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Beautiful & Heartwarming
A good story. A drama done well. You'll love to watch this.
Story wise, I think it's pretty nice. It takes unpredictable turns, connecting different points you didn't think were that important. Even if it isn't enough to blow your mind, the author did a great job writing them. Wholesome, I'd say.
Pacing wise, I had a trouble getting into the drama in the beginning because I felt too much was happening in the start. But it became better after a couple of episodes.
Problems I had with this drama? I felt Ming Yi herself wasn't exactly feeling much of regretful for a long time over lying to Ji Bozai which is kind of questionable. Situ Ling turned Chao Yuan was honestly really annoying. That being said, I think Mu Qibai seemed more of a villian than him. Really getting on your nerves is all he does. Another thing - why did no one do anything about the emperor of Yaoguangshan? He wasn't a nice guy too, was he? Then your usual xianxia scene at the end where one decides to sacrifice their life for the other or the world which I honestly hate 🙄 Like come on, LIVE! Only if you're alive can you find another way. Don't single down on sacrifice alone 🙅♀️🤦♀️ And to add to that, the 'I'm going to make you hate me because I don't want hou to get hurt when I die' 😒
Casting I think was done really well. Although Hou Minghao isn't great when it comes to the chemistry aspect, he acts very well. I genuinely loved and cared for Ji Bozai because of that. The action scenes were wonderful. Lu Yuxiao would be the highlight though. She is so pretty, beautiful, cute all at once, it's harmful for the heart 🥴 And added to this, her acting. Amazing talent. She potrays every emotion so well, it's palpable. One of my favorite scenes was her realising her teacher is her father. Loved it so so much! She and Lin Jiangguo did it so well, I was teary eyed. So heartwarming 🥹
Chemistry wise, nah! It felt more like best friends or partners in crime which, I don't think is a bad trope; just not your 'makes my heart skip a beat' thing.
Side characters did well too. My favorite ones are Ming Yi's tutor/father She Tianlin played by Lin Jiangguo, 27 played by Yu Yao, Buxiu played by Lu Qi (which tbh, I wouldn't mind a bit of bromance or BL between those too 😁) and Princess and Zhang Tai played by He Nan and Pan Junya respectively. I felt Quan Yilun could do better with his acting but chemistry wise, he and He Nan were good. Maybe it's their characters and storyline, whatever. Yu Chengen as Situ Ling did a good job pissing me off. And must say, Hu Yunhao as Mu Qibai is very handsome. Pity he's a villain 😂
Music was pleasant. Hou Minghao's got a wonderful voice. Loved his song 'If your world had no sunshine'.
I would rewatch it someday but it wouldn't be a high priority rewatch wise. A good medium probability.
Overall, I think even if it was a typical xianxia, it was done well. Doesn't bore you out. Worth watching!
Story wise, I think it's pretty nice. It takes unpredictable turns, connecting different points you didn't think were that important. Even if it isn't enough to blow your mind, the author did a great job writing them. Wholesome, I'd say.
Pacing wise, I had a trouble getting into the drama in the beginning because I felt too much was happening in the start. But it became better after a couple of episodes.
Problems I had with this drama? I felt Ming Yi herself wasn't exactly feeling much of regretful for a long time over lying to Ji Bozai which is kind of questionable. Situ Ling turned Chao Yuan was honestly really annoying. That being said, I think Mu Qibai seemed more of a villian than him. Really getting on your nerves is all he does. Another thing - why did no one do anything about the emperor of Yaoguangshan? He wasn't a nice guy too, was he? Then your usual xianxia scene at the end where one decides to sacrifice their life for the other or the world which I honestly hate 🙄 Like come on, LIVE! Only if you're alive can you find another way. Don't single down on sacrifice alone 🙅♀️🤦♀️ And to add to that, the 'I'm going to make you hate me because I don't want hou to get hurt when I die' 😒
Casting I think was done really well. Although Hou Minghao isn't great when it comes to the chemistry aspect, he acts very well. I genuinely loved and cared for Ji Bozai because of that. The action scenes were wonderful. Lu Yuxiao would be the highlight though. She is so pretty, beautiful, cute all at once, it's harmful for the heart 🥴 And added to this, her acting. Amazing talent. She potrays every emotion so well, it's palpable. One of my favorite scenes was her realising her teacher is her father. Loved it so so much! She and Lin Jiangguo did it so well, I was teary eyed. So heartwarming 🥹
Chemistry wise, nah! It felt more like best friends or partners in crime which, I don't think is a bad trope; just not your 'makes my heart skip a beat' thing.
Side characters did well too. My favorite ones are Ming Yi's tutor/father She Tianlin played by Lin Jiangguo, 27 played by Yu Yao, Buxiu played by Lu Qi (which tbh, I wouldn't mind a bit of bromance or BL between those too 😁) and Princess and Zhang Tai played by He Nan and Pan Junya respectively. I felt Quan Yilun could do better with his acting but chemistry wise, he and He Nan were good. Maybe it's their characters and storyline, whatever. Yu Chengen as Situ Ling did a good job pissing me off. And must say, Hu Yunhao as Mu Qibai is very handsome. Pity he's a villain 😂
Music was pleasant. Hou Minghao's got a wonderful voice. Loved his song 'If your world had no sunshine'.
I would rewatch it someday but it wouldn't be a high priority rewatch wise. A good medium probability.
Overall, I think even if it was a typical xianxia, it was done well. Doesn't bore you out. Worth watching!
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