"The One and Only Ning Que" Chen Feiyu Owns the Role
I gave it such a high score because this series does almost everything really well. The visuals and atmosphere are stunning—every single scene looks like a painting, from the forests and mountains to lakes and ancient towns. The lighting, colors, and composition are top-tier, making you feel like you’ve stepped straight into the novel’s world. The fight scenes are equally impressive: the movements, choreography, and editing flow so smoothly, each battle carries real weight and has its own unique style. On top of that, the male lead Ning Que (Chen Feiyu) character development is insanely good—he starts as an ordinary anti-hero kid from the countryside and gradually grows stronger, smarter, and more layered with every step. I genuinely felt proud watching him evolve. Chen Feiyu’s acting is flawless, perfectly capturing the drama, revenge, and pain. Sang Sang (Song Yiren) delivers a cute yet powerful performance, while Ye Hongyu (Meng Ziyi) and Mo Shanshan (Yuan Bingyan) are also impressive. Meng Ziyi plays her role with coolness and strength, and in the later episodes when she starts falling for the male lead, she becomes secretly adorable. Yuan Bingyan also delivers a really cute and bright performance, with a gentle side that feels incredibly heartwarming to watch.The only parts I didn’t like were the last 5–10 episodes, which felt overly rushed, like the director was in a hurry to finish. Some plot threads weren’t resolved properly and things wrapped up too quickly, which was a bit disappointing. Another issue is the chemistry between Chen Feiyu and Song Yiren—it doesn’t quite click. When they’re together it feels more like a cute sibling relationship than romantic lovers: warm and sweet, but without that exciting spark. On the other hand, the chemistry between Chen Feiyu and Meng Ziyi is way better, especially the intense enemies-to-lovers tension with Meng Ziyi that’s seriously on fire. Even the dynamic with Yuan Bingyan feels much cuter and more adorable.
Overall, Ever Night is still one of my absolute favorite Chinese series. Beautiful visuals, thrilling fight scenes, outstanding character development, and solid acting all around. If you love xianxia/wuxia blended with intense fantasy, I highly recommend it—don’t even think twice. Sure, there are a few small flaws toward the end, but overall it’s way too good to miss.
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W s1!
I watched Season 1 several times before Season 2 and 3 came out, and here’s my review:Season 1 is really excellent. Great main and supporting actors, solid performances, a good plot, and well-executed twists.
The games are nicely violent. “Red Light, Green Light” honestly, if you’ve never watched the series before, it’s pure pleasure!
I also think the glass bridge game, where you have to figure out which one is safe or you die, is incredible!
The marble game, where you either play or betray your partner full of suspense and stress! Especially the emotional moment with Ali and the scene between the two girls.
The final game where he has to fight against his friend the ending was predictable, but it was still really well done. And the conclusion where he wins the money but wants to go back to the games… a great ending!
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So boring…
I started the series, I was already having trouble from episode 1, and it got worse during episode 2 and even worse in episode 3, like many people I saw images of the main actress that made me want to watch, but unfortunately I find that the story is absolutely bad, you can easily fall asleep watching this drama, I even think you don't have a huge hype to launch the next episode, very disappointed, the first time I rate a drama so badly, I hope it's also the last time.Was this review helpful to you?
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It went from 8 to 2
Things I loved1 The aunt character. The actress was great and her character as well. I think she's one od the few likable characters and her arc wasn't bad either. I wouldn't have keep her away though for so long from her nephew. Whatever you deal with there's something to say about being there for a little boy who lost his mother. But other than that she was absolutely great. Whether she was sad or helpful or dynamic, she had the right tone and the way she behaved felt real .
2 The father of the FL character. He stayed decent from start to finish and I can't find anything to blame him for except for getting back with his stupid wife of course. The actor did a great job.
3 Moon Ji Sang. I don't know how but the actor managed to give a great performance and his character stayed dignifying until the end. Well, almost the end because the story about his future wife and his future in general was one of the reasons the rating went down again. but the actor isn't at fault and he gave a great performance. I cried with him and my heart broke for him several times. Great father figure, smart and cunning antagonist to the 2FL, it was great to watch him shine over her.
4 The ML. He could be better and sometimes his acting felt forced but his character was absolutely great and I loved his relationship with the FL. I loved that he was honest and eager to help her becoming a better, bolder person. I loved how he stood up for her and the Bi Dan. I loved how he didn't abandon his brother and how he loved his aunt. I also think he's gorgeous, moreover later on. I happened to watch another series with him recently and I can say he is gorgeous now. He's the only one I'm looking forward to watch in other series.
5 The actress who played the FL when she was a kid. What a charismatic child and she was so great in expressing sorrow and kindness and the character was a pleasure to watch.
Things I liked
1 The premise wasn't bad. The disappearing of the little girl but he whole hanbok theme as well. It was interesting to watch for me. Now how the premise has been done is another thing entirely. I know it's a Korean soap opera of sorts but it could still have been thousand times better.
2 The grandmother character. The actress did a great job. She made me feel things and although I disliked her actions quite a few times, she still delivered and made me feel the things I was supposed to feel.
3 The father of the ML. I want to put him on the dislike list since he was a hypocrite more than once and the whole second family thing irritates me, but he was also great with the little girl and that alone makes me move him to the liked list.
4 The FL. The actress was good but also not. I don't know how to explain this but sometimes I found her gorgeous and her acting was up to par and sometimes I found her blunt and her acting subpar. But to be fair I think that it's her character that didn't work. Although I've watched another recent series with her, Positively Yours, and not only I could never recognize her but her acting was awful, so maybe it's her acting as well the problem.
That said, her character was the main issue. For more than half it was torture to watch her get maltreated by her mother and sister and say nothing. It was so painful I lowered for the first time my rating. She woke up after a while but it never was enough for me. She should have been bolder and less pushover from the start.
5 The little girl. This little girl has talent, no doubt. How many times I cried when she cried and how many times I wanted to hug her is crazy. That said, I come from a rom com where the little boy stole my heat forever so although I loved her performance something holds me back from saying I adored her. Nevertheless, I can't imagine anyone do better. Kudos to her and I hope she has a great career.
6 The stepmother of the ML. I can hear you asking why. She was also a terrible mother and human being. Yet, she was also the only character in this whole drama along with the ML that made me smile and laugh a few times. The actress managed that feat and I tip my hat to her. She was overacting as many other characters but her overacting was funny while I hated watching the other actresses overact. So, yes, it is weird but I liked her a lot.
Things I disliked
1 The younger sister of the ML. I thought she'd be a good character at first and I liked the actress, but she turned out awful. Her arc wasn't interesting at all, the whole plastic surgery thing wasn't funny and she was never kind or good. I never cared about her in the end and that's a failure in my book.
2 The brother of the ML. First of all I never liked the actor so there was a problem from the start. Then his character was weak, stubborn and nonsensical to be honest. There was no development, I never got his problem with the ML and even though I get he had a difficult start I don't see why he'd become that irrational and stupid. I didn't care about him, and I'm happy he went through some difficulties because he deserved them for being such stupid.
Things I hated
1 The mother of the villain. Many will say the sister was the villain and of course it's right. But if you ask me I think I never hated a character as much as this mother. I wanted her to die a painful death. Her behavior was torture to watch and she had no excuse to behave like this. None. She was awful to the FL and she may have paid a price in the end but it wasn't high enough for me. not to mention that the overacting with the oi oi was one to drive you crazy. Actually that what she was if you ask me: crazy. Whoever came up with this character must have some major issues themselves.
2 The biological mother of the FL. I'm sure the writer has an issue with mothers because none of them except for the FL was a decent one. I would love for the FL mother to pay as well and she didn't pay enough. Everyone forgave her, what the heck? Why? She was despicable from start to finish exceed for when she confessed her crimes. The stupid FL let her be in her life and the aunt absolved her. Again, WHY? She didn't deserve any sympathy. She was never a good mother or wife and even the husband took her back. Not to mention that everything she did was for frivolous reasons. Awful, despicable character.
3 The ending for Moon Ji Sang. What the heck was that? Where did that come from? How did that make any effing sense? This was my last straw. I lowered the rating to 2 because enough is enough. Not to mention the fact that it doesn't make any sense for a child to lose their father because she was adopted when the parties are in good terms. What kind of logic is that? I was stunned when I saw that and I thought it was so stupid the writer should never write anything again.
4 The villain of course and thankfully so. My issue isn'0t that she was a villain, I get that and it was one of the reasons I started watching the drama at the first place. What I hated was the actress herself. I found her so ugly, and I thought she was great for the character just for that. Unless the actress is crazy in real life she gave me crazy vibes so many times it became uncomfortable. I wish she died a painful death or pay for her crimes in a much more rewarding way. Yes, she ended somewhere awful with a crazy mother, but she still had people to support her and I hated that. I hated that they gave her even a glimpse of a better life and they they hinted she changed. I don't care. I want her to suffer for eternity. I never killed a fly in real life but when it comes to dramas I want bad people to pay. It gives me hope that people in real life will also be punished if they make other peoples life miserable.
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This is not your typical horror series.
It doesn’t rely on cheap jump scares or random twists. What makes it stand out is its consistency. The story builds a system with clear rules — and actually respects them. Every decision has consequences, and the tension comes from watching characters navigate a game designed for them to fail.There are echoes of franchises like A Nightmare on Elm Street or Saw, where the “evil” doesn’t disappear, it just moves on. But this series doesn’t copy — it builds its own identity by mixing folklore with modern elements in a way that feels both grounded and unsettling.
The pacing is excellent. I didn’t skip a single scene — and that says a lot. In fact, I found myself rewatching moments just to feel the tension again.
And the ending? It’s not the one you expect — it’s the one the story needed. It closes the main conflict while making it clear that the system is still active.
They survived… but the game didn’t end.
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There’s a reason why this became a global hit
Despite the weak second half of this series storyline, this has overall created a very enjoyable watching experience for me as a casual viewer who was not able to read it’s novel counterpart. All the cast gave us exemplary performance and they did their part really well and very convincingly. I’d say this is one of the series where you could really say that the actors were casted perfectly.Was this review helpful to you?
Rewatch Value: 100
One of the best healing chinese drama I have watched. No complicated storyline, no drama that takes long to be resolved. This drama is not one for those who want eventful, fast-paced story. This one takes you to the mundane, everyday life of normal people, which includes their workplace, families, and daily struggles. The cinematography alone heals you — with all those different kinds of flowers, mahestic sceneries, and healing TCM stuff which has got my interest to learn.Was this review helpful to you?
great if you like thoughtful over fast-paced.
Just finished If Wishes Could Kill and honestly it’s such a slow burn but kinda worth it.The acting really carries it, especially the lead — super intense vibes.
Story’s interesting with the whole choices/consequences thing, though parts feel a bit cliché.
Not perfect, but I’d still recommend if you’re into darker, moody dramas.
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you know an episode is good when you just blinked and it’s done already,
such a very strong start , and definitely another masterpiece from PearlPeak ,
i believe people will clock in when more eps are out cause that is exactly what the fans wanna see 10/10
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It's a no.
i finally finished The Journey of Chong Zi and damn its worst than my previous drama, absolutly nothing works in this one. bad writing, bad production, only the FL is doing well. Like many of these lowcost drama the story is just a repetition of the same thing for 40 episodes. They always do a good start but its go bad very fast. Love Never fails had some potential but this one is just something to forget.Was this review helpful to you?
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Gay romance with physical & emotional intimacy done well
This drama caught my attention when it was released last year but I only watched it 16 hours ago after being reminded of it yesterday when I compiled a list of LGBTQIA+ short dramas for CShortHaven Discord. I had low expectations because of China's law on LGBTQIA+. However I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this drama.What I liked:
1. Writing - A plot that makes sense (most of the time) and executed well. I was surprised by sex scenes as I did not expect high quality production to have such scenes.
2. Xia Cheng Feng characterisation - I liked his character growth. He was quick to notice & make sense of his observations.
3. Romance - I have to say that I was bothered by how they started as a couple because Dr Jin Ye was aggressive with Xia Cheng Feng. However as their relationship foundation became solid, there were emotional connection that were beautifully presented. Thwy were hot for each other.
4. Acting - Wow, amazing performances by Pan Xin Yu and Zhang Qi Hao in their individual roles and as a couple. There was great chemistry between them. I will definitely check their other work.
5. Supporting characters - It surprised me that many of their close friends were supportive of their relationship. I liked Xia Cheng Feng's assistant, Dr Jin Ye's colleague.
6. Dr Jin Ye's characterisation - He was an alpha as a lover. I liked his doctor side although I think he was over the top with his treatments.
What I disliked:
1. Dr Jin Ye's actions - I disliked his possessiveness from the time he saw Xia Cheng Feng having a meal with the heiress to their first intimate moment.
2. Fan behaviour - Those racing fans were intrusive when they were at hospital.
3. Antagonist - He crossed the line after being rejected. I couldn't believe he even harmed the MLs.
4. Heiress - She behaved like a petulant child that it was a turn off. I disliked that she complained to Mr Xia when he didn't entertain her request.
Favourite scene
When Dr Jin Ye met Xia Cheng Feng after long time of not seeing him
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Silly, with no other solid categorization
The series started enjoyable with lots of silliness and with an adventure RPG feel. The ML has distinctive eyebrows so I recognize him from the recently watched Moonlit Reunion. He does a much better job in this series and is also much more charming. Not sure why so many reviewers are bashing on the appearance of the FL. I actually think she was a great cast for her role and unlike some other master/disciple romances, this ML/FL pairing made this part of their relationship very believable.Not familiar with the novel but this series is hard to define into any particular category. The clearest part of the plot is the ML growing in his cultivation with the friends he meets along the way. But otherwise, it actually felt more like a slice-of-life than an adventure or typical wuxia story. A lot of it consisted of the characters lifestyles and bantering with one another. There were a decent amount of action scenes but these were pretty poorly done. The underlying story of the sect and the unraveling of the main antagonist moved along in a zigzag manner on a path full of potholes.
Ironically, the best part of this for me was the FL and how her character is the type who hides her grief and pain behind a paradoxical real facade. The subtleties of when the relationship began to change for the FL/ML was good but it wasn't highlighted enough for it to maximize the impact. I sped through a large portion of the series only to finally get a slightly satisfying moment between the two at the end. Would recommend this only to those who are in the mood for mostly humor and the adventure RPG feel, with no expectations of a very in-depth plot. And if you're looking for real action, this one might be too slow paced.
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