It is not an I like/love you. None say that. More like actions. But at one point he said in public “my woman” and she said “finally I found someone I love”. There is no big declaration but both are more demonstrative in words second part of the season. It is a beautiful love story but if you are looking for kissing scenes and declaration, this is not what you will find. Again the love story is more subtil and it is definitely a memorable love story. Just give it a try. 😉
Not yet. Half. I am reading the web novel joy of life lol But I like the ML a lot. Good drama both but JOL remains 20 out 10. Will tell you when I finish SSS. right now I am immersed with the web novel
Season 2 & 3 is being filmed at the same time afaik.
The network took advantage of the show's popularity, so it wouldn't be surprising if they filmed Season 2 and 3 simultaneously. This would also make it easier to accommodate the actors' schedules. Personally, I can't imagine how they would not create a Season 3, given that the web novel has 746 chapters! Upon analyzing the season two trailer, I have a rough idea of when the season two epilogue will end compared to the web novel. However, it is true that many chapters were cut and characters changed in season one, so it's hard to say for sure. 60 new episodes should definitely be enough to shrink all the 746 chapters ;)
In the first season, it didn't feel at all that Lin Wan Er was the FL,when you watch the series, at some point…
It's important to note that this is not a romance drama focused solely on two characters. Rather, it's a political palace family drama where the love story is a secondary plotline. This is consistent with the web novel, and the portrayal of female characters in the show aligns well with the original novel.
Reading the web novel, the director/scriptwriter made many divergent choices and shortcuts. The novel brings so much more clarity. (even though the translation sucks big time lol)
lolthere was no way you should have expected a happy endingin a power struggle drama where female lead comes from…
Thank you for expressing your opinion in a mature manner.
Although I appreciate your perspective, I disagree with it. I believe romance dramas should not end with a separated couple with no hope of reconciliation. As a viewer, I become emotionally invested in the couple falling in love despite or because external obstacles. Therefore, I feel entirely unsatisfied when the story ends on a bittersweet note, such as a separation or a tragic death.
I don't care about the "impossible" you're discussing. All of those dramas are purely fictional. They are the product of the imaginations of scriptwriters and directors, who have the power to decide what happens in the story. I firmly believe that bittersweet endings are just a way to create hype for the next season, and sad endings are a twisted attempt to manipulate the viewers' emotions: death is the ultimate proof of love, etc.
Historical events, eras, and people are often used as tools and props to create fictional stories. While some historical figures may not be portrayed too differently due to censorship, most are altered to serve the purpose of storytelling. Period dramas take inspiration from history, some of which are much closer to reality, while others are pure fantasy created by authors, scriptwriters, and drama directors. This is even more prevalent in time travel dramas where the whole concept is fantasy. In reality, there were no princes and princesses enamored in historical events. Therefore, all period dramas are works of fiction, including their endings.
A great example is the Chinese drama series "Joy of Life." The first season ended on a bittersweet note, with the main character appearing to be killed. However, we all know that he is alive in the second season. I am currently reading the 746 chapters of the web novel on which the show is based, and I can see that the drama differs in many ways. My point is that the scriptwriters and director chose to change the original story, which shows that anything is possible if you make that choice. (JOF is, for me, a perfect flawless 10, regardless of the differences from the novel).
However, I understand that everyone has their preferences, and I respect yours if you happen to enjoy this kind of ending.
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There is no big declaration but both are more demonstrative in words second part of the season. It is a beautiful love story but if you are looking for kissing scenes and declaration, this is not what you will find. Again the love story is more subtil and it is definitely a memorable love story.
Just give it a try. 😉
Have you watched The story of MingLan?
But I like the ML a lot. Good drama both but JOL remains 20 out 10. Will tell you when I finish SSS. right now I am immersed with the web novel
Upon analyzing the season two trailer, I have a rough idea of when the season two epilogue will end compared to the web novel. However, it is true that many chapters were cut and characters changed in season one, so it's hard to say for sure.
60 new episodes should definitely be enough to shrink all the 746 chapters ;)
The web novel offers so much more possibilities
Although I appreciate your perspective, I disagree with it. I believe romance dramas should not end with a separated couple with no hope of reconciliation. As a viewer, I become emotionally invested in the couple falling in love despite or because external obstacles. Therefore, I feel entirely unsatisfied when the story ends on a bittersweet note, such as a separation or a tragic death.
I don't care about the "impossible" you're discussing. All of those dramas are purely fictional. They are the product of the imaginations of scriptwriters and directors, who have the power to decide what happens in the story. I firmly believe that bittersweet endings are just a way to create hype for the next season, and sad endings are a twisted attempt to manipulate the viewers' emotions: death is the ultimate proof of love, etc.
Historical events, eras, and people are often used as tools and props to create fictional stories. While some historical figures may not be portrayed too differently due to censorship, most are altered to serve the purpose of storytelling. Period dramas take inspiration from history, some of which are much closer to reality, while others are pure fantasy created by authors, scriptwriters, and drama directors. This is even more prevalent in time travel dramas where the whole concept is fantasy. In reality, there were no princes and princesses enamored in historical events. Therefore, all period dramas are works of fiction, including their endings.
A great example is the Chinese drama series "Joy of Life." The first season ended on a bittersweet note, with the main character appearing to be killed. However, we all know that he is alive in the second season. I am currently reading the 746 chapters of the web novel on which the show is based, and I can see that the drama differs in many ways. My point is that the scriptwriters and director chose to change the original story, which shows that anything is possible if you make that choice. (JOF is, for me, a perfect flawless 10, regardless of the differences from the novel).
However, I understand that everyone has their preferences, and I respect yours if you happen to enjoy this kind of ending.