I_Love_Shizun

Haha, I'm on for the ride! I am gonna wait till more episodes are aired before starting. I usually refrain from watching things till they are completed so there are no interruptions eg scheduling conflicts for holidays, network issues etc.

So I rarely watch shows while they air (I am a massive binger) but I'm so glad I did with this one, because I am enjoying interacting on MDL while it's ongoing. A couple episodes ago I commented on the ML and FL leads and their comedic importance to the story and today (Episode 14) I am dyyying at her feistiness. Girl lost her shoe with the kick. I replayed the scene multiple times, watching her wriggle her foot back into it. The way she reared up for the move, I could feel her gears turning. LOL! OK back to business....

Thank you!

Dystopian almost.

Yeah, it was hard for me not to roll on the floor laughing during some recent stuff. My cousin and I were discussing about how China is used to entrenched and dynastic warfare. They play the LOOOOONG game better than most. Not kissing their government's ass, just giving credit where it is due.

Does this say something about me, that after reading this comment I immediately hit Plan to watch (advance HIGH). Oh well... I love my crime shows crimey AND grimey. Bring on the darkness. sighhhhh.

You know, they probably were. Also in accordance with said youth, there is a display of naivete and idealism in their behaviours/speech, especially with Hong Chu.

Pretty incredible when you think a nation like the US has been here 250 years and in China, that span of time is like "Oh you know, ONE dynasty, with maybe ten emperors". lol The scope of history, the many, many, many changes and upheavals and power exchanges is breathtaking. I love that engrossing shows like this give a glimpse into the past and excites viewers to read up and learn more about this time period.

I agree. I kinda feel like they are comedic/lighthearted relief in the midst of all the dense and complex events surrounding them. You have to remember that from our first intro to their characters, one was depicted a wise ass, happy go lucky, adventurous spy (from a noble family nonetheless) and she was a smart mouthed, spunky girl, ALSO from a powerful family.

They do and don't quite fit in to this world of diplomacy, scheming, warring and political machinations. Thus the writing "removes" them from the story sort of, if that makes sense. It's almost as if the jarring disconnect between their scenes and others is used to further underscore this fact. They are two "connected" kids along for a ride that is fraught with peril and real danger.

I like their subtly tender moments that aren't necessarily swoonworthy eg. the tense, then comforting hand hold in the horseback scene but also would be fine if this relationship didn't exist. Definitely not an integral part of the story so far, not sure what is ahead though.

Riveting stuff. I am hooked, it's been sooooo long since a show had me this immersed and invested. I keep dropping them left and right and forgetting to even go back/record my progress...

Great acting from everyone so far. It must have been so difficult, living through such treacherous times with so much betrayal, evil, greed and blind ambition at every corner. I mean, honestly not much has changed as far as humans and their awfuness goes, but this time period was a whole stratospheric level, as were some other distinct eras in China's history. Good men/non conniving schemers were CRUSHED like bugs. Damn! This show is EXACTLY why I love Asian dramas in general and cdramas in particular.

I hope they maintain this great storytelling, acting, plot etc. throughout. I'm so tired of poor/rushed endings.

I am with you on that. It's not bad or anything, it's just missing SOMETHING that prevents me from wanting to continue. I am seconding this 'cause we seem to be the odd men out (nothing right/wrong with that either).

Dropping this, no insult to anyone that participated in any way to the drama.

I'm just not FEELING anything. I had put it on hold before, came back and same reaction. I can't seem to care about ANYONE in particular or their (the group's) "destination", character developments or what they are feeling. With that disconnect, no matter how visually appealing it is, how much i love the action scenes, there is just no immersion so I am out. I can understand others enjoying the drama, if the characters and story resonated with them, for me the magic never happened. I truly wanted to like it so I am bummed out.

Looking for an action filled wuxia/xianxia like this (ensemble, great cinematography and fight scenes) if anyone has recommendations.

I agree with the lack of romance. Wasted potential because these two leads have GREAT and effortless chemistry.

Hope this is not too late. There was a short 4 episode version you can watch if you want to which is the En of Love: Love Mechanics one. It was a short version in an anthology of sorts of different couples but I believe this was the best and most popular story. You can watch it if you want or just skip it altogether and watch this (they decided to then do a full series which is this one.). The rest are all just specials not really shows.

So basically this is the one to watch with the full story. I recommend highly. One of my favorites. Angst, heartache, longing, drama, interesting story, stellar acting.

Poignant, heartbreaking, beautiful. I would have rated it higher but the ending was just... It was anti-climatic for me. All that pain and emotion and it all seemed "meh" at the reunion. Granted it's been a while since I watched it, but that's what I think I remember feeling if that makes sense. Their high school friendship was a beautiful thing. The love? Crushed me. Sighhhhh My heart.

Thanks for the suggestion. I've come across it here but never given it a serious look/read the synopsis properly. Will check it out!.

https://asiaflix.in/drama/darker-1/episode-1 This is a bit late but maybe you're still searching. Also someone above in a new comment is subbing it with better quality video.

Oh yay! I found it somewhere and comparatively, your subs were much better. Hope you continue this project. I will be eternally grateful!!!

Anyone know where to watch PLEASE?!

I had the same issue. Still on hold for me...sometimes it's not the show that's bad, its the headspace one is in I guess.