I loved it ?!
This was very well written and put together. I'm not a fan of Force/Book together(just Force), but the director did a great job with casting them for this role. The last couple was so funny! I loved how Junior acted in this series. Now my main reason for watching this series; Perth/Santa; the BL couple I never knew I needed. Whoever decided to pair them up; KUDOS! They are my favorite in this series and the chemistry they have is indescribable. It's really next level and they were exceptional in this. I may have watched their portion of this series 10 times! The acting and all three stories had good plots to them, but Perth/Santa's hit me the hardest and in my opinion; had a better plot and storyline to it. Will definitely be watching this again! I loved it đ!Was this review helpful to you?
This wasn't for me....
This is a "jumping all over the place" type of BL. I love Force, but not Book and I just don't think they mesh well together chemistry wise. I think there was a missed opportunity to develop a better story, especially with the cast that was chosen especially since this has a very similar plot to Manner of Death, yet this plot was a bit weak. The actors chosen are good actors, yet I feel all of their talents were wasted on this BL. I feel the director did a so-so job directing this; like he/she felt lazy and threw something together to film this time around. I will not personally watch this again, but I won't suggest no one else watch it as they might like the series. This definitely wasn't for me.Was this review helpful to you?
Taiwanese BL Comeback?!
This has the potential to resurrect Taiwanese BL, which hasn't popped off lately. You'll first notice the high-end cinematography and color grading matched with a beautiful island town backdrop. It's eye candy in every scene. And every character/relationship has a bit of mystery to their backstory. The touch of supernatural elements while still being grounded in reality is the final cherry on top.Besides that, the acting, writing, and perfect sound effects are great. There's no wasted fluff. Though at this point I don't feel the chemistry between the 2 leads, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt as it's only ep2.
I have high hopes for this one and will update with new thoughts!
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This series will own space in your head after watching it
I will never be over this one. Ever. I can't stop watching the bts footage either. In fact, the bts is actually way sexier than the final product!This was so good! There were some moments that felt like they couldn't do what they wanted to because of censorship limitations. That really sucked. But overall this was so sweet and funny. I did not expect to fall in love with both couples. Or to be crestfallen when it ended. But here we are!
I felt like the ending could have been less rushed, but overall this is funny, cute, heartwarming, sexy, etc. If your'e into BL this is a must watch. If you aren't you should still give this one a look.
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Made their own ver... but not that great
I didn't expect this to be as good as the original but i was expecting they'd maintain the original essence. No they didn't they changed everything. In the original each character had their own personality but here everyone's personality revolves around the leads. Both leads don't suit the character at all. They totally sucked at being narcissistic and sarcastic. I didn't feel a thing when i saw them. It was like they didn't bother trying.Things that gave me an ick
- the depiction of their trauma was made to look like it was a joke or the depth was missing
- sometimes the sequence of events were off
- lack of personality in the side characters
- bland acting by the main leads
- the secretary having like 2 cloths (the cream top and pink top) in the original showed how busy she was to barely look after herself but here she had more than 5 outfits
- unnecessary addition of the fish
- the original secretary was a competent, clever but subtly sarcastic. She never picked on the director directly atleast not until he started courting her. Here prim was straight up rude. She seemed like a normal secretary than a competent one. They didn't highlight that much
- in the original story the director being her childhood love was kinda a plot twist we did doubt like what if he's not but here they pretty much revealed that from the start
- coming to the 2nd lead the stingy competent worker in the original was just a sore loser heređ bro wth
- the cute kind bodyguard was the same. The bodyguard's girl liked the director but didn't actually want him in the original cz of his personality but here she's crazy for him
- the employees not liking was a highlight in the original but here they dilly dally with that.
Overall not a good adaptation. They really need better actors especially for the leads
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Stellar historical cdrama to add to top 10
This show started so strong, and for the most part continued to follow through, however it did start to weary a little 2/3 in. Almost all dramas do this that go on for 40 episodes, its kinda hard to keep an engaging pace.I did love all the cast, like most feel the villains were endearing in their own red flag way lol. Have loved all the fun clips of bts on socials, that have reminded us all they are just characters in a show, and adorable cuties in real life. đđđ
The final episode was interesting, thats for sure and a few plot holes popped up as they did a lot of âpastâ scenes or date explanations that plain didnât math the way the mains were aged, but who cares right? No one.
Wonderful show that is up there with some of the best historical dramas. I get annoyed when people who havenât watched many call this the greatest ever. i hope they stick around the current trend of cdrama a little and discover all the great ones that have been made in the past. So many!
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The Bl that got me to watch and enjoy horror for the first time.
When I started this series I was drawn by ThupSingha chemistry and how beautiful they looked.Even from the beginning I enjoyed the teasing and how their love story developed slowly through the next episodes.The opening episode was very strong and interesting.Can we talk about how cute Thup was and his heterochromia.Singha was a marvel to stare at and his acting superb.
Whenever I looked at Thup's eyes I could tell from his fear that he was in danger.His eyes told it all.The fear,the sorrow,the joy and that's good acting.His little noises were also very cute and I found myself on his side all through the show.I wanted to protect him too.
The ghosts, sacrifices and rituals were all new to me and I enjoyed learning a lot about this in a refreshing and interactive way.The sound effects were spot on.I was super scared but I was excited to see what's next.
I like how this series went beyond romance to a very interesting and gripping plot.It went beyond the boundaries of just a bl.
We were all investigators trying to figure out the next reveal and this was fulfilling.I like how everything unfounded eventually and we got answers.This thriller was worth every minute I watched it.
In short or many words this series is the best I have seen and when it ended I felt I wouldn't find sth as satisfactory.Now I'm rewatching it coz I miss them
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Promising start, empty payoff !
Iâm pretty strict with the ratings I give because I have high standards when it comes to dramas. Pursuit of Jade had all the ingredients to be amazing, but it ended up falling flat.The biggest issue is the narrative. It opens up too many plotlines and doesnât properly develop any of them. The story keeps moving, but without direction, weight, or a clear purpose. It feels like itâs going somewhere, but nothing ever truly lands or gets resolved in a satisfying way.
More than being a bad story, it feels like one that never figured out what it wanted to be. And thatâs what makes it so frustrating. The potential was there, but it was wasted.
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A Masterpiece
From the cinematography to the casting, color grading, and musicâeverything about this drama is chefâs kiss. It has easily earned a spot in my top 10. Iâm completely obsessed with the storytelling and the pacing; it never felt rushed or dragged, just perfectly balanced.The director did an incredible job making every single frame look stunning. I genuinely couldnât look away. Even the smallest details like the tear of a window screen or the way food was presented were captured so beautifully that it made every scene feel intentional and immersive.
The cast absolutely delivered. Not only did they look stunning, but they embodied their roles so well that it felt effortless to get lost in the story. The makeup and costumes were also on pointâespecially in the snow scenes, where everything looked so realistic and thoughtfully done.
I was also blown away by the use of real props, like the pigs and falcon, which added another layer of authenticity to the show. You can truly feel the effort and care that went into every aspect of production.
Huge kudos to everyone involvedâthis drama was such a treat to watch. I already know Iâll be rewatching it in the winter; itâs officially become a comfort show for me.
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There chemistry and acting is wow
I absolutely loved it best c drama I have ever seen i assure you to see this drama the acting , romance , story and plot is wow here they are not blood related sister and brother and they meet after a long time they then become lovers and they separate but get together beautifully and never part away there is a happy ending the people who love racing or cars like me will definitely like this c drama the male lead is multi talented like he is a racer , boxer , elecrtion , plumber ,swimmer ,delivery guy , cookWas this review helpful to you?
I love their perspective about love, grief and guilt
It's an emotional story about love for cats, love, grief, guilt and family. In all his failures and imperfect ways. It's relatively calm and composed when compared with FirstKhao's other series (and it was literally their wish). It's still emotionally developed and very on brand for them, but a lot less rollercoaster of emotions.I loved it in general, it's about grief and it's well done, I just have some points: I wish that the mom and son thing were more developed, bcs we don't really understand what exactly made mother and son fall a little apart, where exactly was the moment or thing that this happened. Also, the whole show has those little plot holes here and there, but overall it's not that unpleasant.
It's beautiful, and the acting, I don't even need to talk about it right? Fresh Arisara is one of the most brilliant actors of her generation. I wish that she would just do every show in Thailand bcs she's brilliant. FirstKhao alwayyyyys delivers and Satang is also amazing.
A good watch! Also I love the cats, I just really wish that they would play a bigger role in the whole thing. WE LOVE YOU BABY JUMBO. I also love my diva Jennie.
Oh and AJ who is there playing the same character for the 1939 time. And I eat it everytime.
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BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS...GREAT & INTERESTING!
Great storyline, great casting, great acting, great osts and what not! It grabbed my attention from the ep 1 only. It has a full fledged storyline that is very unique and is much better than many mainstream historical c-dramas. A light drama, with full of emotions and dialogues, a complete plot and heartwarming end. I personally never felt a single episode boring. For a short drama, this one really exceeded the bar.Usually we read stories of someone transmigrating into the comic or fiction world, but what if the characters of that comic regained their consciousness and strive to have their own free will? If they plan to rebel against their fate (written by author) and break free from the shackles of stage, is it possible? The FL and ML try their best to break the stage. after going through continuous loop of storyline again, remembering each other and confessing their love to each other. But they want freedom and a life together in a countryside house! Away from their predestined roles of supporting characters and being married to the person decided by author. And then to see each other die by their pre-decided lovers' hands.
Just give it a watch, it will be something new and worth it. Will make you ponder upon many things, and comes with lots of learnings!
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Morally Simplistic
I watch a drama for one of three reasons: to learn something, feel something, or be entertained. So far this drama is weak in all three.In the first 14 episodes, people have been slaughtered by the hundredsâall as various factions struggle to acquire power. The repetitive and boring fight scenes take up a huge percentage of each episode. For me, at least, the different combatants are hard to differentiate, let alone care about.
Our hero, Ning Que, is a fighter. He has a personal score to settle. Other than that, he just wants to survive in this treacherous world. Heâs skilled in swordsmanship, talented in calligraphy and martial arts, and attractive to the ladies. The bad guys, dressed in black, are mostly a bunch of uglies who aim to install the child of Hades as ruler of the worldâso we know which side to root for. As I saidâpretty simple-minded.
The violence is sanitized, so the audience doesnât have to feel upset when someone is murdered. Weâre anesthetized to the torture and murder taking place in the name of glory and âcourage.â
Ning Que seems really fond of his engaging little maid, Sang Sang. Of course she has to obey his every whim, but she seems happy to do it. While ignorant and self-centered, NQ wants to gain knowledge through cultivationâmostly to gain more skill so he can overcome his enemies. That seems to be his main goal.
Ning Que, is mostly an unknown at this point. If thereâs more to his character, we havenât seen it yet.
Have to admit Iâm a sucker for mystical teachings and magic special effects, and those abound in EVER NIGHT.
I also love seeing the flora and fauna of the Chinese landscape.
Two questions:
1. Why is Sang-Sang always obsessing about her âdark skinâ when she appears lighter-skinned than Ning Que?
2. Hey, writers! Why all this hatred toward crows? Crows are wonderful, intelligent birds. And while our ancestors feared them, please donât encourage cruelty by showing people throwing rocks at them.
Later: As thereâs very little character development in this series, I decided to watch a more substantial drama. BUT... if you decide to do the same, at least watch episode 60 before you go. This episode shows a grand battle between two major antagonists (I wonât say who--no spoiler here). The CGI depiction of this fight is the best, and most original, Iâve ever seen.
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1Holy shit this drama is STUNNING.
Beautiful story? Check.Beautiful cast? Check.
Beautiful scenery and shots? DOUBLE CHECK.
This drama was so visually stunning that I literally could not look away. Kudos to whoever did the cinematography AND visual effects in this drama because both the real sets and CGI sets were breathtaking. It added another layer to the watch experience because the scenes are almost too otherworldly beautiful and yet theyâre also gritty and tangible and real.
This story touched my heart because Fan Changyuâs rise from pig slaughterer to General was SO satisfying. You see her literally fight for her place in society.
And Xie Zheng? My goodness, where can I get one of him. I love how our first introduction to his character was when he was almost dead. You see him at his lowest and at his weakest. But as he was nursed back to life and back to health by Changyu, and as the two of them grew closer, you saw his strength come back. His life started to have meaning again. I had SHIVERS when he rode in atop his horse in his full Marquis regalia for the first time. That scene will live with me for a long time.
The story itself has the hallmarks of a historical drama, that is, the convoluted plot and conspiracies and plot twists. Frankly, I did not care for the political intrigue in this one and Iâm still quite confused how all of the court drama was resolved. The end of all of the court shenanigans was quite satisfying even though I donât know how we got there.
Iâll be rewatching this one for Changyu and Xie Zheng. They definitely rank as one of my favourite drama couples ever. The chemistry between the two is unreal and I just love their journey.
If youâve made it this far reading my review, then do yourself a favour and watch Pursuit of Jade!
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