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I also find JL overrated but I suppose she got so famous as she was launched at the right time - there were not many actresses in her age group doing big productions and with decent acting skills. And she didn't go for the glamorous roles (and her first franchise became an instant hit so she lucked out) so I can see why she became popular amongst gen Y.
I am not saying Yang Mi is not talented at all, but she is not the most talented actress, nor the most good looking and public friendly, and the market is really overcrowded in China so her becoming so popular still baffles me. I suppose her (and her artists) sucking up to the communist party publicly has to do with it....but that's my own theory.

Do you need a recommendation on where to watch it or do you only want to watch it on viki?

For me these scenes completely ruin the drama as it is so contradictory with how a supposedly strong woman who knows martial arts, kicks people's butts and is a spy would be. It makes no sense and proves once again that Chinese writers are dumb and see the viewers as idiots. I really miss the FL of Princess Agents.

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LOL if you say so.

The drama is ok so far, gives me Untouchable Lovers vibes. I love the female lead; she can act and is not cringe. But FFS, how many times are they going to make her trip/fall. I can't stand the fact that they are making a smart/strong woman so clumsy and helpless to create a romantic moment.
I can't stand the male lead though. He just isn't convincing. You really need to either be very tall or very pretty to be an actor in China. Even I can act better than half the actors.

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Thank you, darling

Thanks and I already know all of this. I just don't understand why people like her so much. There are other actresses who are more talented and beautiful and not as hyped.
And regarding her having her own studio, most senior actors do and she gets help from professionals so not sure all the credit goes to her.
I personally never watched a drama because of her and have always appreciated her male leads not because of her. She is the product of pure media play.

I have really tried to understand the hype around Yang Mi and how did she manage to get so famous, but I don't. She is so disappointing and underwhelming in all her dramas (even TMPB which was clearly Mark Chao's drama). I can't connect to her character and acting here either.

And did you notice that in the last episode the clock finally starts working again, forward.

Although the plot and the amnesia are cliche, I think the high rating is deserved as there are simply not many modern dramas like this one anymore. It seems that big production companies are investing in historical/fantasy love stories and so watching such a classic romance drama with exceptional chemistry is great. The acting is not necessarily mind blowing but what works here is the chemistry. It is similar to the Korean drama Secret - that type of grown up, real and raw love with lots of sexual tension. And a HAPPY ENDING! Must watch for the lovers of grown up romance.

LOL Did you just liked your own comment?? Haha

It was the first time I got so involved in a drama and its characters. All of them were so likeable and wrong at the same time. And the chemistry between all of them was out of this world. The other drama that got me feeling this way was Innocent Man

I am like you but I promise you that it is worth it and it ends well, with a very strong and heartwarming life lesson. It will leave you so satisfied and feeling good that you won't mind the emotional ride.

Yes and I think the way Eric acted helped make his anti hero/jerk persona relatable and heartwarming. I love the fact that no one is either innocent or bad. They are all somehow broken and have their own individual issues. And yes, the ending was so realistic and unusual for a drama. Loved it

This drama shows that a big budget and good looking actors don't mean a thing if not for the couple's chemistry. I had really low expectations but was blown away by how fuzzy their relationship made me feel. It felt real and soooo good. I completely disregarded the crappy quality and cliche plot. One of those dramas that really makes you want to fall in love NOW.

Have you watched WB and Nice guy?

Yes, SJK tends to have an eye for choosing dramas and be very picky.

He's been a highly bankable actor for years (all his dramas have been hits since 2010) so production companies would definitely splash on him as they know brand SJK will attract viewers no matter what. Production companies make lots of money selling the dramas abroad (again, having an actor like SJK guarantees the highest prices since he is famous in Asia). They probably made tonnes of money with their Netflix deal.