even worse later before slowly trying to become better, and while I love him, a ton of his actions aren't forgivable.

On ep. 4 and find it very underwhelming so far:( It's absolutely unclear what these characters like about each other, they have basically no personal traits, especially the younger one. He's just there to play a part. Most of their problems are unrealistic as hell and can be solved just by basic talking. Miscommunication can be a thing, but it's ridiculous here, imo. As for flashbacks, the pace was so quick that I had no time to process the emotions before they changed again, which left me cold. The secondary couple came out of nowhere and Yi Chen is walking with a dead, exhausted face nearly from the very start. In the trailer, I thought it would happen later, after all the terrible things start piling up, so I was hyped; seeing it at this stage already devalues it to me. It's sad, I had such high expectations.

Should be another one coming.

No one knows, but a lot of series release special episodes weekly, so maybe next Wendesday?

In the novel, Lu Zhen attends Fan Xiao and You Shulang's wedding (because Fan Xiao made sure to invite all his love rivals); he doesn't let himself be seen, just drops the gift and then goes to a car where an older man is waiting for him. So it's implied that he did find a relationship.

He spent 3 months in prison; then another 3 months on the run. It was said that he didn't come for You Shulang immediately after that because he was still worried about his safety; in addition, he didn't want to make his renewed stalking obvious, so while he moved to You Shulang's city and district, he didn't seek him out on purpose. So I guess this was another 2-3 months. In total, they spent almost a year without contact (about 9 months from the moment of arrest + 3 months You Shulang had spent working on the project right before that).

This was amazing. So thoughtful and so beautiful. My loved one has become a part of the sea a while ago, and I always felt like she was now embodying it. But this idea felt so distant and vague; when Shulang talked to Fan Xiao, it suddenly gained form and clarity, so I was deeply moved both for myself and for Fan Xiao. A brilliant episode.

No, no info yet. But I don't think it should be too long.

Should be at least one more (based on the trailer)

From what I understand about the concept of special episodes, they are not meant to be actual substance-filled episodes. They are just an extra layer of fluff, a slice of life, a gift to the fans. The ones I watched are entirely meaningless (thinking of My Stubborn here), they all are just for fun.

Imo, To My Shore has the best and the most meaningful special episode in this regard, though it's still just a slice of life. It's filmed differently and it feels differently, but that's the point.

Sorry you didn't enjoy it; to me, it was nearly everything, although I do wish we got some deeper kisses :D These two can do them so well.

There should definitely be at least one more episode coming. Just check the trailer out: about 50% of the scenes from it are missing.

Yes, there should be at least one other ep.

There is more coming. Half of the trailer scenes weren't shown yet.

Absolutely, I couldn't have said it better. 15 episodes left me feeling bittersweet; now, with this special episode, I finally feel so much lighter and happier. There is so much meaning in every scene; these characters work beautifully on every single level. I've never seen shows of this kind of emotional and psychological quality; they think of the tiniest nuances here, and this makes everything feel so real and so raw and so wonderful. I will never stop loving them. The series that can be rewatched for eternity.

The trailer had more scenes in it. Birthday celebration, evening scenes, Fan Xiao walking into the water and You Shulang freaking out, etc.

It's not over yet, there should be at least one other special coming!

There should be another one for sure, not all scenes have aired

The first special episode was absolutely beautiful. Masterfully done, so touching and so amazing that I can't stop smiling. As someone whose loved one is also a part of the sea now, I appreciated Shulang's healing words so much. Fan Xiao is as jealous as ever; I can't get enough of it, he's still so obsessed with Shulang. Also, I got such a huge kick out of witnessing Lu Zhen seeing them happy together, I was really missing this scene from the main series. Love Shi Lihua's appearance, love them being so close, love the kissing and the music, and the final scene is so emotional and brilliant. This absolutely made my work-filled day!

I think there should be another one, this one doesn't seem to have all the scenes from the trailer.