Eternal Love (2017)

I need to be in the mood to watch a certain TV series, drama or movie. A few years ago, I began to watch Eternal Love, but not being in the right mood, I dropped it after episode 1 or 2 and archived it.

Fast forward to this year. Still difficult to get over the first episode, found the decisions of the female character, in the first arc of the story, really childish and, more often than not, harmful for the people she cared about. I did continue this time though, who doesn’t love a nine-tailed fox?

What I liked:

As the show progressed, it hooked me. Story is simple, straight forward and most important, at the correct pacing. Bit dragged at the end, but it is a romantic drama after all.

Loved Ye Hua *sigh*. All the qualities you can wish for in a man, Ye Hua has them. I don’t think he is handsome, but he definitely became sexy and attractive as the story progressed. I know he might be hated for some decisions, but he did try to save lives by adopting them and the attitude. I’m in agreement with his behavior.

Most of the time and after 15 episodes or so, loved Bai Qian as well. Not really the mother type though, is she? Her child seemed a bit neglected by her. This I cannot put on her being a nine-tailed fox, since her own mom was quite concerned about her daughter. Other than that… she matures into a bad ass and the OTP is perfect.

What I disliked:

Dong Hua Di Jun/Bai Feng Jiu story. I couldn’t relate to these 2, couldn’t get the chemistry. Maybe the chemistry of the OTP was so awesome, that I didn’t have the energy to root for other pairings.

Demon Lord…. You really a demon? Seemed pretty much to serve all the others, incapable of any decision making. It was a miracle that he was the demon lord for such a long time.

What I could get over:

Time measurement and how different kids of the same age grew. Bad CGI.

I will not rewatch it full, but I will definitely rewatch favorite scenes.

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Absolutly beautiful romance from the main lead

The plot:
Honestly don't watch this drama for the plot even if the plot is good. It's not the reason why you should watch this.

The cast and chemistry:
Fisrt of all the two main lead ! It's the thing I was the most excited about. Bai Qian played by Yang Mi was modern female lead, not manipulated by other people than herself. Even if the drama is historical, she portrayed her character as modern and mature. The choices she made weren't the best but she had noble thoughts or inside turmoils dictating her decisions. She is beautiful, clever and powerful and i think it what made her so interesting to watch.
The male lead was awesome too, he was played by Mark Chao who is an amazing actor. His role was amazing because he knew his woman was powerful and he didn't try to babie her into not using her power.
Their chemestry was absolutly beautiful and ethereal to watch, I hope this two get another role someday in a drama.

For the other roles, i thought they were unecessary and their scene were too long for the uselessness. Between one toxic couple, even if I really like Vin Zhang, his role was boring and useless and his wife was a psycho. For the couple of Dilraba, whom I really like, i didn't like her in this. Her couple was ridiculous. Vengo Gao, is too bad at acting and his role was so useless it was boring.

The rest of the couple and their intrigues were there to fill the episodes between the plot of the two main leads and they werent interesting. But you really should watch it for the two main leads.

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this drama so very berry much.... Never bored watch and re-watch it... ^_^ But i only loved re-watch it from ep 30++ when Ye Hua (YH) and Bai Qian (BQ) meet again with each other.

Really like the story, chemistry between the character, especially YH and BQ. How strong optioned BQ balance with the calm of YH. Also love the cuteness of Xiao A Li. ;)

Usually I can't bear to watch the very long episode. But with this drama I just can't stop watching... No wonder this drama always get the highest rating and recommendation from everyone.

Overall really can't find the exact words to describe it. Just love everything from the beginning to the end, especially from ep 30 till the end. Everything so perfect start from the casting, story line & development each character, costume choice until the setting and the soundtrack.

Song: Really love all the song.

Re-watch: Oh hell yeah!!! :3

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Let me start by saying. I have never thought I'd watch a chinese costume drama let alone dramas with more than 50+ episodes.

Eternal love is truly captivating. After watching this drama I was introduced to the wonders of xianxia. I'be never been more addicted.

The story was captivating -- romanctic and yet heartbreaking. The arcs though it took me a while to get used to, made sense at the end.

The actors were surprising. I haven't seen their works before and If o did I may have forgotten but their roles here made a mark that I wont forget. My favorite is Ye Hua. How truly perfect he is.

The music was perfect. I loved the OST. It really did justice.

I am 100% in love with Eternal Love. I will definitely watch this again.

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Having watched Eternal love of dream before watching Eternal love there are differences to the story.

Both stories are centered around the female lead primarily of the Bai/ Fox Clan.

The flaw with stories is how they jump time, its more voiced that a character is going thru a t trial, or that 1 day is 1 year etc.

In terms of the story and plot of Eternal Love it appeared more fluid than Three Lives, Three Worlds, The Pillow Book 2020 version.

Both stories ended on positive notes, and in some cases happy endings.

Changing casts for Eternal Love vs Three Lives, Three Worlds, The Pillow Book/ aka Eternal love of Dream did make inconsistencies to the story, if it was intended to be a sequel there appeared to be major flaws, as the stories can overlap, there was no need to. (I.E. Wayne Liu's character is Kunlun, but hes demon prince in Love of Dream)

Eternal love is more on a serious story note than Eternal love of dream in terms of the main character.
Did we need Dong Hua *& Bai Fung Jei 's story in Eternal Love, no. It seemed more like a filler/side story that drama tend to over use. Like how in Love designer drama, personally I didn't care for the BFF's romance, at many times it became annoying, Eternal Love didn't get to the annoying state with Vengo + Dilraba's characters, but from a script/story standpoint probably unnecessary, given that they ended up with their own story plot in Three Lives, Three Worlds, The Pillow Book/ Eternal Love of Dream, where they dive much deeper, and didn't even have any continuation from Eternal Dream.

Su Jin/ and Xuan No's roles did get annoying over time, Bambi Zhu did play similar beotch/ jealous type role in Sweet Dreams also,, while understandably Su Jin's role was she'd do anything for love, even though Yeh Hua basically figured her out the whole time, but gave her space.

Overall, it was very enjoyable to watch, more so that Three Lives, Three Worlds, The Pillow Book, even though I've been watching these fantasy dramas purely to see Dilraba's performance.

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Okay, I almost gave up trying to find a wuxia that would hooked me in. I tried a lot and most of them started good, some even better, but they all fizzle in the middle. Other times, I would watch until the end with the help of a fast forward button just because I have to see how the main couple ended. However, Eternal Love is different, its starts slow, just a bit of frisson here and there, it slowly builds up the tempo until it felt like you can't breathe without it, and then you reach the climax, and then it comes shattering down, but for a few minutes, the entire process repeats itself. Haha.

I guess one of the best things about this drama is that its well written and properly paced. The actors and actresses are great too, especially Mark Chao for having the best face angle for a kiss that you will end up rewatching all his kissing scenes. I was initially annoyed at Yang Mi's voice but I like how she transitioned from an immature Si Yin to a well respected Bai Qian. Dijun is also one of the best characters for being insanely smart, which is also a big hindrance for him to open up his heart. Also, as much as I love Dilireba as an actress, this drama showed how limited she still is and needs tons of workshops to shape her up for such a demanding role.

58 episodes was just a breeze because this is such a good show, losing some sleep is worth it. However, I have to caution everyone that after watching this drama, everything else you've seen will definitely look mediocre compared to this gem.

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I began watching this at the behest of my friends. I will warn it is confusing to follow to begin with with all its different worlds and realms, and beings. It really took me a good 10 or so episodes before I started to invest and get into this. But after finishing it, and the emptiness I felt afterwards, and OH THE TEARS I cried? This is by far one of the best C-dramas I've seen in a LONG time. And I doubt I'll ever find a c-drama that comes close to this, perhaps because it's my first... perhaps also these things I loved/liked about it

What I loved/liked:
- OMG Ye Hua why you so hot, so brooding, so wonderfully devoted and amazing??
- Bai Qian wasn't just a damsel in distress, she was strong, courageous and OH HOW LOVED HER REVENGE WHEN SHE GOT HER MEMORIES BACK!
- the complicated storyline which left me guessing and wondering what would happen next!
- the side stories of her niece were not too bad
- the beautiful costumes, hair styles
- the amazing OST that still makes me clutch my chest
- the scenary WOAH
- the chemistry between Ye Hua and Bai Qian is AMAZING
- they don't ignore the son, they include him! He is so adorable and sweet!

What I disliked:
- I must admit I hated how the story ended with her niece and the white haired guy.
- lots of story lines to follow so can be confusing

I can't think of what else to dislike about this! It was just so well! Still trying to fill the void left behind :(

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So beautiful drama .It having so many love stories ,so beautiful pairing as well as so emotional ,touchy and romantic scene .I like the the ghost king more than the first male lead as I watched his "never let you go " drama and I like his acting and the charisma on his face so I wish his love story with the lead actress which eventually is there in starting part of drama and I wished in which he should be pairing with lead actress but his character turned to be a "womanizer" but when he realized his true feelings it become too late for him ..His character did so many bad deeds in starting but at the end he turned to be good person but all his past deeds had to pay and his end had bad ending...Then I like the small love story between the lead characters in mortal life reign then big love story in their immortal life both story has so much emotions and lovely romantic scenes that didn't make the drama boring. Then again there is another love story which has emotion ,love but had sad ending they never came together ,I wait till the last episode to see their (dong hua and fue ji)ending but it come out to be sad ending ...There one small love story where both of them don't able to propose each other because they belongs to different reign but stare towards each other and shows their love so there is again a bad ending .Other supporting characters are so very cool like fourth brother of Qing Qing ,her mentor's brother zhi yan ,then that kid he is so cute and his dialogue delivery so adorable.As a whole I love watching this drama. Too good and too best but two flaws I want to see lead character marriage and Dong Hua's love story should have happy ending.

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Pretty much everything's already been said about this drama, so I'll just give a few thoughts.
STORY: Not a 10 because there were a few minor plotholes and I was a little miffed at the conclusions of some of the couples. But it was definitely new and different, and unlike most fantasy dramas completely explained everything viewers needed to know about the world the drama was set in. Characters were fleshed out more than usual, and the leads weren't perfect but they were wonderful anyway.
ACTING: Mark Chao is my new obsession. They need to cast him as Li Shang in Mulan, or I will never forgive Disney. His Ye Hua was cold, courageous, and noble, but also sensitive, understanding, and fair. Yang Mi was spunky without coming off as immature or annoying. And everyone else was simply wonderful.
MUSIC: Downright gorgeous.
REWATCH VALUE: Not a 10 just because it's 58 episodes and I don't think I'd ever be able to manage that more than once without skipping. But it certainly has enough intrigue and story to keep you entertained for more than one viewing.

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A-mazing watch ! totally spectacular ! all of the cast were so so so lovable ! They made the best out of such a huge cast and it's no small feat ! you'd love all the good ones and hate all the bad ones , very well executed and everyone lived upto their roles . but kudos to the main leads both Mark Chao and Yang Mi totally slayed their roles <3 Dilraba was the next best thing <3 every episode is full of content , The drama shows all those things you'd exactly want from a wuxia dealing with gods and deities .. Ye-Hua is such a lovable man <3 You'd love every moment of him , you'll laugh and cry with him if you get into it , Bai-Qian Gosh such a brilliant queen she is <3 Such a sassy princess .. You'll like her in every form but Bai qian is just the best it could ever get ! One of the best drama i ever watched :D Feng Jiu and Bai zhen were so lovable :D I'd literally go on speaking days about this drama but .. better for you to watch :D
other characters which i loved to the end were Di Jun , Lian Song , Star lord , Li Jing , Yan Zhi , Mi Gu , A-Li and Zhe-Yan

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I couldnt help but need to give review for this fantastic drama. The great drama that i have watch before the sequel Eternal Love of Dream. I like how the soundtrack for this drama could actually bring me to tears. I love the lead couples and the second lead couples (Donghua& Feng jiu) i need to give big thumbs up for them they really bring the character alive. ? You guys should watch this drama!!!

I couldnt move on from this drama for about 2 week which i keep on replay the soundtrack in my phone RIP to my replay button ? i even did a cover song for the soundtrack but decided to delete it cause i sound like a dying frog.

The supporting actor and actress did very well. You cant help but really feel the hatred whenever their scene appear i keep on cursing? but then i realize that wow they really bring out the character alive. Thats whats we called Act. ❤

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