Cristy Guo Shines in a Vengeance-Driven Role. But Slow to Build.
This was an okay-to-likable watch for me. I started it when it first released in June, then put it aside because I wasn’t sure if I wanted to finish it. That said, there are quite a few strong points. I think Cristy Guo is underrated, and she’s excellent here as the main lead. Her role is bold, decisive, and powerful, yet her storyline—centered on the vengeance she seeks—is sympathetic and vulnerable. The strongest aspect of this drama is definitely the characters. They are either incredibly likable or detestable, which kept me watching to see what would happen to them. The martial arts and choreography are also pretty good, and the execution works well.
For me, the material itself just didn’t pull me in at first. It wasn’t until about halfway that I finally became engaged. The shifting timelines added layers to her backstory, revealing why she wanted and deserved vengeance. That narrative device made the story more compelling and ultimately helped me finish it.
For me, the material itself just didn’t pull me in at first. It wasn’t until about halfway that I finally became engaged. The shifting timelines added layers to her backstory, revealing why she wanted and deserved vengeance. That narrative device made the story more compelling and ultimately helped me finish it.
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