A Sweet and Silly Fantasy Romcom
I bawled my eyes out watching this show and i'd do it again! I was initially hesitant to watch after reading the reviews. They're not wrong per se, but the lack of thorough plot development is to be expected for something this silly. The slow burn romance in the show is definitely worth the watch for me. I was excited to see what would happen each episode so it was easy to binge watch. If you can enjoy the first two episodes, I think you'll enjoy the show overall. If plot holes, a lack of world building, and having several questions going unanswered sounds like it would bother you, then this may not be the show to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
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"You are the one I would risk my life to protect. For this life and beyond."
I initially started this drama because of Li Yunrui and Meng Ziyi. I have seen other dramas they are in, such as The Last Immortal and The Untamed. This is the first drama that I have seen where they are the main leads. Ok, honestly, I don't even know where to start with this drama. It's just incredible from start to finish! I also noticed that both POJ and this drama share a director, which I honestly thought was kind of cool. This drama honestly had me hooked from the very beginning! I do love a reincarnation plot, and this drama did it so well! My heart hurt for Dou Zhao in her first life, as her crappy husband had an affair behind her back, and her father also had an affair with another woman. She also lost her mother to suicide, which was truly devastating and heartbreaking to watch. But I loved how Dou Zhao was able to overcome various obstacles following her mother's death and throw herself into business. She is much more intelligent than people give her credit for. The plot of this drama is so intricate, and the plot twists will keep you on the edge of your seat!The first meeting between Dou Zhao and Song Mo honestly gave me chills! The way that he caught her when she fell out of the carriage was so swoonworthy! And I honestly loved the white hair look on him, and I was kind of sad we only had it for one episode. Also, when Song Mo saves her from a stray arrow? AHHHH MY HEART:((( yeah that scene honestly broke my heart, because he was already very weak from poison, but he decided to save her anyways. Fast forward to when they meet again in their second life, and the tension??? He is initially distrustful of Dou Zhao at first, but understandably so, considering the circumstances.
When Song Mo does start to fall for her though, it is just so heartwarming. I love how he is initially a bit awkward, as I assume he's never really felt this way about anyone before. I thought it was hilarious that he asked his guards for advice on Dou Zhao at one point. The way that this man yearns!!! A MAN WHO YEARNS EARNS!!! I just absolutely loved how he allowed her to think things over and sort her feelings out. I loved that he didn't force anything on her and that he also told her that he would respect her decision, should she end up rejecting him in the end.
I adore how fiercely protective he is of her and the way that he loves her is just so beautiful <3 He sees Dou Zhao as a complete equal, and the wedding ceremony just solidified that! There was a part of the wedding ceremony where the groom (I believe) had to sit on a red piece of cloth (or something like that) to symbolize that the bride would obey him in everything, and Song Mo immediately went: No, we won't be doing that because my wife and I are equals. AHHHHH THIS MAN!!! And when the groomsmen were pulling Song Mo away to go and drink, Dou Zhao had something that she wanted to say to him. What does this man do, you ask? He says: "My wife has something to tell me." (STOPPPPPPPP this man literally wasted ZERO time, like he wants to know that Dou Zhao is his wife) Oh and that scene where he carries her through town??? yeah....i was kicking my feet and giggling nonstop <3
Dou Zhao is such a strong character, and it's seen in the way that she has her own ways of protecting Song Mo, even if it's not necessarily with violence or brute strength. I think that Dou Zhao's strengths lie in her resilience and her determination. She is fiercely loyal to those she cares about, and she is also not afraid to call people out. She also is so much more than what people think of her. She possesses this sharp intelligence and knowledge that is just so admirable, and the way that she runs her businesses and everything is just so cool! I also love how she did not allow Song Mo to push her away when the poison was making him lose control and hallucinate. She ignored his pleas for her to stay away and declared that they would face everything together. I love that she wanted to face everything together with him, even if their future was uncertain. Their happy ending was so perfect:((( They have a family of their own:((
There is definitely a lot more I could say, but this will be WAY too long. Overall, there is a reason why this drama is so hyped up. it is 10000% worth the watch!
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Pace yourself for fudge sake
I love this drama a lot, many will slap me for this.....but I have to say that I prefer Veil of Shadow over Pursuit of Jade, tho' to be fair both kinda different genre of fantasy. The biggest problem with VoS was with the pacing, probably due constraint of 29 episodes so they had to jammed packed everything making it neck-breaking pace, and never actually to fleshed out everything. They had solid plot but they tried to brought everything in 29 episodes that gave viewers whiplash.....so understandably some might see it as bad story and hard to understand. Some viewers might not enjoying skip everything no need to breath fast pace story.Ending wise, I like it better than that pit of despair FoF or whatever that was MJtY. Inline with GJM brand bittersweet open ending, but very hopeful.
The music.....kinda meh and annoying but not like killing the whole story.
I have no complain about beautiful cinematography or beautiful actors and actresses that all over the place.
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Great mystery
This was great! I went into this one without any expectations and it turned out to be a really wonderful medical mystery. There’s a great mix of case-of-the-week mystery and an overarching thriller, and the pacing is done really well.I ended up being far more attached to the cast than I expected; one thing Japanese dramas are really good at is giving each character backstory without making it the entire plot, and this one was no different. Everyone had their own mini arcs and backstories, but they felt a lot like real life people outside of them too. The female lead in particular was really likeable and down-to-earth, and I loved her relationship with her family.
This isn’t the most mind-blowing mystery out there but it was a really solidly written one from beginning to end, and I felt really satisfied when it was over.
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Forbidden Love at its Best
This drama is one that I actually started watching back in 2022. By the time I watched this, Netflix already had all the episodes. I got to episode 22 or so and then I stopped watching. I'm not really sure why I stopped, to be honest. And then I completely forgot about it, and well, fast forward to now, when I finally remembered that I hadn't finished it yet. I decided to just finish the rest of the episodes one day back in February, and I am so glad that I did.The love story between Dongfang Qingcang and Orchid was absolutely devastating and so beautiful at the same time. I actually didn't mind Esther Yu's acting in this. In my opinion, it made sense for her character. The visuals, cinematography, and the OSTs are absolutely gorgeous and every episode honestly made me laugh and cry. The plot was so complex and I also loved the magic system in this as well. The ending had me absolutely devastated, and I definitely did sob a little bit. I only wish that we got to see more of Dongfang Qingcang and Orchid, especially after Qingcang came back after 500 years. The acting was honestly fantastic, and that scene (I forget which episode, but I believe it was around 33 or so) where Orchid sacrifices herself to save everyone and when Dongfang Qingcang finds out, I could feel every emotion and the anguish and heartbreak that he was experiencing in that moment. It was truly a heartbreaking scene, and Dylan Wang acted in that scene so well. Esther Yu's acting was also so good in this scene as well.
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It's also good when two actors get together or become friends.
Benjamin once said:When they're stayed in the same hotel, Zayn is very caring. "If I'm still asleep, Zayn will go to get breakfast for me, and I will go to his room to eat together."
One day, Benjamin quietly noticed that Zayn's bed was super big, and he directly said " I really want to lie down on it!" and then Zayn replied "No problem!"
Zayn first impression of Benjamin
it was late at night, Benjamin might be a little tired, he looked rather aloof and I thought "Woah, so cold! He was quite similar to Jiang tian."
After getting to know each other, I found that we had many similar hobbies, such as playing basketball and skateboarding, and we wanted to gym together in the future.
Benjamin first impression of Zayn
When I first met Zayn, I thought he was cute and handsome.
After getting along for a while, I found that he had a lot of ideas and personal insights. I was very happy to discuss roles and life with him.
Benjamin wanted to invite Zayn to do dance tango together.
He said "I learned it for a while. Tango is a dance about two people. The distance is very close, so you can feel each other with your heart."
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What Happens When Self-Destructive People Fall in Love?
Chaos. Beautiful chaos.If you’re looking for a formulaic K-drama with likable and predictable leads, I suggest you look elsewhere. This drama isn’t that, and it’s so much better because of it.
The male lead, Dongman, feels like the raw, unfiltered version of how I, and probably most people, might act if everything in life started falling apart. The female lead, Euna, exists on the opposite end of that same emotional spectrum. They contrast each other in such a fascinating way, yet both are clearly struggling under the weight of the lives they’ve been dealt. This drama will push you out of your chaebol drama comfort zone. It'll open your eyes to the cruel realities of daily life and the resilient hope found in community. It won’t be for everyone, but for those of us who understand burnout and the pressure of chasing a dream, it might hit a little too close to home.
What stands out to me is that the writers aren’t trying to make the leads likable or excuse their flaws, they’re just showing them as they are: deeply human.
My biggest takeaway was this: All of us are self-destructive people to some extent, but that does not mean that we give up on life; instead, we hold onto the small blessings of each day and the renewal found in our family and friends.
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honestly just not it.
The plot/story is cute and interesting and has potential but whoever wrote this has issues. let’s start with the characters, fl is cute and all. ml is childish and toxic and a red flag. 2ml is nice but I don’t understand why they have to push him with 2fl, which is his ex, back together when they just didn’t work out and still have a lot of problems they really need to talk over instead of just showing some interest in each other here and there. there’s a side character with curly hair, and in this drama it’s pretty passive aggressive and also almost directly saying that she’s ugly bc in one of the episodes the fl had to go on a blind date, which she didn’t want to go to, so she styled her hair like that girl’s hair (which is also her friend/coworker) and she said that she styled herself like this so that they guy wouldn’t like her. I mean, how much more obvious can you make this. this story was not written well nor is it written by someone with good morals. it’s still a semi cute drama is you really need to waste some time I guess. oh and also tbh I’m not feeling a whole lot of chemistry between the leads. sure there are moments where they get close in distance, yk but they just don’t really hit much emotions or anything. again I think part of it has to do with the writing and not just actingWas this review helpful to you?
Would have been perfect if drama is 34-36 episodes
LIKEThe questions Tang Li Ci asked and received from Abbot Fang soso profound
Tang Li Ci is so mysterious and full of secrets
When Wan Qiao Zai master's ship stopped by the dick next to their little "boat" omg so hilarious
Dramatic actions and beautiful effects!
Seriously every single fight scenes I really enjoyed every second of it like level unlocked and fighting the final boss! Almost every scene feels like a blockbuster movie!
Shen Lang Hun actually is someone who understand how life works
DISLIKE
Sloww at times with unecessary scenes
MUSIC - personal fav
春声碎 Chun Sheng Sui - 黛青塔娜 Dai Qing Ta Na
念水谣 Nian Shui Yao - 吴翊之 Wu Yi Zhi
骊龙吟 Li Long Yin - 黄子弘凡 Huang Zi Hong Fan
临风吟 Lin Feng Yin - 苏见信 Su Jian Xin
REWATCH VALUE
Probably will re-watch when I'm free someday
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A must-watch series
As a fan of both horror and GL, I don’t regret giving this a shot. Deym, the first episode already hooked my interest. I thought it would be cringe for me, but the outcome was the opposite. The acting is great, and I can see their potential. Though the story might be predictable, and honestly, there are some parts that seem off. But that doesn’t stop me from watching it until the end.For me, it’s giving slow-burn vibes, and that’s what I love the most! It already makes me giggle even when they’re just staring at each other. OMYGHAD.
I also admire their face cards, the first time I saw the two female leads, I was like, . I really hope there are more series like this to come. Some people might not like it because it’s too different from the usual series, but I assure anyone who’s undecided and planning to watch this: YOU WON’T REGRET IT.
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MUST WATCH!
I love, love, love this drama! The cast were awesome! Both ML and FL did such an awesome job. Their chemistry is off the roof, their acting is great. Even the parents acted so well. I love how the story unfolded and ended as well. It's a very heart-warming, comforting drama. I didn't know Zhou Keyu can act so well. I think he really shines through in this drama. If you like dramas like Hidden Love, First Frost, Only for Love that kinda love genre, you would love this!!Was this review helpful to you?
Still an okay watch for the sake of Nezer and Ming Hao
LIKEHou Ming Hao so adorable I cannot...
When Yun Xi kisses her man omg so cool!
The Rong family girls are quite united though they fight all the time
All the boys in this drama are really into Rong Shan Bao - they truly love her so much
DISLIKE
Little boring here and there.. kind of slow
The scriptwriter is so dramatic after all the Rong family saga then comes Xue disastrous and dramatic plot
MUSIC - personal fav
爱的光明 Ai De Guang Ming - 侯明昊 Hou Ming Hao王悠然 Wang You Ran
落 Luo - 侯明昊 Hou Ming Hao
REWATCH VAUE
Five for now
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Fei Ke translated to Fake
LIKEManaged to guess what Fei Ke meant after a few episodes
First story was awesome very scheming
Idea of scamming multiple people at the same time wow
The extreme measures he went to scam my godd so professional
Fei Ke is very calm when lying so no one suspects anything
DISLIKE
Everyone are just greedy and disgusting in their own ways
MUSIC
Not to my liking
REWATCH VALUE
Fve for now
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Action-packed bromance
The best part of Season 1 was the bromance and friendship between the two leads, so I’m really happy that the writers understood that and kept the heart of the show in season 2. The main leads (plus the other people in the gang) continue to stick together and it makes for both really good fight scenes and really heart-warming friendships.I think the action in this one is better than the first one — the villain feels genuinely intimidating, and the fight scenes feel so much more brutal; huge props to the choreographer and the sound designer in particular. I felt every punch. I do think the emotional motivation for the villain is a little weaker than S1 where we had more backstory; here, the motivation is a little thin. Nevertheless, the actor killed the role.
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Can give it a try if nothing else is interesting to watch
The first episodes were good with the concept of female lead, Xia Xiaolan, time travelling back in times, where she finds herself in a new role alongside a new family, where only her mother is the lone supporter of her, staring against a few challenges, establishing her own career, implementing her business ideas, getting university seat, finding Zhou Cheng, male lead, and rising gradually with the help of her uncle, aunt and mom.At first, it was quite inspiring, motivating, to see Xiaolan trying to change both her fate and the person's life she has landed herself into.
But as the stroy progressed, it seems that there is nothing Xiaolan can predict, none of her judgement goes wrong and every step she takes is bound to become a huge success..
It has become repetitive and boring.
Though I didn't watch the complete drama, but its a good watch atleast for the first 6-7episode,for me.
I may not reqatch it again, anyways, it is strictly my honest opinion.
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