Alchimia Sufletelor (2022)

A masterpiece !!!

This kdrama!!! I loved everything, from the very first minute of the first episode to last second of the 20th episode!! I know most of the people were disappointed with that ending (even I was a bit at first ngl) but I came to an understanding regarding the plot line with has such a great potential into turning out really great in the 2nd season (they couldn't have includ everything in the last 2 episodes anyways!! it would have been rushed)
For the acting , personally I adore historical dramas , let alone a FANTASY HISTORICAL drama!! It was such a masterpiece, the cinematography , everything!! I wish I could watch this drama for the first time but unfortunately I can't, so right now I'm waiting patiently for the 2nd season.

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BEST KDRAMA OF 2022!!!

ik all of u r disappointed bc somi won’t be in s2 (so am I) however it fits the storyline and supposed to be like that… :/ but nevertheless its still the best drama Ive ever watched!!! I couldn’t stop the eps, it was interesting from the min it started till the very last sec!! U can’t say otherwise ;) 10/10 recommended!! U won’t regret it!!!! Btw it comes from a person that doesn’t like fantasy dramas and this one is the LITERAL DEFINITION of fantasy dramas… pls pls pls pls watch it!!! I promise that you’ll LOVE it as much as I do!!!!!!!!!!! (But do yourself a favor and watch s1 after s2 comes out so u won’t be as suspended as I’m) <3

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Truly disappointing

I gave a 7 to another drama which was also very hyped (you are my glory), but not even that one disappointed me as much. I expected so much and all I got was:
---- A shallow, silly plot. Plus plot holes galore.
---- Cartoonish villain, and other stupid characters (even leaders like the king, crown prince, queen).
---- No characters' development.
My rating is for the acting of ML and both FLs, the Art Direction, and OST. At least the silver lining with overhyped dramas when my rating differs from the majority, is that it’s easier for me to spot users whose rating also disagree with the majority, so I can add them to my list of members with similar tastes to mine.

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Concept and Romance Story

It's actually a good story with a completely new concept. Only the writers are failed to make the main female character a badass strong woman. The main female character looks pathetic and makes people feel sorry. Jang uk become the main story because of his destiny and the story focuses too much on him by forgetting the original concept. Romanticism are too much, There are too many confusing love relationships here with a lot of characters involved. I thought friendship stories would be the main point but the main character kissed at an inappropriate time and seemed selfish about their love.

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A perfect balance of romance, action, fantasy and comedy!

You know those dramas that you start watching with not many expectations and they turn out to be one of the best dramas you’ve ever watched? AoS is that drama for me. I started it when I had nothing to watch and my Saturdays and Sundays were starting to feel boring. But boy, did I know that would be hooked and wait for those days of the week so eagerly? Absolutely not!

As said in the title of the review, AoS offers everything — acting, plot, groundbreaking cinematography, toe-curling romance and what not? Kdramas, in my opinion, have stopped making *many* romance or simply fantasy dramas ever since they expanded in the west. It’s not like I don’t love thrillers and experimental plots, I’m always up for a good thriller. But sometimes I’m just tired from work & stuff and I just want some action, some family drama and some romance in my life. AoS did the job for me. Though it has a handful of heartbreaking moments (not to mention the one at the end of part 1), it’s still very entertaining and doesn’t get boring.

Onto the last part of the review: acting. Jung So-Min is a phenomenal actor and I regret not discovering her earlier. I can’t spoil much here but the way she has portrayed different characters, I feel like nobody else could do a better job than her. And Lee Jae-Wook, what do you mean he’s a ‘98 liner? How can a person be that versatile and that talented at such a young age? I totally fell for him in AoS. The other actors did a great job too, of course. There wasn’t a single bad acting moment in this series, for me at least.

Last but not least, I’m on the edge of my seat for part 2. Words can’t describe how I’m getting through each day right and how many times I have thought of sleeping right now directly waking up on December 10th. Although I’m a little sad that So-Min will no longer be a part of the series, I’m very excited to see Go Youn-Jung and her chemistry with Lee Jae-Wook. She did a great job during the starting of the series and I’m sure she will do a great job playing the FL in part 2, too!

Thanks for reading this review ♡

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Good but not great

Its a visually dazzling spin on the concept of Chinese alchemy combined with wuxia /xianxia drama structure.

The cgi, action choreo, world building is breathtaking. But the plot has been made overly complex with twists that doesn't hit very well, the overall schemes are quite flimsy and can be seen through if the characters were given more common sense, filler episodes with filler scenes and draggy pacing got boring pretty fast. Female lead being declawed and just being reduced as a maid and not to mention the "love quadrangle" made me go wtf a few times.
But overall it's a very unique and different genre for south Korean dramas and I can respect that. The acting is solid especially Jung so min which I think kinda saved the series for me. The production set takes huge "inspiration" from Chinese historic/xianxia dramas to build gorgeous daeho but as a non Chinese or non Korean person I don't think it's my place to nitpick in that.
The ost is a banger for me as well. Would like to see how they finish this off in the last 10 episodes.

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Great

The only flaw I find in the series is that the story is very fast-paced, I think a week or two weeks go by so quickly in an episode and that's why the timeline is unclear to me. For example, staying in the forest where he trained, I'm not sure if he was there for a month or more, but the whole story about life and training in the forest could have lasted, where the chemistry between the two main characters would have been visible, what they could go trough, how they survived... In general, the series is excellent, I like the story, the plot, the actors are excellent, the reactions of the actors seem so real that they manage to convince me that it is actually reality and not a fantasy... I hope that there will be no sudden changes in the story and feelings in series considering the replacement of actresses for Naksu, current actress is supercool, i feel it would be downfall if she is not shown in second season since people are bonded with this characters. I hope for the best anyway 🤷🏻‍♂️
Best wishes and good luck from Serbia🇷🇸 to all the actors and staff members.

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I'm not usualy a big fan of the fantasy genre because i often feel like those dramas lose my attention mid way. That was definitely not the case with this drama. The story cinematography and acting was all well executed. For people who are unfamiliar with the genre it can get a bit complex but with time you will get familiar with the setting and plot. The chemistry between the character could very well be the sole reason to watch the show but there is so much more this drama has to offer. Honestly for a fun enjoyble light watch (though there is so much plot ) you must definitely tune into this drama. The only problem is the waiting period for next the episodes.

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