I added this in my PTW list after watching the trailers! Glad to finally see Aimee in a lead role π. Just from the trailers alone, I can feel her chemistry with Neo Hou.
My friends have been recommending this, so I watched episode 1 last night and it's off to a good start. I'm done with episode 3, and the story's getting more interesting!
Ep 16 is one good episode! I like Chu Zhao's strategy of "Attack Wei to rescue Zhao" (ε΄ιζθ΅΅). Even though she and Xie Yan Fang did not plan this together, they were able to understand each other's intent, and thus, "cooperated" to make Xiao Nan Wang back off in his plan to attack the capital.
I like the scene where Xie Yan Lai seems jealous of Xie Yan Fang and Chu Zhao assured him she doesn't care about Xie Yan Fang's feelings π. I like Zhou Yi Ran's (as Xie Yan Lai) expressions in this scene.
I just watched MangoTV's special / extra episode for ASM! It's around 18 mins long, and it put together some scenes that were not shown in the original 40 eps π.
I'm finishing another drama and this one's next on my list! I hope to start Ashes to Crown tomorrow. This looks interesting just by the trailer and interviews. And I'm looking forward to see Chen Du Ling and Zhou Yi Ran play their characters π.
I finished ASM yesterday. The cast did a great job, and I especially like Ci Sha, Ren Min and Winwin! They were excellent in their roles. A special mention to Ci Sha, who gave a compelling portrayal of Chen Yan Yun π. I also like the supporting characters such as Qing Pu, Chen Yi, the young emperor, Gu Lan (I like her development) etc.
The main leads' romance is one of the strong points for me. Their chemistry is π₯. Their interactions feel so natural and real, and their intimate and romantic/sweet moments are a joy to watch! I also appreciate that they showed the family/social dynamics and political intrigue in the drama. However, I feel that they rushed through the ending. Would have been good to have more episodes (not sure if they are still constrained by the 40 episode rule) or an epilogue to tie up other parts of the plot. Despite this, I still find ASM to be a very good, enjoyable and entertaining drama overall β€οΈ.
oh i get why people are mad lol they should've ended it with an epilogue or something
Agree with having an epilogue! I feel that they rushed through the ending. Would have been good to have more episodes, but maybe they are still constrained by the 40 episode rule? Or has this been lifted?
But despite the ending, I still find this to be a very good, enjoyable and entertaining drama.
I've started ep 34 (which I'm excited for based on the preview). CXQ is not listening and is in denial that GJZ had moved on from him, to the point of being obssessed. I may understand his initial reaction upon finding out that she's getting married to CYY, but him harrassing her repeatedly after she's married is very disrespectful (even dishonoring) to both CYY (his uncle!) and GJZ.
In ep 32, I love that part where CYY and GJZ ran through the streets of the capital in the early morning (during curfew hours!) and rode together on horseback π.
Ep 21: I've watched it days ago, but I just wanna say this: their first kiss is just perfect and comes out naturally, with the right amount of passion and intimacy!
Ep 25: Madame He does make a grand entrance in the Gu household, when she formally asks on behalf of CYY for GJZ's hand in marriage π. I can see she's one formidable character.
The scene where GJZ is standing outside while it's raining and CYY approaches her, and their conversation where she confesses her fears and resolve to be with him, and finally tells him she likes him, is beautifully done.
Ep 26-27: I'm appreciating Winwin's acting more as Ye Xian. He showed Ye Xian's strong emotions quite well here π.
And I like CYY and GJZ's relationship dynamics, how they help and confide in each other π.
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I like the scene where Xie Yan Lai seems jealous of Xie Yan Fang and Chu Zhao assured him she doesn't care about Xie Yan Fang's feelings π. I like Zhou Yi Ran's (as Xie Yan Lai) expressions in this scene.
I like the BTS of Chu Zhao and Xie Yan Lai's first kiss (city wall kiss) π!
https://www.youku.tv/local_midway/call_app_share?action=play&vid=XNjU0MDcxNDY4NA==&lan=en_US&source=default&refer==qita_operation.chengqian.cq_00009655_000000_y2ABRj_23072800&sharekey=d2fe5c73cefbd1eb12c9f5ea564491d35
The main leads' romance is one of the strong points for me. Their chemistry is π₯. Their interactions feel so natural and real, and their intimate and romantic/sweet moments are a joy to watch! I also appreciate that they showed the family/social dynamics and political intrigue in the drama. However, I feel that they rushed through the ending. Would have been good to have more episodes (not sure if they are still constrained by the 40 episode rule) or an epilogue to tie up other parts of the plot. Despite this, I still find ASM to be a very good, enjoyable and entertaining drama overall β€οΈ.
But despite the ending, I still find this to be a very good, enjoyable and entertaining drama.
In ep 32, I love that part where CYY and GJZ ran through the streets of the capital in the early morning (during curfew hours!) and rode together on horseback π.
Ep 25: Madame He does make a grand entrance in the Gu household, when she formally asks on behalf of CYY for GJZ's hand in marriage π. I can see she's one formidable character.
The scene where GJZ is standing outside while it's raining and CYY approaches her, and their conversation where she confesses her fears and resolve to be with him, and finally tells him she likes him, is beautifully done.
Ep 26-27: I'm appreciating Winwin's acting more as Ye Xian. He showed Ye Xian's strong emotions quite well here π.
And I like CYY and GJZ's relationship dynamics, how they help and confide in each other π.