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The best Xianxia/Xianhuan drama !!!

I’ve watched countless xianxia/xianhuan dramas and this one is definitely the best. This drama is very different from all the other c-dramas out there. Most xianxia dramas are about god/demon races, master-disciple, mortal-immortal, demon-mortal and contains too much misunderstandings, miscommunications and filler plots but this one is just different.

[Plot Summary]- He Simu is a 400 yr old sovereign of spirits who lacks the five senses. Duan Xu is the general of the Tabai Army and he is also the Spell Bearer of He Simu (the only mortal who can exchange the five senses with her). And there are two worlds: guixu (the void/ghost realm) and the mortal world (human realm). He Simu belongs in guixu while Duan Xu belongs in mortal world which are two different realms yet they later fell in love after spending time.

Actually there’s so much more to it then just “falling in love” but this drama is quite different and complicated so I can’t mention the interesting parts since it would be spoiling. I love how the relation between the fl and ml is just pure love; no miscommunications and breakups. Both the fl and ml love and yearn for each other deeply. Also the dynamics between some side characters and the leads were very wholesome. There are some annoying characters but they made the story more interesting. There is a second ml but there isn’t any love triangle because the second ml stands no chance against the ml loll. The actors/actresses delivered such an outstanding Oscar worthy performance especially the fl. The emotions were depicted well not only physically but you could also feel the emotions in their voices. Im not sure about the side characters but Dilraba and Feiyu both dubbed for their own characters with their original voices.

Dilraba did so well as He Simu and I can’t imagine anyone as playing her. The subtle changes in expressions are too good and her versatility needs to be studied. She played two roles: He Xiaoxiao and He Simu. He Xiaoxiao is her in the mortal realm; an extremely beautiful young lady who’s innocent and pure but her cunning-ess is hidden below the mask. He Simu is her in the void world; the most powerful sovereign of spirits in all past generations and is extremely terrifying and brutal. You could clearly see the difference between He Xiaoxiao and He Simu. She was much softer and nicer in the mortal realm and more witchy and eery in the void world; even the costume and makeup style changes. Now let’s get to our ml. Chen Feiyu absolutely did justice to his character as a young general of the Tabai Army. He was absolutely ruthless and brutal in wars but was such a golden retriever when he’s the fl. The war fighting scenes were absolutely insane; especially in ep 8. I love how Chen Feiyu isn’t just there to serve face and goes to war with 10lbs of makeup. He was all bloody and looked pale with those killer eyes when fighting in war. I love how the is drama didn’t just focus on the visuals and feed on cp nachos and actually focuses on the plot, war, acting, etc all aspects. And also praises should be gone to the actors and actresses as well because they devoured their roles. Also the chemistry between the leads>>> Some people mistakes chemistry as making out and fawking but nahh. I love the chemistry between the main leads are subtle yet so visible; especially the scenes after they first exchanged the five senses. They were so cute and their eyes were filled with love and yearning. Duan Xu is such a green flag. He was willing to give up his life for He Simu’s happiness even if it’s just a fleeting moment.

Okay now let’s talk about the aesthetics. First of all, this might be THE c-drama where all the characters were well-dressed and looks scrumptious. The stylist deserves a raise for the costumes and makeup since it’s the best I’ve ever seen in my whole life. The cgi, green screen, cinematography, intro, outro everything was pure art and well-done. Not a single flaw at all. I love the osts as well. The lyrics were so emotional and represents the character/relation/situation well. Even the soundtracks were insane especially the one that turns on when He Simu is showing her authority as the sovereign of spirits; also the soundtrack that turns on when there’s a war and the citizens and solders were dying. My fav ost is probably Above All Spirits by Huang Xiaoyun; it feels comforting yet somewhat a stab in the heart (you must’ve been through so much pain feeling yk)

Overall, I love everything about this drama including the plot, acting, story, visual vfx, ost, literally everything. I read the novel for this ahead and it’s almost entirely the same until a few of the final episodes. This is my fav xianxia/xianhuan drama or even my fav c drama. Actually, I didn’t have much hopes in this drama because I wasn’t a fan of the leads (I mean I haven’t watch any of Feiyu’s drama and for Reba, I’ve watched Love on the Turquoise Land only, beforehand. However after watching this, I became an absolute fan of all the casts. I binged watched almost all of Reba’s drama like TBH, TLB, ELOAD, TLA, YAMG, etc and for Feiyu, I watched LAP, WDBTD, LSIT90s and for Miles Wei, I watched YAMFL, OFL, TPC, etc and more from the other casts. What Im trying to say is, each and everyone of the casts did so well that I got hooked up with the actors/actresses themselves and not only the characters from this show. Oh and do I have to mention that I dreamed about this drama during my sleep like 4–6 times and I specially created a playlist that reminds me of this drama and listened to it on repeat everyday before I sleep. I am that obsessed with this drama. Im not used to writing reviews and this is only my second or third time writing one so I might’ve added unnecessary informations so this is more of like a yappery and my personal opinion of this drama, sryyy. I really really really really enjoy this drama and I recommend you to watch this. This drama will be forever remembered by me. It’s that special

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What in the ambiguity ending was that?

Since I liked A Breeze of Love, the actor's previous project, I was thrilled to see them reunited in a new drama.
I enjoy shows with time travel, and I'll happily binge them. A story featuring time travel to the past to alter the present, however, requires careful pacing and a coherent storyline. And more importantly, it is crucial that you execute the landing flawlessly.
The MLs' performances and on-screen chemistry were excellent, but I believe the plot would have benefited from additional episodes. Some parts felt too fast, others were confusing because I wasn't sure when things were happening, and then some scenes seemed like they were chopped up to make it shorter.
I could overlook all of that because, honestly, I liked the story and was totally invested, but seriously, what kind of ending was that?
I can't stand it when directors make the ending confusing. I don’t want it be left up to me how I translated the ending. Show it to me categorically for a warm, satisfied feeling.

Did the two boys meet again?
Or were they on two different timelines? it was never made clear - just shot beautifully.
If only they’d touched hands at least, it would have given a definitive answer.

Finishing on a good note, I’d watch other shows with these two actors together again!

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Woahhhh I'm literally so attached , they just broke the cute-o-meter ( a cheek pinch or ...) .....

I'm literally so done with this level of sweetness , Opps ! there's a lot of ants around me .
Let's start with the very first episode :
Honestly, it was very boring ( just talking about the first episode ) , Well somehow I
lost my interest in it after I watched it cause dao was so damn rude and the ghosts were so annoying , literally how can you let your future husband sleep in a bathtub ?????
I just felt like I'm so done with itt (no hopes) and almost missed all the episodes till ep 5 . I saw a reel about Arthit in love and danggggg I was suddenly so excited and decided to watch it even if I was bored .
Well I kinda liked the 2nd ep cause things were so much better between my sweethearts , not just that gotta learn about dao's powerss that's unique uk ...
After they solved that murder case I was so glad when dao finally agreed to help Arthit , I found it quite interesting cuzzz that little guy was opening up ..
Some parts were funny , I just had to control my laughter with people around .

~ The best thing was the relationship between Direk and Arthit so chaotic and narakkk
•I've to give them the best paaa son duoo awardd fr 🤟🏻
•North's my boyyy I like his reactions mann , funniest guyy ever and waitt don't forget about his overprotective lover .

Wait a minute :::: Where are you going it's just the trailer.
So noww whattt from where should I start !?

Okkkayyy , it was so adorable when dao cried for thit , listen to his voice awwww .
Arthit look at this guy he fell for dao just like that , suddenly caring bout him thinking about him , most funniest decision getting over himmm loll . Can you see how mad he is bout his first love . I literally love to see thit in love the most .
So concerned , so obsessed with dao I can't believe that thit used to hate him naaahhh ...
He turned into a lover boyy isn't it ?
The journey FROM Dao's guard dog TO Dao's puppy .

Those scenes were so sweet : Dao patting thit's head , pinching his cheeks , I wanted to scream out louddd
I was so hot during after the car kiss part I can't stop blushing even when I'm just thinking .
I remember : Don't you think Arthit is so aggressively impressive , he was so stunned by just looking at dao wearing shorts , I don't actually like that part cuz I wanted him to respect dao as he looked so uncomfortable
but thit's face was to weirdly funny too .
I honestly like the calm ( outside ) , flirty and gentle Arthit more than the agressive one .
The fight part ep 7 after car race made me even more and more curious about the last episode , I was waiting for the whole time.

Honestly , I changed my mind it's not boring but unpredictably accurate . Believe me just go through the first ep and you're going to love the next episodes for sure remember don't bail after the first one like me , I'm regretting. .

*** Overly recommended by me it's even more beautiful than whatever I just wrote about...
I'm not so good at expressing , but from my opinion I quite like the way I express myself by writing , please don't mind me ...

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people keep praising this show so I decided to give it a go, and tbh I can see the appeal.

I was entertained by the good acting and the FL character and the whole spirit exchange, I also was so eager to see how will they end it in term of the romance between the leads, because of the dilemma of being in two different times, you wouldn't want the FL to die in present and at the same time there is no way to stay with the ML otherwise.

Sadly that didn't last much, half way through and the show turned into a political game, and suddenly side characters started to have longer scenes and more importance in the story and it deviated from the romance that I was intrigued by, so I totally lost interest when it started to take itself too seriously, I was fine with the FL antics because even when she made them learn stuff from the future, they were insignificant but at some point you will wonder if her acts can actually change the future and suddenly the fun is gone~~
and even when they picked up the romantic part again, I was not excited anymore, I started skipping and just wanted to get over with.

The episodes are very long with too many things happening that I'm not interested in, so if you are not into the ancient stories or Thai historical show don't listen to the comments and give it a go, because you will lose interest once that sparke in the beginning is lost.

I'm definitely not saying this is a bad show, don't get me wrong, but I'm trying to say the show has it's own targeted audience, and if you are not one keep your expectations low, this is very long show to skip some parts and enjoy the rest.

I'm rating this low because it had some expectations that were not met, and I didn't like all characters.

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When CGI Ruins the Experience

I really wanted to love this drama, but it ended up being a huge disappointment. I started it mainly because of the male lead, since I’ve seen him in other dramas and really liked his acting, so my expectations were high. And honestly, he was the only reason I made it to the end.

The female lead is undeniably beautiful, but she didn’t pull me in emotionally at all. The biggest issue for me was the lack of chemistry between them. I kept waiting for that spark, but it never came. The romance felt flat the entire time, with no real tension or buildup, just something that existed without making me feel anything.

Ironically, I found myself enjoying the second male lead much more. He had more personality, more presence, and even brought some unexpected comedic moments that made him stand out more than the main couple.

The story itself had so much potential in the beginning. It started off strong and intriguing, like it was building toward something great, but it completely lost direction as it went on. On top of that, the CGI and effects felt quite poor for a fantasy drama and often broke the immersion instead of enhancing it.

There were also many cringe moments, not in a funny way, but in a way that just made scenes uncomfortable to watch. At some point, I realized I wasn’t watching because I was enjoying it anymore, but simply because I wanted to finish it.

And the ending was honestly horrible. After everything, you expect something satisfying, especially for the main couple, but it felt rushed, confusing, and strangely empty. It didn’t deliver the emotional payoff it should have, making the entire journey feel pointless.

In the end, this drama is the definition of wasted potential. If it wasn’t for the male lead, I would have dropped it halfway without hesitation.

Rating: 4/10

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Sleepless nights

Oh well. I silently watched this after it finished airing. And I restarted it right after.
I also successfully avoided any spoilers as well, so I was able to enjoy this full heartedly.

I don't want to write another ass long essay about this one, since there are already plenty other well written ones. Let's just say, that all the hype is deserved. I haven't been that addicted to a drama in a long time. I don't know why. I guess it's doing a great job at keeping you at bait with some damn long separation period between the leads, mixed with all that danger they are facing during that time and right after the drama just built up enough emotional ground for its viewers to be caught. There was even some kind of overwhelming numbness at some point after some drastic events, that left you speechless. My sleeping time suffered alot.

Short key points that made the drama work:
- of course the plot / story telling
- great acting and chemistry between the whole cast - and the way the leads interacted with each other made your heart beat faster every time
- strong FL - physically and verbally
- ML - I don't know what to say except that I was utterly satisfied with him, lol. Esp. the way they introduced his actual authority and identity only later on and with such an awesome entrance music. You have this strong, leading military general who's upright, clever and strategic, has backbone and fairness, and who doesn't submit to anyone not even the emperor. On the other side he's totally devoted to his wife in such a caring and warm way and even though you might think he's totally submissive towards her (and yes, maybe he is), he radiates a strong and protective aura while they are still on equal grounds. You just feel comfortable with him the whole time (well, except for one misstep)
- different multifaceted interesting characters and backgrounds
- Chang Ning !!!! (the FL's little sister)
- cleverly placed strong and captivating music - every single song fits a certain mood/situation (love, longing, despair, loss, leadership, danger, and so on)
- impressive fighting scenes
- karma always find's its prey - you won't be disappointed

Man, during the last days after finishing and now rewatching it, I had so many ideas in my head how to put my enjoyment into some short words, yet I feel like lacking the vocabulary / fun remarks to fully transport my feelings. At the same point I feel like just repeating what everyone else had already said before. Well, I can't deny how much I love this drama.

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I just needed one more episode

As part of Fourever You Project Part 2, this was the story that felt the most different to me, mainly because of the supernatural element, which gave it a slightly heavier and more emotional tone. I really liked the contrast between Arthit and Dao, one so chaotic, loud, and full of life, the other quiet, gentle, and carrying something more introspective. Their dynamic worked naturally, and I enjoyed watching how their connection slowly took shape without forcing big moments. At the same time, I can’t help but feel like it ended too quickly. Everything wrapped up in a way that felt a bit rushed, especially considering the emotional potential of the story. I kept thinking that just one more episode would have made a huge difference, to give more space to their relationship and let certain moments breathe. Even with that, I still enjoyed it a lot, and I really hope we get to see more of them in the future, because it feels like there’s still something left to explore.

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i enjoyed this high as f rated cdrama cos why not?

I tried to understand why the rating is so high and given that i also enjoyed this drama this is what i think:

some shows, like this one, dont get rated so highly because they are THAT good, instead it is because they are easy, easy to love.

Nothing polarizing, nothing particularly challenging or complex, they are simple, simplistic. Most people watching them will end up liking it because there’s nothing much that could challenge the viewer otherwise.

This is very enjoyable, very high chemistry, romance. Any other storytelling aspect present is in its infancy here. Thematically its quite shallow.

The saving grace is the romantic dynamic between two stunning actors who give it their all despite everything and are shot beautifully to enhance it all.

There’s nothing wrong with simplicity, it can be quite powerful, but dont let the rating fool you there are many many better cdrama out there with better thematic points and payoff, with better more interesting characters and character dynamics and so on.

I urge you all to find them. Chinese dramas are amazing when you find those nuggets.

This show, its at its best in the first half, then it banks on that to hold it till the end.

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I originally had no interest in this drama.. But after watching a few scenes I kind of went into it because it gave me a vibe similar to Love Me If You Dare.. Well this was nowhere close to LMIYD.. It felt pretty generic and a bit too overdramatic at times but still a well written psychological thriller.. And the ML’s obsessive, possessive love was another reason to watch this.. The main leads had good chemistry and intense dynamic right from the beginning..

Obsession, guilt and regret are what make a psychological thriller like this thrive and this drama does that well.. The pacing can feel a bit slow at times with how much it leans into backstory and buildup but it’s clear every detail is carefully placed to connect the pieces and lead you to the finale..

I think we have to talk about the FL first.. She was at the center of a lot of criticism.. Personally, I don’t think she is completely blameless in the way she treated her husband but that just makes her human.. Her connection with her ex runs deeper than most people would imagine.. They were childhood friends.. He was part of her life for as long as she could remember and she loved him for years.. It’s not easy to just move on from something like that, right?? But she still did.. Even after he came back, even after it became clear he wasn’t the bad guy, she chose her husband.. She faltered at times and did hurt the ML, but she never crossed the line.. She made it clear that what she felt for him was in the past and now, she loves someone else.. She realised the ML was her safe place, her home, her future and she didn’t back down from that.. As for the rest of her character.. She didn't feel like a badass character no matter how hard they tried.. But the ending, she flipped the script..

“ I think you have been wrong about one thing from the start..
I didn’t come here to be your hostage..
I came here to avenge my brother..”

Yup that's when she was a badass..

And I have to say this, I keep seeing people call her character complex.. Seriously?? There was nothing complex about her.. She was just someone carrying deep regret, sadness and guilt.. Not every female character needs to be labelled complex just for the sake of it.. And let’s be honest, if the roles were reversed and the ML treated his ex like that, he would be called a creep, a red flag and worse..

The ML, well he was desperately, painfully, completely and maybe even a little foolishly in love with the FL.. I think Jing Boran did a really good job playing Jiang Hansheng.. A lot of people might not like how rigid and stiff he was.. But it fits someone who is so controlled on the surface but a mess underneath when it comes to her.. And his cat and mouse chase with the antagonist was genuinely exciting to watch..

The SML, I really didn’t find him pitiful.. Yeah, he lost a lot but that was the price of the choices he made.. He probably sacrificed the most in the entire drama.. Sure but that doesn’t mean he is entitled to a ' Welcome back, everything is just as you left it ' with a pat on the back.. His decisions affected a lot of people’s lives, especially the FL’s and not in a small way..

The twists in the middle phase weren’t all that surprising.. I had my doubts about Zhan Wei from the moment he appeared on screen but the identity of the mole, I didn't expect that..

Anyway the last two episodes really lived up to the psychological thriller tag.. The ML’s confrontation with Qi Yan, the antagonist was well done.. He stays calm and doesn’t lose his temper even with the FL’s life in danger, because he knows he has to target Qi Yan’s weakness.. The whole buildup was leading to that moment and it worked really well..

Overall this was a good watch.. The story development is neat and well written.. It builds slowly and with attention to detail which works well for a story like this.. I do think it needed a bit more psychological tension but that’s just my opinion.. I really liked how clingy the main leads were.. Even more so after they made up following the whole divorce situation.. I would have enjoyed it more if the SML wasn’t a focus in the final episode.. It felt like too much time was spent on him.. I wish we got more domestic moments with the main leads instead.. Now that they had worked through their issues and moved past all the revenge and chaos.. We deserved more of them just being at peace..

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Messed up characters in a messed up story

I've mixed feelings about this show, but I have to admit the most perplexed shows I've ever seen were Taiwanese ones, something about their storytelling makes me feel intrigued and appalled at the same time.

Story: a total mess up, you can't predict anything because it doesn't end the way it started, and weirdly enough the couple who you think will end up with are just on good terms, and the other couple with the most complicated start, ends up with an even more messed up end, you don't know what is going on and you can't just focus on characters with this much happening, for example: the Second Main FL, she started as this poor unlucky woman, and ends up the second hand for the "president"... like, you can't simply expect the story to turn that way, it's explained in the show but I mean you don't see anything coming.

Characters: I don't really agree that all characters are messed up, the only character I don't understand is the ML (the psychiatrist) I mean, how did he even become one? A lot of questions surrounding him in a way that makes it harder to come up with a personality for him!! What is he like? You don't really know, you can't expect his actions because you can't even predict them, he acts in a way that is completely random and messed up.
The main FL, is a normal woman with a traumatic past, the second FL is just too unlucky, the second ML is just a dreamer with mommy issues.
All can be understood despite the weird things happening to them throughout the story.

Music is insignificant and direction was ok, the only thing that bothered me was the unexpected everything, and I end up not knowing if I actually liked it or not, I'm just glad managed to finish it and I don't even feel good after finishing it, hence a barely acceptable rating ~~

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I had high expectations, considering the rating and the madness surrounding this drama. It was recommended to me but I never felt the call to watch it. Now the time has come. And a big disappointment.

I'm glad it wasn't among my first dramas, because I don't think I would have watched any of them and I would have missed other wonderful stories.

I really liked the connection of the second couple. their relationship is more meaningful than main leads had.

I liked the bromance and comedy between doctors/comrades.

I really liked ML, the actor and the character that he played.

But I continued with a lump in my throat because I couldn't stand the FL character. This actress, apart from being beautiful, didn't convey anything to me, she's dull, she doesn't have expressions, it's quite rigid, stiff. For me she is playing the same in any dramas. Is not at all my cup of tea. Her character is mean, she's acting like she owns and knows everything. I did not like at all how she treats ML, she disempower him, she plays with him, like she is in high school. She is emotionally immature, a bitch.

The OST is great.

I just continue watching for Song Joong Ki and the second couple. But It was my first when I fast foreword the moment with the FL. ups.

I cant feel to recommend this one. Sorry.

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