Don’t Read The Book First
I found A Splendid Match to be visually stunning and very well-acted. It did its best to adapt Liang Chen Mei Jin, and it introduced me to a new First Male Lead.
However, in my opinion, A Splendid Match fails to stick the landing in the end. I’m not sure if it’s the 40 episode limit, or the decision to turn a plot line that was a Tragedy of Empire into a Hero’s Journey. Either way, the back end of the show left a bit to be desired. Especially if you’ve read the novel.
I would still recommend it to Romance lovers.
However, in my opinion, A Splendid Match fails to stick the landing in the end. I’m not sure if it’s the 40 episode limit, or the decision to turn a plot line that was a Tragedy of Empire into a Hero’s Journey. Either way, the back end of the show left a bit to be desired. Especially if you’ve read the novel.
I would still recommend it to Romance lovers.
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