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That was to be expected. That seems like the easiest solution to get around that law. The way the Chinese government interferes with dramas is not good for creativity. It's true that a lot of dramas have filler episodes, but is it really the governments place to interfere? On top of that there are already so many restrictions.

Still waiting with as much patience as I can muster.

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Thanks. I didn't know that. Another ridiculous law then. Seemed especially pointless when they air one right after the other, but at least now I know why.

Is splitting dramas in part 1 and part 2 some kind of new trend? First The Blue Whisper and now Immortal Samsara and Love Like the Galaxy.

Finished Part 2 and I must say that while it's a good drama, it does suffer from the same flaw as Part 1 and that is that some of the plots are unnecessarily drawn out. One of the examples is how endlessly Yun He was on the verge of death and was brought back. I was starting to wish for her to just die and reincarnate already. Obviously that opinion is coloured by the fact that the relationship between Yun He and Chang Yi at that point just seemed toxic. He was keeping her locked up for her own protection, but still against her will and she kept on pretending like she betrayed him so he would hurt less when she's gone. Both were just pointless actions. They were both still clearly in love with each other and she knew full well that as a merman he was never going to love another and no matter how she acted, he would still be broken when she died, so why not spend the remainder of their days together as happily as they could? Anyway, it was part of the story, but I wish it didn't take that many episodes to tell. Part 2 also still has all the good points from part 1. Dilraba and Jia Lun make a beautiful couple and their chemistry shines in the cute moments they share as a couple, but is not always as great in other moments. Kong Ming and Luo Luo were adorable. I really liked the trio of Heavenly Emperor, Fei Lian and Lei Ze. It was actually nice to see a Heavnly Emperor in training instead of the usual all powerful one. Qing was another of my favourites. Cristy Guo did a great job portraying two completely different characters. While Qing Yao did disappoint me at some moments, because I expected more of the intelligent and straightforward woman that she is, but in the end she did deliver and I absolutely loved her evolution. Speaking of evolution, we can't forget Yun He, who not only transformed mentally, but also physically. She literally became a difference species. Twice. Lin Hao Qing was boring as the second male lead in Part 1, but I liked his character in Part 2. The ending was a bit rushed and sudden. A lot of things were left unexplained and if they didn't spend that many episodes dragging some of the plots, we could have enjoyed a more satisfying and complete ending. All in all, I liked this drama, but will probably not rewatch.

I think I'll give this a try. Hopefully they'll make it worth watching

The novel has a happy ending

Have you read the book? Is it really boring? I would like to watch this, because Zhao Lusi is a delight to watch so I'm hoping it's not boring.

He's definitely powerful and intelligent, but in the beginning he's innocent and naive, because he's used to living in the sea and the mermaids are much more honest and straightforward.

I finished watching part 1. This is visually a very beautiful drama: beautiful people, beautiful costumes, beautiful sets, beautiful ost,... I liked the leads. Both Dilraba and Jia Lun fit their roles perfectly, but I must admit their chemistry wasn't always on point. It was great at some parts and not that great at others, but overall it was good. Both are stunning and made a very beautiful couple. Jia Lun fit the part of the innocent and cute Chang Yi so well that when he became disillusioned and vengeful, it felt a bit forced and that made it even better, because it's obvious that he's still the same warm merman deep inside and it's only a matter of time before he melts and becomes the puppy who's completely in love with Yun He again. Dilraba was perfect as Yun He. She fits the confident, strong and mischievous characters really well. I absolutely loved her interactions with Luo Luo. Hu Yi Xuan was amazing as the adorable and loyal Luo Luo. She lit up the screen whenever she appeared. Lin Hao Qing on the other hand was probably among the most boring of the characters. I hope he becomes more interesting in part 2. All in all, it's a good drama. Off to watch part 2 now.

Even though it's short, this movie has managed to tell a very complete story which not even some full length movies manage. I really enjoyed it.

This was definitely worth watching. It's visually beautiful and manages to tell the Painted Skin story perfectly within half an hour.

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Totally agree. He and the cat are definitely the most enjoyable part of the movie. He should get his own drama. I would watch that.

Seeing as they already have commercial cryo chambers in 1995, it's safe to assume that the world in the movie is not the world we live in, so not exactly far fetched.

I enjoyed this movie in its simplicity. It's not over the top science fiction, but seems to be a very practical yet believable application of technology given the time-frame. The simplicity may also contribute to some people not liking this movie, because you expect a fast paced movie, which this one is not at all. There seems to be a focus on the emotional aspect, but unfortunately given the format and the short duration a lot is left unexplored and Soichiro just goes action from action to finish the story without any time to explore and wonder, which his scientist character should be given the time to do. This story may have benefited from a drama format.

I absolutely loved this. Obviously the fantasy element was enough to draw me in, but I really liked the way the story was built. It has a slower pace, but that gives the drama the time to work on the emotions and bonds between the characters. I really liked the way everything was linked together and even though I was expecting a different ending, it's just as happy and maybe even more so than I expected. I have to admit that you will need to be patient with this drama. It's not a breezy watch. It's very emotional, sad and dark at times. The chances to laugh are practically non-existent. However, there are still warm moments between the chracters, which I really appreciated, because most of this is heartbreaking. If you are hesitating, please give this a try and have patience. It's really worth it.

That and the scene when Bai Qian takes back her eyes are among the most satisfying in that drama.

I watched it more than 12 years ago and it was as creepy then as it is now. The plot is not romantic, it's creepy and problematic in so many ways. I honestly can't believe that this was considered a romantic comedy in 2004 and I can't believe people watching it nowadays find it cute and romantic. It's just wrong