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I don't know. That's why I'm asking if early screenings are common in China because the drama hasn't even started yet. I know they're previewed by the censorship board but I've never heard of early screenings for critics, press, or test audiences. I honestly don't care if the reviews are good or bad because it's me who's going to be the judge, but I dislike it when they falsify reports of early reactions just to tarnish a drama's reputation even before it comes out. It's one thing to hate on a drama and review bomb it because of competition and rivalry but it's another to spread false rumors. That's the lowest of lows.

I have a question. If anyone can enlighten me, I'd appreciate it. I just saw a video reporting that the drama didn't garner favorable reviews from test audiences that watched the preview. My question is this, are previews actually a thing in China? I know they are common in the States. Hollywood productions normally invite press people and film critics for press junkets and early screenings weeks before the release, then only when the review embargo is lifted, they can release their full reviews. But I have never heard anything like that being done in China. I don't really care if the so-called early reactions are good or not, I will still watch the drama and see for myself. I'm just curious to know if it really is a thing because this is the first time I've heard about it.

Yes, it's the very reason why I liked this drama. But there's no time travel, just transmigration, or in anime lingo, isekai.

I actually thought they should've given him the role of the emperor. He's in his late 40's and actors that age are usually given father roles in historical dramas. He would've made a striking emperor and I would totally buy that a young impressionable princess would fall for him. Even though he's a terrific actor and slayed the role of a villain, I would've liked to see him in a more wholesome role in this drama. They could've gotten another equally good but younger actor to play the crown prince.

Yes, they're both on my watchlist too.

Oh good! Thanks! Looking forward to it!

Is the January 7 release date real?

Maybe A Moment But Forever will premiere after Moonlight Mystique.

Hopefully Moonlight Mystique will premiere next week so I can have something else to watch. I usually juggle at least two dramas at a time. 😂

Yes, Wrong Carriage, Right Groom, I believe. I didn't even realize it's her because I just placed that on my watchlist for Ruipeng. I didn't know she's popular because she's kinda forgettable. No offense to her fans. She just doesn't strike me as star material for some reason. But who knows? Maybe she'll prove me wrong.

I actually don't mind the naive juvenile type of female character as long as she has charisma and brings something to the table. But if she's purely a love interest, I get bored pretty quickly. Now I'm hesitant to start her drama with Ao Ruipeng. 🤣

Agreed. I don't care for the actress or the role she plays. I don't know much about the actress as I've never seen any of her dramas but I don't find her charming or the least bit interesting in this drama. I'd be perfectly happy if this was a straight-up male centric drama with no love interest like Mysterious Lotus Casebook. But I don't mind a side romance either. I just can't make myself like this character at all. Maybe that'll change, maybe she'll be one of those characters that grows on me, who knows? But right now, I'm a little bored with the subplot revolving around her. I would rather they focus on the male lead, his wacky family, and his copper gong bros. I watch this drama for them.

I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Maybe I'll watch shorter dramas in the meantime.

I'm probably one of the oldest users on this site but I find this drama refreshing and entertaining thus far. It's one of those light and fluffy dramas that just puts a smile on my face, no angst, no tragically miserable characters. But then again, I enjoy anime even at my age. It has nothing to do with age but more to do with personal preference. Different strokes for different folks so to speak. There's nothing wrong about disliking or liking this drama. The problem is people getting offended by other people's opinions no matter how constructive their criticisms or valid their praises are.

Luo Yunxi? Yeah, I can totally see that too.

With graphics that rival or better than Wukong. lol

The guy who plays Fang Kaiyi reminds me of Adrien Brody for some reason.

I heard that in the novel Xu Qian actually gets a harem. I wonder if Cai Wei is one of his love interests in the source material.

To be honest, I'm not surprised anymore. C-Ent fans, in general, are toxic. They either put down rival actors to elevate their favorites or they gatekeep their favorites and attack those who have the slightest criticism, no matter how constructive or harmless, about their idols. I like some actors but I don't join fandoms because I've noticed how rabid some can be to the point that they would start fan wars, believing their idols to be way above others. I unfollowed many fan accounts on social media because of that. MDL is a cesspool. I sometimes regret creating an account and should've stayed a lurker. lol

It's more of a reincarnation type of story with sci-fi elements. In that drama, the world encountered another ice age that rendered most humans extinct. The survivors built an arc where they lived in isolation for thousands of years until the earth became a more livable place again. At the start of the story, the earth had already evolved to an era of civilization akin to the Jin dynasty. Some of the survivors left this arc and integrated themselves in this current civilization. Fan Xian's mother was one of them. Fan Xian himself was one of those who lived before the second ice age occcured and he was reborn as the son of a rich merchant in this Jin dynasty-esque world, retaining memories of his previous life and knowledge of the 21st century. He uses this knowledge to his advantage.