Unique, funny and beautiful!
I love the originality of the idea! For this drama, it actually made sense why the world is not traditionally historical but fantasy historical because FL made it up to begin with. It was so fun to watch ML and FL fall in love with each other and the acting - especially of FL - was amazing! I needed this lighthearted and funny drama.But I can understand why some people might not like it. FL was childish quite a few times (especially in the beginning). But I loved her character development to become smarter and more serious. What bothers me a bit is that although it was really fun to watch, it was still a bit too long. But I think this is a general cdrama issue.
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A fun fruit smoothie
The story of orange, banana and apple. It was hilarious how the story seemed to get more complicated the longer it went on.I have to say, everyone in this drama is gorgeous, I could stare at them for the whole day.
Especially Qian Qian's mother, she slayed the look.
Story
I watched ep 1-10 in one night, ep 11-17 fast forward button and I became best friends and ep 18-24 were back on track without any boring moments.
I appreciate the writers for giving us a happy ending because they could have broken our hearts.
The story was fun to watch even though second hand embarrassment hit me sometimes. The characters were smart most of the time and they communicated with each other. The misunderstandings were resolved quickly and the solutions to problems were creative.
The strongest point of the whole story were the characters, everyone was likeable. Qian Qian's mother was supportive, Han Shuo's parents were hilarious, the servants Zi Rui and Bai Ji were the highlight of some scenes.
Characters
Qian Qian, always up to no good. Her plans are messy but somehow they work. When she lies, she doesn't lie small. When she makes a mess, she makes it so nobody could fix it. And I liked that and I liked her character, all those things are what makes her so fun to follow.
Han Shuo, a super patient man. He first gave her his heart and then everything else. He started out as a cold character but soon became the most soft and cute one.
Their relationship was complicated but at the end of the day, they trusted and loved each other and that helped them through tough times.
ChuChu, super selfish and entitled princess. She could have had it all but she destroyed it herself. Her true colors showed when the first real problem came up.
Pei Heng, dude, she's just not into you. I don't know how many times Qian Qian told him she wants them to be friends but it was more than once. He gave some cool advice though.
Things I liked
ChuChu slowly becoming evil.
Su Mu and Yuan Yuan's romance, her wishes.
The orange, banana and apple, that's golden in itself.
The storytellers wanting to kill characters, they were really consistent with that.
Han Shuo and Qian Qian trying to kill each other for half of the drama.
Lin Qi and Qian Qian becoming frenemies.
Han Shuo's mom holding divorce papers in her sleeve.
Meng Guo's letters when he followed Han Shuo.
Han Shuo and Qian Qian struggling to kiss, they struggled more for that than for their whole relationship.
Things I didn't like
Surviving few slow episodes.
This is not really a super deep story and it doesn't present itself in that way so anyone who wants to watch it should have that in mind.
Leave the logic out of the door and enjoy the ride.
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It was a fun escape from reality until the ending episode.
The good thing I like about this one was how the FL navigated the story of her characters while in her own book( Reminds me of "W 2016" Korean drama). I liked how the leads were funny and the way they lived every moment was entertaining, I especially liked the FL with her personality of being dumb and idiotic. I am so frustrated with that one ending comment, why does the second princess still get to be the city owner. Hasn't she shown enough violence and cruelty to be executed? If it weren't for the ML, the FL would have been dead earlier by the arrow she shot towards her. So many times she tried to kill her, but no karma for her. What kind of messed up story is this? We are told that what goes around comes around and that good deed is not lost but returned a thousand times.Was this review helpful to you?
My favorite drama BY FAR!
STORY-------------------------------This was recommended a lot, and was extremely popular, so I decided to watch it. NO REGRETS. At first I watched it mainly for Ding Yu Xi and Zhao Lu Si, but I loved the story too. I really liked how this drama flowed, and how interesting the plot was. It was very unique and I loved the perspective it put out. 10/10 for everything.
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Like I mentioned, I watched it at first mainly for the cast. I love the individual personalities of the characters, and the chemistry was great.
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I almost memorized all the music lyrics! I really enjoyed it.
REWATCH VALUE-----------------
Would 1000000% rewatch! Such a good drama! I heard season 2 was coming soon, and I am glad they planned one.
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Story was amazing, acting/cast was great, I loved all the music, and I would definitely rewatch it. For those who have not seen this drama...I'm recommending it right now! I can't wait for season 2 and hope for the same quality story and cast!
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my favorite show
ok I’ve watched too many shows to count, even more than in my profile, but this is Definitely my favorite show along with the untamed. it’s not draggy and so fun to watch. I have watched it over 7 times and I’m not even exaggerating. each time I rewatch there’s more to love about it. Han shou is sooo hot and the best ML ever and the FL is also so cute and funny. if your hesitating please don’t and go ahead and watch it take it from me you won’t regret it. It’s also a happy ending but season 2 pleaseeeeeeeeWas this review helpful to you?
Absolutely adorable funny and worth watching series
I stumbled upon this series - one of the trailers - when browsing YouTube. As I have watched Zhao LuSi's drama, I decided to search for it. Definitely not disappointed. This series is absolutely charming, adorable, extremely funny in many many scenes, touching and romantic. There are various comedy scenes, especially the assistance of the male and female leads..... always landing in funny moments. Zhao LuSi and Ding YuXi are extremely great actors and I enjoy watching their chemistry and funny antics together. Although it is my first time watching Ding YuXi, I will say - I love his acting. He did a very good job for a relatively and quite new actor. Hoping to watch more of his upcoming or past series. The other casts of the series are also very good and deserve a good pat on the shoulder for the great job and hard work they put in to make this series a success! The songs paired with it are also very nicely paired.Was this review helpful to you?
Adorable
When I first started it, I was surprised by the fact it was set in the modern world because I thought it was some wuxia, but then I got it. It was something new to see the roles between men and women changed, but I liked it nonethless. I didn't quite liked the way QianQian and Chuchu we're talking about Han Chuo as he was an object. I got the fact that she felt guilty for her sister, but she should've taken Han Chuo's feelings into account before making those plans.Still I kinda liked the way QianQian's character was made, childish and immature, but serious and loyal when it was needed.
Edit : okay I'm at 19 ep and I understand testing her kungfu skills or whatever but that's not an excuse for almost raping her
Another edit : Just finished it and it was so cute. I need a second season
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The First Historical Drama You Should Watch
I don't really write reviews but I loved this drama so much that I just had to for this drama. Since I started watching drama's I've avoided watching Historical dramas but I decided to watch this on a whim. Definitely do not regret that.The story is so well put together, everything comes together, it is worth watching if you've never watched a historical drama. There is romance and comedy that will have you laughing out loud, the side characters are some of my favourites and even the villains are wonderfully done.
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Finally I watch this drama. Yeah I quite understand why people love it. Thanks to long ballad that change my perception of Rosy Zhao, that's why I decided to try watch this drama & turn out I love it. The world where woman as a leader... it's quite interesting. & this drama give more elaborate of the situation, politic, cultural than the eternal love 3. Woman as a leader I notice some plus and minus in their leadership that really quite makes sense:
* Their more emotional than man as a king, more using feeling than logic. Like in here we can see Chen Qian Qian (QQ) mother really have partial heart & love between QQ & Chen Chu Chu (CC). & the punishment for their child is not serious/grave than man as a king.
What I like:
+ I really like Rosy Zhao here. What usually I don't like & can't stand to see her acting became her plus point in here. Like how she's coaxing her mother & Han Shuo (HS). Everything she act here is just put in the right amount. Really look forward for her other drama.
+ HS is really one slave of love. See how he foolishly just falling in love to QQ is something ^_^.
+ This drama didn't make draggy long & annoying scene. They just have 24 ep, it's quite short so they waste no scene or episode.
+ I love how at the end we can also see the situation in HS kingdom & compare both of the kingdom. Really funny actually when QQ said in the party with all the minister about how important woman actually in their household. Really like when the back to HS kingdom how HS treat QQ give her support without using word. :)
What raising my eyebrow:
* How can CC just easily replace Pei Heng as minister of defense when she said she is the descendant of their mother. It's supposed to be by mandate of queen to be replace or not.
Overall I really enjoy the drama, but no I don't think I'll gonna re-watch this.
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HILARIOUS!
Currently I'm keen on C-drama and if you are looking for something light and funny, then this drama is a good option!Story:
The story line is interesting, they give you a funny twist & turn. But don't blame them for sometimes put some illogical scenes that make you wonder why on earth they react like this (it's fun tho to watch this kind of scenes, but only sometimes ya).
Acting:
I kinda surprise to watch the male lead, my first impression about him was he's not really suit for the funny scene. But I'm wrong. He's hilarious! For the female lead, this is my first time to watch her drama. She's cute, funny & really good at acting. The plus point is, she didn't have that annoying voice!
I would definitely watch this again if I have nothing to watch!
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Want to see men humiliated? This drama is exactly what you are looking for.
Initially when I first approached this drama and saw the beginning of the first episode, I dropped it immediately. However, since I like Zhao Lusi, I gave it a second chance and it actually began to be pretty fun.Plot: 8,5
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★★★★★ Main idea:
--> Very strong, intriguing and well thought out. Except for the main plot, there is a very interesting world created within the script, where two cities are coexisting in absolute separation because of their opposite laws – one is absolutely domineered by females, the other by males. In the city ruled by females - important positions belong to women, women are making money, going hunting, spending time and money for entertainment and carrying out all decisions. Men are the source of entertainment, they have to be obedient to their wives, and are killed if they don't know their place. Oh man, this drama is really sticking it to all men for the humiliation women usually have to bear!
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★★★★☆ Logic:
--> Plot makes sense, there are a few dumb twists, but it can be easily forgiven.
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★★★★★ Pace:
--> It was interesting till the end.
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★★★★☆ Impression:
--> Impressed.
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★★★★☆ Skip rate:
--> I skipped some of the side plots, but not much.
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★★★★☆ Annoying factors:
--> Sometimes annoying, but nothing serious.
Characters: 8,5
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★★★★★ First leads - Prince Han Shuo and third princess Chen Qian Qian:
--> Loved those characters. I was really enjoying the whole kill-dodge bickering.
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★★★★☆ Other leads - Second princes Chen Chu Chu and Pei Heng:
--> The other leads were I bit uninteresting. But I loved the way second princess character changed because the story diverged from the original script.
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★★★☆☆ Overacting:
--> There were certain characters who overreacted to the turn of events without trying to think too much and this kind of behavior is not much to my taste, but it was bearable.
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★★★★☆ Acting:
--> Liked the acting.
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★★★★★ Annoyance level:
--> Not annoyed at all.
Background: 4,5
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★★☆☆☆ Soundtrack:
--> Didn't notice any particular song, it was decent and neutral.
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★☆☆☆☆ Visuals (camera, scenery, visual effects, ...):
--> I didn’t much appreciate the visual. I actually initially nearly dropped the drama because of that, when both leads started to flying around like two pieces of cotton candy. It was really disturbing.
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★★★☆☆ Wardrobe (costumes, hairstyles, makeup, ...):
--> Average.
Rewatch value: 7,5
I assess this value based on impression, skip rate, annoyance level and overall preference.
Final verdict: 8
What I love about this drama is the way it deals with the problem of two opposite worlds, searching for some kind of balance working for both sides. The second strong message from this drama is, what can happen to a person, who loses his purpose in life. This drama made me burst out laughing, but also impressed me with the behind-story thoughts.
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Very funny & damn good
I neva wrote a review for any dramas this is my first review. Its super funny and rom com who wants to release their stress its the best for them. I wont be a spoiler. Just watch dnt think about anything, Trust me you will never regret. I love these both leads very much. Their actings are awesome. Also chemistry. Im really into this drama. Hoping for them to act together in upcoming dramas. The supporting characters also did their best. Can anyone please suggest a historical drama like tis Rom Com (Modern drama is also fine)Was this review helpful to you?
