yes, i still feel bad for Situ Ling, even if he becomes a controlling person or some villain (not that I support that kind of behavior though). Like, man, all he ever wanted was that one woman, but fate, or so-called destiny, just wouldn’t let him have her. he truly loves her. Considering all the suffering he’s endured since childhood, he truly deserves a happy ending. Why not pair him with the fox girl instead? gosh, why do writers always have to turn these pitiful second male leads into villains at the last minute? why?
If you’re not into violence, blood, or anti-hero plots, please skip this one; this kind of drama isn’t for everyone. If you’re thinking of watching it because you’ve seen Kim Yoo Jung's previous romance shows like My Demon, Moonlight Drawn By Clouds, or 20th Century Girl, and expect something similar, it’s not. This time, she’s playing a completely different character, a sociopathic woman, who would go to great lengths to achieve her goals, even if it means doing evil things.
Since the moment that the emperor revealed what really happened to the late empress, the plot has become completely messed up and unrealistic. Even when their savior son’s life is hanging by a thread, they still have time to argue about him being their enemy’s son. Isn’t he their savior son, too? It’s ridiculous that the FL always has to step in to knock some sense into these people.
On top of that, even the most renowned doctors can’t save dying people, yet some random, unheard-of village people/physicians can bring someone who’s practically dead back to life? If this were a fantasy genre like xianxia, I wouldn’t mind, but here? That’s just too much. Plus, another amnesia in the plot? I was really enjoying this series up to ep 23, but now I'm not so very sure.
many scripts of cdramas are based on existing IPs (well-known and popular intellectual property (IP) — such…
imo, coming from a popular IP has both pros and cons. If the drama doesn’t stay true to the original material, or if it fails to live up to the novel’s quality, negative comments usually flood in and damage the drama’s reputation, and we’ve seen that happen many times.
That’s why I actually think it can be a good thing when a drama isn’t based on a popular IP novel. If the work is truly good, it will gain traction over time. Just look at this one, it had zero promotion, was dropped out of nowhere, and still managed to break 28K on the heat index. Since we’re still in the early stage, I honestly believe it’s going to cross 30K soon.
Original scripts also give viewers the freedom to form their own expectations and imaginations, instead of being tied to source material where the plot and character development are already fixed in the audience’s mind. In fact, most of the big hits this year have either been original scripts or adapted from lesser-known works, which shows how much audiences appreciate fresh storytelling.
wish if that was the case but I honestly don't think so. Chinese authorities are purging everything on the internet from the last six months, applying the “two-month clean-up rule.” No one is allowed to discuss the YML topic; it has almost become a forbidden subject. On social media, aside from the official death announcement stating he died from an accidental fall after drinking, there isn’t a post or video about him. They just want to move on as if nothing happened, and judging by how things have progressed so far, they have succeeded. Those who dared to speak out have already been silenced or imprisoned, and the statement released on September 21 made it clear that anyone who dares to do so again will face the same consequences. who dares to question the Chinese authorities and government now? So, i doubt they will make such an announcement to let the culprit let down their guard. Since it involves elite political figures, they are instead trying hard to bury it and protect themselves and all others involved in it.
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On top of that, even the most renowned doctors can’t save dying people, yet some random, unheard-of village people/physicians can bring someone who’s practically dead back to life? If this were a fantasy genre like xianxia, I wouldn’t mind, but here? That’s just too much. Plus, another amnesia in the plot? I was really enjoying this series up to ep 23, but now I'm not so very sure.
That’s why I actually think it can be a good thing when a drama isn’t based on a popular IP novel. If the work is truly good, it will gain traction over time. Just look at this one, it had zero promotion, was dropped out of nowhere, and still managed to break 28K on the heat index. Since we’re still in the early stage, I honestly believe it’s going to cross 30K soon.
Original scripts also give viewers the freedom to form their own expectations and imaginations, instead of being tied to source material where the plot and character development are already fixed in the audience’s mind. In fact, most of the big hits this year have either been original scripts or adapted from lesser-known works, which shows how much audiences appreciate fresh storytelling.
• Amplify this story on your platforms (Twitter, YouTube, Reddit, Instagram) so it reaches a wider audience;
• Translate and repost verified screenshots/videos into other languages;
• Share links and archived copies to prevent erasure;
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• Document any deletions or censorship you observe and preserve them (screenshots/archives).
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