Arggggg. Afraid to say how good this is - its too darn soon. Will just start with the production value, so far, is outstanding. Not surprising given the budget. CX (fav actor short list) - appears to be a glove fit between character and actor. Still, even after a promising start, we know how it goes this year so its too soon to tell if the calibre of this drama will hold up. Still a gurl can dream.
Season 2 still rules for me. Why? Look and feel, character development, the quality of the 'monsters' and hanging on the edge of my seat stories, no kabuki theatre for the emperor and grand princess, more substance less 'style', etc.
This was an absolute delight. Did not let me down. Could go on and on about why this is one of the best Cdrama series ever. Feels like I am eating an award winning dessert at my fav restaurant - about 3/4 of the way through devouring it I have to slow it down cause I know its going to end! I watched one episode a day towards the end and resisted the 'dump'. When each 'season' of this drama ends I imagine it as a never ending weekly series and refuse to wake up from the dream.
My favourite story this time around? Five Feet from Heaven. Cried my eyes out. Been a while that a drama gets me crying. There was no other way forward given the choices that Du Yu & Wei Tao made. They both understood in their own way the intent to protect/correct had honor, they were willing to take the consequences for their actions, and then they went too far into the need for revenge and the stories they told themselves to reason their actions. They literally lost the 'plot'. Crossing a line that no longer represented anything protective, noble, or ethical and just kept going. It was not and eye for an eye it became a thirst for blood.
Hell Yes: - Acting. Beyond the core set of actors, everyone of their steller support actors and guests gave their all. Some putting in their best acting effort to date. - Story telling/writing/directing/production (thank you to all). - The obvious next-level Yang Xu Wen's fighting scenes. Scandal aside, he is turning into an actors actor. - Lu Ling Feng + Su Wu Ming 'live marketing' on replay. Think it should be officially turned into a drinking game: take a shot every time either of them say their name or each other's name. - Depth. This friggen drama 3-set has at times profound depth and its at the front and centre. And, we are still watching. Not concerned with a HE, romance, and/or kissing. Just shuttin up and watching.
OMG - I finally get to start watching this. I am SO excited! Comments have not dissapointed - peaked my interest. Off to binge and eat Swiss chocolate - no really.
I friggen feel like we just got an early Xmas pressie. So excited. Tiger balls - arghhhhhh - must wait until I hit my work deadline (Tuesday) before I can start watching. Scheduled brain usage is overrated. Counting on the 'STTD gangsters' comments to keep me in the loop until then. Gonna be the ultimate drama teaser.
Do not think her age is being targeted. Think is just the fact that she does appear to be her actual age (38)…
She is stunning! The visual gap is being accentuated by his acting. DYX has to be one of the most sweetly adorable pure expressive actors out there. He comes across as young and innocent squared.
It's gotta be said. True, Victoria might not be the best actress, but targeting her age etc, is just misogynistic…
Do not think her age is being targeted. Think is just the fact that she does appear to be her actual age (38) and he appears to be younger than his age (30) - the visual gap is significant and offputting. For me, there is nothing wrong with her age or her acting its simply a matter of misscasting - they needed a younger looking 38 year old women or an older looking 30 year old man.
From day one of the drama I wanted to be not lost - waiting for the story to unfold at face value - and rolling with it. However, each episode leaves me more and more confused, lost, and impatient. Not going to miss finishing this drama though - the production value and level of acting is more than worth it.
Every episode gets better and better. Some of the fight scenes are stellar. What I like most about this drama is that it feels like words on a page are inseprable from the digital video. The words seem to be coming to life as written - as the author imagined.
MLs no acting acting is a stand out. Peng Xiao Ran's acting is the best part of the drama so far and her character is one of the best female roles in recent memory. The real deal female balanced against the boss ass bitch is award worthy. For me all the female roles, so far, are refreshing.
The jump off the screen energy between MYM & TLY could make him an actor to watch out for in the future.
She's too mature(her emotional scenes)🫣Also,she always seek Princess help.I can't with Ml,his sad expression…
She does come across too mature - way too mature. Do not mind her acting its just Ding Yu Xi's acting is too much of a contrast - its so sweet, innocent, compelling, masculine, and relatable. His facial gestures alone are top tier. Since episode 17, depending on the scene, their relationship kinda gives me the creepies. Its not the story line and/or original material its the acting contrast for me.
My favourite story this time around? Five Feet from Heaven. Cried my eyes out. Been a while that a drama gets me crying. There was no other way forward given the choices that Du Yu & Wei Tao made. They both understood in their own way the intent to protect/correct had honor, they were willing to take the consequences for their actions, and then they went too far into the need for revenge and the stories they told themselves to reason their actions. They literally lost the 'plot'. Crossing a line that no longer represented anything protective, noble, or ethical and just kept going. It was not and eye for an eye it became a thirst for blood.
Hell Yes:
- Acting. Beyond the core set of actors, everyone of their steller support actors and guests gave their all. Some putting in their best acting effort to date.
- Story telling/writing/directing/production (thank you to all).
- The obvious next-level Yang Xu Wen's fighting scenes. Scandal aside, he is turning into an actors actor.
- Lu Ling Feng + Su Wu Ming 'live marketing' on replay. Think it should be officially turned into a drinking game: take a shot every time either of them say their name or each other's name.
- Depth. This friggen drama 3-set has at times profound depth and its at the front and centre. And, we are still watching. Not concerned with a HE, romance, and/or kissing. Just shuttin up and watching.
MLs no acting acting is a stand out. Peng Xiao Ran's acting is the best part of the drama so far and her character is one of the best female roles in recent memory. The real deal female balanced against the boss ass bitch is award worthy. For me all the female roles, so far, are refreshing.
The jump off the screen energy between MYM & TLY could make him an actor to watch out for in the future.