I think Ci Sha is doing a really good job as Lu Jiaxue because every time he approaches Yining creepily and forcefully…
It's my first time to watch him, and yes, he's doing a good job as LJX. He's got that dangerous, "don't mess with me" vibe. I finished episode 15 last night, and while I'm rooting for the ML and FL, I'm also interested to know more about his and LYN's backstory, as well as his own (if any).
I've watched up to episode 12. The pacing is good, the story is interesting, and there are diverse characters, some of whom are quite intriguing. A saying in episode 4 is one of my favorites (a similar one is quoted in "Oh My General"): "Some birds (a kind of birds) don't spread their wings for 3 years, but once they do, they soar high in the sky. Although they are silent, but once they make a sound, they surprise everyone." (有一种鸟，它三年不展翅，但飞必冲天。虽无鸣，但鸣必惊人。) Very apt for Luo Shen Yuan!
I finished Fateful Love a few days ago. I enjoyed it, although I find episodes 1 to 26 more exciting and interesting than the latter part. Episode 31 is also a good episode with many sweet moments between the ML and FL. The ending is Ok. Overall, it's a good drama for me, despite some parts that could have been done better.
Not trying to start anything here, I totally respect your opinion, to each and their own. And as much as you had…
I like Allen Fang and the trailer looked promising, so I tried to watch this. But I didn't even finish the first episode, because the hasty identity switch didn't make sense to me, and I couldn't get into the story after that. So I agree with your points on that one. It's like they just wanted to make the switch as quickly as possible and get on with the rest of the story. Too bad, because I wanted to enjoy it (Maybe, just maybe, I might try again some other time). And thanks for sharing your thoughts on Love of Nirvana. I haven't watched it, but will consider it.
This drama caught my interest from the first episode. I've watched until episode 17, and it's actually good. I like the ML and FL's characters, and they have great chemistry. So far, the pacing of the story is good, and the fight scenes are well done. I'm looking forward to the story's progress in the next episodes.
Thanks for this short and spoiler-free review 😊! I'm watching this drama now, and just like you, it grabbed my interest from the 1st episode. I hope it would be sustained!
Just finished this. It is indeed the longest day in Chang'an. Some parts are exciting and keeps you guessing and anticipating the next scenes, some parts are touching, and there are some parts that are slow and dragged on. Pretty good acting by the cast and I like the soundtrack; it fits the mood of the drama. Overall, a good mystery/political drama, but would have been better if the pacing is faster in the slow scenes and some annoying characters have less airtime.
Another Zhang Wan Yi drama! I like him in "Are You the One", and I'm glad I saw the trailer for "The Rise of Ning" in YouTube. Have not read the novel, but it looks interesting based on the trailer. I have added it to my watchlist!
I couldn’t stop laughing while watching this!! It’s slow, but you can’t fast forward it, because you would…
So agree with you! It's true, he liked playing house with her. I never fast forwarded, in fact, I did the opposite (rewound/rewinded) in some scenes 😄.
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A saying in episode 4 is one of my favorites (a similar one is quoted in "Oh My General"): "Some birds (a kind of birds) don't spread their wings for 3 years, but once they do, they soar high in the sky. Although they are silent, but once they make a sound, they surprise everyone." (有一种鸟，它三年不展翅，但飞必冲天。虽无鸣，但鸣必惊人。) Very apt for Luo Shen Yuan!
And thanks for sharing your thoughts on Love of Nirvana. I haven't watched it, but will consider it.