The ending is actually what I expected honestly can’t expect any better ending from a transmigrate cdrama. Actually…
i read that initially, this was supposed to be split into two seasons. alas, the budget got cut and ended up with a smaller production team for the drama. still, i actually wouldn’t trade it—otherwise, we wouldn’t have a good adaptation like this.
the production team is honestly pretty poor—they don’t have money left for proper promotion. they spent it where it matters, on the drama itself. they’re passionate and really care about it. when they finally hit the required index to get the final payment, they immediately bought cloud bookings right after.
I feel like that's pretty dumb of the writers. It's no secret they cannot write what they intend to so why even…
tbh original scripts are pretty rare in chinese dramas these days because the capital rarely supports them. that’s why adaptations keep popping up left and right. the budget also plays a big role. i read an article saying platforms are using AI now to predict plot outcomes, decide budgets, or even tweak scripts. they’re apparently planning an AI-generated drama too (might actually be released next year). chinese dramas seem to have these issues but i haven’t really seen the same with other dramas.
i feel like the screenwriters and the author have already made good adaptations and changes as it is in this drama, the production team might have wanted to try their luck in pushing the intended ending but were unable to do so.
"It wasn't a dream, it was a time travel, because Zhou Cheng came back too, and the real ending was supposedly that Zhou Cheng took Xiao Lan back with him. Everyone was gathered in Grandma Yu's courtyard, but it was banned from being aired by the SARFT, as mentioned in an interview."
but it's so vague so they need to make another season of xiaolan and zhou cheng's married life with the twins, with mommy liu fen, uncle and auntie, granny yu, and everyone! 🤣
had to go all out with the flowers this time, her last performance as xia xiaolan was absolutely incredible 🌸✨ dream of golden years is such a great drama. it’s been a while since i’ve watched something this compelling. truly one of the best i’ve seen in years. as someone who’s selective about the content i consume, that says a lot. it now sits at the same table as my fave cdramas, meet yourself and scent of time.
also, i just realized how many flowers i owe her! i’ve loved watching almost all of her dramas and films.
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the production team is honestly pretty poor—they don’t have money left for proper promotion. they spent it where it matters, on the drama itself. they’re passionate and really care about it. when they finally hit the required index to get the final payment, they immediately bought cloud bookings right after.
i feel like the screenwriters and the author have already made good adaptations and changes as it is in this drama, the production team might have wanted to try their luck in pushing the intended ending but were unable to do so.
"It wasn't a dream, it was a time travel, because Zhou Cheng came back too, and the real ending was supposedly that Zhou Cheng took Xiao Lan back with him. Everyone was gathered in Grandma Yu's courtyard, but it was banned from being aired by the SARFT, as mentioned in an interview."
discussions here: http://xhslink.com/o/3C7VeOtn3wm
should be correct order of ending: http://xhslink.com/o/1HCNgjwxBYa
but it's so vague so they need to make another season of xiaolan and zhou cheng's married life with the twins, with mommy liu fen, uncle and auntie, granny yu, and everyone! 🤣
also, i just realized how many flowers i owe her! i’ve loved watching almost all of her dramas and films.
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏
kudos to the amazing cast of dream of golden years, such a superb drama! 👏