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Ding Yuxi carries the show
At first I was about to start watching The Road to Splendor, but I found out that the leads of that drama, Ding Yuxi and Deng Enxi, had previously starred together in this one, so I decided to watch this first.
I agree with many of the reviews here. The first half is really fun. The investigation cases are interesting and have complexity, with some light comedy mixed in. Ding Yuxi in this drama can pretty much be said to carry the whole show. His acting is excellent—he has charisma and an imposing presence, and the way he gradually falls for the female lead is adorable. Deng Enxi is super cute in her role. She’s a smart female detective, but she often charges straight into danger herself, so the male lead constantly has to come rescue her. Sometimes that habit gets a bit annoying. Their chemistry is great and very sweet though. The second half, starting from the Yingzhou arc when the male and female leads go investigate a case in another city and the male lead meets his senior disciple, becomes really boring. It drags on for many unnecessary episodes. And just a few episodes into that arc you can already guess who the final boss of the case is because the acting/clues are too obvious. Toward the end, the lack of communication and the “fake divorce” plot felt unnecessary. I really like the female lead’s mother character, Concubine Jin. Elder Princess Ru Ning also looks beautiful, majestic, and elegant—such a pity that her role basically disappears in the later part. The costumes are beautiful and the soundtrack is excellent.
Overall, the first half of this drama is a lot of fun. The various cases keep you hooked. But the second half drags on unnecessarily and becomes a bit boring. Still, if you’re a fan of Ding Yuxi, this is a must-watch. Deng Enxi is also very cute in this role, and the chemistry between the leads is good. If you have free time and don’t know what to watch, I recommend giving this one a try.
I agree with many of the reviews here. The first half is really fun. The investigation cases are interesting and have complexity, with some light comedy mixed in. Ding Yuxi in this drama can pretty much be said to carry the whole show. His acting is excellent—he has charisma and an imposing presence, and the way he gradually falls for the female lead is adorable. Deng Enxi is super cute in her role. She’s a smart female detective, but she often charges straight into danger herself, so the male lead constantly has to come rescue her. Sometimes that habit gets a bit annoying. Their chemistry is great and very sweet though. The second half, starting from the Yingzhou arc when the male and female leads go investigate a case in another city and the male lead meets his senior disciple, becomes really boring. It drags on for many unnecessary episodes. And just a few episodes into that arc you can already guess who the final boss of the case is because the acting/clues are too obvious. Toward the end, the lack of communication and the “fake divorce” plot felt unnecessary. I really like the female lead’s mother character, Concubine Jin. Elder Princess Ru Ning also looks beautiful, majestic, and elegant—such a pity that her role basically disappears in the later part. The costumes are beautiful and the soundtrack is excellent.
Overall, the first half of this drama is a lot of fun. The various cases keep you hooked. But the second half drags on unnecessarily and becomes a bit boring. Still, if you’re a fan of Ding Yuxi, this is a must-watch. Deng Enxi is also very cute in this role, and the chemistry between the leads is good. If you have free time and don’t know what to watch, I recommend giving this one a try.
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