Could have been a great love story, but.....

This is an ok mini-show. The numbers say that the episodes are 15 min and there are supposed to be 30. I don’t know where the fault lies but the compressed movie-version is only 1 hour and 11 minutes long.
The storyline is interesting and the reason I ended up watching. Sadly there is not enough happening, so the show ends up feeling a bit bland. At least it has a happy ending.
Acting wise there is room for improvement. ML is rather stiff even if his facial expressions are fine. The chemistry between the couple is almost non-existent and the transitions between some of the scenes are a bit odd - like the editing (into a movie-version) is too poorly done (since it is a mini-show that is most likely what happened).
Anyway, if you watch it for the kind of interesting alien story, this is an ok watch.

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Interesting fast paced mini-show

Contains a small spoiler at the end of the review…..

This is a nice mini-show. The storyline is quite simple and the show is fast paced due to the short format.
Character wise:
FL is a strong witch who wants to help ML find a jade pendant and then become his wife. ML is a weak noble man who wants to find his family’s heirloom at any cost.
Acting wise this is pretty good given the hardship the actors face when acting within this limited time frame.
So, if you love a good fast paced mini-show - with an interesting storyline - this is actually worth watching.

SPOILER ALERT…….

Prepare for an ending that might not be totally satisfying for you if you are like me and love happy endings.

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Brilliant and funny in-game/in-novel costume production

This is a brilliant and funny in-game/in-novel costume production with great actors and a very interesting storyline.

I loved these characters (all 4 leads), each with their own strengths and weaknesses - and very different love stories.

The “symbiosis” was a great twist and the story around it was well constructed, even if there were a few times where it was reversed without explanation (mistakes?). I would also wish that the fact that FL is a doctor was used more in the story. Other than that, this was a great watch so don’t miss out on this one.

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Underrated small in-game mini-show

This is a sweet and cute mini show with an interesting storyline. A small gem in my opinion. Despite the short format, it doesn’t feel rushed.
Character wise:
FL is a sweet and cute young woman who falls into a game. There she takes the identity of a female assassin from an enemy state who comes to marry the Prince. But getting to know her target, make her change her mission.
ML is a Prince and the assasination-target, and marriage partner, of FL. As he gets to know FL he realizes that she is not the spy he thought.
Acting wise this is pretty good. The actors do a very good job within the limited timeframe.
Well, if you love a fast paced, sweet and romantic mini show - with an interesting storyline - this is definitely well worth watching.

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Small dream/transmigration-story with interesting storyline

This is one of these small gems I sometimes stumble upon. The storyline is quite simple and the characters are interesting. Even if it is short, it doesn’t feel rushed. Well except for the ending that could have been a little longer.
Character wise:
FL is a peppy and sweet modern day woman who falls asleep in an elevator while being stuck. She dreams of transmigrating into ancient times where she is a courtesan.
ML is a nice and clever doctor with a hidden identity and mission.
Acting wise this is very good and all the actors do a great job with their characters within the limited timeframe.
So, if you love dream/transmigration-stories with interesting storylines and a good love story, this is definitely well worth watching.

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Silly mini-show with interesting storyline

This is a borderline silly mini-show. The storyline is interesting since it’s about 3 people from our time that somehow enters a play they are filming. In the alternate world they have acquired martial arts skills. Their only way of returning to real life again seems to be winning a competition and obtaining the legendary sword Si Yun.
Character wise we have this female actress (FL) who is a real badass and a male actor (ML) who is handsome but not that strong. Beside those two we have the female movie-investor (2FL) who is crazy about ML.
Acting wise this is not top shelf but the actors are sweet and try to pull off these comical characters. The exaggerated gestures and somewhat cringe acting lowers the rating a bit. I believe the directing is the reason it comes off as silly since I’ve seen the acting skills of some of the actors before.
Anyway, if you like something fast and funny - and don’t mind the silliness - this is an ok watch.

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Cliché romantic mini-show with a bit of a confusing ending.

This is a nice mini-show. The storyline is quite cliché with the usual rich man/poor girl, fake marriage, forced marriage, parents meddling, pestering/evil rich girl, nice 2ML and so on. So nothing new here. As in many shows of this short format, there are some jumps in the story. With that said it is actually entertaining enough.
Character wise we have the usual characters. FL is kind but weak and ML is strong but under a lot of pressure. Their fake marriage turns into love but their surrounding keeps meddling and trying to separate them.
Acting wise this is actually rather good for a mini-show.
Anyway, if you like a nice mini-show with a somewhat (a bit confusing) happy ending, this is well worth watching.

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Nice transmigration, costume production

This is a nice transmigration, costume production with an interesting storyline. The summary should rather say that she has to mess with 5 men in order to obtain their beads, not marry. And she never becomes a female version of “Wei Xiao Bao”. I guess the one who wrote the summary didn't actually watch the production - or had some other glasses on than me.

Acting wise this is difficult to rate. I know it’s set in the comical universe, but I did find FL too excessive in her speaking - or rather yelling to a point where my ears were bleeding, LOL, and body language. Not that I didn’t like her character because I did - it actually had a depth that is sometimes missing in short/comical productions. It was just too peppy for me.

I found that the “Moneymaking”-arc was too extensive and the “Bead”-arc underdeveloped (and that is what it should have been mostly about). The “Power struggle”-arc was good.

Well, if you need something funny, not angsty and with an interesting storyline, this is worth watching.

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Good reborn/revenge-plot with a solid storyline

This is a really nice reborn/revenge-plot story that might have a simple storyline but contains all the ingredients it needs.
Character wise:
The Second Prince is a ruthless and power hungry man that will stop at nothing (including eliminating his brothers) to become Crown Prince and later ascend the throne.
FL is the daughter of a powerful General and the obvious choice for the Second Prince to marry - and in her first life he does, since FL sacrifices her own happiness for her family.
The Emperor’s Nephew is a warm and caring man who grew up with and loves FL wholeheartedly. He will stop at nothing in order to protect FL - even at the cost of his own life.
Acting wise this is very good and the actors do a fantastic job with their characters.
Well, if you love a good reborn/revenge-plot with a solid storyline, this is definitely well worth watching.

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Good season two of romantic crime solving mini-show

This is a great mini-show. The murder solving part is less dominant in this second season and the story of what happened 15 years ago is unraveled instead.
Character wise:
FL, who was fired at the end of season one finds out her secret identity and the reason behind her fathers unwillingness to let her marry ML.
ML works on uncovering the poison case he himself was involved with as a kid.
Acting wise this might not be top shelf but the actors do a very good job within the limited timeframe.
So, if you love a fast paced, romantic crime solving story - and don’t mind the cliffhanger ending - this is well worth watching.

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Sweet mini-show about a Fox and a Prince

This is a sweet and adorable mini-show with a storyline surrounding a Fox and a Prince. Even if it is a simple story, we also get an epic love story between the two.
Character wise:
FL is a sweet and peppy Fox Demon who accidentally loses her inner force to Prince Hong Yi (ML). She needs to retrieve it before the first snow falls.
ML is a cunning Prince who plays a fool in order to uncover a conspiracy within the palace.
Acting wise this is not exactly top shelf but since most parts have a comical aspect, this is understandable. This couple often does these kinds of shows and I, personally, am always highly entertained.
So, if you want something fast, sweet and a little mysterious, this is definitely well worth watching.

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Silly mini-show with intersting storyline

This is a funny mini-show as always with this couple. The storyline is quite interesting but the execution comes out a bit silly. Not unusual for this couple.
Character wise:
FL is a jinx that causes her husbands to die on the wedding day.
ML is a poisoned young Lord who actually needs a jinx in order to wake up from his coma.
Acting wise this is hard to rate since the production is aiming at silliness. I’ve seen other productions with this couple and know that they are actually not bad actors.
So, if you want something funny and sweet to pass the time - and don’t mind the silliness - this is a nice watch.

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Second season of mini-show with revenge-plot

Season 2 starts a bit abrupt, but I guess the child FL gives birth to in season 1 is killed and FL thinks ML did it. The storyline goes from romance to revenge-plot..
ML is even more narrow-minded and suspicious than before, but him seeing what he thinks is FL’s lookalike, awakens his sorrow and longing for his deceased consort.
FL is out to avenge her lost child and decides to try to become the Lord's consort again.
Acting wise this is like season 1 since it’s the same bunch of actors. They are definitely not bad, but there is room for improvement.
Well, if you like something short, this is actually worth watching and the end in this is satisfying.

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Funny mini-show with different type of actors

This season 1 is kind of a mess. There are some holes left unexplained and even if the mini-show is quite funny to begin with it ends up sad.
Character wise:
ML is a narrow-minded and suspicious Lord who is actually easily deceived.
FL is a modern woman who wakes up in the body of the Lord’s now unfavored consort.
Acting wise this is not exactly top notch to say the least but I’ve seen several things this couple has done and I have enjoyed it all. I like that they are not mainstream actors who are usually chopstick thin and perfect in appearance. This couple is in fact “normal” and that is rather rare.
Well, if you want something fast and funny, this is actually worth watching.

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Sweet and funny mini-show with adorable ML

This is a nice little mini-show. The storyline isn’t exactly new but the characters are adorable and the storyline contains some exciting aspects.
Character wise:
FL is a dimension/time traveler from modern time who is strong and hotheaded. She meets ML and falls in love with him.
ML is a kind and rather naive man who believes in the best in people. That makes him a bad judge of character but a nice person.
Acting wise this isn’t top notch but the actors do a good job within the limited timeframe.
So, if you are looking for something light, funny and sweet - and don’t mind a cliffhanger ending - this is well worth watching.

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