wait now intimacy can't be shown for hetero couples also?
Correct. The only concession is that kisses should be standoffish, with space in between bodies. There should be no touching of skin, holding hands is acceptable, as well as resting a head on a shoulder. Close hugging is not allowed; there must be a visible gap between the two bodies. Kissing should only occur if it significantly enhances the scene and should not be overused throughout the series. Chinese censorship is very strict and conservative to the extreme. This is why, when I see two actors moving their lips during a kissing scene, I consider it a miracle.
EP 15-16 The scriptwriter skillfully integrated Mrs. Ye's betrayal into the storyline, introducing various events that involve villains. Unfortunately, all references to explicit intimacy were removed to comply with Chinese censorship, along with any excessively violent scenes. Overall, the writing is quite clever.
Ruling has technically already betrayed them and is currently plotting against them. I read from others that she…
There are several reasons for incorporating multiple dialogues in a drama. Firstly, a drama cannot thrive with only two characters; audiences tend to appreciate multiple love stories. Additionally, having determined villains creates more engaging action. Attracting well-known stars can also generate more revenue.
Television dramas typically require more dialogues, which leads to the inclusion of more actors. As a result, having more actors means more scenes and greater character interactions.
Ruling has technically already betrayed them and is currently plotting against them. I read from others that she…
Yes, that's correct. Her character was introduced in the drama. In the novel, she dies along with 99 other girls, leaving only the female lead (FL) as the survivor. The snake does not turn human, and they do not end up as a couple. The FL has a best friend, but this friendship develops much later in the story, and it is not with that character. The novel primarily focuses on the relationship between the male lead (ML) and the FL. All the main cultivators, sect leaders, and clan leaders are portrayed as antagonists, but there isn't one villain who stands out more than the others. They all are responsible for the death of his family; his mother and father were siblings forced to have children. His father went mad, while her mother committed suicide. The novel revolves around his quest for revenge against all those who killed his family and imprisoned him. One clan at a time.
Oh so drama was adapted from a novel,I thought it's an original drama.,for people who reads the novel how's the…
In my opinion, the drama is about 80% faithful to the novel, but by episode 11, it begins to diverge more while still maintaining significant similarities. One couple in the drama does not exist in the novel and was created specifically for the adaptation. The scenes in the drama are less violent compared to the novel, making the male lead (ML) appear softer and more romantic. However, the personalities and relationships of both the female lead (FL) and ML closely align with their counterparts in the novel. Additionally, the adaptation focuses on specific villains, whereas the novel addresses them more episodically. Overall, they are doing a commendable job with the adaptation.
His private business remains just that—private. It's no surprise that they often become paranoid; it seems that nearly everyone around them is ready to betray them for money or fleeting fame. The universe has a way of delivering karma, and it's only a matter of time. It infuriates me to witness how these actors are treated; they are human beings just like you and me. They hold jobs, portraying characters under the guidance of a director, and what we see on screen is merely a reflection of their craft—not their true selves.
For heaven's sake, let them be! They deserve their privacy and peace in real life. They own us nothing!
The differences from the novel became more apparent in the Episode 11. Many “improper” scenes were removed due to Chinese censorship. The mountain portrayed in the novel was essentially a purgatory with different areas designated for various purposes: some for public unwanted boom boom, others for pregnant women, for baby deliveries, and for blood collection. What you saw in Episode 12 was is a very “soft” tv adaptation. In the novel, he killed everyone and destroyed the place.
In the novel, there is no love story between the snake and Mrs. Ye. Mrs. Ye (she was never the mistress of a sect, just a girl with an agenda) was killed, along with 99 other girls, very early in the book, while the snake remained just that—a snake. So nobody knows about their story even if is is obvious they will have a happy ending (production took many photos of the 2 couples). Their love story is inspired by the novel characters to please the tv audience. Having 2 couples is more popular early on in the series, so scriptwriter always adapt.
Yes, he did transform her into an otter. However, they didn’t admit their feelings until much later. They do become lovers in the next episode, and although he fell in love with her early on after she saved him during their encounters, they didn’t acknowledge their love right away. (I think the casting of FL and ML are very close to the novel)
It’s a sweet love story amidst a backdrop of death. Very happy ending.
Now it will all depends if production wanted 1 or 2 or even 3 seasons. Then open ending expected for S1.
To answer your question, I am watching both shows, and they are very different from each other. We shouldn't compare…
There are many different factors to consider. Both dramas are highly rated (S+), which means they had high budgets. One drama features two very popular male and female leads, while the other does not. I personally have a soft spot for Arthur Chen and Xu Kai and like both FL so for me both dramas are equally enjoyable.
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Television dramas typically require more dialogues, which leads to the inclusion of more actors. As a result, having more actors means more scenes and greater character interactions.
For heaven's sake, let them be! They deserve their privacy and peace in real life. They own us nothing!
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The differences from the novel became more apparent in the Episode 11. Many “improper” scenes were removed due to Chinese censorship. The mountain portrayed in the novel was essentially a purgatory with different areas designated for various purposes: some for public unwanted boom boom, others for pregnant women, for baby deliveries, and for blood collection. What you saw in Episode 12 was is a very “soft” tv adaptation. In the novel, he killed everyone and destroyed the place.
In the novel, there is no love story between the snake and Mrs. Ye. Mrs. Ye (she was never the mistress of a sect, just a girl with an agenda) was killed, along with 99 other girls, very early in the book, while the snake remained just that—a snake. So nobody knows about their story even if is is obvious they will have a happy ending (production took many photos of the 2 couples). Their love story is inspired by the novel characters to please the tv audience. Having 2 couples is more popular early on in the series, so scriptwriter always adapt.
Yes, he did transform her into an otter. However, they didn’t admit their feelings until much later. They do become lovers in the next episode, and although he fell in love with her early on after she saved him during their encounters, they didn’t acknowledge their love right away. (I think the casting of FL and ML are very close to the novel)
It’s a sweet love story amidst a backdrop of death. Very happy ending.
Now it will all depends if production wanted 1 or 2 or even 3 seasons. Then open ending expected for S1.