Source: DoubanNo one understands how surprising and healing it is to see Midnight Return after watching many short…
Opening Sentiment "No one understands how surprising and healing it is for me to see Midnight Return after watching many short dramas in the past few months..."
The reviewer feels emotionally rejuvenated by Midnight Return after being disappointed or underwhelmed by other recent dramas.
"...it has created a fairy tale world for me, making me believe that the people and demons in it are so harmonious."
The show offers a magical, idealized world where humans and supernatural beings coexist peacefully, which feels comforting and enchanting.
"I also really, really like the description of love in it (these words were originally posted on a đ sticker last night)"
The depiction of love moved the reviewer so much that they shared their feelings emotionally (with a crying emoji) the night before.
đ§ââď¸ Mei Zhuyuâs Character "Mei Zhuyu is emotionally stable, is a great sage who supports justice..."
Mei Zhuyu is portrayed as wise, calm, and morally upright.
"...and will not look at the 'normal people' around him from a male perspective..."
He doesnât view others through a gendered or patriarchal lensâheâs respectful and egalitarian.
"...he can say in front of everyone that he belongs to the heroine..."
He openly declares his emotional loyalty to the female lead, showing vulnerability and sincerity.
"...and he will also let her keep the secret and decisively kill her when Shan Po Sa exchanges the heroine's secret..."
This line is complex: it suggests he respects her autonomy (letting her keep a secret), but also makes a painful, morally driven decision when her secret is weaponizedâpossibly a metaphor for sacrifice.
"...and will also think about why the marriage of men and women in the book is a happy ending for women..."
He questions traditional romantic tropes, reflecting on whether they truly serve womenâs happiness.
"...let alone hope that the heroine will also fall in love with him because of his love..."
He doesnât expect reciprocation just because he loves herâheâs emotionally mature.
"It is a sentence of his that I like very much (because too many people seek results but often unconsciously cause emotional burden to others);"
The reviewer admires his philosophy: that love should be free of expectations and pressure.
đą Wu Zhenâs Character "Wu Zhen is the wannabe of many girls, with beauty, money, strength, background and status..."
Wu Zhen is a powerful, aspirational female character.
"...will be straightforward to those who don't like it, will shoot at those who are not used to it..."
Sheâs bold and unapologetic, even confrontational.
"...and will also understand the difficulties of women when the rival is about to be embarrassed to help her round her words..."
Despite her fierceness, she shows empathy and tact, especially toward other women.
"we Wu Zhenhua picks by himself, the demon collects by himself, the person saves himself, and the opponent gets rid of himself..."
This poetic line emphasizes her independence and self-reliance.
"...he is a knight who has his own self and will protect others, here I want to say a word of Xiao Tian Chosen!"
Sheâs likened to a chivalrous knight. âXiao Tian Chosenâ may be a fan nickname or reference to a heroic archetype.
đ Relationship Between Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zhen "After watching the drama, no one will dislike these two characters..."
The reviewer believes both leads are universally likable.
"...although they have different personalities, one is chic and graceful, the other is cold and self-disciplined..."
They contrast in style but complement each other.
"...but in fact they are the same kind of people..."
Deep down, they share core values and emotional depth.
"...the male protagonist prays for the clarity of the sea and the river, and the female protagonist prays for peace and tranquility..."
Their desires reflect their inner purity and longing for harmony.
"...they are all people and demons with capital letters in their hearts..."
âCapital lettersâ implies nobility, dignity, and emotional richness.
"...so as long as the male and female protagonists have intersections, they will definitely fall in love..."
Their connection feels inevitable and fated.
"...because people will be attracted by 'people who seem different from themselves but have the same background'..."
The reviewer reflects on a universal truth: opposites attract when they share deeper similarities.
"...the plot brings together the intersection points through the progress of their independent careers."
Their love grows organically as they pursue their own paths.
"...one wants to protect the demon city... the other is to protect the Chang'an table world..."
Their missions are parallel but opposing, which leads to dramatic tension and inevitable connection.
"Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zhen were destined!"
The reviewer is convinced their love is written in the stars.
"...Although there are no three lives and three lifetimes, I can taste the sense of destiny..."
Even without reincarnation tropes, their bond feels timeless.
"...This is the love of two independent personalities..."
Their romance is built on mutual respect, not dependency.
"...they see through each other's personality background and appreciate it..."
They fall in love by truly understanding one another.
"...Although our Mei Mengchengzhen flirts first and then loves, it reveals the subtlety and charm of Chinese love everywhere."
The slow-burn romance reflects traditional Chinese emotional nuance.
đ Side Characters and Emotional Depth "You don't understand, how warm and heartfelt each unit in the play is..."
The reviewer is moved by every subplot.
"...the bat demon... wants to see the world he wants to see separately..."
A metaphor for individuality and longing.
"...empathize with the anger of the shadow demon's poetry collection being stolen..."
Even minor characters have rich emotional arcs.
"...touch the silent guardianship between the princess and the white tea spirit..."
Subtle relationships are portrayed with tenderness.
"...the demon in Midnight Return is very good, and the people are very good (except for the rat spirit)"
The reviewer loves nearly every characterâexcept one!
đ Final Reflections "It's rare to have such complex feelings for a drama..."
This show stands out emotionally.
"...this drama has been ridiculed... even if the data is poor..."
Despite low ratings or criticism, the reviewer defends it passionately.
"...I really complain about our return (the first time in my life to hang the show)..."
They promoted the show publiclyâsomething theyâve never done before.
"...I just hope that the results can match their intentions..."
They wish the creatorsâ hard work would be recognized.
"...Even if there are many difficulties, I hope that Midnight Return can have a satisfactory result..."
A heartfelt wish for the dramaâs success.
"...But even if he doesn't, it doesn't prevent him from being a very good drama in my heart..."
Regardless of public reception, it remains beloved to them.
"(Fortunately, when I was about to kowtow, I came to the first blow...)"
Possibly a metaphor for finding hope or joy in this drama during a low point.
"...Mei Mengchengzhen will still be very happy and beautiful in the world of midnight return."
The characters will live on in their heart, in the magical world the drama created.
A Heartfelt Ode to Midnight Return (aka Moonlit Reunion)
Source: Douban No one understands how surprising and healing it is to see Midnight Return after watching many short dramas in the past few months Na Ying (Travel Edition) 2025-08-22 21:51:09 Edited Guangdong No one understands how surprising and healing it is for me to see Midnight Return after watching many short dramas in the past few months, and it has created a fairy tale world for me, making me believe that the people and demons in it are so harmonious. I also really, really like the description of love in it (these words were originally posted on a đ sticker last night)
Mei Zhuyu is emotionally stable, is a great sage who supports justice, and will not look at the "normal people" around him from a male perspective, he can say in front of everyone that he belongs to the heroine, and he will also let her keep the secret and decisively kill her when Shan Po Sa exchanges the heroine's secret, and will also think about why the marriage of men and women in the book is a happy ending for women, let alone hope that the heroine will also fall in love with him because of his love It is a sentence of his that I like very much (because too many people seek results but often unconsciously cause emotional burden to others); Wu Zhen is the wannabe of many girls, with beauty, money, strength, background and status, will be straightforward to those who don't like it, will shoot at those who are not used to it, and will also understand the difficulties of women when the rival is about to be embarrassed to help her round her words, we Wu Zhenhua picks by himself, the demon collects by himself, the person saves himself, and the opponent gets rid of himself, he is a knight who has his own self and will protect others, here I want to say a word of Xiao Tian Chosen!
After watching the drama, no one will dislike these two characters, although they have different personalities, one is chic and graceful, the other is cold and self-disciplined, and they are very different on the surface, but in fact they are the same kind of people, the male protagonist prays for the clarity of the sea and the river, and the female protagonist prays for peace and tranquility, they are all people and demons with capital letters in their hearts, so as long as the male and female protagonists have intersections, they will definitely fall in love, because people will be attracted by "people who seem different from themselves but have the same background", and the plot brings together the intersection points through the progress of their independent careers. As for how to intersect, because one wants to protect the demon city from interfering with the Chang'an watch world, and the other is to protect the Chang'an table world from the invasion and destruction of demons, so they are also destined to intersect! Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zhen were destined! Although there are no three lives and three lifetimes, I can taste the sense of destiny of these two people. This is the love of two independent personalities, there is no miserable family background or the influence of the world's pity to save you when you are in love, and there is nothing to see you open the worship filter to save the common people first, they see through each other's personality background and appreciate it, and naturally fall in love in the process of getting along, they are soul mates, and they are people who can live a lifetime. Although our Mei Mengchengzhen flirts first and then loves, it reveals the subtlety and charm of Chinese love everywhere.
You don't understand, how warm and heartfelt each unit in the play is, I will understand why the bat demon who has always been in pairs wants to see the world he wants to see separately, and he will also empathize with the anger of the shadow demon's poetry collection being stolen by a man who has no ability, and it will also touch the silent guardianship between the princess and the white tea spirit, the demon in Midnight Return is very good, and the people are very good (except for the rat spirit)
It's rare to have such complex feelings for a drama, whether it's watching Qingqing's daily life before or cherishing Hua Zhi (I really love female-based group portrait dramas), there are a lot of drama fans who speak for them together, but this drama has been ridiculed, even if the data is poor, it's okay to laugh at the poor data, and the plot is boring and flat by ridiculing the poor data, I really complain about our return (the first time in my life to hang the show), but at the same time, I will feel that as long as the plot unfolds, more and more people will discover the beauty of midnight return, Because he really deserves more people to discover and feel his beauty! I really feel sorry for this drama, I feel sorry for all the staff of this drama, because I can see how rigorous the emotional description of this drama is, how careful the production is, I just hope that the results can match their intentions, and don't live up to the expectations of drama fans. Even if there are many difficulties, I hope that Midnight Return can have a satisfactory result; But even if he doesn't, it doesn't prevent him from being a very good drama in my heart (Fortunately, when I was about to kowtow, I came to the first blow, and I will only watch dramas in the future, and Mei Mengchengzhen will still be very happy and beautiful in the world of midnight return)
This series at times feels more like a movie, with a flowing, continuous narrative, rather than a typical drama series. It plays with my sensesâthe music, the atmosphereâshifting from eerie to sensual and other feelings.
Like the above comment said it was review bombed yesterday but just to clarify more, the male lead has been "accused"…
She waited three years (fact) to speak up, and the timing conveniently aligns with the show's release (fact). Anyone with common sense can see through the shenanigans (opinion).
the actress playing snake lord, this is her first drama ever
No need to worry about her. She was noticed by the famous director Zhang Yi Mou "The newest addition of âYimou Girlsâ, she made her acting debut in 2023 in Zhang Yi Mou's historical thriller "Full River Red" (movie). Many famous actors were discovered by him.
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"No one understands how surprising and healing it is for me to see Midnight Return after watching many short dramas in the past few months..."
The reviewer feels emotionally rejuvenated by Midnight Return after being disappointed or underwhelmed by other recent dramas.
"...it has created a fairy tale world for me, making me believe that the people and demons in it are so harmonious."
The show offers a magical, idealized world where humans and supernatural beings coexist peacefully, which feels comforting and enchanting.
"I also really, really like the description of love in it (these words were originally posted on a đ sticker last night)"
The depiction of love moved the reviewer so much that they shared their feelings emotionally (with a crying emoji) the night before.
đ§ââď¸ Mei Zhuyuâs Character
"Mei Zhuyu is emotionally stable, is a great sage who supports justice..."
Mei Zhuyu is portrayed as wise, calm, and morally upright.
"...and will not look at the 'normal people' around him from a male perspective..."
He doesnât view others through a gendered or patriarchal lensâheâs respectful and egalitarian.
"...he can say in front of everyone that he belongs to the heroine..."
He openly declares his emotional loyalty to the female lead, showing vulnerability and sincerity.
"...and he will also let her keep the secret and decisively kill her when Shan Po Sa exchanges the heroine's secret..."
This line is complex: it suggests he respects her autonomy (letting her keep a secret), but also makes a painful, morally driven decision when her secret is weaponizedâpossibly a metaphor for sacrifice.
"...and will also think about why the marriage of men and women in the book is a happy ending for women..."
He questions traditional romantic tropes, reflecting on whether they truly serve womenâs happiness.
"...let alone hope that the heroine will also fall in love with him because of his love..."
He doesnât expect reciprocation just because he loves herâheâs emotionally mature.
"It is a sentence of his that I like very much (because too many people seek results but often unconsciously cause emotional burden to others);"
The reviewer admires his philosophy: that love should be free of expectations and pressure.
đą Wu Zhenâs Character
"Wu Zhen is the wannabe of many girls, with beauty, money, strength, background and status..."
Wu Zhen is a powerful, aspirational female character.
"...will be straightforward to those who don't like it, will shoot at those who are not used to it..."
Sheâs bold and unapologetic, even confrontational.
"...and will also understand the difficulties of women when the rival is about to be embarrassed to help her round her words..."
Despite her fierceness, she shows empathy and tact, especially toward other women.
"we Wu Zhenhua picks by himself, the demon collects by himself, the person saves himself, and the opponent gets rid of himself..."
This poetic line emphasizes her independence and self-reliance.
"...he is a knight who has his own self and will protect others, here I want to say a word of Xiao Tian Chosen!"
Sheâs likened to a chivalrous knight. âXiao Tian Chosenâ may be a fan nickname or reference to a heroic archetype.
đ Relationship Between Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zhen
"After watching the drama, no one will dislike these two characters..."
The reviewer believes both leads are universally likable.
"...although they have different personalities, one is chic and graceful, the other is cold and self-disciplined..."
They contrast in style but complement each other.
"...but in fact they are the same kind of people..."
Deep down, they share core values and emotional depth.
"...the male protagonist prays for the clarity of the sea and the river, and the female protagonist prays for peace and tranquility..."
Their desires reflect their inner purity and longing for harmony.
"...they are all people and demons with capital letters in their hearts..."
âCapital lettersâ implies nobility, dignity, and emotional richness.
"...so as long as the male and female protagonists have intersections, they will definitely fall in love..."
Their connection feels inevitable and fated.
"...because people will be attracted by 'people who seem different from themselves but have the same background'..."
The reviewer reflects on a universal truth: opposites attract when they share deeper similarities.
"...the plot brings together the intersection points through the progress of their independent careers."
Their love grows organically as they pursue their own paths.
"...one wants to protect the demon city... the other is to protect the Chang'an table world..."
Their missions are parallel but opposing, which leads to dramatic tension and inevitable connection.
"Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zhen were destined!"
The reviewer is convinced their love is written in the stars.
"...Although there are no three lives and three lifetimes, I can taste the sense of destiny..."
Even without reincarnation tropes, their bond feels timeless.
"...This is the love of two independent personalities..."
Their romance is built on mutual respect, not dependency.
"...they see through each other's personality background and appreciate it..."
They fall in love by truly understanding one another.
"...Although our Mei Mengchengzhen flirts first and then loves, it reveals the subtlety and charm of Chinese love everywhere."
The slow-burn romance reflects traditional Chinese emotional nuance.
đ Side Characters and Emotional Depth
"You don't understand, how warm and heartfelt each unit in the play is..."
The reviewer is moved by every subplot.
"...the bat demon... wants to see the world he wants to see separately..."
A metaphor for individuality and longing.
"...empathize with the anger of the shadow demon's poetry collection being stolen..."
Even minor characters have rich emotional arcs.
"...touch the silent guardianship between the princess and the white tea spirit..."
Subtle relationships are portrayed with tenderness.
"...the demon in Midnight Return is very good, and the people are very good (except for the rat spirit)"
The reviewer loves nearly every characterâexcept one!
đ Final Reflections
"It's rare to have such complex feelings for a drama..."
This show stands out emotionally.
"...this drama has been ridiculed... even if the data is poor..."
Despite low ratings or criticism, the reviewer defends it passionately.
"...I really complain about our return (the first time in my life to hang the show)..."
They promoted the show publiclyâsomething theyâve never done before.
"...I just hope that the results can match their intentions..."
They wish the creatorsâ hard work would be recognized.
"...Even if there are many difficulties, I hope that Midnight Return can have a satisfactory result..."
A heartfelt wish for the dramaâs success.
"...But even if he doesn't, it doesn't prevent him from being a very good drama in my heart..."
Regardless of public reception, it remains beloved to them.
"(Fortunately, when I was about to kowtow, I came to the first blow...)"
Possibly a metaphor for finding hope or joy in this drama during a low point.
"...Mei Mengchengzhen will still be very happy and beautiful in the world of midnight return."
The characters will live on in their heart, in the magical world the drama created.
No one understands how surprising and healing it is to see Midnight Return after watching many short dramas in the past few months
Na Ying (Travel Edition)
2025-08-22 21:51:09 Edited Guangdong
No one understands how surprising and healing it is for me to see Midnight Return after watching many short dramas in the past few months, and it has created a fairy tale world for me, making me believe that the people and demons in it are so harmonious. I also really, really like the description of love in it (these words were originally posted on a đ sticker last night)
Mei Zhuyu is emotionally stable, is a great sage who supports justice, and will not look at the "normal people" around him from a male perspective, he can say in front of everyone that he belongs to the heroine, and he will also let her keep the secret and decisively kill her when Shan Po Sa exchanges the heroine's secret, and will also think about why the marriage of men and women in the book is a happy ending for women, let alone hope that the heroine will also fall in love with him because of his love It is a sentence of his that I like very much (because too many people seek results but often unconsciously cause emotional burden to others); Wu Zhen is the wannabe of many girls, with beauty, money, strength, background and status, will be straightforward to those who don't like it, will shoot at those who are not used to it, and will also understand the difficulties of women when the rival is about to be embarrassed to help her round her words, we Wu Zhenhua picks by himself, the demon collects by himself, the person saves himself, and the opponent gets rid of himself, he is a knight who has his own self and will protect others, here I want to say a word of Xiao Tian Chosen!
After watching the drama, no one will dislike these two characters, although they have different personalities, one is chic and graceful, the other is cold and self-disciplined, and they are very different on the surface, but in fact they are the same kind of people, the male protagonist prays for the clarity of the sea and the river, and the female protagonist prays for peace and tranquility, they are all people and demons with capital letters in their hearts, so as long as the male and female protagonists have intersections, they will definitely fall in love, because people will be attracted by "people who seem different from themselves but have the same background", and the plot brings together the intersection points through the progress of their independent careers. As for how to intersect, because one wants to protect the demon city from interfering with the Chang'an watch world, and the other is to protect the Chang'an table world from the invasion and destruction of demons, so they are also destined to intersect! Mei Zhuyu and Wu Zhen were destined! Although there are no three lives and three lifetimes, I can taste the sense of destiny of these two people. This is the love of two independent personalities, there is no miserable family background or the influence of the world's pity to save you when you are in love, and there is nothing to see you open the worship filter to save the common people first, they see through each other's personality background and appreciate it, and naturally fall in love in the process of getting along, they are soul mates, and they are people who can live a lifetime. Although our Mei Mengchengzhen flirts first and then loves, it reveals the subtlety and charm of Chinese love everywhere.
You don't understand, how warm and heartfelt each unit in the play is, I will understand why the bat demon who has always been in pairs wants to see the world he wants to see separately, and he will also empathize with the anger of the shadow demon's poetry collection being stolen by a man who has no ability, and it will also touch the silent guardianship between the princess and the white tea spirit, the demon in Midnight Return is very good, and the people are very good (except for the rat spirit)
It's rare to have such complex feelings for a drama, whether it's watching Qingqing's daily life before or cherishing Hua Zhi (I really love female-based group portrait dramas), there are a lot of drama fans who speak for them together, but this drama has been ridiculed, even if the data is poor, it's okay to laugh at the poor data, and the plot is boring and flat by ridiculing the poor data, I really complain about our return (the first time in my life to hang the show), but at the same time, I will feel that as long as the plot unfolds, more and more people will discover the beauty of midnight return, Because he really deserves more people to discover and feel his beauty! I really feel sorry for this drama, I feel sorry for all the staff of this drama, because I can see how rigorous the emotional description of this drama is, how careful the production is, I just hope that the results can match their intentions, and don't live up to the expectations of drama fans.
Even if there are many difficulties, I hope that Midnight Return can have a satisfactory result; But even if he doesn't, it doesn't prevent him from being a very good drama in my heart
(Fortunately, when I was about to kowtow, I came to the first blow, and I will only watch dramas in the future, and Mei Mengchengzhen will still be very happy and beautiful in the world of midnight return)
"The newest addition of âYimou Girlsâ, she made her acting debut in 2023 in Zhang Yi Mou's historical thriller "Full River Red" (movie). Many famous actors were discovered by him.
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