Joy of Life (2019)

Melhor plot twist que já vi em c-dramas

Esse drama entrega tudo!! Comecei só pelo Xiao Zhan e pela Li Qin, mas desde o episódio 1 já me conquistou. É engraçado, o personagem principal é inteligente e não é sonso nem bonzinho demais, nem facilmente manipulável, a história é bem feita, os personagens profundos, com varias camadas e você acaba sendo enganado várias vezes sobre quem são os verdadeiros vilões. E o plot twist da mãe dele, acho que todos já esperavam que houvesse algo do tipo, mas o jeito que fizeram eu achei fascinante, gostei demais. Enfim, gostei de tudo, só não dei 10 por ter terminado sem final, então espero que tenha mesmo segunda temporada, pq já estou ansiosa!!

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Must watch!

My favourite c-drama by far. About to watch it for the third time. So looking forward to the next seasons, especially after having just finished reading the novel.
The script for season 1 of the drama is a bit different from the original novel but they did a great job with it and i am very much looking forward to seeing how it develops over the next 2 seasons.
Casting for season 1 is amazing, all actors did a great job, especially the actors playing Fan Xian, Wu Zhu ( Tong Meng Shi as Wu Zhu is my favourite character ever), Wang Qinian, Chen Ping Ping and the Emperor.
Zhang Ruo Yun and Li Qin have great chemistry and they portray the characters ( Fan Xian and Lin Wan'er) very well.
Would be great if they would cast Ma Tianyu as Thirteenth Wang in the next seasons. I thought of him when reading the novel and i think he would be perfect for the part.

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The plot is really awesome...I m thinking why haven't I watched it earlier. Though I was able to guess a bit of the plot....which btw was a major one but the last twist was mind blowing.... looking forward for season 2. Don't let us wait for long. I don't know what more to say all in all I love this drama and the role of fan Xian was played to well ..and yan bingyun was really a shock for me. Frustrated at this moment because I can't post my review because it is not of 500 characters . Please fix this thing

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Feels like an Anime showing

I'm kind of torn on how I feel about this one.

I'll spoil one sentence that was said in the show to summarize how I feel about it, and it was said by the Emperor... and he said the ML's life so far has been too easy thus far.

This is how I feel about the series overall. That one sentence can kind of summarize it too well. I felt kind of unimpressed by it since it did feel like our super smart ML just happens to know everything and have an answer to everything, guided or not... my one line summary would be: it feels like I'm watching a classic mainstream anime but in real life acted version.

Likes:
- Acting was good
- Enough interesting scenes to keep me interested, like parts making you wonder what'll happen next
- Visually not bad, but expected from a modern day series

Dislikes:
- I didn't really enjoy the theme of a return to a point back in time at the start, but I guess overall it fit into the story alright.
- Everything is way too easy for the ML and even in any points of danger or what not... he simply outspeaks the other.
- The music was not to my taste. They tried to bring music that you'd see in more "current day" type of dramas in my opinion into it and the humor that went along just wasn't to my taste either... it felt forced... like they were making some really "witty or funny" joke, but it really felt like a okay... cmon... to me. I guess I personally just prefer a more to the point and follows a main storyline more so rather than slice of life interactions.

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*MUST WATCH*

This is a must watch drama, I've been hooked to it from the very first episode. After years I finally stumbled upon something fresh, humorous, witty, and with a good story line.

PLOT :
The plot of it is very amazingly done. The screenwriter and director did the best job. I loved every bit of the storyline. I don't see any plot holes. Kudos to the screenwriter for the amazing job. I like how there is a comedic touch to the serious problem, in that way the drama doesn't become boring and it doesn't make you depressed or sad. I love love how it is not predictable (some things may be predictable ) This drama may be draggy to some people but it's not the same case for me. All the things, All the plots are creatively staged and I love that.

ACTING/CAST :
Honestly i cannot imagine this drama without Zhang ruo Yun. He is the perfect and the best at doing his job. He may not be as popular as other but I fell in love with his acting. He was so natural so good. And His character omg fan xian will always have a spot in my heart. His humor, his intelligence, his comedic behaviour, his loyalty everything's perfect. And all the other cast did a very good job. I got to say this that The acting aspect of drama is very huge. I especially loved the acting of second prince, the tyrannical emperor, chen ping ping, fan Jian, Princess royale and the one and only wang qinian. And l love how every character has something deep inside to them, their little stories make it more interesting than it is already. I literally can't hate anyone in this drama.

MUSIC :
There is only two ost but both are very powerful. The xiao zhan one is very good but I specially love the Opening ost. I feel strength from it. I love how it makes you feel all the emotion of the drama. The singer did a good job.

REWATCH VALUE :
Usually don't like to rewatch dramas even if they are so good. But I would love to watch this drama for that amazing and witty story. And I would love to understand the plot more . Can't wait for season 2 and 3. I hope they come out real fast.

(Lastly, this is not the drama for romance genre lovers, it does have some little romance but it does not focus on it whole. I would suggest this drama to anyone who wants to spend their time on quality drama. To anyone who likes mystrey, power struggle, Intelligent characters, time travel and good acting- good plot.)

Have a good drama day :)

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Mindfulness Viewing

Each. And. Every. Time.
I return again to this story like it’s my go-to comfort food. It feeds my soul. My visual therapy.

This time, I am sharing some thoughts... Throughout the story, I always find myself smiling secretly, as if I have been recruited into some enlightened society composed of those who have seen this and “get it.”

We all enter this world alone but we can seek solace in our loneliness together. Framed within a background where humanity reawakens and redevelops throughout various epochs and where history has an active opportunity to shape the future is an intriguing storyline. This story irrevocably wakes up something in me and I am left craving more to understand the purpose of my actions and the courage to accept the consequences.

In all honesty, if it is the last story I ever know, I would accept it as fate and I would be completely satisfied. At its core, it is a deep love story. Love of life. Love of everything that makes us whole. Even the layers of sinister plots are balanced beautifully with the lighthearted ways the story unfolds. The ML is not perfect and I understand he is more of a realist in the novel version, but the noble tenets of friendship and loyalty are still solid and worthy of note. Also, his jovial demeanor is a great coping strategy and is a reminder we must remember to be light. To laugh often. These years are short. Let us live.

Season 2, please come soon. I admit that I miss this stellar masterpiece. It is a story I would keep forever in my heart if I had to survive somewhere as I could live on the courage, hopes, and dreams of this young man. Let us inspire great things. Life is indeed better with Joy of Life in it.

Right now. Smile. You know you have arrived when you suddenly have a sense that this story has profoundly changed you in some way. Welcome…

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Fantastic Drama So Far! Season 1 is A Masterpiece

This Drama surprised me. It's already a Masterpiece!
I have to say the comedy was done really well on this show.
Gotta applaud them for that.
The Story is also really good, which follows the novel.
I haven't read the novel.
But I know there are changes made.
The Acting was brilliant and I liked most of the characters.
The characters were smart and had thier own uniquness.
Even the bad guys of this show are really fleshed out.
The Music was really good also, there was music for tension, for comedy,
for action and for romance.
Really excellent production here.

I am eager to watch Season 2. The story is not complete yet.
So if you watch this now, be prepared to wait for season 2.

Looking forward to see where the story goes.
I hope I wont be dissapointed by the end of Season 3.
But I have confidence in this Director, for that to not occur.

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The plot is extremely interesting. I literally could not even guess when or where the twists would happen and it kept my attention throughout the whole series. I'm really offended by the ending but I am so excited for Season 2. I have really high expectations of Zhang Ruo Yun (Fan Xian) and Xiao Zhan (Yan Bingyun) because these two characters are so complex and the actor did really well in portraying it. The casting was overall pretty good (some actor choices were a bit off/stiff), the music is great (I see you Xiao Zhan with that ending theme), lots of laughter and some tears.

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First time watching drama where almost everyone are strategists, smart and scheming

Started slow, but then wow it's progressing and now the best political theme drama I've ever watched.

It reminds me of NIF (Nirvana in Fire) and MLC (Mysterious Lotus Casebook), its like Mei Chang su (strategist) and Li Lian Hua (smart, relaxed) combined into one, but not only in just one role here, but almost every roles are that smart and scheming.

Yes literally almost everyone and it got me speechless. The dialogues also direct and smart.

Conclusion : its one of the few cdramas we should watch in our life 😁

Kudos to the novel and script writer, its the best political plot I've ever watched, unpredictable.

Looking forward for s2 soon 😉

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Entertaining and Enjoyable

Great characters, interesting plot and no lazy filler plot. The music was very cleverly utilised- including rock, blues and yodelling! Fantastic application of music to highlight a diplomatic discussion which degenerates into a free-for-all while one character disassociates. Romantic elements included and managed with sensitivity, warmth and humour. The character development is integral to keeping the story moving and preventing the plot from fizzling out over one character. Wonderful to see the actor from Sunshine By My Side (the horrible husband) turning into a friend worth having despite his greed and slipperiness. A long wait for Xiao Zhan’s appearance but well worth it due tis outstanding performance in a non-romantic, complex role. Good acting all around with a great Dorian Gray- type character in there as a ticking time bomb. The premise for the film is, what if we used contemporary values in a hanfu drama? This makes for compelling watching without the usual cliches. Refreshing indeed with plenty of laughs and a young fire-breathing lead fighting for his integrity. I wish all C-drama was this much fun to watch. Wonderful to see representation of disability in the form of chronic illness, blindness and also wheelchair use. All of these characters think for themselves and do not let their disability define them; one of the drivers for FL is the way she and ML combat the prevailing wisdom to get better health outcomes for her and help her improve her independence. Excellent viewing which can be watched by a whole family if desired. I have already started watching s2.

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Joy of Life! There will be NO JOY in waiting for the next 2-3 years that’s for sure. Making the fan wait with such cliffhanger is abit cruel. Seriously !!! Hahah all that said,

Story beside the part that is is a written story being told.... I like everything else. It’s so funny and enjoyable like the name of the story.
Love all characters! They seem to be well written, with depth and secrets. I just hope the truth comes out in a good way which will fit the story and can’t wait to find out.
There is a bit of twist and turns but its all really enjoyable!

Production is really well done. Love it.

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