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Cleanse away! I just re-watched it with a friend who has never seen it before and she loved it!

IIUC, Yang Chao Yue is the real Jiang Li, daughter of Grand Secretariat Jiang. Jiang Li (Yang Chao Yue) saves Xue Fang Fei (Wu Jin Yan). Jiang Li (YCY) is beaten to death by the headmistress of Zhennv Hall. Xue Fang Fei (WJY) takes Jiang Li’s identity so she can take revenge on Shen Yu Rong. So after the real Jiang Li (YCY) dies, Xue Fang Fei (WJY) impersonates Jiang Li, becoming the fake Jiang Li throughout the drama. Xue Fang Fei/Fake Jiang Li (WJY) decides to also take revenge on those who harmed the real Jiang Li. Hope this help clarify for you.

Yes, correct. I think this scene was cut…at least in the versions I saw on Netflix and Viki (and after watching the drama a couple of times 😅). Judging from the red dress XFF is wearing, it seems to match the time in the last episode where she is running in a dark hallway and then we see her (alone 😢) looking out of the duke’s mansion at the tree, while snow is falling. In this picture, Duke Su looks to be wearing the clothes he had on while XFF was imagining him combing her hair, but she was wearing a white night gown at that time.
Why do Duke Su and XFF still haunt me? 🪭🌹

Yes, agree! I also hope she gets recognition for her triumphant comeback!

Ahhhhh, ok, thank you for giving me that context! So glad she won for Yanxi Palace. I thought she was great in that!

my man WXY won Best Young Actor in a TV Series (The Double) at the 10th Wenrong Awards 2024. I can't read everything in the following link, but I'll say he's looking might fine! Congrats Xiao Heng!

https://weibo.com/5087894369/ODBEY2WhL

🎉 to 🪭 & 🪈! Was Wu Jin Yan nominated? How could they overlook her? 😢🌹

Hooray for them! 🎉👏

Thanks, am trying it now!

Will do…am slowly making my way… 😅🙌

Yes it is indeed fascinating! Thanks for sharing!

Nice tie-in to the trailer. I do remember it being theatrical when I first saw it. Am peeking at it again to watch for your insights above. 🙌

Another aspect that I should keep an eye out for on my next re-watch! I was also looking at the color matching of their clothing as time progressed, but didn’t keep an eye on the location and colors/color gradings. Thanks for your insight!

@Praise: truth

I read the novel and it describes He Yan as being thin and looking petite, like a young boy, so I’m wondering if they were going with that kind of vibe. Let’s see how it goes! I’m looking forward to this drama!! I, too, liked her in Scent of Time!

🪭🗡️🌹🛁=❤️ my thoughts on this are more coarse, so I’ll refrain from sharing 🫢😳😅😂

As usual, your insights are enlightening! Loved the article and I really enjoyed learning more about the different theatrical concepts that you described in great detail! Thanks for writing this wonderful compilation of all of your different insights on The Double! I also enjoyed all of our discussions!

Thanks! Excited to read it!

I don’t have a Youku subscription so am very behind on the episodes. I guess this means I can’t join in the discussions until I have completed the entire drama…which is also fine…I just have to stop myself from peeking here 😅

spoiler?!