Absolutely amazing actress. And at such a young age! Her expressions are always spot on in the 2 dramas I've watched so far. She understands how to portray her characters and know how to bring them to life. Watching her in those roles felt so natural. I seriously cannot wait to see her future projects!
A near perfect drama. It's definitely my top favorite of this year. It has a central theme and message it wished to portray. And with heart and soul, it remained grounded and focused until the end. I watched this after Melody of Golden Age, and I must say that this is a satisfying evolution to the two lead's roles. And the end of the drama is one of the most satisfying one I've seen in quite awhile. I'll be thinking about Road to Splendor for a long time.
If overrated describe a drama that would be POJ. The lead chemistry was good but story was quite predictable.…
I watched and completed it a while ago. The more I think about it, the more I was disappointed. The writing for the drama went downhill for me after she joined the army.
It's exceptional! The things that the drama set up at the beginning gets paid off later in the story. Like the…
I just appreciate that the story never got too overly ambitious or convoluted. It was able to keep a good pace all the way to the end.
The story is so fun. Watching the main leads try to outsmart the Empress Dowager and Prince Duan was so entertaining. And the main leads involving their servants! Getting Eunich An to dress up as Xiahou Dan and standing menacingly in front of Empress Dowager while she's dying? That's next level pety and I love it!
I really loved this drama. The leads were exceptional and had great chemistry. the rest of the actors were also…
It's exceptional! The things that the drama set up at the beginning gets paid off later in the story. Like the scene Xiahou Dan cried when he met Yu Wanyin for the first time felt over dramatic and hilarious. But later on, that scene held so much meaning for him since we learn he's been stuck in that world for years.
The death scenes for important supporting characters were done well and with respect. I find myself always worrying about the scholars and the secret guards. The lighthearted scenes were appropriately placed. The romance is mature, fun, and healthy. The writers did a good job at balancing the importance of both the leads in the story.
All in all, this was a really well made drama with an amazing cast. I can't gush enough about it!
Im up to episode 4, does the FL ever grow up and be more mature? She is so naive and ignorant, I know itβs probably…
Be patient and you'll be rewarded. She will grow in time. She's meant to know little at the beginning since she's from the countryside who was suddenly tossed into the city life. That being said, if it doesn't catch your attention, then it's probably best to move onto something else.
I love Song Yi but yes her role was poorly written. Her character is too clingy and so dense at times. She is…
I'm currently on episode 26, and I must agree about Liu Ran. I'm new to Song Yi's acting, so I have no comment on that. I think in this case, it has more to do with the writing. The writer refused to give Liu Ran, the character, any development. So as the story progresses, Liu Ran never seem to pick up on the context clues and seem to remain as a lovesick puppy. I find that it's really off putting and clashes with the tone.
* * Side note: I will be starting Shadow Love soon, so I'm excited to see Song Yi portray more interesting characters.
I adore New Life Begins. That drama and this drama share the same writers, so I'm really looking forward to this one. The cast of actors is definitely a big plus. :D So excited!
Finally, a kind of drama that is similar to the ones I grew up with! (I just finished, so I'll just keep the comments…
The greatest sin this show made was to make me fall in love with the characters, then killing them off one by one. If they want to change the world, unfortunately, lives will be lost. I get that! I really do! But... I'm sad...
Finally, a kind of drama that is similar to the ones I grew up with! (I just finished, so I'll just keep the comments brief. Otherwise, I'll go on a whole rant.) It is a serious show with small funny moments, and the more you pay attention, the better the show gets. It is very thematic (especially the characters); it has a lot of foreshadowing, and it delivered on those promises! The amazing acting and cast will really pull you into this immersive world. I highly recommend!
Song Yimeng's father is probably one of my favorite side characters. Despite having a position in the court, have good connections, and is well off... he's so goofy and perpetually confused about the romantic state of his daughters. Such a mood. Lu Xing did a great job at portraying this character!
Can't wait to see how well Esther Yu will do in this drama. I'll always root for an actor's growth! Plus, I like this director since she worked on Romance On The Farm. I love that drama. :D
The story is so fun. Watching the main leads try to outsmart the Empress Dowager and Prince Duan was so entertaining. And the main leads involving their servants! Getting Eunich An to dress up as Xiahou Dan and standing menacingly in front of Empress Dowager while she's dying? That's next level pety and I love it!
The death scenes for important supporting characters were done well and with respect. I find myself always worrying about the scholars and the secret guards. The lighthearted scenes were appropriately placed. The romance is mature, fun, and healthy. The writers did a good job at balancing the importance of both the leads in the story.
All in all, this was a really well made drama with an amazing cast. I can't gush enough about it!
* * Side note: I will be starting Shadow Love soon, so I'm excited to see Song Yi portray more interesting characters.