lolthere was no way you should have expected a happy endingin a power struggle drama where female lead comes from…
I have seen happy endings with time travel dramas. Not much, mind you, but I did. Plus she never looked out of place. She never tried to change events, she just tried to survive and surf the events. So yes, I was entitled to expect or hope for a better ending, especially because it ended with a twist. But you are right about time travel dramas. It is 99% bittersweet endings.
One perfect example is the 2nd male lead in “a female arrives at the Imperial college” with Zhao Lu si
I completely agree with the sentiment. I have no tolerance for childish play and baby voices, as they tend to get on my nerves. Lu Si, who is now 25, doesn't always use her baby voice depending on the director. Her performance in Galaxy, Hidden, and Female Arrives was fantastic, but I found her acting in Last Immortal to be disappointing. Although I eventually enjoyed Fairy and Devil, it took me a while to get past the extreme baby voice and childish character (same kind of childish characterin last immortal for 2/3 of the drama), and only the Devil ML kept me engaged. I usually lose interest after the 15th episode in dramas, and my biggest pet peeve is an unhappy ending. I try to avoid time-travel dramas because of the bittersweet endings. However, I'm a complete sucker for secondary male leads most of the time. 😉
One perfect example is the 2nd male lead in “a female arrives at the Imperial college” with Zhao Lu si
No happy ending for him but he loved her and was madly in love with her until last episode. Truly a great drama. Not childish, great plot, great love story, funny, all elements there
In the world of entertainment, it's not uncommon to see romance dramas that end in tragedy or bittersweetness. Some scriptwriters and directors believe that such an ending is necessary to gain popularity and recognition. They think that if viewers cry, it means the drama is award-worthy. However, they often forget the essence of such dramas and to whom they are meant. Romance is all about a happy ending; it's about a satisfactory conclusion that leaves the viewer with a feeling of contentment. A good romance drama should bring a smile to the viewer's face and leave them feeling fulfilled. The audience invests their emotions in the characters and their story, and they deserve to have a positive and uplifting experience at the end of it all.
In my view, I expected nothing less than a happy ending. The way things turned out was quite disappointing. The conclusion of the show provided a glimmer of hope for a potential second season.… that never came to life. A pity.
I am curious to know if there is a time travel-themed drama series where the central romantic pairing stays together in the past. I have watched a few such shows in the past, but the endings are usually quite predictable and lack excitement. As a result, I find them to be quite dull and unengaging. I am hoping to discover a show that offers a fresh and unique take on the genre, where the characters' journeys and relationships are more complex and nuanced.
I agree this drama is underrated. I adored it and I am not easy to please. Regarding the immaturity of a lot of users of this site, this is the same on every platform. The block button helps 😉.
I must say that I enjoyed the drama, but the sudden shift in the female lead's feelings without any apparent reason perplexed me greatly. It's disappointing when scriptwriters add unnecessary episodes or change the storyline with no clear transitions. In this drama, the female lead made the crown prince fall in love with her, told him she loved him, and in the next episode, her true identity was revealed, and suddenly she hated him. It's supposed to be a love story, but her behavior made her come across as a total bitch. It's frustrating to see a character turn from being likable to unlikable without any justification.
In my opinion, he should be given more lead roles in movies or plays. It's quite evident that he has the potential to shine in such roles. It's a simple solution to help him showcase his talents and take his career to the next level.
I must say, that drama was an absolute treat! I adored every bit of it, especially because of the remarkable performances by both ML. However, the Chinese censorship ruined it for me as it prohibited any display of physical tenderness and love, making everything seem double-meaning. Despite this, it still manages to secure a spot in my top 3 favorites.
It's frustrating that there are no English subtitles available on YouTube after episode 3. I cannot find any other platform to watch this drama. It's a shame.
After watching Episode 5, I must say that the Female Lead (FL) of the show is really getting on my nerves. I just can't stand her overly submissive and passive personality. It's frustrating to watch her constantly being a doormat for other characters. I really dislike this kind of FL character.
I was a bit reluctant to start this but in the end I did, and I was glad I did. The story/plot does get draggy…
I have decided to give it a try based on your comment. It's becoming a pattern for most dramas to have a slow start. I've noticed the inconsistency of FLs who are excellent in martial arts but suddenly become a damsel in distress. However, what I find hilarious now is the coughing and spitting blood when sick or wounded, or even the powder on clothes to heal wounds. For me, an ideal FL is sassy and independent. My pet peeve is childish doormat FLs. I hope this drama exceeds my expectations.
Do not waste your time waiting for season 2 to conclude this drama. It will not be aired anytime soon due to Song Zu Er's tax issues accusations. This has caused significant delays and financial losses for various productions, actors, and actresses.
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Plus she never looked out of place. She never tried to change events, she just tried to survive and surf the events.
So yes, I was entitled to expect or hope for a better ending, especially because it ended with a twist.
But you are right about time travel dramas. It is 99% bittersweet endings.
In my view, I expected nothing less than a happy ending. The way things turned out was quite disappointing. The conclusion of the show provided a glimmer of hope for a potential second season.… that never came to life. A pity.
Regarding the immaturity of a lot of users of this site, this is the same on every platform. The block button helps 😉.