This was so good! Gosh, I just realized Zichuan Xiu perfectly fits my favourite ML archetype. He is seemingly goofy and unserious, but that mask actually hides great intelligence, tactical skill, and profound feelings. I’m so glad I decided to watch!
As a whole, I really liked the combination of humour, political intrigue (which was actually really well done), and emotional, dramatic moments. The relationship between the three MLs was also another highlight. They spent most of the time separated, each doing their own thing, but whenever they reunited it led to such good, emotionally charged interactions. I loved it!
I also liked how mature the love stories and love triangles felt. They were handled with a level of nuance that made them engaging rather than frustrating.
Gosh, I love it, but small inconsistencies drive me crazy. For example, at the beginning when they’re defending Payi City, they make it a point to emphasize that the Northern Clan has amassed one million soldiers and that defending the city is essentially impossible. Even Di Lin says they need to make peace with the Northern Clan to save the remaining forces because the army defending the city is supposedly the country’s last elite force.
Then, after the peace agreement is reached and everything is resolved, it turns out that only about twenty soldiers remained in the city. Seeing that tiny group leaving the city after all that buildup really annoyed me.
Another example is when the doctor mentions that Di Lin’s wife is in her first month of pregnancy, even though it feels like at least a few months have passed since we first learned she was pregnant. I’m willing to assume the subtitles might be inaccurate, but the inconsistency is still there.
These are small details, but they really bother me, even though I love the story overall.
It was actually good, idk. I liked the story, the humour and the characters. Zichuan Xiu is such a fun ML, and the other two brothers are also interesting in their own way. I was kinda annoyed by Di Lin at some point, but slowly came to appreciate his unapologetic brutality. I didn't mind Princess either. She wasn't that annoying at all.
It was entertaining and extremely satisfying, especially since the punishments dished out the same kind of abuse that had been inflicted on the victims. I also liked how they covered all types of abuse that can happen in a school or educational setting, not just student vs student bullying.
I think so. I mean, it was pretty open-ended so you can lean whichever way you want 😅
Oh, that’s a good point. It really looked like she was beginning to heal, but then she read his letter and went into the sea. That’s why it frustrates me that they didn't reveal what he wrote. It feels like a crucial piece of the story, given how much it appeared to influence her decision.
I think so. I mean, it was pretty open-ended so you can lean whichever way you want 😅
Yeah, it was HEAVY! However, I always preferred for both leads to die if one of them HAS to die anyway. I find it more heartbreaking when only one dies, and the other stays behind. 🥲
What do you think is so good with it? Haven't seen it. Just want to know what to expect
It's not perfect, especially when you compare the production to some more recent high-budget dramas, but there is something about the story.
I really enjoyed the romance (or bromance, however you choose to see it). The relationship between Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji is so unique and beautiful, but what truly made me love it was the story as a whole. It’s full of angst, yet by the end everything clicks into place and you can trace every tragedy back to the choices that set it in motion. Nothing feels random, every event feels inevitable, as though the characters had no other choice but to arrive at that point.
The OST was also phenomenal, I was obsessed with it for a long time.
I also loved Wei Wuxian’s relationship with his siblings. It was messy, complicated, full of love, resentment, loyalty, and misunderstanding, and that complexity made it one of the most compelling parts of the story for me.
I love stories about deposed kings and princes, and the pain and sadness that come with them, so I really enjoyed this. The ending was touching, and the acting was amazing throughout. However, I feel like the bonding aspect could have been developed more, it felt a bit rushed at times. Still, overall it was a beautiful and heartbreaking story.
I loved the romance and chemistry between the main leads, the cinematography, the ML, and the villains. As for the political plot, it was a bit frustrating that we had to wait until the final episode to find out what really happened, and even then, not everything was fully explained.
Special shoutout to Deng Kai, he was absolutely electrifying as Qi Min. The reddest of red flags, yet I couldn’t help but like him. His little brother was also psychotic as hell, but somehow still likable.
I also appreciated the ending and the fact that they didn’t abandon their duties to go frolicking in the countryside. I absolutely despise it when dramas take that route.
This was both painful and beautiful in equal measure. The mystery before the reveal kept me guessing and questioning everything, and it was handled so well. And the love story… gosh. It was meant to save them, but somehow it became the very thing that ruined them both. I loved every second of it. Painful in the best possible way, and a thoughtful, appropriate portrayal of such heavy topics. 10/10
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As a whole, I really liked the combination of humour, political intrigue (which was actually really well done), and emotional, dramatic moments. The relationship between the three MLs was also another highlight. They spent most of the time separated, each doing their own thing, but whenever they reunited it led to such good, emotionally charged interactions. I loved it!
I also liked how mature the love stories and love triangles felt. They were handled with a level of nuance that made them engaging rather than frustrating.
Too bad it will forever remain unfinished!
For example, at the beginning when they’re defending Payi City, they make it a point to emphasize that the Northern Clan has amassed one million soldiers and that defending the city is essentially impossible. Even Di Lin says they need to make peace with the Northern Clan to save the remaining forces because the army defending the city is supposedly the country’s last elite force.
Then, after the peace agreement is reached and everything is resolved, it turns out that only about twenty soldiers remained in the city. Seeing that tiny group leaving the city after all that buildup really annoyed me.
Another example is when the doctor mentions that Di Lin’s wife is in her first month of pregnancy, even though it feels like at least a few months have passed since we first learned she was pregnant. I’m willing to assume the subtitles might be inaccurate, but the inconsistency is still there.
These are small details, but they really bother me, even though I love the story overall.
I didn't mind Princess either. She wasn't that annoying at all.
All in all, I think the rating should be higher.
9/10
I really enjoyed the romance (or bromance, however you choose to see it). The relationship between Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji is so unique and beautiful, but what truly made me love it was the story as a whole. It’s full of angst, yet by the end everything clicks into place and you can trace every tragedy back to the choices that set it in motion. Nothing feels random, every event feels inevitable, as though the characters had no other choice but to arrive at that point.
The OST was also phenomenal, I was obsessed with it for a long time.
I also loved Wei Wuxian’s relationship with his siblings. It was messy, complicated, full of love, resentment, loyalty, and misunderstanding, and that complexity made it one of the most compelling parts of the story for me.
Special shoutout to Deng Kai, he was absolutely electrifying as Qi Min. The reddest of red flags, yet I couldn’t help but like him. His little brother was also psychotic as hell, but somehow still likable.
I also appreciated the ending and the fact that they didn’t abandon their duties to go frolicking in the countryside. I absolutely despise it when dramas take that route.