Alexasopretty

I don't think hitting the heat index is always an accurate indication that a drama is good but there has to be a mark or standard, so the heat index serves that purpose. The heat index shows that people, in general, not just the fans, are watching the drama. Fans could go around making posts, reviews, and comments all they want about how great a drama is but if it doesn't hit the heat index for whatever reason, there's probably a reason why. WDBTD didn't hit theirs nor will Fated Hearts and I understand. Both are decent but it takes a bit more. The heat index depends on a lot of factors, if one of the leads is a traffic star, it's already half the battle, as their fandom will buy massive clouds, then pair it up with a good script and cast, it'll easily hit the heat index like TPOB. But even then, a traffic star or popular leads may not always guarantee hitting the heat index like Cheng Yi's. And sometimes, the drama is so good that it hits the heat index without any popular stars like The Glory and Blossom. I watch a lot of dramas and my taste may differ at times, but I agree with the dramas that hit the heat index. They're actually better than the ones that don't, but that could be debatable too. Like Song Zuer's The Demon Hunter's Romance, I got bored half way. Sorry. Then ADWAD was quite a frustrating watch that I stuck around only for Liu Yuning. Both dramas didn't hit the heat index and I soooo understand why although people may claim this or that or whatnot. Anyways, I guess, we'll all just have to watch each drama and make our own judgment but do I still trust in the heat index? Yes.

I would've loved to see a longer ending for WDBTD in the modern world but that's Chinese dramas for ya. Their endings are always like that. 😂

I like Yi Xiao. Her fighting scenes are pretty good, but the fighting scenes in Legend of the Female General and My Journey to You are better coordinated and organic. Sorry, I'm a sucker for fighting scenes, so my mind just automatically compares. 🥲 I've been watching Fated Hearts on a daily basis but Li Qin still hasn't grown on me. There's nothing wrong with her because she's doing all the right things to make this character shine. It's just me, preferences. As for Chen Zheyuan, he looks a bit odd in here but his acting is good. BUT the male villains are very good looking. I'm actually more intrigued by the weirdo king and dumb sister. 😂

Oh yeah, we're going to have differing opinions. I've been reading a lot of reviews and comments on the Chinese side and agree with them that his acting was okay but not anything great. It was a fluffy xianxia to pass time. I've watched a few of his works before so maybe I was expecting more. However, he looks very handsome as Sima Jiao. This drama definitely invested in his overall aesthetics. The characters and storyline were pretty cute, had many fluffy moments, not too serious of a watch, which was good for me. This is his best character for me so far. However, like Legend of the Female General, the drama didn't need the last 5-6 episodes. It was basically a repeat of what happened before. It actually made the drama weaker.

The Chinese audience has been complaining that all October dramas have been lackluster, Fated Hearts, Yummy x 3, and Love In the Clouds, all of them are struggling to hit their heat indexes. The views and interactions have been very low too. This isn't from me, it's what I've been reading.

What I like about Fated Hearts is, the leads are always together. However, the amnesia is a bit eh. And the chemistry is okay. WDBTD, although Arthur is still pretty weak in acting, they have better chemistry.

Manman truly is my number 1 FL.

Yup, watching it a second and third time, no skimming, the better it truly gets. The writer has so many boomerang moments especially the dialogue at the beginning versus the end.

I've watched all of the recent ancient dramas and unfortunately, none have filled the void this drama left in my heart. Ugh. I'm so hopeless. 🥲

Nah, this is one of the only four dramas that have hit 30K this year for Tencent, that's not overrated. But of course, you do you. 😂

Yes, I liked that it didn't take the leads too long to patch up. It didn't take 10+ episodes. They loved each other and couldn't live without one another. Most importantly, the entire convo in Episode 31 between them was soooo good and cleared up all misunderstandings. Manman wasn't wrong for trying to protect her people with the secret passage and Wei Shao wasn't wrong for never giving her a promise or reassurance that he won't hurt the Qiaos because the hate was too strong. BUT through love and understanding, they both let go of everything for each other.

Yup, this drama sorta elevated my hopes for better C-dramas.

Bi Zhi took his baby back to Boya, that was the last scene, so we assume, he'll live a normal single parent life. Bi Zhi literally lived for Ah Fan, but through her death and their child, at the very last scene, he grew up and seemed to be able to live for himself.

It's the best for me.

They really do and they're enemies too. I love that no matter how deep the hate was, they were two genuinely good people who had a bigger picture in mind, the canals to save the people.

I'd probably just download the WeTV app and watch it or other streaming sites but up to you.

Both denied the rumors. We will never know but based on what they both said, no, they never dated. They're friends.

Hahah, I don't and I've watched most of Lusi's dramas. The only thing I find the same from both of them is, they're so lovable. They command the screen when they act.😛

This was my first SZE ancient drama, btw. I've seen her around but didn't pay attention or get into her until this drama but then realized that she's been gone for two years and during these two years, a lot has changed in the ET industry. She was still doing kiddish dramas before this. It's like she grew up in this drama.

It's okay, all of us have different tastes and who knows, come back to it in a year or two, you may enjoy it by then.🙂

Yep, Manman had a LOT of patience. She had to, though. 😂

An AI guy. Lol

It may never be on Netflix US, sadly. 🥴