A very good start, good pacing, but most important: amazing acting!
A really, really good start!!! This drama made a strong first impression on me. I was hooked within the first 10 minutes. The acting is amazing, the pacing is great, and I'm especially impressed by how well they cast the child actors.
First, I really want to praise the child actors! They play a huge role in bringing Chen Yi and Miao Jing's characters to life.
I've seen Zhou Yu Chen's performances in several dramas, and they've always been amazing. He's consistently left a strong impression on me with his acting. But in this drama, you can really see how much he's matured as an actor through the way he portrays young Chen Yi.
As for Chen Zi Xuan, this is my first time watching her, and she did such an incredible job. She perfectly portrays an obedient, intelligent, timid, and kind-hearted child. Despite carrying so much pain, her eyes still convey warmth, which makes her performance even more touching.
Both the child and adult versions of the male and female leads embody their characters so well that the entire backstory is delivered beautifully and feels incredibly believable.
Zhang Jingyi and Song Weilong bring their characters to life sooooo well. I would describe their chemistry as completely natural. They genuinely feel like step-siblings who support and care for each other. As the story progresses, their chemistry develops at the perfect pace. You can clearly see the warmth, pain, confusion, hope, sadness, and happiness reflected in their eyes.
On top of that, the supporting cast: including the parents, friends, and other side characters, did an amazing job building the viewers' emotions. Whoever was responsible for casting this drama deserves a huge thumbs up!
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