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One of those dramas that gets better and better the more you watch it.
I had so much fun watching this drama. The first few episodes had me laughing so much. The comedy actually worked, the chemistry was great, and I got hooked pretty quickly. ⭐
I won't lie though, there was a point in the middle where I was like... okay, can we move the story forward now? Some episodes felt really slow, but once the pace picked up again, I couldn't stop watching. The last few episodes were honestly the best part of the drama.
One thing I really loved was that almost every important character had actual character development.
The Emperor surprised me the most. At first, I thought he was just another cruel emperor, but the more I watched, the more I felt he wasn't completely heartless. Yes, he made terrible decisions and was manipulated a lot, but I also felt like deep down he still wanted Nan Heng to become someone better. I don't know if everyone will agree with me, but that's how I saw his character.🤷
Now... Chu Guihong. 😭 Oh my God, this man tested my patience every single episode. I understood why he was angry after learning the truth about his fate, but instead of making better choices, he kept choosing the worst possible option every single time. His character development literally went backwards.
The Eighteenth Prince, though? What a surprise. At the beginning, I was convinced he was secretly planning something. I kept waiting for him to betray everyone, and I was so wrong. He ended up becoming one of my favorite characters.
And Song Yiting... THIS is the kind of female lead I want in historical dramas. Smart, capable, and never sitting around waiting for someone else to save her. I seriously need more female characters like her. even though she's just fl sister.
The romance was also really cute. I loved watching the leads together, and their relationship never felt forced.
yes I would say that fl started acting very badly when he started approaching her, like this felt too long, for me it was kind of boring but it was acceptable cuz she was kinda scared.
Overall, I had such a good time with this drama. Yes, the middle drags a little, but if you stick with it, it's honestly worth it. The ending episodes were amazing, and I finished the drama feeling really satisfied. Definitely one of my favorite watches this year. ⭐
I won't lie though, there was a point in the middle where I was like... okay, can we move the story forward now? Some episodes felt really slow, but once the pace picked up again, I couldn't stop watching. The last few episodes were honestly the best part of the drama.
One thing I really loved was that almost every important character had actual character development.
The Emperor surprised me the most. At first, I thought he was just another cruel emperor, but the more I watched, the more I felt he wasn't completely heartless. Yes, he made terrible decisions and was manipulated a lot, but I also felt like deep down he still wanted Nan Heng to become someone better. I don't know if everyone will agree with me, but that's how I saw his character.🤷
Now... Chu Guihong. 😭 Oh my God, this man tested my patience every single episode. I understood why he was angry after learning the truth about his fate, but instead of making better choices, he kept choosing the worst possible option every single time. His character development literally went backwards.
The Eighteenth Prince, though? What a surprise. At the beginning, I was convinced he was secretly planning something. I kept waiting for him to betray everyone, and I was so wrong. He ended up becoming one of my favorite characters.
And Song Yiting... THIS is the kind of female lead I want in historical dramas. Smart, capable, and never sitting around waiting for someone else to save her. I seriously need more female characters like her. even though she's just fl sister.
The romance was also really cute. I loved watching the leads together, and their relationship never felt forced.
yes I would say that fl started acting very badly when he started approaching her, like this felt too long, for me it was kind of boring but it was acceptable cuz she was kinda scared.
Overall, I had such a good time with this drama. Yes, the middle drags a little, but if you stick with it, it's honestly worth it. The ending episodes were amazing, and I finished the drama feeling really satisfied. Definitely one of my favorite watches this year. ⭐
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