I honestly came into this show because of Song Weilong and Bao Shangen’s face cards and acting potential (I have a whole discourse I want to gush and write about their micro expressions and ability to play off their costars and each other), as I have seen them separately in other dramas. Never did I expect to fall head first into Youthful Glory for 2 weeks straight where I would subscribe to MangoTV and iqiyi just to get daily updates, engage with Reddit and Mydramalist for analysis and discourse, and wake up early every morning to watch the newest ep(s) before work. It’s not a flawless drama by any means and there are many things I desired from it that weren’t met, but what it lacks in cohesive plot/writing, it makes up for in lively and lovable characters, sweetness, romance, comedy, and building us a world where A Xu and A Tan can share their love story and friendships with us. This was a glorious journey full of youthful wonder with endearing characters and love stories. I really hope everyone can go into this drama with an open mind and patience to allow the characters to breathe to life and develop into themselves. Its best assets are its flawed characters, well-timed comedic notes, and all-encompassing romance that will make you swoon and giggle and turn into a sappy mess. So please forgo the other stuff like politics and military strategies; Youthful Glory is not that kind of drama and was not able to execute these plotlines well, but do enjoy the stellar performances and magnetic chemistry between the entire cast. And I mean it. Everyone created memorable and flourishing characters, and even the supporting cast got their own chances to shine. Looking at y’all Suxin, Lu E, Zhuiyu, Zhuiying, and Zhuifeng.
Tried watching gave it through episode two and just can’t do it. It is too much of not making sense. No real plot no storyline. Even for a psychological show you need to have the basics and this just does not for me. So I’m out but those of you who are enjoying it please continue to.
Currently on the binge still, my mother hates Chinese dramas, she thinks theyre boring. But this drama is so good, even without context she sat with me and watched episodes 11-13 with me
WHAT A SHOW. I mean I’m sad and happy and wow. what a roller coaster. I don’t have words I’m just happy that we got this show. like imagine not being able to watch this masterpiece 😭
Late but the couple makes it clear, open, that they like each other in ep. 13. The ML suggests a divorce in ep. 21. They get back together the next episode. The third wheel 2ML is pretty constant until ep. 19.
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I guess I'll do the same with this one.
they broke up
not really a love triangle both leads have a fluffy relationship though