emberzmars
Malaysia
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I rarely watch period drama but I love this series!
I am a fan of Zhang Jing Yi after watching her performances in Lighter & Princess and Bright Eyes in the Dark. I prefer modern drama to period drama but decided to add this series after reading rave reviews. I watched this series on 31 December 2024 together with my bestie and we love this brilliantly-written series!
What I liked:
1) Hua Zhi characterisation - She was intelligent, progressive, resilient and family-focused and I love that those traits were demonstrated in a period drama. She wasn't a Mary Sue, she did a mistake that cost her freedom.
2) Romance - There are different types of romance shown in this series and I love them. Hua Zhi and Gu Yan Xi's romance was built on solid foundation of love, trust and mutual respect. I gushed whenever they held hands or stole glances when in public. I also enjoyed the secondary romances in particular Shao Yao and Shen Huan. Theirs were like high school/university sweet romance.
3) Gu Yan Xi characterisation - One of the most fascinating male lead in cdrama. He had several identities and it excited me whenever he appeared on screen. As Commander of Security Bureau, he was menacing but as Mr Yan, he was sweet and a gentleman.
4) Acting - Wonderful from every one in the cast!
5) Supporting characters - I like most of them in particular Baoxia (her eyeroll was EPIC!), Chen Qing, Grandma Hua, Xia Jin E, Shao Yao, Shen Hua, Uncle Ping Yang.
6) Visuals - Wow, the cast was good looking and the outfits were beautiful. Bian Cheng resembles Korean idol Kai of EXO. I also enjoyed the cinematography and shots of Hua Manor.
7) Villain arc - The villain feared internal "threats" and I liked this arc.
8) Music - I love the score. The intro was also beautifully illustrated.
9) Action - I never expected epic action scenes because at first I thought this was a family-focused drama. Action scenes were thrilling.
What I disliked:
1) Hua Zhi's action - She made a mistake rebelling against the emperor and that cost her dearly.
2) Hua Rong's arc - I was sad.
3) Shen Qi - Caesar Wu was third billed in this series but his character was underdeveloped, I find.
4) Grandma Hua's daughter - She was despicable.
Favourite scene
Grandma Hua's death
What I liked:
1) Hua Zhi characterisation - She was intelligent, progressive, resilient and family-focused and I love that those traits were demonstrated in a period drama. She wasn't a Mary Sue, she did a mistake that cost her freedom.
2) Romance - There are different types of romance shown in this series and I love them. Hua Zhi and Gu Yan Xi's romance was built on solid foundation of love, trust and mutual respect. I gushed whenever they held hands or stole glances when in public. I also enjoyed the secondary romances in particular Shao Yao and Shen Huan. Theirs were like high school/university sweet romance.
3) Gu Yan Xi characterisation - One of the most fascinating male lead in cdrama. He had several identities and it excited me whenever he appeared on screen. As Commander of Security Bureau, he was menacing but as Mr Yan, he was sweet and a gentleman.
4) Acting - Wonderful from every one in the cast!
5) Supporting characters - I like most of them in particular Baoxia (her eyeroll was EPIC!), Chen Qing, Grandma Hua, Xia Jin E, Shao Yao, Shen Hua, Uncle Ping Yang.
6) Visuals - Wow, the cast was good looking and the outfits were beautiful. Bian Cheng resembles Korean idol Kai of EXO. I also enjoyed the cinematography and shots of Hua Manor.
7) Villain arc - The villain feared internal "threats" and I liked this arc.
8) Music - I love the score. The intro was also beautifully illustrated.
9) Action - I never expected epic action scenes because at first I thought this was a family-focused drama. Action scenes were thrilling.
What I disliked:
1) Hua Zhi's action - She made a mistake rebelling against the emperor and that cost her dearly.
2) Hua Rong's arc - I was sad.
3) Shen Qi - Caesar Wu was third billed in this series but his character was underdeveloped, I find.
4) Grandma Hua's daughter - She was despicable.
Favourite scene
Grandma Hua's death
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