The Lotus Casebook (2023)

A MUST WATCH (It's a masterpiece)

After being in a drama slump for a while, I picked up this drama due to the comments saying it was worth watching. Now, I usually prefer romance in dramas, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate a drama without it. This drama is amazing from beginning to end.

I do admit that I had to push through some episodes in the beginning, but I later realized that they were necessary for build-up and development of the plot. After episode 20, I was on my toes and invested the whole time. Even in the last episodes, I got goosebumps from the plot twists during the denouement.

Li Xiang Yi/Li Lian Hua is a thoroughly fleshed out character. His selflessness made him neither pitiful nor foolish. He had his own reasons and goals. He is smart and powerful, but also so so kind. He has had a very hard life, so it is not surprising he doesn't want to return to his old life. Whether he ultimately passed away or lived on a little more in the end, I'm sure he was at his own peace of mind.

Fang Xiao Bao might be my favorite character (to be fair, I think LXY, FXB, and DFS are all my favorites). He grew so much since the beginning of the drama until the end. I know he's going to become a martial arts legend. I saw some people in the comments saying he was annoying, but I never thought so. He is young and new to the martial world. He's the ray of sunshine and hope in the trio. I'm also happy with how things went with the princess... my romance-loving heart was rooting for them!

Di Fei Sheng was never the villain. But I think that is obvious to all viewers. Our A-fei is righteous and has a clear understanding of right and wrong. I would think that he was the pure/cute one in the friend group, if anything. If there's one thing I can understand about Jiao Li Qiao, is her feelings for DFS. I mean, he's really a good guy at heart (and handsome), I would've fallen for him too.

Their friendship was everything to me. I wish hugging was more of a thing in wuxias, because damn, I need a group hug from them so bad. Li Lian Hua, Fang Duo Bing, Di Fei Sheng... in another life, I hope you guys can become friends and roam the world together happily and healthily!!!

Truly a beautiful drama, and a must-watch. It is a soul-crushing and soul-healing experience ;,)

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Innovative C Drama

Having watched numerous CDramas this one breaks the formulaic mould. Great writing with just the right amount of twists. The casting is perfect with Cheng Yi, Zeng Shunxi work brilliantly together at the start and are joined by Xiao Shunyao, he adds another dimension to the mix. The supporting cast members are just as good. The protagonist’s characters are well developed and the intertwined storyline works very well.

Cheng Yi laconic performance as Li Lianhua reminded me at times of Johnny Depp

There is enough here to keep the viewer watching and interested in the next mystery to be resolved with the main mystery running throughout. The comedic elements are refreshing.

I would watch this drama again in a few months time and hoping there is a second season.

In conclusion a drama that is worth the watch…

I would love the blueprint for the Lotus House.

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One of the best 2023 drama

I started watching this because of Cheng Yi and I never regreted starting this! Such an amazing cast and they acting skills was really good too. Loved the 3 main role actors chemistry. The beginning of the drama was exciting and I couldn't wait for LLH and FDB to meet.

They worked then together on the cases. Loved to see each cases they solved and then another mystery is uncovered. For me it was just the perfect drama to watch after I get home from work. The ending was not the best for LLH but then in the extra episodes LLH wasn't dead.

Seeing JZ for the first time I'm in love with him. He is just such an amazing actor! CY as expected nailed this drama too with his amazing acting skills. I've never seen XSY before too but he played his role with full heart.

Will reach this drama many many times and will be my number 1 2023 drama this year!

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Good Things Come in Threes

Cheng Yi, Joseph Zeng and Xiao Shun Yao is the hilarious trio that you get to watch in MLC. At first, Di Fei Sheng's character may come off cold, but when you really get into the story he is a softie, especially for LianHua. The one thing that DuoBing and Fei Sheng have in common is that they both care for LianHua, and they have different reasons. Di Fei Sheng is the soulmate, who wants LianHua to get better so that they can have another fight, while DuoBing just wants to spend his whole life with LianHua solving cases and traveling the martial arts world.
The storyline captivates you, but more than that it is Cheng Yi's acting that grabs your heart. Jiao Li Qiao is a character who is obsessed with Di Fei Sheng, but also know what she wants in the end. This was my first time watching her in any show, and she is a really good actress. The plot twists in different episodes are so good, even if you might have guessed some of them, they still leave you intrigued about what's to come.
A MUST MUST MUST WATCH SHOW.

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Totally recommended

I'll start from the end: I just finished it, 40 episodes and it was totally worth the late night sleep. I still feel the lump in my throat and the heaviness in my heart because the ending is beautiful, liberating, heartwarming, and I feel like I'm not ready to let go of Lianhua. The trio friendship lasts till the end and finally Lianhua gets what he wants: freedom. I mean, seriously. Leave the poor man alone. Also, I give low rewatch value because I can't bear to be this involved the second time. Dramatic, I know.

We don't get to see much of the ambitious and arrogant sect leader Li Xiangyi, instead we see him as the mature, reliable, witty, calm Li Lianhua. Lianhua is the kind of guy that you might say "Oh he's here! Thank goodness!" upon seeing him. The way he cultivates friendships with Fan Daobing and Di Feishang is kind and understanding that no wonder they can't resist him. Kudos to the actor for conveying such gentle yet strong character. His eyebrow lifts, smirks, the little gestures feel so natural I forgot he is an actor doing his job.
Fan Daobing grows a lot throughout the story and not only in fighting skills. By the end of the story he is an intelligent young adult in control of his own life. Di Feishang is a villain you can't hate. His A Fei mode is endearing and emotionally clueless makes him almost like a comic relief. These characters are perfectly portrayed by the actors.

I don't want to write too much and at 40 episodes it is quite a daunting commitment to watch but listen, do watch it anyway. It's about lovely friendships and loyalty, so there is barely any romance, but our trio is more than enough.

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Incredible story, incredible acting, incredible characters

Starting this story, I honestly had no idea what to expect, but once I completed the first episode, I was hooked. Cheng Yi as Li Lian Hua was a charismatic, intelligent liar with a heart of gold. One would think that was an oxymoron but he portrayed him so well, I don’t know if I’ll ever like a male protagonist as much as this character. Not only are the three main protagonists amazingly well written and well acted, the story is laid out in such a way that you’ll binge with barely any breaks. As a person not interested in mysteries and case solving, I was reluctant to start this, but the cases are solved in a way that connects it to the central plot. There isn’t an episode where I was bored, and could honestly watch 40 more episodes with these three characters just walking around and doing things lol. If you have even a little bit of doubt on whether or not to start this, absolutely just start it!! You will not regret giving this wonderful masterpiece a chance.

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A masterpiece drama

This drama have good and interesting storyline. I can't stop myself to watch it till finish and really grateful to watch this drama. I like reading a mysterious and detective books like from Agatha Christie so this drama is very cool for me! This drama have a lot mystery case and the storyline it's a masterpiece for me. All the cast for this drama it's incredible. Cheng Yi looks very handsome here especially as Li Xiangyi. Joseph Zeng looks really suits Fang Duobing character. And also all the cast have done great job too. The OST too is very cool. This is a very must watch drama ;D

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One of the best wuxia in a while

I went into this show without any expectations and came out amazed by the whole production of this drama. Started out as solving mystery cases and ended with probably one of the most amazing drama I’ve ever watched in a while.

there weren’t any parts that felt slow (except for palace scenes because honestly I personally have qualms when a story takes place in palace, with its boring political plots BUT MLC managed to keep it short, thankfully)

Story was amazing, acting was superb. Cheng Yi was exceptional, his best to date character. my first time watching Joseph & Aero and I felt they did very well and do justice to their roles. supporting casts too did well.

Music is important element while watching a drama and MLC served it very well. *Cue Li Xiangyi BGM (*cries)

Now, im on my 3rd rewatch. so even you don’t plan to rewatch whole thing, this drama have a LOT of amazing scenes that’s worth rewatching, especially the fight scenes.

For those who haven’t watch it, give it a try!

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Excellent Drama!!

one of the best wuxia drama I have ever seen. Kudos to the team of MLC. I hope there will a season 2 ( fingers crossed🤞) even though i know it is a novel adapted series and it is rare to get another season when the novel itself is finished.

Dynamic trio ( Li lan hua, Fand dou bing, Dei fei shing) make the series complete. I must say the chemistry between all the characters are amazing but this trio will surpass even the word chemistry. The humor and seriousness of the drama is well balanced along with the character development. Investigation plots are well explained and like jigsaw puzzle. Some might find little plot holes in the case solving but its not that detectable. Fighting scenes (like sword fightings) are beautifully executed by all the characters in the drama.

To be honest I didnt like the ending much. its not because its open ending. li xiang yi suffered too much for others. he brought lot of people back to life while losing his inner power all the time. atleast he should have a chance to live a carefree life with his besties. since he himself missed his master and lost everything searching for his senior who at the end betrayed him, he should have consider the feelings of his disciple( fang duo bing) and besties who would do anything for him and is searching for him everywhere with a tinge of hope. it was irresponsible from his side to just leave like that without giving himself a second chance.

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If you enjoy crime solving murder mysteries in WuXia setting, you may enjoy this drama.

"Mysterious Lotus Casebook" is a Wuxia CSI drama that involves solving murder mysteries of various clans in a historical setting.

The Synopsis: Ten years ago, Li Xiang Yi, the master of the Sigu Sect, dominated with his superior swordsmanship and was a symbol of light in the martial arts world. However, he suddenly disappeared along with Di Fei Sheng, the leader of the Jinyuan Alliance, after they arranged to battle in the East Sea. Ten years later, Li Lian Hua is a countryside doctor who travels dragging around a lotus tower. Li Lian Hua, Di Fei Sheng, and Fang Duo Bing gradually formed a deep friendship and joined hands in solving mysterious cases to uphold justice.

The acting and the kung fu in this drama were good; however, the first 30 episodes were about solving murders. I found it boring, fell asleep watching it, and even skipped around. It only got interesting from episode 32 onward, and the ending is a cliffhanger.

I don't enjoy it much, so I give it a 7.0 rating. The production quality was not good either; the background was too white.

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