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A sweet loving and emotionally mature couple with great chemistry <3.

While the plot is kind of average and basic, the drama shines through its great acting, captivating chemistry, and sweet love story😍.

The male and female leads delivered such an amazing performance, breathing life into their characters. The male lead, in particular, had an irresistible charm, and his smiles were genuinely heartwarming. The female lead was adorable and portrayed her role with great emotional depth (loved how much she was mature and had a lot of common sense). Together, their chemistry was just so heart-touching (I giggled so much watching them being lovey-dovey hehe). The slow and natural progression of their romance made it feel authentic, even in such a short drama. It was refreshing to see them fall in love gradually, supporting and understanding each other without unnecessary misunderstandings.

What sets this drama apart is the emotional maturity of the main characters. Unlike many other dramas, their decisions were thoughtful and realistic. The female lead, despite her deep love for the male lead, hesitated to be with him initially because of the traditional expectations surrounding the crown prince's future. She didn’t want to share her love with concubines, and the male lead only had eyes for her and chose to love only her for eternity (my sweet babies;-;). Both of their dedication to their love is such an amazing sight that it made me want to fall in love as well. Seeing them made me love love hehe.

The drama also balanced its narrative well, focusing more on the romance than on the villains' scheming. While the villains had their moments, they didn’t overshadow the romance, which is exactly what I love and want from a feel-good fantasy romance drama. The family dynamics, especially the female lead’s loving family, added a wholesome touch.

However, the ending left a mixed impression. While the drama concludes on a happy note for the leads, the last episode spent too much time on the villains’ tragic fate. Their self-destructive end felt unnecessary and took away precious moments that could have been used to showcase more romantic, heartwarming scenes of the main couple (I want more of the main leads scenes cause I love them so much ;-;). Despite this, the acting of the villains was good, and their characters, while annoying, served their purpose well.

This drama is a delightful and addictive mini-drama, elevated by its charming leads and heartfelt performances. The costumes, makeup, and production quality added to its appeal, making it a visual treat. For fans of sweet, mature, and escapist fantasy romance dramas, this is a must-watch. I’d happily give it a 10/10 purely for the chemistry, acting, and captivating moments between the main leads.

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mereçe mais uma chance

mereçe bem mas reconhecimento, ela é simplesmente muito leve e gostosinha para assistir, e claro se vc gostar de romance ou não gostar de jogos, NÃO ASSISTA pois não tem romance, e e tudo sobre o jogo e como ele começa uma nova equipe, por ser chinesa como sempre poderia ter acabado bem mais rápido sem toda essa enrolação.

comecei sem expectativas e me surpreendeu no máximo pois me prendeu do começo ao fim, me tirou boas risadas, podemos ver o crescimento do personagem ao decorrer dos episódio e nem to falando do jogo porquê ele é o melhor.

assim acho que provavelmente mais meninos que assistiram essa série, e eu nunca vi ninguém falando sobre ela aqui no Brasil, que me surpreendeu pois é muito boa

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Lived better than my expectations

Story revolves around a fallen god 'sinner' who possesses an innocent mortal's body and a goddess who comes to mortal world seeking holy fruit ( misplaced from heaven) as innocent mortal's bride. (Not SPOILING MUCH FOR YOU)
during the span both mortal and the fallen god in his body fall for goddess and bittersweet romance begins.
The take aways from this drama:
1) loved watching contrasting behaviour of the ML as the sinner and the mortal... HONESTLY THIS IS SUCH A GOOD RPG IDEA FOR PLAYING IT WITH YOUR PARTNER 🤭🤭)
2) beautiful and talented cast ..FL is one my fav i love watching her in pre independence era shows.. she is awesome.
3)The couple has a good chemistry.... Loved watching ML being serious while protecting her and flirting dirty and stealing kisses when they are alone.
4) perfect balance of genres
5) good and consistent pace of plot
6) unpredictable twists
7) even vamp's character found a purpose in the end.

Dumps of the drama.
1) ending is rushed the last three episodes are shot in a way that kind of disappointed me. Plus the closure to the story is not properly given.
2) even though it is not the problem with drama itself but the subtitles suck . I watch a lot of chinese drama so i can figure out what is going on but as for beginners this is going to create problems.

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Un kdrama storico-fantasy meritevole anche per i non amanti del genere!

Serve una premessa doverosa: io sono decisamente refrattaria alle serie cinesi del genere wuxia e xianxia, non fanno proprio per me. Anche i kdrama storici (dinastia Joseon se non più indietro) non sono nelle mie corde, e i pochi tentativi di guardarli sono finiti tutti droppati (fa eccezione "My Dearest", ma perchè lì parliamo di un capolavoro lontano anni luce dalla maggior parte dei drama in circolazione, storici o moderni che siano).

Fatta questa premessa, si può capire come "Gu family book" non fosse propriamente il titolo più adatto alla sottoscritta. Da grande estimatrice di Lee Seung Gi avevo passato a setaccio tutte le serie/film da lui interpretati, saltando però a piedi pari questa. Complice la scarsa produttività del fanciullo sopracitato, il cui ultimo drama risale ormai a tre anni fa, mi sono convinta - non senza svariati dubbi - a dare a "Gu family book" una chance. E sono rimasta di stucco.

Drama davvero molto ma molto bello (ricordo che non amo i drama storici, ancor meno se fantasy), estremamente godibile e per nulla noioso come invece purtroppo mi succede sempre con questa categoria di prodotti.
C'è una bella storia, che evolve in modi spesso del tutto inaspettati e accompagna lo spettatore in un viaggio curioso e affascinante.
Siamo davanti a una serie che ha ormai più di dieci anni ma a dire il vero proprio non li dimostra. Il cast è di alto livello: oltre a Lee Seung Gi ho trovato molti altri attori decisamente validi. Molto buona - ma non perfetta - l'interpretazione della protagonista femminile (non so se mancava all'epoca di esperienza, ma in alcuni punti era evidente che stesse recitando); Yoo Yeon Seok, recentemente sotto i riflettori per via del popolare drama "When the phone rings", porta in scena un Tae Seo equilibrato, inizialmente debole e in balia degli eventi, sviluppa poi una maggiore sicurezza di sè e dei propri punti di forza; Gon Yi, interpretato da Sun Joon (attore interessante, sembra sempre un po' defilato ma tratteggia un personaggio al quale ci si affeziona e del quale non ci si stanca mai); il maestro Gong Dal, saggio e lungimirante, ma capace di stemperare i momenti altresì troppo seri con passaggi al tempo stesso astuti ma divertenti. E potrei proseguire con un'altra decina di nomi, perchè sono davvero molti i personaggi (e i loro interpreti) che mi hanno colpita positivamente.
Ovviamente, però, la colonna portante del drama è il protagonista maschile, Choi Kang Chi, interpretato da un sublime Lee Seung Gi. Non c'è storia, questo attore è di una bravura impressionante. Tra i suoi punti di forza c'è sicuramente il carisma: bello ma non bellissimo (se paragonato ad esempio al prestante attore che nel drama interpreta il padre, Gu Wol Ryung), possiede il fascino di chi sa conquistare semplicemente con il calore di un sorriso. Solare e divertente, capace di emozionare "da vicino", perchè è tutto fuorché insipido e distante. Non ha bisogno di lineamenti perfetti o di un'aura elegante per catturare l'attenzione, al contrario: molti dei personaggi da lui interpretati trasmettono una piacevole sensazione di informalità. Credo sia proprio questo suo pregio ad aver reso questo drama storico così apprezzabile ai miei occhi e così distante dalle serie esageratamente artefatte, ingessate e fin troppo composte che mi è capitato di vedere (e, prontamente, di abbandonare).
Molti sono gli attori capaci di apparire splendidi mentre fanno i duri, vestiti impeccabilmente, calati in ruoli autorevoli e sfoggiando temperamenti gelidi. Lee Seung Gi ci riesce con addosso camicie di seta dai colori sgargianti sotto a pellicce a dir poco voluminose e tagli di capelli improbabili (A Korean Odyessey), piuttosto che passando in rassegna le più strambe tonalità di tute in acetato (The Law Cafè), o ancora qui, in questo drama, dove il suo personaggio non sa nemmeno dove stia di casa la compostezza, perchè quello che emerge è sempre un protagonista vero e genuino, naturale ed espressivo proprio come lo è la sua recitazione.

Ho apprezzato che non ci siano stati inutili tiri e molla nella storia, lo sviluppo tra i personaggi è un crescendo continuo senza veri e propri triangoli o altri poligoni che tanto m'infastidiscono. Paradossalmente, laddove pensavo di aver individuato un classico clichè mi sono ritrovata anche a dovermi piacevolmente ricredere, perchè la scena che sembrava dovesse creare una frattura magari si risolveva all'istante, o al contrario la questione apparentemente banale andava velocemente trasformandosi in un qualcosa di più complesso. Tanto per fare un esempio...uno lo sa, che la questione dell'aracnofobia citata all'inizio prima o poi dovrà tornare e portare con sè il tema dei vecchi ricordi...ma non avrei mai indovinato il come e il quando). Pur non essendo una trama originalissima, sa comunque sorprendere nei modi e nei tempi, insomma.

Se poi vogliamo andare oltre alla storia quale susseguirsi degli eventi in sè, si arriva a quella che poi è la tematica principale, ovvero l'accettazione del diverso. Tentativo fallito per il padre di Kang Chi, ma obiettivo che anche per lui si rivela davvero un'impresa, perchè non c'è una netta separazione tra chi lo accetta e chi no: nel mezzo, con una miriade di sfumature, risiedono la maggior parte dei legami sorretti da una fiducia che è davvero precaria, pronta a crollare davanti al primo dubbio, al primo sospetto. L'essere davvero accettato per ciò che è, per davvero, significa avere la fiducia incondizionata anche nei momenti meno chiari e più critici, pena il rischio di un tradimento che, sotto sotto, resta sempre in agguato.

INIZIO SPOILER!!!
INIZIO SPOILER!!!
Chi ha già letto altre mie recensioni ormai sarà abituato a sentirmelo dire ma... Resto una fan del lieto fine. Ergo, ci ho davvero sperato. Non posso dire che la scelta fatta sia stata sbagliata, anzi, è stata molto coerente e non penalizza la serie (ma, il mio giudizio, proprio a causa di quell'egoistico desiderio, fa fatica a cedere l'ultima stellina). Il piccolo premio di consolazione degli ultimi minuti un po' attenua la sensazione, ma sebbene i volti siano gli stessi parliamo comunque di persone diverse, perciò non particolarmente gratificante, per quanto tuttavia anche simpatico. Un finale che all'epoca credo sia stato pensato come un finale aperto in previsione di un possibile sequel che però poi, purtroppo, non è andato in porto. Peccato.
FINE SPOILER!!!!
FINE SPOILER!!!!

Concludo consigliando la serie a tutti gli amanti del genere di sicuro, ma anche ai non (come la sottoscritta). Che abbia dovuto fare un salto all'indietro nel 2013 per trovare un piccolo gioiello come questo a fronte di un panorama di serie odierne sempre più numerose e con tutte le potenzialità della tecnologia moderna... beh, mi da molto a cui pensare...

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Obsessed and in love !

Here’s a fun and engaging review you can use:

Drama Review: Flourished Peony

Where do I even start? Flourished Peony has officially taken over my life in the best way possible! I’m absolutely hooked, and waiting for new episodes feels like the longest countdown ever. This drama has raised the bar for every other show out there, and honestly, it’s in a league of its own.

The acting? Absolute perfection. Not a single cringey moment where I had to pause and go, “Why am I watching this?” The cast nailed it, and the chemistry is unmatched. Compared to all the other dramas airing right now, this one is hands down THE BEST.

What makes it so special is how realistic and tightly woven the storyline is. There are no plot holes, no unnecessary fluff—it’s just beautifully written from start to finish. Every character feels alive, with depth and purpose. And let’s talk about the slow burn between Mudan and Jiang Changyang! It’s the kind of romance that makes your heart ache in the best way. They start as friends, building trust and understanding, and then—bit by bit—they realize they care about each other in ways they can’t even voice yet. It’s the ultimate “I want what they have” relationship.

Mudan is a queen in every sense of the word. She’s strong, resilient, and fearless, navigating a world that tries to hold her back because she’s a woman. But she doesn’t just survive—she thrives. And Jiang Changyang? He’s the kind of male lead we deserve. He sees her, respects her, and stands by her in ways that make me want to scream, “Get married already!” Their love isn’t about silly drama or unrealistic passion—it’s grounded, intelligent, and purposeful.

I also have to shout out the amazing sisterhood between Mudan and the other women. It’s so refreshing to see female relationships portrayed with such authenticity. And on the flip side, the way the show tackles toxic relationships in a conservative society is heartbreaking but necessary. The emotional depth is so real—it feels less like a drama and more like watching actual history unfold.

Oh, and let’s not forget the cinematography! Every shot is so clean and beautiful—it’s like a visual treat every episode. The writers, directors, and actors deserve a standing ovation for creating such a masterpiece.

It’s rare for me to finish a Chinese drama because, let’s face it, a lot of them drag the plot or dive into cringe territory. But Flourished Peony? It’s everything a drama should be. I’m counting the days for new episodes and praying the writers bless us with a glimpse of Mudan and Jiang Changyang’s married life. I swear, if they give us that, I’ll be crying tears of joy.

10/10! Highly recommend. If you’re not watching Flourished Peony, you’re missing out on something truly special.

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The drama that brought me back from my kdrama slump!!!

Lovely runner definitely of the most SATISFYING kdrama romcom, because let’s be real romcom is the genre that Kdrama thrives, and LR definitely delivers. 🥹🥹🥹

The intricate details, the comedic punch, and the poetic parallels they pull across different timelines. Like there’s nothing new under the sun but somehow this drama still feels extremely fresh 🥹🥹

Like any other time travel drama, of course it is not perfect, but it still exceeds way beyond expectations. Who would have thought that a drama about a parasocial idol relationship could pull your heartstrings.

It was still a perfectly cast drama, nicely paced, not trying so hard to be overly complicated, it is just enough for what it is, a beautiful, fun and nostalgic. Looking back at their iconic scenes (and their songss!! OMG), definitely going to be a classic K drama staple for a long time.

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Despite Flaws, How Many Minis Actually SHOW The ML Slowly Falling In Love?

This is NOT a perfect show. There absolutely are some editing issues and "mostly" minor plot holes but on the whole this show left me thinking "who cares".

Why?

❤️ Because there was an almost entire episode SHOWING the ML falling in love with the FL.

❤️ Because there are scenes where they do NOTHING and yet you're holding your breath, not blinking your eyes and left feeling like you just watching the most intimate thing in the world.

❤️ Because she doesn't back down from his dark side and embraces his "visciousness and cruelty".

❤️ Because instead of hiding behind him like a weak-willed nobody she rises up as an equal, giving better than she gets.

❤️ Because they take no prisoners and leave no quarters when it comes to the other's life. Not even the MLs guard is exempt from punishment for messing up.

❤️ Because she tells him a story about a prince discovering his rose was an "ordinary" rose so he later turnsn it into telling her a story about a prince and his one and only Iris.

❤️ Because after an "attempted" scene against her he helps her process the trauma together.

❤️ Because even the antagonists, who had their own despicable and unforgivable actions, had their own love stories and were able to serve as a contrast to our leads choices.

❤️ Because even though this is a "simple mini" the Palace politics felt like some of the most real out there with EVERYONE double speaking and double plotting... BUT they actually EXPLAIN it all and break it down with inner thoughts and other character discussion cut-aways.

❤️ Because chemistry 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤣

SO...

This show is HONESTLY not perfect but it is going to stay with me for a while and I will absolutely be revisiting it in clips.

I already talked myself down from a 10...

Rating breakdown:
Full unobjective rating based SOLELY on plot and execution: 7

Dialog: 9.5

Chemistry: 9.5

Set and Clothing Design: 9
(I will defend the leads eye makeup as being that way for a REASON 🤣 "Evil eyes vs innocent/protagonist clothes")

Final Rating (still biased but lowered): 9/10

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A surprisingly healing and beautiful drama

I have literally just finished the last episode, and I am in floods of tears for so many reasons! I never write reviews, but I felt like I needed to get this out of my system to move on. There will be spoilers to follow. You have been warned!
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I almost didn’t watch the end of this drama because of the comments section. I reached episode 27 and, unable to resist, went hunting for spoilers (big mistake, lol). The overwhelming negativity about the ending lowered my expectations significantly. But despite all that, I found the finale truly touching and beautiful.

When I started this show, I thought it would be your typical reborn revenge drama, with the unique twist of the antagonist being sent back. That premise intrigued me, and I was curious to see how it would play out.

To be honest, the first half of the series tested my patience. Some characters were so irredeemable I almost dropped the show. Yelan and Yao’s overly saccharine moments grated on my nerves—I couldn’t stand their relationship and skipped many of their scenes. The father and mother felt like shallow, two-dimensional characters whose only role was to create obstacles for the plot. Yet, something about the story kept pulling me back, and I’m so glad I stuck with it.

The turning point for me, emotionally, was the death of Qian’s brother. Until that moment, he felt like an annoying and unnecessary side character. But his sacrifice and that gut-wrenching scene where he’s screaming for Qian as she’s dragged away hit me so hard. I was in floods of tears.

Another moment that completely broke me was when Qian and her father desperately tried to take the blame for the Mu family’s downfall. It was such a raw and beautiful display of love and sacrifice. And then the funeral, where the mother turned on Qian? That was devastating. Yet, it served as a pivotal moment for the family dynamic.

The father’s eventual redemption arc felt earned. It wasn’t rushed or overly idealised—it was grounded and believable, which made it all the more satisfying.

This drama, for me, wasn’t about romance. It was about familial love and redemption. The lack of overt romantic displays allowed the family bonds and personal growth to take centre stage. That focus suited Qian’s character perfectly. After everything she endured, it made sense that her priorities would shift. Her focus was on survival and protecting her family, not finding love.

Zhou Ye’s performance deserves a special mention. This is the second drama I’ve seen her in (the first being Everyone Loves Me), and I think she’s criminally underrated. She completely drew me into Qian’s journey. I felt her heartbreak, frustration, and triumphs. When the other characters doubted her, I was right there, shouting in her defence! Zhou Ye made me care deeply about Qian and her story.

Now, let’s talk about the ending. I understand why it might not have been what some viewers hoped for, but I found it perfect. The twist of Qian being in a coma was spoiled for me by the episode guides (seriously, why put major spoilers there?), so I went into the finale expecting one of two outcomes:

1. She’d wake up and get an unrealistically happy ending.
2. She’d stay in the coma forever.

What we got was neither, and I’m so glad about it. The revelation that Hua Rong Zhou was actually Qian all along, protecting and loving herself unconditionally, was profoundly moving. It wasn’t a traditional happy ending but a bittersweet, beautiful resolution that felt right for the story.

In the end, this drama left a deep impression on me. It’s a character-driven, cathartic journey, prioritising emotional realism over flashy plot twists. If you’re looking for something thoughtful and heartfelt, I wholeheartedly recommend it.

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It's been a while since a kdrama has evoked such strong emotions from me. My boyfriend observed that I was smiling a lot while I was watching the final episode. That's not to say that this show only evokes positive emotions; far from it, in fact. I experienced frustration, sadness, and anger, in addition to the more positive feelings of joy, peace, and happiness.

The story here was very compelling. It's a will-they-won't-they slow-burn romance, with good reasons for why the main couple shouldn't get together. Once they do (or at least, try to), there are significant forces against them and hurdles they must get over. While frustrating, I think the opposition of the parents made sense, as did the behavior of the ex-boyfriend. The side stories were also good. I loved Jeong-in's sisters and their stories. There were such strong female characters in this show. Jeong-in's mom had such a good story arc as well.

The main couple had such great chemistry. Seeing them smile at receiving a text message from each other was enough to make me smile. I enjoyed all their moments together and their ability to communicate. I liked that Jeong-in has a strong personality and wasn't afraid of showing it in her relationship with Ji-ho.

I don't usually notice the OST, but this show had an amazing one. So much so that I listened to it in the car! The music is really beautiful and really adds to the mood of the show. It's wonderful, I really recommend it.

Overall, I think this show is going in my all-time favorites list. The romance is top-tier, the music is so good, and I could see myself re-watching it (although probably just the scenes that I find cute, and not the frustration-inducing ones).

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A nice little surprise with a bunch of shortcomings

So I started this out not really having any expectations and it has pleasantly surprised me. The humor was quite good (even the more sillier ones were quite funny), I actually don't hate the FL-she's quite likable in fact, the story was interesting...somewhat. The really good thing about this was that some plot points were quite fun to watch, it didn't bore me (well the parts with the ML and FL at least), like I was genuinely enjoying it. I'm mentioning this particularly because I am also watching like 7 other dramas at the same time and though some of them are good, they made me lose interest and get bored really quickly. My ADHD is flaring up for some reason so I'm constantly seeking another drama to watch on the side to cure this painful sickness (╥﹏╥). For this drama I started to get bored around the late mid section where I skipped over a bunch of side character scenes and watched the rest of the show in 2.5X speed (lighting-speed subtitle reading skill development practice lol). Literally didn't lose any important info at all.

Favorite part without spoilers: baby dragon! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

Now the bad: the acting of the FL was quite good but everyone else's acting (including the ML from like the mid section onwards) was a bit cringy and unconvincing. I feel like ML is good at stoic and angry scenes while quite bad at romantic scenes like I don't buy it with his expressions. The costumes were okay, nothing too awe-worthy, and ew the CGI was so bad. But the worst thing this series had was the amount of times someone *dies* then comes back to life. Like you'd have a very sad scene and then literally the next scene its just like poof! nope, that didn't just happen sike!! (although... this is a common thing in a lot of xianxia/wuxia tbf which I think should be stopped because it takes all the weight away from the previous scene) And don't even get me started on the ending for the villains, every single one of them felt anti-climatic and I just sat there like (⊙_⊙) "that's it??? ain't no way???" There were so many 'oh we defeated the villain, just swatted them away like a fly, oh wait, no, their alive, how can that be, lets swat at them again!' moments I lost count. The ending of the story... well, while not bad, left much to be desired.

Overall, its a nice light-hearted series to watch especially if you are in a slump!

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Un "Monster" de trop ?

Regarder des dramas juridiques en RAW reste un défi de taille, tant le vocabulaire y est spécialisé. Mais en attendant la traduction simultanée promise par l'IA (qui, paraît-il, ne devrait plus tarder), je me laisse tenter de temps en temps par un petit procès à la japonaise, même si les subtilités me passent souvent au-dessus de la tête. Ce qui me séduit malgré tout, c’est l’originalité qui peut se dégager du traitement, selon les pouvoirs ou les personnalités des protagonistes. Ici, je m’attendais à des avocats véreux, de véritables pourritures prêtes à tout pour innocenter des coupables notoires. Pourtant, s’il y a un procès à intenter, c’est bien à cette série, tant elle frôle la tromperie sur la marchandise.

Un casting proche de la bavure
Shuri, actrice plutôt douée à l’accoutumée, tente d’instiller une aura inquiétante, voire diabolique, à travers sa coupe de cheveux façon "kinoko" et son regard félin. Mais, pour être honnête, tout cela m’a laissé plutôt indifférent. Le rôle de son père, censé être un avocat redoutable et craint de tous, peine également à convaincre, peut être pour le choix de Furuta Arata que je n'arrive à imaginer qu'en gentil papa poule. Ajoutez à cela une distribution qui, à l'image des personnages secondaires, comme Jessie ou You, manque autant de relief ou d’énergie que de nom de famille à leur pseudo d'acteur. Leur rôle semble se limiter à servir la soupe à notre héroïne, sorte de démon tout droit sorti d’un cartoon à la Minus & Cortex, sans parvenir à lui apporter une véritable profondeur.

Une histoire banale
Face à ces faiblesses, on se tourne avec espoir vers l'humour. Mais là encore, à part quelques scènes maladroites où notre héroïne se livre à des cosplays décalés, rien ne m’a vraiment fait sourire. J’aurais rêvé d’un suspense captivant, d’une intrigue qui se déploie et s’enrichit au fil des épisodes. Pourquoi pas un antagoniste extérieur, une véritable némésis qui viendrait perturber et donner du relief à l’histoire ? Malheureusement, les épisodes paraissent interchangeables. On les regarde dans n’importe quel ordre sans que cela ait d’impact, car il n’y a ni évolution des personnages, ni progression narrative digne de ce nom.

Un procès au temps perdu
En somme, une déception. Pourtant, les premiers épisodes laissaient espérer un développement intéressant des personnages et des intrigues. Il n’en est rien. Le seul point réellement notable – hormis un titre sympathique de Chanmina – est de souligner, pour ceux qui l’ignoraient encore, à quel point les Japonais sont prêts à endosser la responsabilité d’un événement, juste pour préserver l’harmonie sociale. Heureusement, Shuri est là pour rétablir la vérité, même contre la volonté des prévenus. Elle parviendrait même à innocenter son propre coiffeur, malgré les preuves accablantes de son "crime" capillaire.

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The visuals & graphics of the series are so beautiful. I love each & every poster of the series.
The visuals & graphics of the series are so beautiful. I love each & every poster of the series.

The story was good. Especially the revenge part. The way Yan Zi Jing planned everything & Duan Wu figuring each & every scheme of Yan Zi Jing is my favorite part of the series.

Yan Zi Jing is a schemer. All he cares or desires is his revenge. This desire of him is understandable because of what he went through in his past.

Duan Wu is strong, clever, stubborn, strong-willed. She fought through the way. She gains freedom & independence through strong-willed & clever moves.

Many people may not like the way Yan Zi Jing treated Duan Wu in the first few episodes. But I like that experience made her strong.

One thing I'm very disappointed about is that it's always shown that Duan Wu is an intelligent woman, but she was unable to figure out that it was the Black Dragon Bandits who are killing them dressed as convoy. She also knew that Yan Zi Jing had no reason to kill her, so her misunderstanding that he wanted to kill her was disappointing. This misunderstanding I didn't like. If they wanted to separate them, they should have used Yan Zi Jing poison.

It was a fun watch. I enjoyed it.

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Trigger warning : You won't be able to stop watching!

What better drama to start writing reviews with than to start with My Dearest!
There 's something about historical dramas that you just can't find in modern ones.
This is by far, the best historical drama I have watched so far. The ones I watched before like 'Love in the Moonlight ', ' Captivating the King', 'Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryoung ' etc were amazing as well, but nothing comes closer to MY DEAREST!
I have rewatched it not once, not twice, but thrice within the same week. So what if it is a slow burn? *sobs*
The acting, the bgm, the osts, *chef's kiss * Specially the ost ' With my heart' sung by Ahn Yun Ji who plays the female lead ' Gil Chae' had me in awe. The acting of both the leads, Namkoong min who plays ' Jang Hyeon' and Ahn Yun Ji was top tier and gosh, the facial control of NKM! I haven’t watched any dramas of NKM before and gosh he is an absolute gem of an actor. Ahn Yun Ji was also admirable, in her previous dramas like 'Hospital Playlist' , ' The Good Bad Mother' her acting was also amazing but in My Dearest, truly it reached new heights. The other actors and actresses did an wonderful job as well.
The Osts fit perfectly with every scenes and you can tell every scene was thought and implemented with much care. The chemistry of the leads made the drama even more enjoyable! I would suggest watching the behind the scenes after finishing the drama to cure the post drama sadness *sobs*
There were some things I was curious about ke the exact timeline of the events and what happens to ryung yeum in the end, and some other side casts like jong jong but I think it was actually meant for the viewers interpretation, and that's fine by me. This drama was an amazing and curious experince and I don't think I will ever forget this experience.

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Ahead of It's Time: Superb, Immersive Masterpiece

I watched this because it was Yang Yang's first role, and a lead role at that. As the family's troubles (mostly troubles for the women) grow, the scenes get darker, narrower, and moodier. The cinematography was superb, with a narrowing and darkening of view taking you deeper and deeper into the horror story of the terrible lives and indifferent cruelty of these women and men. I loved all the things that I understand the Chinese audience did not like upon its release: the hairstyles, the music, the casting. The clothes were beautiful and realistic and the sets stunning! The music was atmospheric and amazing, although I benefited by not being able to understand the slow lyrics; they were just moody tones to me. Yang Yang's performance (and that of Jim Yu, the actor who played him younger) was superb! Yang Yang showed much greater facial expression and honest feeling than I have seen him exhibit in other roles. So he has a lot of natural talent. (Maybe he is trying hard now to be "a cool star, an idol.") And, of course, the director did a great job pulling wonderful performances out of all the actors. For example, nearly all the crying scenes were the realistic blubbering that you would expect of characters in these positions, rather than the boring masked, one-rolling-tear exhibited in other dramas. I would compare this to "My Journey to You" in its investment in artistic realism and moody subtlety. Given that it was 50 episodes long, it maintained just the right balance between staged production and heart-wrenching, wretched realism. One negative is that the show probably could have made its point in fewer episodes. Half-way through, you know where it is going, and you have to commit to staying on the ride. I have the feeling that this plot line must have been a very true translation of the original book. The narration throughout was very helpful in clarifying plot points, and I understand both it and the dialog were close to the book as well. As I stated in the title, I think that this was ahead of its time for artistic development in a production.

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