Just finished eps 5 & 6. As predicted, those who left early ... :-) They changed the novel in ep 6. It's amazing and so much more entertaining than the original version. Very fun to watch. CSS is perfectly portrayed. She's 14, and excited to see her first lantern festival ... you need a talented young actress for this role. Very believable ...
Again the build-up for the leads to meet is perfectly done: very subtle. The cinematography looks amazing. Big-budget dramas have enough money to make a huge difference in making the book come alive.
I just rewatched some of the details in EP1 when LBY and CSS met. I thought it was very well done. There was more…
The old lady who fetched her said, "If your parents loved you, why did they leave you behind?" - the acting here is enough to show that CSS also asked this question many times herself. She had no answer so she couldn't respond.
Why doesn't he open the carriage to see her? - this is part of his characterization. It will be clear later on that this behavior is typical of him.
Why does he feel intrigued about her after the uncle told him that she's an unruly girl without parents to raise her? I felt that he already felt the connection to her here when he rode the horse to the edge to see her carriage being driven away and said her name. The connection is he is also an orphan growing up without parents ... she dares to be ruthless to her great uncle --not too many ladies dare to go about it so calmly ...
I just rewatched some of the details in EP1 when LBY and CSS met. I thought it was very well done. There was more tension/intrigue in the faceless meeting than if they had met openly.
No offence, but why you guys over hyping this drama... atleast watch 10 to 15 episodes before judging weather…
No one should be limited to their expectations and praise of any drama, especially if the praise is not offending anyone. However, name calling like "trash" should be taken out as it is offensive to others. You have to realize there are some fans here who have been waiting for this drama for a long time so they should be allowed to post what they want to say.
I completely agree I dropped it myself. It's just trash.
By using unflattering words "trash" you are insulting the taste of others. I think it's best to say that it doesn't fit your taste/expectations instead of resorting to name-calling. And if you want to be helpful, give specific details why you don't like it so that others who share your taste can learn from you.
It's not a waste ... depending on taste. If you like war and politics, this drama will have some but may not be…
I myself expecting something different from watching so many C-dramas. I don't think it will change in vibes though ... you can watch the previews ... it has similar vibes. I think the script can be improved, but it is what it is.
No offence, but why you guys over hyping this drama... atleast watch 10 to 15 episodes before judging weather…
You can watch the previews up to 10 ... it has similar vibes. I think people who don't like it, can stop watching. It is what it is. It's a different type of drama. It may not fit your taste but it isn't "trash" ... By using unflattering words "trash" you are insulting the taste of others. I think it's best to say that it doesn't fit your taste instead of resorting to name-calling.
Can't believe I'm doing this but I really like the two main leads and Leo Wu looks good and that general role…
It's not a waste ... depending on taste. If you like war and politics, this drama will have some but may not be as much as you expect. There will be some political things, but they are backdrops of the development of the female lead's character. After all, she has 3 suitors ... so you can tell already that it's going to be a romantic drama.
It takes time to develop a relationship, especially she felt guilty for leaving her daughter ... also, she is…
Yep, the mother herself will go through a character development. When CSS develops relationship with another more nurturing female, she feels left-out.
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They changed the novel in ep 6. It's amazing and so much more entertaining than the original version. Very fun to watch. CSS is perfectly portrayed. She's 14, and excited to see her first lantern festival ... you need a talented young actress for this role. Very believable ...
Again the build-up for the leads to meet is perfectly done: very subtle. The cinematography looks amazing. Big-budget dramas have enough money to make a huge difference in making the book come alive.
Why doesn't he open the carriage to see her? - this is part of his characterization. It will be clear later on that this behavior is typical of him.
Why does he feel intrigued about her after the uncle told him that she's an unruly girl without parents to raise her? I felt that he already felt the connection to her here when he rode the horse to the edge to see her carriage being driven away and said her name. The connection is he is also an orphan growing up without parents ... she dares to be ruthless to her great uncle --not too many ladies dare to go about it so calmly ...