Xing Han Can Lan (2022)

‘Da bomb’ leads!

This drama came highly recommended and it’s all over the internet and such. Thus, I decided to catch it! Plus, I’m a fan of grown up Wu Lei after watching him in The Long Ballad. He was cool and manly! I really liked watching him.

What I loved about this drama:
- Wu Lei as the male lead, Ling Bu Yi/ Zi Sheng. So manly. So strong. So omg my heart.
- The female lead is cute in this drama. She is unconventional and a “breath of fresh air” compared to the stereotypical damsels in distress.
- The couple have chemistry and are adorable together.
- The Cheng family members are close-knit and there is no internal rife.
- The acting is top-notch in this drama. All the actors and actresses acted so very well.
- The plot is riveting. (To me, some parts are kind of confusing, but the plot is definitely engaging and interesting.)

What I didn’t fancy:
- The bloodshed but I guess it’s kind of inevitable for such dramas.
- Some “scene to scene” were kind of disjointed / jerky … I think due to the cutting of scenes. As a result, some “scene to scene” parts were abrupt.

Overall, this drama is a Must Watch. It’s excellent. It’s wonderful. It’s very re-watchable! WATCH!

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Time_Pass_Drama

I would say this is more female and family eccentric drama. No Suspense, Thriller, Wuxia.
The character Build up is there. But a little bit of Romance glimpse.
Whenever Main Leads is on the screen it hearts a throbbing moment but apart from that nothing is there to hold you.
The story is super slow pace but you can skip the scene and still enjoy the moment without missing anything.
I truly not going to recommend watching this but if you like the lead you can.
The rating does not justify the drama. I don't know what is there to put so high a rating.
The story fails to engage the audience and it feels a little too slow and dragged.
Acting is fantastic , Plot is not good , Music is fine , and cast is superb.
I am disappoint with the show. I feel it can be much more better if there is action and more romance.
Thanks.

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An award wining firepiece worth to watch !! ?❤️

I still can't believe that I watched all 56 episodes without skipping a single minute. Instead many episodes I rewatched before going for the next one just to admire each details again. the drama is full of moments you will either burst your heart out in laughter or cry a river. I don’t know if I will find another historical drama so beautiful and exciting like LLTG.

some best things for me :
1. the super supportive emperor family, that was something fresh in this genre!
2.All cheng family members being amazing fighters
3. they not only called Ling buyi god of war but also showed how fierce he is in a battle field.
4. the female lead being so confident in her decisions all the time
5. All supportive roles had a strong story to make you feel their heart
6. and last but not the least, the fire chemistry between the main leads 🔥🔥🥲

How I wish I could forget this whole thing to enjoy it again!

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One of best leads and drama I've came across

Okay so I loved this drama so much ...
One for ml being loyal , straightforward and his words have value. If he says he will do something he does and if he says won't he will not .
Second I loved fl so much obviously because it's Zhao lu si and she's my favourite another reason his her character being so good and she had self respect which most of Chinese female character lack . They forgive easily ml for even cheating on them and let go ow drama . Well it's Zi Sheng so there's nothing to worry about ow because he will only love and cherish one woman and that's niao niao ( fl ) . So I loved how honest they both were with each other about their feelings not about their circumstances because that's what led them to separation but their love for each was commendable. I loved how shao Shang loves herself too and believes in loving someone who cherishes her if they lack in sincerity she will take that opportunity from you and the right to be with her . Nobody can rule over her or order her around she will do what her heart says and she doesn't back off . That's what I loved the most about her . ...
I love Zhao lusi this was her one of best characters she's played .
My personal favorites of hers are
Love like the galaxy
Who rules the world
Oh my emperor .....
I just love her work .
This drama is really good watch .. definitely a hell of roller coaster ride where ml supports her obviously not like she needs his support she can do it her own .
I re watched it so worth re watch ....
You won't regret spending your time on this drama .
It's amazing for me it was 10/10 ....

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Love As Broad As the Galaxies

“Love Like the Galaxy” aired this summer with high expectations from viewers, as the casting for this new drama is much anticipated, with Zhao Lu Si and Wu Lei starring as the main leads.
This drama is about conflict between family, the royal court, and three exceptional young men whose hearts will belong to our main character, Cheng Shao Shang. She was raised without parents, as they have gone on a war expedition the moment she was born, but that was what made her personality so attractive and different from all the other noble ladies. Not only is she extremely smart in her own way, she is brave and reckless and does not back down on her own rights. As she rises in the court, who will she choose? The cold but caring star general, Ling Bu Yi, who’s treated like the Emperor’s own son, the brilliant and handsome scholar Yuan Shen, or the gentle and rich nephew of the Crown Prince’s tutor, Lou Yao? Can she also keep up with all the drama from the royal court?
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I began the drama with excitement as my favourite actors are leading in it. Wu Lei made a huge impression on me when I watched “The Long Ballad”, and Zhao Lu Si has always been my go-to actress. The way they portrayed their roles so well, and made me believe their affection towards one another in the drama was done very well, as I have been hooked to this drama for days. I must also add that the support roles were also very well chosen, as I was completely immersed in the drama.

The fantastic plot was what made me want to binge all the episodes in one day. Once I began the drama, I could barely stop. I loved how “Love Like the Galaxy” had three male leads attracted to the female lead, unlike most dramas. It really added a new level of interest to the storyline. Additionally, “Love Like the Galaxy” just had a lot of drama going on, and rather than it being too extra, I instead enjoyed it all.

I would 1000% recommend “Love Like the Galaxy” to anyone who’s searching for a historical drama with a wonderful cast, a beautiful storyline, and dark circles for days. You won’t regret it, and this drama is definitely worth your time!

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Review for both Part 1 & Part 2

Ah, the heartache that revenge brings! You’ve got to wonder why it’s such a popular pursuit in the Asian culture when it causes so much angst. Yep, that’s right. This is another revenge-based drama, specifically ML is out to avenge his family that was annihilated during some past incident. And a whole bunch of other characters are also engaged in petty revenges and grievances that ultimately become their downfall. These people really need to learn the art of forgiveness. They’d lead much happier lives. Well, let’s get started.

First off, this drama is way, way too long at 56 episodes, and it could have been shortened by eliminating a few characters. We have to watch so much extra stuff with these side characters, and honestly, it’s difficult trying to remember who is who, especially when the princes and princesses are added to the mix. The first 3 episodes are brutal a.k.a. boring as we’re introduced to FL’s family. We have to listen to Grandma Sheng wailing – I recommend ear plugs – and watch ‘never happy with her daughter’ mom show unabashed favoritism toward Yang Yang while scolding and punishing FL. Granted, FL is a sly girl, but she’s only mimicking the behavior she's seen from her granny and 2nd aunt who raised her (if you can call it that). There’s very little romantic interaction between FL and ML in the first 15+ episodes (unless you call removing an arrow from a dude's well defined pec romantic) so we've got us a slow burn romance here. Oh, he’s smitten right away, but FL isn’t interested in him. Instead, we get the story of her first love with the puppy-like A’Yao. ML watches longingly from afar while SML, Yuan Shanjian, watches with sour expressions and snarky comments. The 2nd half of the drama, starting at episode 28, we watch this odd couple (Ling Buyi & Niao Niao) gradually grow closer, but it’s not until the final two episodes that they become a cohesive pair, in the sense that they're finally communicating and working together as a unit. They're finally walking side by side.

Mixed into their relationship progression, we’re treated to a lot of bullying by the cocky chicks, some political intrigue as ML continues to pursue his revenge and, thankfully, some cute moments and subtle humor. I think one of the best things about this drama is that the villains get justice applied fairly quickly. 3rd Princess, 5th Princess as well as the old hag, Princess Ruyang, get their just desserts after only a few episodes of bullying, and honestly, it’s fun to watch these characters go down. With 5th Princess’s takedown, ML also applies discipline to the fathers/brothers that spoiled the girls who assisted 5th Princess in her bullying. I cheered and laughed heartily! Parents who don't discipline their children are largely responsible for that child's bad behavior so yes, they ought to suffer the consequences along with the child. Just an aside, during the bullying of FL by 5th Princess, a snake is released into the pond. Honestly, I think the snake would have swam the other way instead of pursing and biting FL. Most animals just want to get away from humans. Just saying, ok?

Comments on ML – he’s the poster child for the phase ‘still waters run deep’. Most of the time, he looks like a stone statue yet it’s clear that he has some very intense emotion raging beneath those abs of steel for FL. It’s a very subtle change of expression when she appears, but it’s clear he’s smitten with her, and he’s also quite forthright about it. He even tells her earlier on that he admires her. He’s definitely a frightening sort of fellow – I believe it was FL’s dad who says ML gives him chills – and it takes FL (as well as the viewer) quite a while before she starts opening up and drawing closer to him. This is a result of his overall ‘aura’ (he's like a tightly wound spring of steel, if you ask me) as well as her personality. I didn’t love ML like I did Dongfang Qing Cang in ‘Love Between Fairy and Devil’, but I appreciated him and wanted this lonely, intense soul to get the only woman he’d ever love. Unfortunately, fallout from his revenge causes him to lose her for five years (thank God for time jump or it would have been another 20 episodes!). So, how are you enjoying that revenge now, ML? Feels real satisfying, doesn't it? You chose revenge over love, and now, you're trying to kill yourself on the Northwestern front. But dang, he looks hot with that unbound, wild hair! I hope people watching this film will learn that revenge isn't sweet at all. You might feel satisfied for an instant, but it doesn't last, and you're back to hating the world again. One last comment on ML – this guy drives a massive carriage! It’s the ancient equivalent of a Cadillac, the Batmobile or maybe even a tank! I don’t think even the emperor drives such a huge carriage.

FL – it was difficult to like her at first because she is scheming and sly. It wasn’t until episode 8 when she punches the bullying bitch, Wang Ling, in the face that I started genuinely liking her. I get so tired of FLs who just take the bullying instead of fighting back. Then her cleverness in rigging the bridge to collapse with those idiot girls was amusing as well – although doing something like that in real life would be very dangerous. We also see her enacting payback on both 3rd Princess and 5th Princess, the latter leading ML to feel hurt because she didn’t confide her troubles to him. Basically, she’s the type of girl that solves her own problems, and she doesn’t easily put her trust in others because of her family experiences. This, as well as general immaturity, is what her character overcomes as the drama progresses. Her final hurdle is learning how to forgive ML for what she considers the greatest sin of all – abandonment. Just a note: ML really has no moral ground to be hurt for her not confiding in him - he's keeping a lot of secrets from her as well. He was definitely wrong to not share his burden with her, and he was damn scary looking after the massacre, but after five years, you'd think she would have softened a bit, but no, she continues on being righteously stubborn. Heck, I'd be more upset about the massacre than his so-called abandonment.

For a few brief moments, I wanted her to go ahead and accept Yuan Shanjian, our grumpy but patient scholar. He was the last man standing of her trio of admirers, and honestly, I think they were better suited in temperament. I could just imagine them sniping at each other into old age. But, I couldn't damn ML to a lonely life. He was too pitiful a character. So, I was glad in the end that she didn't accept Yuan Shanjian.

Crowned Prince & wife - poster children for why people should be allowed to marry who they want to marry instead of being forced to marry someone else. It's even worse when one or both are in love with other people. Business/political marriages are a stupid tradition in any culture and should be done away with. Now if the children want an arranged marriage, then go ahead and arrange it but don't force them! Thankfully, the multiple wives thing has gone by the wayside; all it does is cause power struggles and discontent among siblings.

Best characters:

1) The Emperor – finally we get an emperor who has a sense of humor and doesn’t act like an absolute tyrant. He was approachable, reasonable and kindly. In many ways, you could say he’s been too lenient since he’s got a pack of rotten kids. He’s also willing to let ML chose his own bride. He nagged, but he didn't force. Honestly, he just wants him to marry; he doesn’t care who she is. The Emperor adds a lot of humor and warmth to this drama. I loved him despite having two wives.

2) Qi Qi – FL’s friend and future sister-in-law. She’s not the typical dingbat bestie. She’s got spunk without being annoying.

3) ML’s chubby sidekick guard, A’Fei. He just provided a lot of humor.

4) Prince Ruyang, the unfortunate husband of Princess Ruyang. He’s so funny because he wants to be rid of his loud, mean-spirited, arrogant wife. I was glad to see him stand up to her bullying for once in his life.

5) Consort Yue – I loved her cynical observations, her disgust with annoying family members and the smackdowns she provided to everyone who needed one. She was the complete opposite of the Empress who was kind to all.

Worse characters:

1) FL’s mom – this woman is a disgrace to motherhood. The best thing I can say about her is she wasn't loud or scheming; she was just overly stern and critical. She shows obvious favoritism towards Yang Yang and is continually disappointed in her daughter. She even runs her daughter down in public with the excuse that she was trying to save her from an engagement with ML. This was such a humiliating scene for FL - to listen to your own mother agreeing with the bullies! Even when FL does something noble (I'll die with the family rather than get special treatment bc of my engagement), mom still isn't happy with her and slaps her. This mom continually uses the same failed methods to discipline her daughter rather than using warmth and acceptance like the Empress, who basically becomes the mother the FL never had. Under the Empress, FL begins to blossom and flourish as her strengths are praised and her faults gently corrected.

2) 90% of all the female characters. This drama is packed full of bitchy, cocky and sometimes delusional women (those who thought they had a chance at marrying ML) that you want to slap. Also, wailing old ladies that split your ear drums - so annoying! By contrast, 90% of the male characters were likeable, which makes me wonder if this is a true reflection of Asian women, or if this is sexism that views men as poor, suffering creatures and women as devils straight out of Hell.

I didn’t like this drama as much as 'Love Between Fairy and Devil', mostly due to its length, so many side characters, and I guess, for me, Orchid and Dongfang Qing Cang were just a more romantic, loveable couple - but despite that, there were a lot of enjoyable scenes so you won’t be wasting 56 hours of your life, if you decide to watch. Also, I think I liked the message of the Fairy/Devil better since it was a message of overcoming hatred with love. I'm not big into revenge-based dramas because I think in the end, revenge only brings more suffering so it's better to forgive. The message I got from this drama is revenge is ok, but make sure you include your woman/man in your plans or they might get pissed at you and make you suffer for five years (or forever as FL was intending to do).

Although the music was mainly instrumental, it was quite beautiful and emotionally stirring.

My one disappointment - I wish we could have seen them married and living together in the house she built along with a couple kids. Maybe a scene showing them playing zither and flute. That, for me, would have been a more satisfying ending.

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Love the actors playing the ML and FL

Really good entertainment. A really long good entertainment. Some parts were a little draggy but never boring.

Lots of character developments all around, not only with the ML and FL but also with the supporting roles. I think each roles were well thought off and beautifully written. The characters were unique but at the same time realistic enough to be relatable.

For example, the FL grew up without the love of her biological parents. She craved love and always had trust and abandonment issues because of these. The ML shouldered a lot of responsibilities ever since he was young.

They're like two parallel lines that were destined to meet at some point. One craved freedom from oppression, the other, freedom from his endless search for justice.

Now, to what I don't like. I don't like the on and off and on and off and then on again kind of relationship. The rest was fine. It gave me a good laugh, it made my heart ache at times, it has good action sequence and plot surprises.

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Love Like The Galaxy: A Captivating Blend of Suspense, Character Growth, and Real-Life Dynamics

"Love Like The Galaxy," adapted from the novel of the same name, is a refreshing addition to the world of Chinese dramas. Its narrative centers around Cheng Shao Shang, the daughter of the Cheng family, who was left in the care of generals when she was just a baby. Ling Bu Yi, a general, becomes entangled in a quest to uncover the conspiracy surrounding his past. Years later, the story unfolds during the return of Cheng Shao Shang's parents, setting the stage for a suspenseful and character-driven drama.

What sets "Love Like The Galaxy" apart from many other Chinese dramas is its unique narrative approach. While most dramas revolve around the evolving storyline, this drama takes a different path by placing its emphasis squarely on character development. It's a refreshing departure from the norm, allowing viewers to witness the growth and independence of the characters as they journey into adulthood.

Initially starting as a comedy, the drama eventually delves deep into the dramatic realm. The characters face a plethora of challenges, resulting in numerous ups and downs. This portrayal may, at times, make the characters seem imperfect, but it's a reflection of the complexity of life itself. The genuine dynamics between the characters add an authentic touch to the storyline, making the entire drama feel incredibly real.

"Love Like The Galaxy" boasts meticulous writing and adaptation, seamlessly blending music and skillful directing. The actors' performances are nothing short of outstanding; they fully immerse themselves in their roles to the point where you forget their real-life identities. This drama delivers a bittersweet, yet rewarding, viewing experience, taking you on a journey through the intricacies of life and relationships.

In conclusion, "Love Like The Galaxy" is a well-crafted and thoughtfully executed drama that stands out for its focus on character growth and real-life dynamics. It beautifully combines suspense, genuine character development, and a touch of comedy to create a unique and memorable viewing experience. While it may tug at your heartstrings, it's undeniably worth your time for its rich storytelling and exceptional performances by the cast.

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A REALLY GOOD DRAMA

Such a good drama, I don't know how many times I've rewatched it...

Leo Wu is very young but his acting is outstanding, Zhao Lusi is also very good. Their chemistry is great, hope to see them again in another drama.

I really like the visuals of the drama, the colors are great. although colossal dramas are usually more serious, but not with love like galaxy, there are so many scenes that make you laugh until you cry.

Leo Wu's role as the cold general can still make you laugh out loud.

This drama really needs to be watched... it's really amazing.

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A slow burn drama that is worth your while.

When I write this review I have actually finished both parts. So I know how the 2nd part is even better than the first (if that is even possible). If you have time to watch, watch it slow as it was meant to be, you will be immensely satisfied. Do justice to the film crews who have worked so hard to make this joyful film, do not skip scenes. All are equally meaningful. To me everything were just perfect. The casting, the acting, the background music, the story, the cinematography and all . So there are no other deserving score than a 10 from me. Just love the chemistry between the leads. Zhao Lusi I have seen in a few other dramas and know she can act well, but the ML as Ling Buyi was just excellent here. His voice, his gaze and his manner in different roles from a war general to a longing lover were just perfect. Same for all the rest. Kudos to all the casts and the drama/film makers.

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Fantastic slow burn drama

I am a huge fan of slow burn romance dramas, and this one ticks all of the boxes for me. It has an interesting storyline, likable characters that you can relate to and empathize with, and amazing chemistry between the two leads. I've watched too many shows where the FL falls in love with the ML in just a few episodes and while I don't usually mind it, a longer relationship progression is much more engaging and realistic. In this drama you can actually see the FL and ML's love, respect, and trust for each other grow throughout each episode.

People have mentioned that it had a slow start, but I found that the beginning actually lay out great groundwork for future episodes and I didn't find any episode boring at all. I loved learning more about the FL and her family life as it made her more relatable and interesting.

Things also worth mentioning: beautiful cinematography, humour that is comedic but not overdone and exaggerated, and storyline/scenes that really pull at your heartstrings. While I don't know what part 2 holds, I highly recommend watching part 1!

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