Long Watch That Lost My Interest. Couldn’t Connect with the Story or Characters.
In the same vein of reminding myself not to feel pressured to finish everything I start, it’s time for me to move on from this. I initially started it as part of a personal project to watch everything Yan Zixian has starred in. However, I haven’t been enjoying it and I can't bring myself to watch the final four. So it feels like the right time to put this one to bed.Based on 60 episodes, it’s simply not my cup of tea. While the overall concept—a bar run by a dragon in modern times, a demon slayer appearing as a customer, and cases that involve traveling back in time—is interesting in theory, the individual stories just didn’t hold my attention, and I never became attached to the characters.
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AMAZING! DESERVES ALL THE HYPE!
it's a shame that it's not realistically applicable because it seems like a lot of countries need this system right now. you can nitpick a few things here and there but they don't affect the show in any meaningful way. i loved LOVED it cuz finally bullies were getting slammed in kdramas and im thrilled cuz they annoy the fuck out of me in every school drama. anyways, amazing binge watch worthy show. deserves all the popularity and hype it is receiving.Was this review helpful to you?
A Folklore-Inspired Mystery with Mixed Execution
I have mixed feelings about this drama. It is structured around a series of investigation cases, each intended to carry a spooky, folklore-inspired atmosphere tied to different regions. However, I didn’t feel this concept was consistently executed throughout the series. A noticeable portion of the later episodes leans more toward conventional investigative storytelling rather than maintaining the eerie or supernatural tone introduced early on.The beginning stood out to me the most, as it leaned heavily into its atmospheric and unsettling elements. The sound design, setting, and overall mood were especially strong and created a compelling sense of mystery. These early episodes were where the drama felt most distinctive and engaging for me.
As the series progressed, the tone shifted and the remaining cases felt more grounded and procedural, which didn’t hold my interest in the same way. I also struggled to connect with the romance subplot. That said, the performances were solid throughout, and the martial arts and action choreography were definite highlights.
Overall, I appreciated what the drama was trying to do, but I personally wished it had leaned more consistently into its darker, folklore-inspired direction.
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A Hidden Gem That Deserves More Attention
This drama doesn’t get talked about enough, likely because it’s a bit dated—but I believe it’s a hidden gem. It’s a fast and enjoyable watch. The characters are goofy and comedic, yet the narrative revolves around a serious plot. I thought it struck a nice balance, keeping me engaged and guiding me through the story at a steady, satisfying paceWas this review helpful to you?
Dropped: Struggled with the Writing and Pacing
I’m sorry, folks, but this just wasn’t the drama for me. I made it a little past the halfway point but couldn’t bring myself to continue. I struggled with both the pacing and the writing.The story didn’t really draw me in, and I didn’t feel particularly engaged with the lead dynamic or the overall direction of the narrative. The humor didn’t land for me, and the conflicts didn’t feel especially compelling. I kept watching, hoping it would pick up or become more engaging, but it ultimately never clicked for me.
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Unapologetically Entertaining: A Pure Guilty Pleasure Watch
This is 100% a guilty pleasure for me. I really enjoy Qi Xiaxia as a performer—she often plays commanding roles, and I especially like her pairing with Jin Chao. Their on-screen chemistry is a big part of what makes this work for me. If you’re not drawn to their particular style of character dynamics, this may not be your type of watch. Jin Chao also delivers a strong performance here, and the two of them together really carry the show. The overall plot is solid, but for me, the main appeal is definitely their chemistry and interactions rather than anything else.Was this review helpful to you?
Boring
Can’t continue, too boring, yes the concept of reverse role is novel but that’s about it. Nothing can hook me to continueThe female lead only 1 expression for all kind of emotion (or lack thereof)
the pace of selecting husband is too dragging, just choose one already, you are the head of a matriarchal family, choose the one benefit your business as your main husband and you can have whomever you want as concubine.
The family dynamic is ok but the actors aren’t convincing me
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A Mysterious, Character-Driven Comedy with Strong Pacing
I really liked this drama. It features an interesting (almost unique) storyline that isn’t too predictable, giving it a mysterious undertone as it develops through character-driven plots. At the same time, it is highly comedic, especially in the beginning. The pacing is well-balanced, the character dynamics work, and the subplots are engaging. It’s short enough to fit into a busy work schedule but long enough for those who prefer full-length dramas over mini dramas (this is not a micro drama). However, the ending is a cliffhanger, and we are still waiting for a second season—which I would love—because the finale introduces a wildly new and growing conflict that would be great to explore in another season.Was this review helpful to you?
A Unique Transmigration Drama with a Meta Twist
I enjoyed this watch, though it has been a while since I saw it. I do remember it being an engaging and easy-to-follow drama with interesting narrative ideas, well-paced subplots, and strong character interactions. At the time it was released, it felt quite unique to me, especially in how it played with storytelling structure and genre conventions.I hadn’t seen many transmigration-based stories or dramas that incorporate a metafiction-style narrative element, so this one stood out. The characters and their dynamics kept me invested throughout, and the overall concept felt fresh compared to other dramas I had watched at the time.
If you enjoyed dramas like Different Princess or Fortune Writer, you may find this one appealing as well.
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A Favorite Among Their Immortal Romance Tales
This is a low-budget and choppily executed drama by two cosplay performers—but I loved it. If you can look past the unpolished filming and raw performances, the storyline is actually really compelling, and that’s what draws me into most Samael and Lilith productions. Their work often feels underdeveloped, but the content is usually rich, and this particular narrative ranks high on my list of their dramas to watch first. They retell this story in a few of their other dramas as well, which they also do with several recurring themes. In this version, they expand on the narrative to tell a love story between an immortal snake and a woman, set across time and during the Republic era.Was this review helpful to you?
A Flawed Fox Demon Story Worth Discovering
This is a strange drama, and it certainly has its share of plot holes and underdeveloped storylines. Despite those flaws, I still enjoyed it. For me, it's something of a hidden gem—a low-budget production whose shortcomings are easy to overlook because of its unique premise and the presence of a fox demon lead. The short runtime made it easy to push past some of the execution issues, while the themes and subplots were intriguing enough to keep me invested in where the story was headed. I would have loved to see a second season to explore some of the unanswered questions and unresolved threads, as those mysteries were among the aspects that interested me most.Was this review helpful to you?
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short and sweet
what you should know about this dramafast paced romance
a bit comedy
good chemistry
2 breakups ,short one though both, when 1st one came I was annoyed and deciding to quit after 2 eps because I'm not interested to see that but surprisingly the breakup wasn't always serious but cute and funny
really cute couple , really sweet fluffy
too bad it's short would've been nice if it was longer drama
ml and fml both visually look good
a bit serious part ,drama regarding company comes at the end only , 99% is cute fluffy sweet
I'm not into fast romance but watch sometimes but not every slow burn is good and satisfying,this being fast was completely satisfying for me
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A Funny and Thoughtful Look at Women's Lives
I mainly watched this for the comedy. It was dynamic, weaving in power struggles involving social class and gender, sibling rivalry, and sharp social commentary on institutional gender bias. But what I loved most were the hilarious situations, the witty banter between characters, and the well-crafted dialogue that really delivered the humor.Personally, I’m not a fan of family dramas—and this borders on one—but with its slice-of-life tone layered over a palace setting and strong social commentary on the treatment of women, it was easy to forget the family-driven aspect. I genuinely enjoyed it.
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Tea, Tenacity, and Triumph
If you're looking for a women's empowerment story with a romance that doesn't compromise the power dynamics, I recommend A Dream of Splendor. I think it offers an engaging narrative that subtly weaves in culture and customs without ever feeling dull. The subplots explore gender bias, thoughtfully challenging problematic cultural norms. Political elements and conspiracies are also woven into the storyline, helping to propel the plot forward. Altogether, these elements created a rich and complete narrative for me.The story centers on women running a tea shop as business partners, striving to find success both in their community and in their personal lives. They face numerous obstacles—from rival businesses to entrenched enemies—as they navigate a patriarchal and elitist society. The subject matter is compelling, and I found myself deeply connected to the show.
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The Assassins Were More Interesting Than the Plot
I hate to say this—I know others really liked this drama, but I didn’t. Although I enjoyed the lead characters when they were part of the supporting cast in Butterflied Lover, their comedy and dialogue fell flat for me here. The overall narrative is interesting, and the subplots had a cute framework, but for me, they failed in execution. I found myself disinterested for most of the series. I was intrigued by the characters' backgrounds and the larger organization surrounding them, but the drama doesn't explore those aspects in as much depth as I had hoped. Instead, it places greater emphasis on the central relationship and interpersonal dynamics.Was this review helpful to you?
