Nice, fast paced costume production (read alternative summary)

This is a nice costume production with decent actors and an entertaining and slightly romantic storyline.
In the beginning I did have trouble deciding whether to love or slap this childish/peppy FL. Fortunately she grew up.
I loved the calm/supportive ML, but my favorite character was actually this wonderful Emperor. Well, if you like a fast and entertaining story, this is a nice watch.
Summary should rather be something like this:
Sheng Tao Tao is a princess that is unruly, arrogant and reckless. Her father, the Emperor, gives her a marriage to General Mo Li but she refuses to accept. When she once again messes up - unintentionally - at the Emperor’s birthday party, he punishes her by sending her to a province that is down and out. Although he officially puts the marriage on hold, she sends Mo Li with her, partly to secretly investigate a case surrounding a gold mine and partly to see if they would be able to get to know each other better and maybe even cultivate feelings.
On the way all their money is robbed, which sets in motion a string of events as they try to get used to living in this poor place and find that sinister forces are unwilling to let them stay. But this stubborn, money-grubbing and arrogant Princess isn’t prone to giving up without a good fight.

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Don’t miss out on this time-loop gem

This is a great time-loop costume production with great actors and a brilliant and mesmerizing storyline. I normally hate stories with time-loops because they get too repetitive for me, but this one doesn’t. Each timeline has its own story with only the basic story being the same. It’s kind of a crime-solving story with a sweet romance.
Character wise:
FL is a sweet and kind woman who ends up in a time-loop involving her and ML’s marriage.
ML is a clever and nice but reluctant man who doesn’t want to be a part of the power struggle for the throne.
Acting wise this is great and the chemistry between the leads is very good.
So, if you love a great time-loop/time-travel story - with twists and turns - this is a “Must Watch”.

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Sweet and funny transmigration story

This is a small gem. The storyline of a hand-illustrator entering the novel she is about to work on, is great. It’s funny, sweet and interesting. The ending is a bit of a letdown, but I chose to see it as a potential open ending towards a second season.
Character wise:
FL is a modern day hand-illustrator who is sweet and righteous.
ML is a conflicted and skilled martial artist who is under pressure to become a painter.
Acting wise this is really good and the actors do a good job within the limited timeframe.
So, if you love a sweet and funny romantic comedy - and don’t mind the somewhat open ending - this is definitely well worth watching.

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Nice and sweet story with adorable actors

This is a sweet and funny short show. The storyline is interesting, funny and sweet with a bit of drama. Only thing is those dead-fish kisses. No passion at all, which stands in contrast to the “hot” scenes showing us the physical attraction they have towards each other.
Character wise:
FL is a capable young woman with a somewhat fierce personality. Underneath she has a heart of gold for those who are closest to her.
ML is a sweet and gentle man who is taunted by what happened to his mother.
Acting wise this is not exactly top shelf but the actors do a good job and are nice and adorable (for most parts).
Well, if you are into something sweet and low on drama/angst, this is well worth watching.

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Funny and romantic mini-show with time-travel theme

OMG this is a funny and romantic mini- show. The storyline of time-/dimension travel isn’t exactly new but this has some twists that sets it apart from others. Only downside is that it has an open ending. But that might be a good thing because it means that there must be a second season in store for us at some point.
I have been following this couple and seen a large part of their work. I must say that they keep improving. The first productions were visibly low-budget but this one has the feel of a normal budget production - even if the fast pace and abrupt editing gives it away.
Character wise:
FL is a cute and kind woman who first encounters ML after he time-travels to modern time. ML is a fierce empirical guard to the presiding emperor who, in a fight with the Grand Perceptor, ends up time-traveling to modern time.
2ML is the Grand Preceptor who has a history with FL who now doesn’t remember him. He is strong and adamant in pursuing FL. He has even changed his face to look like ML.
The two men end up battling each other in order to get FL and a couple of other characters interfere and chaos breaks out.
Acting wise this is pretty good. All the actors do a good job with their character given the limited timeframe. Personally I really like Samael and Lilith because they make different kinds of stories.
So, if you like a fast paced mini-show - with fights and romance - this is definitely well worth watching.

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Nice fantasy mini-show

This is a nice fantasy mini-show. The storyline might not be all new and refreshing, but it is interesting.
Character wise we have this little plant that has recently taken human form (FL). She is kind and naive. ML is a strong and powerful immortal that is somehow connected to FL but also possessed by something evil that takes over under certain circumstances. FL seems to be able to subdue the evil in ML.
Acting wise this is good. There isn’t much time for the actors to shine given the short format but the actors do a good job.
So, if you like a nice fantasy mini-show, this is a nice watch.

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Kind of odd mini-show but surprisingly entertaining

This is a kind of odd mini-show but surprisingly entertaining. The storyline of a girl with blood that can cure all diseases is utter nonsense but the premise of this story. You just have to buy that like you do in sci fi and magical themed shows.
I especially love the ending since there is a major twist.
Character wise we have a strong and rich ML who has a strange disease and a FL who has the blood to potentially cure him. When they fall in love it complicates matters.
Acting wise this is perhaps not top shelf but it’s good enough. The chemistry between the leads is great.
So, if you can buy into the story, it is actually worth watching.

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Time-travel themed mini-show with a twist

This is an ok mini-show. The storyline is a bit different since the time-travel isn’t actually the important part of the story. The recipe (of the wine) and the love story is the core. Sadly the short format makes it feel rushed and the pestering/scheming girl makes it feel a bit cliché.
It also lacks consistency like, she is supposed to be from historical time but dresses like a modern woman (bare legs) on her first day at work (for ML). A woman from that time would have covered herself up and never have shown bare legs and arms.
Even if the story is more serious than funny, there are some rather funny bits like the way she “extinguishes” the fire on her tv, LOL.
Character wise there is nothing special about the show. We get the ML who is CEO (cliché) and FL, who is from Tang dynasty. Side characters are the usual male secretary, the parents and of course the pestering/scheming girl.
Acting wise this isn’t that great but it’s not worse than so much else out there.
Anyway, if you want something fast - and don’t mind the short format and the clichés - this is an ok watch.

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Business-themed mini-show to chase away your boredom on a rainy day

This is one of these mini-shows you can watch on a rainy day. The storyline isn’t even close to being new and it’s mostly situated around two businesses and the people running them. There is of course also a nice love story. Nothing much to remember this by but entertaining enough if you have time to spare.
Character wise: Because of the short format we don’t get much depth in the characters but they are quite stereotypical so we have seen them before. No surprises there.
Acting wise: This is actually rather good actors but the directing of “the villain” is kind of off. Too exaggerated. The chemistry between the leads is lacking but the love story is only second after the business-theme so it’s not that big of a problem. Other than that it’s ok.
So, if you want a nice business-themed mini-show to chase away your boredom on a rainy day, this is an ok watch.

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Nice movie with battle between good and evil

This was an ok movie. The storyline of a battle between two dragon-sisters fighting for good and evil isn’t exactly new. The fight scenes and scenery is beautiful (for most parts).
Character wise we get an evil sister helping a man to become emperor and a good sister helping a young man try to fulfill his destiny.
Acting wise this is pretty good but I couldn’t really feel the chemistry between FL (good sister) and ML (Hong Ji) - at least not until the last scene. The chemistry between 2FL (evil sister) and 2ML (King Ning) was way better.
Well, if you like fantasy movies and have an hour or so to waste, this is not a bad watch.

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Ok mini-show with an intersting twist

This is an ok mini-show. The storyline is interesting since an active author is introduced making things extra challenging for the FL.
Character wise we have this strong and clever FL who is supposed to complete her mission and set things back on track. ML is also strong and this time there is a twist surrounding his character. It’s actually intriguing. Sadly the short format kind of ruins things a bit because the story lacks explanation and it’s a bit confusing,
Acting wise this is good but not great. Some of the scenes seem created only to showcase the two main actors.
This show by the same leading actors and actress is the one that’s the least interesting.
Anyway, if you have some time to spare and like mini-shows, this is an ok watch.

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Funny and exciting mini-show

This is a funny but also exciting mini-show. The storyline about a Nine-tailed-Fox and a warlock hunting foxes is very good. There is also an unlikely bromance that is actually nice to follow. The pace of the story and the coherence is great for a mini-show that might otherwise have plot holes (as so many mini-shows does).
Acting wise: They may not be top-actors but they do a good job.
Since it’s so short the characters and story in general lacks depth and development but that doesn't mean that it’s not entertaining.
The graphical side to the story (like spells and shields) is very good but the sound is underdeveloped and let down the show.
Anyway, if you like something fantasy/magical, this is actually worth watching.

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Mysterious and interesting mini-show

This is an interesting mini-show. The storyline is mysterious and it’s hard to figure out what is behind all the actions of ML. That is always a good thing. The ending makes so much sense and even if it is a sad one, it is also the right one.
Character wise:
FL is a kind woman whose blood is needed for ML to survive.
ML is a cold and emotionless man (or rather half-demon) who has to do certain things to lift a curse on him. He is very hard to read and manipulates people around him like puppets.
Acting wise this is not exactly top shelf, but it is absolutely not bad. The actors do a good job within the limited timeframe - and the chemistry between the main leads is off the charts. Their scenes are so intense that you cannot avoid being captivated.
Well, if you like stories that are hard to predict, this is a very nice watch.

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“You need to be brave in love”

This is a wonderful show. The storyline is romantic, sweet and heartwarming - yet sad and heartbreaking.
It’s a serious case of “You don’t know what you got until it’s too late” - or more precisely “You need to be brave in love”. Sometimes you need a wakeup call in order to man up and move forward - no matter the consequences.
Character wise we have this FL (singer) who has been in love with her friend for 10 years and this ML (director) who has been keeping her at an arm's length due to a promise he once gave his father. While ML is filming a dating-show where FL is paired up with another man, he struggles with his feelings that won’t allow him to let FL go even if she through psychotherapy has given up on her feelings towards him.
Acting wise this is top notch. The actors are great and the chemistry is very good.
So, if you love a mostly lighthearted romantic comedy/drama - with food for thoughts - this is definitely well worth watching.

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