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That's too bad, but endings are important and 40 episodes is a lot if you're sure that you won't be able to enjoy it because of the ending.

Episode 40 ends with a hopeful OE. There's an additional 6 minute episode with an alternate HE.

It's really going to depend on what you expect. There were definitely some slower moments along the way in the last 20 episodes. There are two endings. Episode 40 is a hopeful OE. Episode 41 is an alternate HE.

This drama definitely didn't disappoint. There was something very moving about it that I initially didn't anticipate. He Si Mu is the standout character for me in this drama. Dilraba portrayed the strong and proud sovereign and the lonely and weary woman perfectly. The contrast between He Si Mu and Duan Xu was one of the most interesting aspects in this drama. He Si Mu lives her life as if time has stopped and basically has no meaning for her. She exists, but is not really living. Duan Xu on the other hand is blazing through life as if he's in a hurry to finish it, but at the same time he's trying his hardest to live it. Together, they both make the world a much more wonderful place to live in for the other after all the misfortunes they both have endured in the past.

I really enjoyed this drama.

He Si Mu should have gotten rid of Yan Ke a long time ago. Everyone, including her, has been aware of his feelings for her for 300 years. On top of that, she's fully aware that his feelings for her are not love, but another manifestation of the obsession that gave birth to him, which is an unquenchable thirst for power. Seeing as all spirits can never fully suppress or control their obsessions, no matter how firmly she rejected him over and over again, it would only deepen his obsession. It's actually a wonder that he didn't go berserk sooner.

Chen Ying is going to grow up into a romantic soul, isn't he? The way he lights up every time either Si Mu or Duan Xu says they like the other is just too precious for words.

This is a drama that went on my PTW list as soon as it was announced, because I love this director's aesthetic sense and the darker edge of the stories he likes to craft.

So obviously, visually there are no complaints. It's a gorgeous drama all around: beautiful costumes and sets, nice CGI, gorgeous OST and a visually pleasing cast.

The core of the story is simple and while some twists and turns make it a bit more mysterious and complicated, it's not very difficult to follow. Admittedly, once time travel is involved to solve issues, you sometimes end up creating more problems than you solve. That being said, I had no problems with the result. I actually liked the ending. It was an emotional roller coaster, but there was something beautifully calming about that ending.

The thing I liked the most about this drama are the characters. GJM crafts beautiful worlds and populates them with a multitude of interesting characters. This drama is no exception. There were so many interesting and memorable characters to follow and each had a story of their own to tell.

All in all, I really enjoyed watching this.

I have also always thought she's much better at villain roles.

I'm skipping TH's scenes. Going through it once was enough. I was never able to watch her again in any of the rewatches.

It's always funny to me how LSS gives advice to PR about love while being oblivious herself.

The chemistry between the characters in this drama is amazing and not only the FL and ML, but all types of relationships. This episode is the start of the friendship between LSS and PR and I'm loving the sibling dynamic.

Another memorable episode.

I'd say she did not. I wouldn't wish that kind of fate on my worst enemy.

Everyone seems to expect TTJ to just accept humiliation and bullying with a smile on his face. The moment he fights back, he's branded a monster. LSS is guilty of this as well, but she's the only one with a justifiable reason, because the moment he shows his claws, she flashes back to all the trauma she has suffered at his hands 500 years in the future.

A lot of memorable scenes in this episode.

YQY acts all strict and tough, but turns into a puddle when he sees PR.

TTJ admitting to himself that the only time his heart moves and he feels something is for LSS and realizing it among all the chaos he has caused is actually very profound. The ground is littered with people he has hurt without blinking an eye, but seeing her scared stops him in his tracks. He spent his whole life convinced that no one would ever care for him, but there's still a sliver of hope in him, so he's latching on to her apparent affection, even if there's a part of him that is convinced that it's not real.

YBC is so fake, I don't think I can take rewatching her scenes. I'll be shamelessly skipping her parts.

He basically called her a parasite 🤣

Even this early on and all high on newfound power, TTJ still can't bring himself to actually hurt LSS.