Very great and important dialogue in EP 21 & 22. I'm really appreciating the nature of the love that LY and CSS have, although never romantic it was deep and kindred. They will find strength in one another's parting words. When LY finally stands up for himself in front of his family - that was a tremendous victory.
There are ways to end an engagement but boy did the writer pick a messy one for this story. Right now, He Zhaojun…
Major growth and depth in both characters, from their personal hardships. HZ personally witnessed murders, which traumatized and numbed her from the brutality of taking life. In different to CSS who chose to witness retribution but only realized that revenge itself is not as satisfying/healing.
I think we forget that there are strong tropes in China that do well and are favorites among drama-land, and they will continue to live in future dramas. You can typically seed that out in the first 6/7 episodes. However what I do appreciate in this show is the development in the characters on who and how they become who they are.
Usually the first 2 episodes sets the directions where the story is going....... I had watched 4 episodes, But,…
Oh those grownups were so annoying. they did play pesky adults so well! I did have to work through the over acting tropes in some characters, and overall it didn't ruin the drama for me. I hope you give it another try. I can echo your sentiments for snow stride and joy of life for your reviews.
I'm really appreciating the nature of the love that LY and CSS have, although never romantic it was deep and kindred. They will find strength in one another's parting words. When LY finally stands up for himself in front of his family - that was a tremendous victory.