YiyanMeng

I find this drama okay but yeah it feels cliche too and doesn't feel that unique but still a decent watch. Seems like I would prefer the novel if I took a read at it based on how you described it.

In the drama, I really don't like how they made Situ Ling evil here, like thinking back at what kind of character he was, he didn't seem like the person who would actually turn evil but instead resist it. And to think he actually wasn't even a big role in the novel and didn't become evil actually... Oh, this is such a terrible change they did tbh. I heard he took up all of Zheng Tiao's screentime who was the second most important character? Like jeez, why not give us him? He looked like he'd be a more interesting character to watch.

Anyways, yeah, Situ Ling's love obsession to becoming evil felt forced and cliche to me. Why even become evil due to your obsession for someone oof I hate this trope. It should've just stayed as admiration to her and no going over boundaries...

So chances are high that we are getting the three of them? 👀

https://x.com/MyAsianDramaonX/status/1984469551543959761?t=CsSgyY40i5Ay1FV3K-D2DA&s=19

Dang more calculative? I frickin' love Su Changhe and now there's gonna be him too... Dang this is way too exciting 🫣🫠

Did y'all listen to the characters' theme songs? If you're wondering who sings what, you can look at the order of the casting (for the smaller support roles, it's only Gui Mudan and Furen that have theme songs)... I am really amazed 🥹😍

https://open.spotify.com/album/3J7FL5qMXMv4Z4cGpLw9Pd?si=N_zS6nGRRQqmVMZTXWuz-A

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ldNXfkoUkMsfFQnX_Sxod_-p_ETQONj78&si=98sM92i77cbphFXE

I was just looking thru the photos and stumbled upon this one of someone we haven't met yet... so I looked it up and what do you know... it's Richard Li! He's GORGROUS omg I'm so excited to see him 😭😭

https://x.com/MoonlitCDrama/status/1982207592882381266?t=3DhUhMMh1t-NSrMJC3-m0Q&s=19

Oh goodness okay... I also learnt that he didn't seem to have actually died yet... wonder what he's up to now... making me nervous lol but lookibg forward to seeing him again?

Shoot, you're right. I rewatched the beginning of ep 2 to confirm this and Liu Yan only said "Zhumei vanished without a trace" which I missed, bc when he said that it was the only two of them (Liu Yan and Tang Lici) that remained, I assumed that he died whoops. Okay, well, I can't wait to see him again in the future then (hopefully)...

Does anyone get curious as to why we only see Tang Lici and Liu Yan sad over Fang Zhou's death when Zhumei was also a part of the Zhou Di Lou Tower? Why are they not thinking or grieving at all over Zhumei? Do you suppose there is anything mysterious about this, and about Zhumei at all? I am really curious about him tho (esp as a Xia Zhiguang fan lol) but I'm guessing he isn't so important to the plot? I find it strange tho that with Zhumei as one of the disciples, he isn't at all talked about. Like where did he go and how did he supposedly die? Is it just bc of the massacre, that's it? I wanna see the scene of his death for the answer lol...

Edit: Okay maybe he's not dead which I misunderstood on my part lol which is a bit mysterious let's see...

Haha yes I can't wait for u to watch it! Maybe you should watch it soon after Blood River since these two timelines overlap? 🥰

And yes I hope they will start giving us more news for TBOY season 2. I've been waiting for nearly two years now 😩 Maybe early next year they will updatr us? Hopefully 😭

Yes, he's actually one of the biggest support roles! You really should! I loved him there! He's one of the ML's friends :) You see them talk about Baili Dongjun, Ye Dingzhi, and Sikong Changfeng, right? Baili Dongjun (the ML) is friends with them both.

Did you watch Dashing Youth? Xia Zhiguang's character became my favorite in it 🥰😍

I am curious about Chang Huasen's character too and what kind he will be, we will see!

Yessss me too! And I finally saw Xia Zhiguang in Blood River hehe~ Can't wait to see more of him!

(Lol imagine Chang Huasen and Bai Shu on the same screen again tho xD)

Also Chang Huasen, Xia Zhiguang, and Lu Xingyu (tho all guest roles haha)

I'm not sure I'd call it underrated at all~ Maybe internationally? Tho I never really looked into it tbh. It did become really popular esp in China and is considered one of the xianxia classics! Truly deserved! (I think Eternal Love, Ashes of Love, and this are considered the xianxia classics - it's smth I have read a lot in random places). I know many find the FL annoying tho which ig makes this drama so unbearable for some, but honestly, she was realistic and I could understand her actions (tho frustrating at times) which is what made me love her. Honestly, the love story between the leads is so beautiful yet also emotionally moving and heartwrenching - their love story is truly one of the most if not most epic xianxia I've watched, and considering it was my first one, that says a lot. Gotta give it to the two actors bc they portrayed their characters really well! Ahhh, I will never forget this drama. It's really special.

Agree! I looove the drama, but I would've rated it a bit higher if the acting was a lot better. Still rated it high bc I absolutely loved the drama. I think the ML's acting is a bit more distracting and pulls me out more - I think about how he could try to sound and look more natural in his talking and acting. FL is better but could still really improve as well. Heck, even the second cp is much better at acting. Gotta say, they take the spot for my fave cp in this drama actually xD I have to esp praise Lu Yuxiao bc wow... she played this difficult role so well and naturally!

I can't help but laugh seeing Bai Shu here SKJDKSJSKS he reminds me so much of Tengshe / Lord Flying Snake in Love and Redemption, his most iconic character imo 🤣 Nice to see him so sassy again, not to mention he has white hair too hehehe

Person below told me that it seems like he isn't actually him. Tho from someone else's perspective that knows Yique Yinyang, they look the same... which confuses me. We will find out more ig later on~

Oh okay thanks for the info. Very interesting... But how do u explain the above comment? Curious to know ur answer! It's been awhile since I watched TTEOTM so I am forgetting lol. I thought Tantai Jin was still the Devil God. That he became one bc of the way ppl were treating him. But ig there's actually more to it that made him become the Devil God in some way.

Omg thank u~ That is good to know!

Okay thank u for saying that! Very relieved~