The show is filled with Daoist and Confucian themes, and I’m worried that it won’t translate well in a live-action adaptation.
Since they’ll most likely focus on Season 1 of the donghua, which was mainly world-building and honestly a bit slow, it’ll be interesting to see how they handle it.
I just hope they don't inject too many things that didn't happen
.... I have to complain I was looking forward to this but director sirrr wth is going on with u? The first episodes…
I don't think he forgot that, He doing it on purpose. It his artistic style and flavor. It might not match to your taste but it clearly resonated with a lot of people. Here and even in CN as it one of the top show that trending right now.
I’m telling yall the doll ji ling has is wuyi pastself and i think its her true self not the one created by…
Or or... he know he gonna sacrifices himself, and the story he told her about the doll.... he hopping that the doll will help her through it when he gone
Let’s keep the comment section toxic free, please if you can’t get over who has how much screen time which…
This happen all the time, In the past even when I'm writing about a characters and thing that happen in a story.. I had people accused me of being the actor or actress fan
I dont blame them though, if they are that passionate about something.
But yes just dont engage with them is the best action
Someone brought up the Episode 8 exchange between Puppet Jiling and Long Shen Jiling. After rewatching it and…
That moment between Puppet Ji Ling and Long Shen (Ji Ling) echoes what Chi Wen said to Ji Ling that he is now something special, neither human nor demon,the loneliest existence in the world
He was still Ji Ling then, but as we know, that innocent, childlike voice disappears when he takes on the role of Long Shen.
It also harkens back to when Puppet Ji Ling asks Long Shen (Ji Ling), “Why did you create someone like me?” Their exchange whether giving life is truly a gift. Long Shen (Ji Ling) question Puppet Ji Ling which he pushes back: being a puppet, controlled and without agency… can that really be called a gift?
Puppet Ji Ling’s sadness and frustration aren’t just about being a puppet they also reflect how Long Shen (Ji Ling) feels about Chi Wen. There’s resentment in being controlled, in having his existence shaped by someone else. But at the same time, that anger is conflicted by the fact that Chi Wen saved him and gave him life.
This really highlights the internal struggle within the real Ji Ling. Even his name reflects this conflict—纪 (Ji) means order, rules, or control, while 灵 (Ling) means spirit or soul. Together, his name suggests a spirit bound by structure, or a soul that is not truly free.
Someone brought up the Episode 8 exchange between Puppet Jiling and Long Shen Jiling. After rewatching it and today's episode, I wrote something to point out some details.
Are you all caught up ? cause I want to shared something from episode 18 so I dont wanna spoiled you
That moment between Puppet Ji Ling and Long Shen (Ji Ling) echoes what Chi Wen said to Ji Ling that he is now something special, neither human nor demon,the loneliest existence in the world
He was still Ji Ling then, but as we know, that innocent, childlike voice disappears when he takes on the role of Long Shen.
It also harkens back to when Puppet Ji Ling asks Long Shen (Ji Ling), “Why did you create someone like me?” Their exchange whether giving life is truly a gift. Long Shen (Ji Ling) question Puppet Ji Ling which he pushes back: being a puppet, controlled and without agency… can that really be called a gift?
Puppet Ji Ling’s sadness and frustration aren’t just about being a puppet they also reflect how Long Shen (Ji Ling) feels about Chi Wen. There’s resentment in being controlled, in having his existence shaped by someone else. But at the same time, that anger is conflicted by the fact that Chi Wen saved him and gave him life.
This really highlights the internal struggle within the real Ji Ling. Even his name reflects this conflict—纪 (Ji) means order, rules, or control, while 灵 (Ling) means spirit or soul. Together, his name suggests a spirit bound by structure, or a soul that is not truly free.
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Since they’ll most likely focus on Season 1 of the donghua, which was mainly world-building and honestly a bit slow, it’ll be interesting to see how they handle it.
I just hope they don't inject too many things that didn't happen
That’s because many of the characters, themes, and power systems are deeply rooted in Daoist and Confucian philosophy.
Without some understanding of these ideas, they can be confusing.
https://mydramalist.com/photos/JBmLRX_3
But from what else you often share, I can guess which actor you follow 🤣
I dont blame them though, if they are that passionate about something.
But yes just dont engage with them is the best action
He was still Ji Ling then, but as we know, that innocent, childlike voice disappears when he takes on the role of Long Shen.
It also harkens back to when Puppet Ji Ling asks Long Shen (Ji Ling), “Why did you create someone like me?” Their exchange whether giving life is truly a gift. Long Shen (Ji Ling) question Puppet Ji Ling which he pushes back: being a puppet, controlled and without agency… can that really be called a gift?
Puppet Ji Ling’s sadness and frustration aren’t just about being a puppet they also reflect how Long Shen (Ji Ling) feels about Chi Wen. There’s resentment in being controlled, in having his existence shaped by someone else. But at the same time, that anger is conflicted by the fact that Chi Wen saved him and gave him life.
This really highlights the internal struggle within the real Ji Ling. Even his name reflects this conflict—纪 (Ji) means order, rules, or control, while 灵 (Ling) means spirit or soul. Together, his name suggests a spirit bound by structure, or a soul that is not truly free.
He was still Ji Ling then, but as we know, that innocent, childlike voice disappears when he takes on the role of Long Shen.
It also harkens back to when Puppet Ji Ling asks Long Shen (Ji Ling), “Why did you create someone like me?” Their exchange whether giving life is truly a gift. Long Shen (Ji Ling) question Puppet Ji Ling which he pushes back: being a puppet, controlled and without agency… can that really be called a gift?
Puppet Ji Ling’s sadness and frustration aren’t just about being a puppet they also reflect how Long Shen (Ji Ling) feels about Chi Wen. There’s resentment in being controlled, in having his existence shaped by someone else. But at the same time, that anger is conflicted by the fact that Chi Wen saved him and gave him life.
This really highlights the internal struggle within the real Ji Ling. Even his name reflects this conflict—纪 (Ji) means order, rules, or control, while 灵 (Ling) means spirit or soul. Together, his name suggests a spirit bound by structure, or a soul that is not truly free.