Jilan

Whenever I begin a drama, my busy life often makes it hard to finish those with a long run of episodes. Yet, when I do complete one, it feels deeply satisfying — almost like an achievement. I care about the plot, of course, but I find myself caring just as much about the number of episodes. Short dramas help me reach that sense of fulfillment more easily, washing away the guilt of not keeping up with new releases.

This particular drama had a plot that was intelligently woven and carefully planned. I’ve always felt that writing a story with a massive cast is easier than sustaining intensity with only a handful of characters. Here, though the cast was small, the script made full use of every element, weaving them together with remarkable precision.

The acting overall was strong. I noticed the drama because of the actress who played Su Miao, and it was worth it — she wasn’t the driving force of the story, but she became the final key that unlocked the climax.

As for the ending, I wasn’t disappointed. In the novel, she had him; so at least let Su Miao have him in this space and time.