A good drama but probably not the best
I don't typically watch xianxia dramas but I decided to pick this one up because of its raving reviews. And honestly, it was a good ride but I don't think it was the BEST and I'm not sure if it deserved all its raving reviews. However, there was something about this drama that just kept sucking me in and wouldn't let me go. Even though the drama is a bit too long for my tastes and I had to put it all in 1.5x speed, I enjoyed it enough. The main leads were amazing and I clearly felt how deep their love ran, I mainly watched it for them. The second leads were also cute too, but the antagonists were so annoying. The graphics and cinematography was absolutely stunning. This is probably worth your time but I just wouldn't expect a 10/10 drama.Cet avis était-il utile?
A sweet but emotional rollercoaster
This a fantasy costume romance drama starring Esther Yu as Orchid, Dylan Wang as Moon Supreme and Zhang Heling as Chang Heng God of War.The pacing of the plot moves along well and the acting is truly something special, especially for fans who have also seen some bts clips. I especially want to applaud Dylan Wang's acting in this drama, truly a tremendous performance.
The entire casting was great and they chose great actors to bring the characters to the screen.
With both sweet and heart wrenching moments, the romance between the main characters is a true test of their love journey.
Great soundtrack/OSTs. Zhou Shen is amazing and love hearing his voice bring out the emotion in the bgm.
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Throw away the logic, admire the stunning visual effects
Plot/Story: An unknown fairy accidentally ‘saved’ the most ruthless immortal moon supreme while helping her ‘crush’ not to die. The first few episodes were easy to follow and binge-able but the flow went downhill in the middle and became draggy and boring. Despite being sleepy from the middle part, I tried to move forward as it had subtle humor which made me chuckle a few times. The humor is not ‘in your face’ and I really like that. The plot got better after episode 22 or when they went to the mortal world. It’s full of cliches but they are tolerable.Acting: This is my first drama of Dylan Wang and I have to say I’m impressed with him. He carried the whole show, honestly. His acting was not on the same level with Esther Yu. Unfortunately, while I liked her on ‘Moonlight’, I quite struggled with her acting in LBFAD. She has her own charms but the low quality of her acting was evident in this drama. Apart from the acting, the dub was also terrible. Most of the time, it didn’t match orchid’s facial expressions or mouth that it takes away the authenticity of the emotion. However, she made me sympathize and cry (just from her dub) on episodes 32 and 36. Esther Yu still needs to improve her facial expressions, especially the emotional scenes. Zhang Ling He also did great in acting, while Jiele, the Poison girl, Stupid Black Dragon and Fairy Danyin were so-so. The rest of the cast was convincing enough.
Music: High quality CGI with excellent background music. Literally gave me goosebumps whenever there’s an animation scene. I would say DFQC’s 500 years of marriage dream with Orchid is my most favorite. Felt like I was watching fantasy and anime at the same time. It would be nice if they removed all this weird accessories/gear they wore(moon supreme’s and god of war battle outfits)because it kinda ruined the visuals.
Rewatch Value: DFQC’s love to orchid deserves to be watched again and again.
Overall: Good start, boring middle, emotional last few episodes then rushed and questionable ending – this is the flow of the drama for me. As this is is my first Xianxia drama, I would give this a 7.5-8 stars for the graphics and acting of Dylan, which I totally loved. LBFAD has given me highs and lows, unfortunately, there are more lows than highs that I remember, even so, I still quite enjoyed this series. I just think that it could be better— in a lot of aspects.
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Captivating Drama
This drama has gained its well-deserved popularity, and it's easy to see why. The cinematography, effects, storyline, theme song, as well as the performances of the actors and actresses, all contribute to a meticulously crafted production. The overarching narrative, centered around the love story between a devil and a fairy, is straightforward, yet what truly captivates is the intricacy of their journey into love.I acknowledge that some may find the voice of the female lead challenging to appreciate, perhaps deeming it childish. However, considering the character's age and the natural quality of the actress's voice, it becomes understandable. For those who may have initially dropped the drama due to this aspect, I assure you that it improves over time, and you'll acclimate to it. The characters are portrayed with depth, and the chemistry between them is truly exceptional, to the point where one might believe they are genuinely dating in real life.
Expressing my sentiments about this drama is a bit challenging because it's simply awesome. If there were one word to encapsulate the experience, it would be "awe-inspiring." Perhaps, had the female lead's powers been showcased as more potent, aligning with the early hype surrounding the goddess theme, I would undoubtedly rate this drama a perfect score.
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Supreme Moon Lord Fannnnn ??
This show was spectacular!!!!!
I am not one to try traditional or fantasy C dramas, it really took me until episode 5 to get into and understand the story.
I came for for FL’s acting, I’ve loved her other dramas and I left this show as a Dylan/ Moon supreme Fan.
I am so shocked at how young our ML and SML were, they exuded so much power, maturity, sex appeal.
Story is immaculate, world building was absolutely gorgeous.
I am in love with this story I really want to read the book. I could watch another season of Orchid and Supreme Moon falling in love, and fighting for their tribes.
Chemistry was out of this world.
What ever you are doing, give this gem of a show a chance ???
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Surprise!
I watched this because I have a love for the lead male Dylan Wang from seeing him in Meteor Garden . Seeing he was a part of the cast made me want to check it out. Much to my surprise, it was wonderful. I binge-watched and stayed up until the sun came up in the morning. I don't usually go for this type of story, but this was a good show. I loved all the actors and the work they did. It had a lot of episodes, maybe a few too many, but it manage to keep me watching and wondering. I look forward to seeing Dylan in more shows. He carried this show just as he did in Meteor Garden. He has the most transfixing eyes and knows how to use them when acting. LOVED IT!Great Job
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Love is the strongest weapon
This is the best drama EVER.(in my opinion ofc)I loved it. Dylan and Esther as so cute together!
DFQC our Moon Supreme, I would've NEVER expected to see a smile on his face. They both love eachother and both had love rivals which was adorable. CH, Most poeple dont like the love rivals but this one wasn't evil at all! I never really hated him!
The cast is great together! When iQIYI dropped bts I couldn't stop watching and Im still watching them everyday!
Alot of poeple dont like the main leads of this drama (for what Ive seen) but this was the first drama I watched of both of them and they left a incredible first impression!
I've been watching drama's for months and Ive watched about 25 and this was the best no doubt.
The ost is VERY addicting.
Storyline will make you fall in love with the actors not to mention that everyone is INCREDIBLY good looking.
The ending just made me cry and thats all I'll say here.A waterfall was running down my eyes.
Its a great drama but at the moment I don't see myself rewatching it! Its something I'll never forget so I don't feel the need to rewatch yet but for sure in a few months!
I watched it on dramacool and I hope you enjoy it!
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Excellent Xianxia with Charming Leads
Friends, I am OBSESSED with this show. While it featured many familiar character archetypes (sweet and innocent female lead; cold and obsessive male lead; boy next door secondary lead; bitchy friend jealous of female lead; etc.), the way they were written and portrayed was refreshingly unique. Donfang’s character arc is utterly transformative as he transitions from unfeeling dictator to a meltingly loving romantic partner, and Dylan Wang delivered a performance of a lifetime. Not to be outdone, Esther Yu shined as she went from naïve fairy to composed regality. The range these two actors had, and the chemistry between them, was literal gold. I can't imagine these roles portrayed by any one else.The secondary cast of characters were just as wonderfully complex as the main leads. The secondary male lead was perfect as the foil to the main love story. I loved him despite not wanting him to end up with the female lead. This show also had some of the best morally grey characters. Even when these characters were doing something morally wrong or problematic, I always understood the reasons behind their madness. Additionally, the general production and scope of the show was also done so well. The action sequence were tense, the cinematography gorgeous, and the camera shots interesting. I adored the OST - its sweeping and romantic score is something I could listen to every day.
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Besides the gradually and ever consistently great build up and character development, this drama also has a great soundtrack and ost. I'll keep it forever in my heart.
I might edit this review later. I have so much to say, but I'm way too emotional right now.
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Going on my all-time faves list
I absolutely adored this drama. I started watching after several friends watched and enjoyed. Thankfully it was finished airing because I flew through all 36 episodes in less than a week. It would have been even faster if I didn't have to work. It was a wonderful mix of humor, epic romance, historical fantasy elements and heartbreak. I won't spoil how the ending but if you're worried about it ending tragically, don't worry. If I hadn't known that little tidbit, the last few episodes would have broken me. They still did to an extent, but they were so beautiful too and so well acted by Dylan Wang and Esther Yu. I'm going to re-watch it at a slower pace so I can savor it. This drama has cemented its place on my all-time favorites list.Cet avis était-il utile?
DRAMA OF THE YEAR
I just can't put into words how amazing this drama is, but all I can say is watch this drama and you'll know what i mean. From the beginning till the end of the story, I was never bored at all and always excited, because every episode was full of overflowing chemistry between actors, and that will make you love this drama.Every week, not only waiting for new episodes, but also waiting for new behind the scenes. In this drama, for the very first time, I found sweet yet strong FL. The fact that her opinion matters to ML, and the healthiest relationship in a xianxia drama so far, will make you love this drama even more. Their costumes are just beautiful and unique, especially the moon tribe. I just fell in love with their costumes. The CGI of this drama is on another level. Honestly, at first, I didn't expect so much CGI from this drama, but when I watched the drama, it was beyond my expectations.LOVE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN DYLAN WANG AND ESTHER YU:)
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A light-hearted, cutesy story
This show is definitely aimed towards the young adult audience. It has everything from plot, characters, and fan service that would satisfy this kind of romantic troupe. For all those single ladies out there looking for "dreamy, bad boy", this is your love story...STORY/PRODUCTION — 7.5
The plot is quite enjoyable with a lot of comedic, heart-warming scenes and character development. It is fantasy-based so I wouldn't judge it harshly for its illogical elements as we are entering "their" world and cannot compare it to ours or another. The script was designed for a young love-lusting audience so it's sometimes filled with cheesy and silly lines/scenes.
Although the production was pretty high quality, I noticed that the stages were very limited to only a few and repeated backdrops. It got a little boring after a while and I can do without the 3D animations and the obvious copy-paste characters.
CAST/ACTING — 9.0
DongFang QingCang - A pretty solid performance from Dylan. There were some off expressions and oops moments but overall he did a good job. I can understand why he gets a lot of praises for this role; it suits him well.
Orchid - Esther was mediocre... Her expressions felt forced and strained that it was sometimes cringy to watch. I think her chemistry with Dylan is what helped alleviate some of the burns I felt from her performance. I am highly critical when it comes to eye expressions and this was something Esther was lacking. Her facial expressions would display emotions but her eyes lacked the same depth so it looked off. Also, her portrayal of DFQC and Goddess of Xishan were too similar that it felt like she had no range to separate their identities.
Chang Heng - LingHe was mediocre, as well. His performance was often stiff and choppy as if he was afraid to make a mistake. Because of this I couldn't feel for this character and his emotions. I don't think the script help him either.
Rong Hao - Okay, now this is what you would call real star actor quality. This man was flawless, simply amazing! HaiQiao portrayed his character so well that I became much more invested on his backstory than the leading couple. His range and portrayal of Rong Hao was definitely for the mature audience so if you're not in that kind of mindset, you will not appreciate his skills as much. But, wow, I was blown away! He can definitely carry a show. He's the reason why I rated the casting higher.
The rest of the cast was a mixed bag between 'meh' and a good support for the leading cast.
MUSIC — 3.5
Honestly, not very memorable and sometimes annoying to hear playing in the background.
OVERALL — 7.0
This is definitely for a targeted audience, and if you don't fit it then you may think this show is too fluffy or girly. If I watch something angsty and need some heart relief, I'd probably re-watch this. Otherwise, Rong Hao will probably be the only non-fluff part of this show. I really enjoyed the series despite its flaws and acting so I would recommend this to those who are interested in this kind of romantic troupe.
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