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Amazing overall —but confusing politics
Finally caved in and started watching this to understand what's the hype is all about. These are what stood out to me the most overall.
In the beginning of the drama, it was a good introduction to Changyu's background and her personality as a 19 year old girl, surviving based off butchering pigs for herself and her sister Changning.
The first half of the drama has my heart. It was so wholesome and intriguing which made me curious to see more of the FL and ML. As Yan Zheng and Changyu became closer, emotions and love began to blossom without them realising.
Then the angst era came. When Yan Zheng has to leave, still hiding his identity, he could not deny his feelings for her. And honestly, props to Changyu for slapping him after that uninvited kiss. At this point, while I understand Yan Zheng's reasons, Changyu's feelings and reactions are valid too. He was leaving yet he kissed her. One thing I liked about this drama was that Yan Zheng later apologised for the kiss later on in the story.
Changyu's decision to enter the army to find him showed how strong her feelings was for Yan Zheng, even if she had not explicitly said it. The angst hit again when Changyu found out his identity.
I have to admit, the angst was really well written and executed in the drama. It did not felt draggy to the point as an audience you feel frustrated. In this drama, the angst was necessary for character and relationship development between each other.
This brings me to the pacing of the story. I had never once felt that it was too rushed or draggy. It was paced perfectly. As the romance and story unfolds, the romance part was perfect. The actions, OST and the acting of both ML and FL was amazing.
The only thing that I wished could've been better was when the drama began to introduce the political issues. It was confusing as I could not identify the main problem or what and why are the different villains acting in such manner. I could not differentiate which characters are from which clan in the beginning.
As the story continues to unfold, I could only then started to have an 'Aha!' moment, finally figuring out piece by piece.
Cinematography wise, everything was so beautifully filmed. The fight scenes was executed perfectly, and it was really cool to see Changyu in action as someon who loves a strong FL.
The ending was good, but has some loopholes. It highlights the possibility of Qian Qian being a time traveller, and was she the reason that everyone who had died in Lin'an to be alive again? Did she went back in time to prevent the massacre from happening?
The end credits was a nice touch. It was wholesome to see how things would've turned out in another life.
Overall, I enjoyed this drama. The plot, action and romance was well done. However, the political side and the explanation of the ending could've been better. I'd recommend watching this drama!
In the beginning of the drama, it was a good introduction to Changyu's background and her personality as a 19 year old girl, surviving based off butchering pigs for herself and her sister Changning.
The first half of the drama has my heart. It was so wholesome and intriguing which made me curious to see more of the FL and ML. As Yan Zheng and Changyu became closer, emotions and love began to blossom without them realising.
Then the angst era came. When Yan Zheng has to leave, still hiding his identity, he could not deny his feelings for her. And honestly, props to Changyu for slapping him after that uninvited kiss. At this point, while I understand Yan Zheng's reasons, Changyu's feelings and reactions are valid too. He was leaving yet he kissed her. One thing I liked about this drama was that Yan Zheng later apologised for the kiss later on in the story.
Changyu's decision to enter the army to find him showed how strong her feelings was for Yan Zheng, even if she had not explicitly said it. The angst hit again when Changyu found out his identity.
I have to admit, the angst was really well written and executed in the drama. It did not felt draggy to the point as an audience you feel frustrated. In this drama, the angst was necessary for character and relationship development between each other.
This brings me to the pacing of the story. I had never once felt that it was too rushed or draggy. It was paced perfectly. As the romance and story unfolds, the romance part was perfect. The actions, OST and the acting of both ML and FL was amazing.
The only thing that I wished could've been better was when the drama began to introduce the political issues. It was confusing as I could not identify the main problem or what and why are the different villains acting in such manner. I could not differentiate which characters are from which clan in the beginning.
As the story continues to unfold, I could only then started to have an 'Aha!' moment, finally figuring out piece by piece.
Cinematography wise, everything was so beautifully filmed. The fight scenes was executed perfectly, and it was really cool to see Changyu in action as someon who loves a strong FL.
The ending was good, but has some loopholes. It highlights the possibility of Qian Qian being a time traveller, and was she the reason that everyone who had died in Lin'an to be alive again? Did she went back in time to prevent the massacre from happening?
The end credits was a nice touch. It was wholesome to see how things would've turned out in another life.
Overall, I enjoyed this drama. The plot, action and romance was well done. However, the political side and the explanation of the ending could've been better. I'd recommend watching this drama!
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