Soocrafty

If this drama could have a redo, I would have liked the last arc (HT and Tenet like) to have more substance and not leave my head spinning. Maybe allocate some of the Pearl/ZM plot to it.

I don't even remember the villain in Kill Me, Love Me. I just remember being bummed out because it just felt like they (the creative team) just wanted our protagonists to suffer for the sake of suffering and milking our sympathy tears.

It was shame because it started out strong.

He was creepy and obsessive but also pitiful. He spend eternity with her by his side when they Were both artifacts and exhibited no emotions. when she was cursed for falling in love, He willingly transferred that cursed to himself and for 10,000 to always seek for her love but never have her. In the latest lifetime, there was someone right beside him who loved him but he never considered. He eventually came to terms with his obsession and sought a bigger purpose at the end. I cannot speak for why others like his character but I’ll speak for myself. I found his character interesting because he did evil with selfish intentions but also good with selfless intentions. He was meant to have no emotions to sway him to favor any one party yet as the story unfolds, he experienced many emotions (without realizing it even).

I am not sure what SML syndrome is but I respect the actor WD for being able to portray TMX and NYX so well. Do I wish the Fl to be with the SML ? That would be strange as the love between her and XXC /ZM are solid.

Do I wish he suffer eternal damnation for he his evil actions against our ML? I always feel uncomfortable judging other because I myself am not spotless. At the end of the day, he did suffer and fated to end in eternal death. I mean, that's a pretty bleak ending.

Interesting points.

Yes - eunuch Zhang. And they never revisited the rice gathered into his servants pouch. The ending seemed like it was written by someone else to rush it to the end a bit.

In the what if world - she would still not accepted being a concubine regardless. She may or may not bump into either gentlemen. Buts it’s the interaction that drew them to her. In this world, I’m not sure how likely they would have had a chance to interact with her in the same scope and fallen for her.

!!! what !!!! Ok - I missed that. Maybe he had meant only to scare her but not to go through with it? That’s the only thing I could think of because of what happened afterwards.

The way you put is pretty entertaining “third party” came “strolling (in) with his weird wig and stunningly good looks.”

Re: virginity - I thought that was a mistake made by what's her name (madame of Menke House). She was corrected that LS was reserved for the "master". Hence, she switched girls when ML went to the room.

I see. Yea, I don’t pay any attention to that.

Ok, figured it out. Thanks.

Have you been watching her channel? I'm a bit surprised to see your comment that she gives all the false news and info. I've been watching her reviews since WOH (2020?) and I don't read Weibo so I cannot verify whether the release, dates, the cast, directors of the shows are accurate. They seem so when compared to Marcus. Regarding her reviews, she's very clear that it's her own opinion and preferences and not anyone else's so I respect that. She's also clear what kind of drama she likes and what she likes in them and what she's not interested in. So, I'm cool with it, too. I'm not a fan of any actor - yes, I enjoy good acting and beautiful faces, but at the end of the day, a good drama has many elements and she points some of them out.

Where would I Go to do that? I marked it on my list and assumed that it would automatically update on the review. But apparently not.

This was a unique drama because it didn’t follow the expected formula and this did not sit well with some folks and somehow this elevated to name calling and other behaviors that broke down civil communication over a fictional story. The main reasons I’ve concluded are below:
1. Elevation of SML in importance displacing the ML as the true ML
2. FL’s compassion/friendliness for the SL interpreted as emotional infidelity to the ML
3. SML evil actions were not punished

I remember watching the American movie “funny games”. It was highly praised by the critics but I abhorred it. Why? Because it felt hopeless and evil won. However, objectively, it was well acted, will directed etc…

This drama may not sit well in its portrayal of the antagonist or the fl’s interaction with the SML but our personal values doesn’t need to resort to attacking others who have differing views.

Go ahead
Nirvana in fire
The Hope
Will love in spring
The forbidden flower
A beautiful life (2011 movie)
Shards of her
Love in time

She has the best growth arc.

I think it’s healthy that you have your own thoughts. Would be weird if we are always 100% with any reviewer.

Yea - very packed! Especially in the 26-32 range! Enjoy!

I’ve heard great things about this drama (yes, from AveX) and looking forward to watching it!

Oh my goodness! I cannot believe how the temperature of this discussion group has elevated to the point of personal attacks. Well, I want to commend you on taking the time to write your review. Clearly laid out and looking at the overall drama.