I'm on episode 27 now. So far, the drama is well-paced. I like episodes 20 to 23, which provide some of the turning points in the story. Shi Xue Ji is growing and learning so much, while Yun Niang is infuriating. I'm still rooting for CXZ and LMT, and excited to finish the drama!
I like your review. It's in-depth enough but does not give too many details that would spoil the story. I have not finished watching the drama, so this is much appreciated. Thank you! ❤️
I've watched until episode 15. Zhang Wan Yi and Wang Chu Ran have great chemistry. I like to watch their characters' interactions and see them grow closer to each other. I also look forward to the second couple's development. Chang Hua Sen fits the role of Zi Yu. I'm glad to see him in a major role after "A Journey to Love". As for the third couple, they gave me some good laughs 😄.
Lian Bing Lan and her mother are such duplicitous characters!
I keep trying to watch this because I enjoy watching the leads. But it is so slow and I get distracted. Your review…
Hi! It's because when she woke up after he rescued her, she remembered 3 years ago that she was in the carriage and about to be married to a man named Cui Jiu. She heard Dr. Zhao called Cui Xing Zhou as Cui Jiu ("jiu" means 9 and he is the 9th child), so she thought he was her husband.
So I finished this drama today, and I think it ended at more or less the right place, and it definitely indicates a part 2. I hope they release it this year or early 2025.
I've watched until episode 15 of this drama, and so far, it's good. It's interesting to watch the plot unfold, along with the scheming and political intrigue. I like the music! The color scheme is generally dark; I need to get used to the dark throne room/conference room (where they discuss state affairs), as it's not common in period C-dramas (it reminds me of a medieval setting). I also like that they show behind the scenes clips in the ending theme song. I'm eager to finish this, but at the same time, "dreading" to finish it because I know there's a part 2, and that this was originally filmed as one drama. I hope they ended part 1 in the right place!
This is a modern time travel romance drama with a twist. I like how it's executed. The flow of the story is smooth; it's not hard to follow and the events make sense overall (considering the time travel theme). Yang Xu Wen did a good job portraying 2 versions of He Zheng Yu. They're the same, but also different. I like them both. Chen Jia Lan, portrayed by Julia Xiang, is generally a likable character - she is spunky, loyal, and resourceful. There were just some moments in the second half when I got annoyed with some of the things she did. As for the ending, I'm satisfied with how it's done. So this is a good drama to watch, especially if you like time travel stories.
Agree with you, I like Pei Xi Jun too. She may not be very likable at the start, but she gets better as the story…
You're welcome! Like you, I like LLF and PXJ's love story more, though it's the more subdued and not showy kind (imo they did it just right). It's not the main focus of the drama anyway, but nice to have in the story.
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Lian Bing Lan and her mother are such duplicitous characters!
Wang Chu Ran looks really good in costume dramas!
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