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Chu Zhao and Four and a Half Men
Before you start, know that this is an INTENSE historical political drama. Though there is romance, that is not the main plot.
This is a story of a woman in love who was brutally betrayed so fate gave her another chance. Unlike other time travel, second chance stories, the female lead has minimum advantages of knowing how the story unfolds. She starts to act quickly and things almost immediately begin to change leading her to resort to drastic and bold actions. She has to form unexpected alliances as well as think 10 steps ahead.
Since this was a historical drama, the show was frought with underhanded dealings, assassination and rebellion/power grab attempts. This is not a drama one can watch idly while playing a game on the side. It requires attention. Not just because they are a lot of characters but also because something is always happening. Every episode is a problem that has to be dealt with.
There are many wins and some losses. I actually got emotional several times mid-season.
I had mainly seen the FL type casted as a villain in every drama I saw of her in the past so she really shines in Ashes To Crown. All the male characters have done an incredible job acting. They keep you guessing if they are good or bad. Fu Jiu though is a dream man who gives his everything to support Chu Zhao. They chemistry was wonderful! The young child who became emperor overnight also is such a wonderful actor.
There are a lot of twists and turns till the very end. It is an intense ride.
I do have an unanswered question related to another child character which the drama forgot in the latter half. The ending was sweet yet keeps you longing for more.
The OST is quite beautiful especially the opening theme song which is hauntingly good and still playing in my head.
This drama is wonderful but perhaps not for everyone. I don't expect my review to convince anyone to watch it. But if you like strong female characters, great acting, beautiful cinematography, serious revenge plots, wonderful chemistry, then consider giving this a shot.
This is a story of a woman in love who was brutally betrayed so fate gave her another chance. Unlike other time travel, second chance stories, the female lead has minimum advantages of knowing how the story unfolds. She starts to act quickly and things almost immediately begin to change leading her to resort to drastic and bold actions. She has to form unexpected alliances as well as think 10 steps ahead.
Since this was a historical drama, the show was frought with underhanded dealings, assassination and rebellion/power grab attempts. This is not a drama one can watch idly while playing a game on the side. It requires attention. Not just because they are a lot of characters but also because something is always happening. Every episode is a problem that has to be dealt with.
There are many wins and some losses. I actually got emotional several times mid-season.
I had mainly seen the FL type casted as a villain in every drama I saw of her in the past so she really shines in Ashes To Crown. All the male characters have done an incredible job acting. They keep you guessing if they are good or bad. Fu Jiu though is a dream man who gives his everything to support Chu Zhao. They chemistry was wonderful! The young child who became emperor overnight also is such a wonderful actor.
There are a lot of twists and turns till the very end. It is an intense ride.
I do have an unanswered question related to another child character which the drama forgot in the latter half. The ending was sweet yet keeps you longing for more.
The OST is quite beautiful especially the opening theme song which is hauntingly good and still playing in my head.
This drama is wonderful but perhaps not for everyone. I don't expect my review to convince anyone to watch it. But if you like strong female characters, great acting, beautiful cinematography, serious revenge plots, wonderful chemistry, then consider giving this a shot.
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