IndigoNinja
South Africa
Slow at the beginning, but it grew on me with each episode
Very good series, enjoyed it!! For me it was 'slow' at the beginning, but it grew on me with each episode.I loved the characters and actors did a great job in portraying them. Character building / development, especially with Lu Lingfeng.
Everything felt just right and the cases were interesting with a fitting resolution to all of them. Taking into account that this is not based on a novel but on several folk tales, it is well scripted and produced, especially the illusions that features throughout the drama.
Ost and sound effects well placed and appropriate. Must honestly say that the cases, illusions and visuals took all my attention and can't really recall any particular song that caught my attention.
Can't wait for the second season to be aired. According to news filming was just completed and we will hopefully see the characters in action early in 2024.
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Expected more.....
This series was ok - expected more with the high douban rating as well as mdl rating of 8.5.The story didn't draw me in that much and I was not anxiously waiting to see the next episode. Also no slow burn romance as there was no chemistry between the couples.
The head eunoch serving the emperor was really annoying and didn't come across as a villain - maybe he wasn't supposed to be seen as a villain? Historically eunochs did usurp power and believed themselves to have as much power as the emperor but this character did not portray that - more of a delusional crazy person if anything.
Everything else was just so so. Finished the series just for the sake of seeing how everything would unfold. The Coroner findings and how it was reached was interesting though.
Rewatch value 0
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Writer brought us 'Something Different' with an exciting 'new world'.
A very good Fantasy series. Really enjoyed it. Writer brought us Something Different with an exciting 'new world'.Loved the characters and actors did a great job at portraying their respective characters. Liked Ye Liuxi's character and Ni Ni did really well portraying her character as well as Bai Yu as Chang Dong. Ni Ni and Bai Yu did great together and Chemistry was awesome and their love believable. Also enjoyed Fei Tang, Ding Liu, Gao Shen and He's characters as well as Lin Jin Ao .
Visual effects and Production were also very good. Liked the desert setting as well as the cities within the parallel world. The Inns and Gateways were also great.
Ost: loved it, especially 'As as Mirage' by Jane Zhang as well as Fierce Wind Raid by Liu Yuning.
Rewatch value : 8
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Ticked all the boxes for me and rated 8.5/10 because ending left me with a sense of 'needed more'
Really enjoyed this Romance Series ❤️I smiled throughout, accept of course the villian's part.
I enjoyed the acting of the ML & FL as their love rang true through their acting. No 'fish lip' kisses and affection & love appeared genuine.
All the Arc's and plots were thought out and complemented the overall storyline.
Loved the OST, there could have been another great song though as the main theme song felt overly used.
Production and Visual FX : 8.5
Rewatch value: Will rewatch if I need a feel good drama after watching a heart wrenching sad story.
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Ticked all the boxes for me and rated 9/10 because ending left me with a sense of 'needed more'
Really enjoyed this series ❤️SMALL SPOILER
Ticked all the boxes for me and rated 9/10 because ending left me with a sense of 'needed more', just a kiss or hug and not just running towards each other......... Waited for them to reach each other but ended with them still about 1 or 2 meters apart.....
Loved all the characters and actors did a great job of portraying their respective characters.
Gong Jun and Elaine Zhong were great as mains and really enjoyed them both. I'm impressed with Elaine Zhong, her acting is above average in my opinion and I am definitely a fan. Wish that she will be casted in more dramas & movies.
Another actor that really impressed me is Gao Zhi Ting as Yang Jian . His acting was spot on for his character and definitely the right choice. Will check out other dramas that his in to compare his performance.
OST was alo great and certain songs played at specified scenes added to the mindset of the character.
Overall very enjoyable watch and will miss these characters a lot.
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The viewer gets drawn into everything and you 'feel' all sorts of emotions with and for everyone
A very good series which I thoroughly enjoyed. The viewer gets drawn into everything and you 'feel' all sorts of emotions with and for everyone. The actors really did well and can't imagine different actors portraying these characters. Chen Xiao and Lui Guan Lin stood out above the others with great performances.I hanged on to the last few episodes dreading for it to come to an end.... because I wanted to be 'part' of their world a little longer.
That's what drama is supposed to be, taking you into their world and keeping you engaged.
Production and Visual FX : 8.5
OST: 9
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Not perfect but it was good? Enjoyed the anime that was included here and there
A good historical romance series. Enjoyed it.******SMALL SPOILER ********
Story: 9 well written with well thought out plots, character building and everything nicely tied up.
Acting : 8.5 All actors did a great job at portraying their respective characters. Leo Wu and Dilraba Dilmurat did well but chemistry between them was just not there making it hard to believe they are in love. Zhao Lusi and Liu Yuning did great and their 'love' was believable, as well as that of Xiyue Cao and Yi Daqian's.
Production and Visual FX : 8.5 enjoyed the anime that was included here and there. Costumes for the Ashile tribe and other tribes were great especially that of Ashile Sun (Leo Wu)
OST: 9 loved all the songs used and sound effects were just right.
Rewatch value : 0 Even though I enjoyed it I don't think I will rewatch it and there's also no single episode that wowed me in such a way that I would pin it to watch again later.
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Fresh and unique ❤️ Loved it
Really enjoyed this series ❤️Both ML & FL were great in their respective roles. Both were the best choices for these roles in my opinion - can't imagine any other actors that could have pulled this off as they did. Also enjoyed the side characters.
The story is fresh and unique and can't recall any other series that's similar to this. Binged this series as there were no dull moments and kept me wanting to see the next episode.
I loved the songs played through out the series, perfectly chosen and played at the right moment and will definitely add some to my Playlist.
Highly recommended ❤️
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Thought provoking and produced so well.
A very good Thriller Romance SciFi.I enjoyed this very much, the actors did an amazing job portraying of portraying their respective characters.
The story was very different from what I've watched and even read in novels before and was thought provoking and produced so well.
I was pulled into the story from the get go and different emotions were evoked and I cried in almost every episode up to say episode 14. Did cry again after that but less than the previous episodes.
Just note that you need to really pay attention / concentrate on everything that is happening otherwise you will get confused or loose track.
Loved the theme song and will look for it online to download.
Might rewatch this in a few months time, especially when I need a good cry session.
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Sweet Romance ❤️❤️
Sweet romance❤️❤️ this was a great series. Obvious why so many viewers gave high ratings. Highly recommended!!This had just the right amount of everything (young love, sad and tragic past for ML, true love, belief in the goodness of the other person, having that person realize that they're worth it..... overcomes all obstacles making a person whole again, giving purpose, dedication and happiness). Actors did an amazing job portraying their respective characters. Loved the Male and Female lead (the chemistry and the way they interacted with each other felt like a real love story) and along with all supporting characters.
Overall 10 rating as I can't give any critique. Rewatch value 10.
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BRILLIANT is all I can say!!!!!
This is really a brilliant Thriller Mystery drama series. A must watch as it is full of twists and turns as well as unexpected outcomes through out the series which keeps you guessing until the very last minutes in the final episode.The story was brilliantly laid out and brings the viewer into the world of The Tower's Occupants and the events that took place as well as the back story of what happened in the lives of the main cast. This is a gripping story that will keep you wanting to see what actually happened, how everything fits together and who the culprit is.
The actors did amazingly well in portraying their respective characters and Ican't really isolate specific actors, as all of them made their characters stand out the way they should and making the story believable.
The production and Visual FX were also done very well, including Cinematography, wardrobe, make-up, sets etc.
Ost was good and the main theme song You & I was beautiful. I immediately downloaded the song and added it to my playlist.
Rewatch value : Medium. Will rewatch to see if I can spot any clues (which I didn't in most instances) that I have missed in the initial watch.
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Definitely worth the watch!!
This was an excellent series. I usually don't watch this type of series - specifically mass shootings, as the stories covered in the news are so upsetting and makes me unsettled. But this is truly something that everyone should watch. So I highly recommend it.The story was well thought out by the writer to provide maximum impact within the 10 episodes. For one I think this was just right as more episodes would have taken away the crucial points and message for everyone, be it for the victims family/friends, the family/friends of the killer, the staff at news agencies, the lawyers and the doctors, etcetera etcetera. And of course more episodes would have been more emotionally draining with more crying etcetera etcetera...
A perspective from almost all parties involved which gives us a better understanding of what people go through in such difficult circumstances.
The acting was great and actually felt like a recording of actual events. Each character, in whatever situation was chosen perfectly in my opinion which includes the supporting cast.
The Production and Visual effects were also well done.
Ost and sound effects: Must be honest and say that the story and acting was so compelling that I can't even remember whether there were any songs:)
Rewatch value is actually very low, I learnt a lot but won't necessarily rewatch as I cried too much. But this shouldn't be detrimental in deciding whether to watch it or not. This is just my personal feelings regarding the emotionally draining content. Still a must watch.
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Absolutely the best Family Melodrama Romance series I've watched!
Absolutely the best Family Melodrama Romance series I've watched! Really enjoyed and loved every moment even though I cried numerous times, as there were laughs and happy moments too.Many different life experiences seen through multiple families which just shows us that we, the viewer are not the only ones going through hardships, life, family 'drama', love experiences, friendship, work life, etcetera etcetera. So many things were covered in this series which also showed how wounds can heal or how life can become better if we work towards it or try to make things work and not just ignore the problems that do exist.
The story was really compelling and the writer clearly put in a lot of effort to bring everything together. Can't fault anything and also won't change anything as everything was necessary in each arc, which is interlinked in some way. The writer really did well with character building and all the intricate relationships which made everything so believable and let us, the viewer, be drawn in and routing for the character and be sad, happy, frustrated, depressed with them . I will definitely look for other series's with same writer, director and or scriptwriter.
The actors really did very well portraying their respective characters. I honestly enjoyed each and everyone's acting as they brought the characters to life. And that is exactly what actors should do as it really gets the viewer drawn into 'their' lives. I will miss all the actors but not all the characters!
Production and Visual FX were also great and all the more brought everything to life and brought everything together in the best possible way.
Ost was very good, not that good that I want to download each and every song but were played at the right time. Sound effects were not overly used and were appropriate at the right time.
Rewatch value is very high, will definitely Rewatch in future.
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Thoroughly enjoyed this ❤️ It was 'original' and thought provoking.
This was an awesome Mystery Romance, which I thoroughly enjoyed.Its not the normal trope of 'being transported into a novel' etcetera etcetera. It was 'original' and thought provoking. I couldn't stop at the end of an episode unless I was extremely tired and had to go to sleep.
When I was thinking of the rating for this series, I couldn't think of anything that I would have changed if I was the script writer, so I give it a 10/10.
The main characters were portrayed very well by the respective actors and I will see if there's other series's in which they are also the main leads.
Rewatch: Very likely as I really enjoyed it.
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Excellent series❤️❤️ with roller-coaster of emotions.
SPOILER ALERTI would have given a 10 rating if it wasn't open ended, even if it were to be a sad ending. It doesn't appear that there will be follow-up according to the news articles (as at 21 September 2023) which is unimaginable.....
Draw back..... The last 4 minutes of the final episode. Open ending which ended with Zi Yu waiting for Yan to return and at the final seconds of the episode hearing the doors opening....
Back to what I think of the series:
Story 9 (taking into account the open ending) a great plot with lots of twists which kept the viewer engaged and also gave very subtle hints on certain things. At times I didn't want to watch the next episode because I will then finish it too quickly. Roller-coaster of emotions and routed for the main couple as well as Jin Fan and Zhi Shang. Cried with deaths of family members of the Gong Family as well Han Ya Si and Yun's 'sister'.
Acting: 9 in my opinion for all Main actors as well Jolin Jin (loved her so much), Tian Jia Rui (he did a great job of portraying Yuan Zhi) and of course Sun Chen Jun.
Production and Visual FX : 10 loved all the costumes and different sets / backdrops - everything was beautiful
OST: 10 Beautiful songs and Sound effects were great.
Will definitely Rewatch. I'll just make up my own ending!
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