If you like this drama, please do so.. don't say it similar to masterpiece NIF.. I watched and I can't connect…
I don’t see why you’d be so bothered by people comparing two dramas that objectively do have a *similar* plot. People are allowed to draw comparisons and praise what they enjoy.
I agree that Nirvana in Fire is a masterpiece, it’s one of my all-time favorite dramas too, but that doesn’t make it untouchable or off-limits for discussion in relation to other works.
If I had one thing to comment on, it would be that the death of the lead was not necessary. Why not reveal that…
Exactly my thoughts. It would’ve made sense if she had stayed on as emperor, but instead, she revealed her true identity as a woman just one year later. It felt so unsatisfying.
I'm sorry, but the ending just didn’t make sense. If she was going to reveal her true identity as a woman, she might as well have married the male lead. Uniting the two dynasties would’ve been a perfect conclusion. And the way everyone just accepts her as a woman without a single objection (well, one guy tried) at the end... lol. That said, for a short series, it was still enjoyable. The story was engaging up until the last two episodes, and it was visually stunning throughout. Even that final episode, which I thought was total nonsense story-wise, managed to be emotional and beautifully shot.
I loved this! The whole mountain and rangers vibe felt super refreshing (and it kind of gave off documentary feels at times). The mystery was done really well, I kept suspecting everyone. They totally misled us, but it all came together in the end. The happy ending was just the cherry on top.
It actually turned out better than I expected. Poor Jin U, he was pulled in every direction by everyone around him, sold and discarded like a thing. The adults really messed up his life. The CEO mother wasn’t always likeable, but I think her flaws were understandable, and in the end, she did come to recognize her own mistakes.
I do appreciate the happy ending after all the angst.
Yeah, probably. I stumbled upon it accidentally, while watching FMVs for other dramas. It was one day old and already had around 150k views. I'm glad I decided to watch it right away. 😆
So, the first 30 min left me a bit unsure. It felt choppy and all over the place. They were trying to establish the relationship between Guo Jing and Huang Rong, but it came off as random, and I couldn’t feel any emotional connection because there was no build-up.
However, once the flashbacks ended, the movie really picked up. From that point on, I enjoyed almost everything. The scenes in the Mongol army camp were especially impressive, and the fight sequences were solid. I just wish the action felt more kung fu-ish and less Avatar-ish (if you know what I mean 😂).
Also, the color grading was a bit off, everything looked washed out. I would’ve preferred richer, bolder tones.
That said, I loved the acting and absolutely loved the characters! And I loved the parts in which they spoke Mongol! So interesting.
Is there someone who can help introduce me to the universe this show is based off? Like where do I start from,…
I would start with BTS music videos from HYYH era. That's where the story began. Those are: I Need U (original version), Run, Young Forever and Prologue.
Bromance/friendship -> enemies -> reconciliation. I really enjoyed their friendship in the beginning.
Well, one of them betrays the other, and a whole lot of things happen between them and FL (past lives included), but in the end they decide to reconciliate and work together to save the world. I think that the conclusion of their relationship was nicely done.
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I agree that Nirvana in Fire is a masterpiece, it’s one of my all-time favorite dramas too, but that doesn’t make it untouchable or off-limits for discussion in relation to other works.
Still, I can’t give it more than an 8.
Nothing wrong with the casting director, but you obviously have an issue, lol.
Solid 9/10
I do appreciate the happy ending after all the angst.
So, the first 30 min left me a bit unsure. It felt choppy and all over the place. They were trying to establish the relationship between Guo Jing and Huang Rong, but it came off as random, and I couldn’t feel any emotional connection because there was no build-up.
However, once the flashbacks ended, the movie really picked up. From that point on, I enjoyed almost everything. The scenes in the Mongol army camp were especially impressive, and the fight sequences were solid. I just wish the action felt more kung fu-ish and less Avatar-ish (if you know what I mean 😂).
Also, the color grading was a bit off, everything looked washed out. I would’ve preferred richer, bolder tones.
That said, I loved the acting and absolutely loved the characters! And I loved the parts in which they spoke Mongol! So interesting.
All in all, 8.5/10
After that, you can check this guide: https://www.usbtsarmy.com/bangtan-universe-guide
I think they provide links for all BU content that was published.