Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1 (2022)

Review for Part 1 @ 2

This drama is a GREAT historical production that should not have been titled “Love Like The Galaxy” because their love was not only slow burned, but also full of secrets, lack of confidence, misunderstandings, and, the most tedious part of this drama, Shao Shang’s cold attitude and distrust toward Zi Sheng. How a great love cannot understand Zi Sheng’s emotional pain, turmoil, and commitment?
Having said that, Zhao Lusi (Shao Shang) and Leo Wu (Zi Sheng) did an excellent job portraying their characters and, although their romantic chemistry was not very amorous, the best intimate interaction in the whole drama happened without an unnecessary awkward kiss in episode 36, really beautiful and heartwarming! The rest of the cast also did a wonderful job bringing their characters to life.
This drama is heavy on revenge plots, palace antics, familial interactions, truehearted friendship, occasional comedic scenes to lighten the darker tones, great action scenes, and amazing cinematography and music.
Overall, this is a magnificent drama that is worth watching. Enjoy it!

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Completed - 7/27/2022 - 8.25 rating (my gut is not telling to round it up to 8.5)

"Love like the Galaxy" is a highly anticipated historical drama in 2022 (my second most anticipated after "Who Rules the World") since we have two very popular young actors, Wu Lei and Zhao LuSi. Personally, I think Wu Lei and Zhao LuSi are a much better match than Zhao LuSi + Yang Yang or Wu Lei + Dilraba. Probably because they are of similar age and give off a young love vibe (instead of siblings). This family drama also reminded me a little of "The Story of Ming Lan" but a less serious version. I like the fact that the drama focuses on different relationships and not just romantic relationships.

However, as a romance lover, I was looking forward to the main couple's romantic journey. I am a little disappointed as it took them a very long time to meet and for us to see any sort of romantic development. In Part 1, our female lead, Cheng Shao Shang (CSS) attracted the attention of three young men. We see the sweet, young, puppy love between CSS and Lou Yao. Lou Yao is cute and all, but really just seems like a good buddy to hang out with. He will never be on equal footing with CSS. CSS picks him probably because she can walk all over him and can do whatever she wants (aka freedom!). Yuan Shen is the petty high school kid who likes to pester the girl that he likes. I also don't feel any real chemistry between CSS and Yuan Shen. I usually enjoy bickering between leads but not much here (well, he's technically not the male lead). We finally see CSS and Ling Bu Yi (LBY) together after about 10 episodes. That is one sloooww start of a romance. Unfortunately, scenes with the two of them together are far and between. For me, there isn't enough to justify LBY's love for CSS and the pacing of their story seems off. However, I expect to feel very differently in Part 2 and I am anticipating a lot of heartaches, longing and chemistry *fingers crossed*

A big part of the drama focuses on CSS's relationship with her mother. Although I understand where her mother is coming from, and the guilt she's feeling inside, it's really hard to see CSS not getting the affection from her mother. Mom is supposedly very smart. Why can't she see that the way she's treating CSS is not the right way to go? She's seen the relationship between CSS and her aunt, and should know that CSS is smart and sweet. Why is mom being so dumb here? I think we all know that being constantly compared to someone else hurts ones pride and self-confidence, esp. when your mother is the culprit. There are a few other annoying characters in this drama. Luckily, to me, they have not reached my boiling point yet, and I still find them to be tolerable since they also provide comedic relief, e.g. all those bitchy women and princesses.

My favorite character is Qi Qi, played by Zhang Yue. Qi Qi is so fun and cool, and I like her style. She doesn't care what you think of her nor take BS from anyone. She's the perfect BFF for CSS. I love it whenever she's there for CSS and protecting her from the other petty and bitchy ladies. There are many comedic moments throughout the drama. They are funny and yet not over-the-top. The humor doesn't distract from the main story or the feel of the drama. I hope this type of humor continues in Part 2 and it doesn't turn into a melodrama.

Zhao Lu Si does shine in "Love like the Galaxy", and she looks beautiful. Her character is smart and scheming and provided enough material to showcase her acting skills. On the other hand, Wu Lei has a little less to work with in Part 1. He looks great as the general but I wanted to see more of him, not just the stoic side. I do see glimpses of a different LBY towards the end. I love the awkward adorableness in the last couple episodes and look forward to seeing more in Part 2. One of my favorite parts of this drama is the confrontation between the leads in ep 27. I've been waiting for this. I want them to talk, to argue, to openly tell each other how they feel.

The production value seems pretty good. I believe this is a S+ production from Tencent. I don't remember any of the songs. That could mean they are not memorable or they are not overplayed, or both. Although the cinematography did not "wow" me, I do like the costumes, hairstyles, accessories, sets and props. Nothing looks flimsy or cheap, except for those big rocks they used for training in the Shang household. Those rocks look fake!

Part 1 is a good start to setup for the rest of the drama. I look forward to Part 2 and expect to like it even more.

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a bunch of short clip?

maybe those who feel this drama is good, just because of the romance, those who are satisfied with a little romance , so if someone gives a bad rating they will be judged, maybe there are some scenes that make me touched, and sometimes comedy but most of them feel very lame and the romance sometimes is weird


bad editing and bad scene viewing, jumping scene(not complete showing the useful scene,skip and skip)

from the beginning of these 56 episodes, can this be called a drama? I think this is a bunch of short,,, if in Kdrama it's called "special episodes"
why?
since the beginning of the drama, every time they want to do an action, there is see no action, only showing the result


I've never read the novel, but I'm sure the novel has alot of seasons, but in my opinion the scriptwriter is not good at choosing and sorting out what scenes are important so that from the beginning to the end the drama only show a short part and then proceeds to other scenes, too many unnecessary scenes. makes the first 22 episodes feel very long and unimportant,, in part 2, I thought it was getting better, but it didn't, the same misunderstanding happen again and again, in the first 8 episodes there had been about 3/4 times the argue between FL & ML,, character of FL which in part 1 really like, makes me hate it

they focus too much on the FL&ML scene so that they forget about other SUPPORT COUPLES, while the FL&ML romance is very long & very slow burning (FL & ML love story only starts at the end of part 1, and even in part still in the stage FL not have good feeling for ML) and makes the other couple not have enough scenes, and support couples together are very unreasonable, there is no obvious romance between them but directly together, waste of using cast, even though 56 episodes is enough to make the story very very clear plot and help some of the support cast develop the acting for newbie


the unstable voice made me keep adjusting the volume of the drama while watching, because there was no dubbing, when the cast spoke their mouths seemed to be gargling, if there were no Chinese subtitles maybe I really didn't know what they were talking about ,especially the words and language they use very rarely, even though I know chinese, still feels very unfamiliar



a crazy part like short clip and ridiculous scene (just a part, because too much)
1. ep 12, the medic said the arrow's head only appeared slightly on the surface of the body, if you want to take the arrow out, you have to cut the wound, but the medic is not good at sewing, shaoshang use a string, does it make sense? Even hard objects are difficult to put into a wound, but a string?, even though it is the strongest string, its call strong, because not easily broken by sharp objects, and the arrow's head has a sharp side, pulling the arrowhead with a string is like slicing a wound! does this action not need to stitch the wound?

2. ep 15 ,why they suddenly talking about huangpuyi?when huangpuyi send the cart for 3rd aunt?
3. suddenly shaoshang's father was said to be rebellious, during episode 46 I thought there was a scene helping his father, but it's been 5 days, are you serious?!
4. ep 44, shaoshang went tongniu to save her father, and to meet someone in prison, she intentionally stole 2 bread, how she sure that she is who is just a petty thief that stole bread, will be locked up together with important criminals?
5. little yue masquis said , miasma is not toxic, but why do the pengukun still get side effects? and suffering asthma?


大母,granny
大父， grandpa
君姑,mother in law
君舅,father in law
阿父，father
阿母,mother
君公，how to called male?
女君，how to called female?
舅父，uncle from mother
舅母，uncle's wife from mother
姑父,aunt's husband from father
姑母，father's sister
伯父,uncle, father's elder brother
伯母,uncle's wife from father's elder brother
叔父，uncle, father's younger brother
叔母, uncle's wife from father's younger brother
姒妇 ，brother's wife , sister in law
阿紫/阿姐 a zi ，sister

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Masterpiece drama!♥︎

I watched it when this drama was on-going and for the first time I bought the fast track because I couldn't wait to see the ending!!

Ling Buyi, an orphan boy because his parent died during the war since he was a child, lived in misery but was lucky to be adopted by the emperor and empress so he became a general at a young age. His character is very hard, cold, and doesn't think about other people, but then changes when he meets a beautiful teenage girl, Cheng Shaoshang.

Cheng Shaoshang, a smart girl whose parents left for war and only lives with her evil grandmother and aunt so she has to find a way to survive every day. Her behavior was very rude, messy, and unethical because she had never been taught since childhood.

This drama is divided into 2 parts and this part does not show too many problems, it reveals more about the family life of Cheng Shaoshang, Ling Buyi and also the second leads, Yuan Shanjian and Lou Yao.

This drama is really very good, the cinematography is beautiful, their chemistry are extraordinary, and there are lots of life lessons to be learned.

I have rewatched this drama countless times, it has become one of my favorite costume dramas. Congratulations to Director Fei, Zhao Lusi, Wulei, and the entire love like the galaxy team for creating truly masterpiece drama!─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──

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definitely worth watching

I honestly could watch it several times and never get bored , everything is amazing the characters, the plot , the humor , rich tapestry of politics but not in a boring way , Incredible storyline and battles , the action scenes are very well directed and the OSTs are extremely great too .
the first season might be a bit slow but in the second season we get such a fast paced turn of events and i think this is the strongest point of the show , the writer took their time and they developed both story arcs and characters arcs so when stuffs happen , you'll be hooked.

All the actors own their roles exhibiting superior craft with expressions alone . another main feature that distinguishes Love Like The Galaxy is its character development .
- the FL is shown to be stubborn and immature girl in the beginning but as the drama progresses she develops into a mature person with a good control over her emotions .
- the ML went from a person who doesn't embody love and caring to a man who'll do everything for the woman of his life , but i'm glad they didn't change his dominant and ruthless personality after he fell in love because it's what make him the unique general Ling buyi .

The tension and chemistry between the main couple is insane too .

the greatest Political Historical Cdrama of all time .

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Love like the Galaxy - Best Chinese Drama

I honestly love the casts, director, and the storyline! This Chinese drama does not heavily focus on romance which I loved. However, when it does it is very sweet, intense, and awe. Some drama heavily focuses on romance of the FL and ML but not the actual plot of it. I suggest watching this drama and play attention to the details of the story. There's a lot of aha moments and very funny scenes.

The FL and the ML aren't the only ones that have character development but side characters also. It's not a typical kind of drama where it is too dramatic all the time. I especially love all the casts, everyone did their parts so good. The acting is so real for each characters. I became a fan of the FL and ML. LOVE THEM!! I wish for more upcoming drama with these two actor and actress. Now, I'm just sad that it's over.

I love to thank all the casts, director, and team for such a wonderful and beautiful drama. Please do more drama with these two leads and the side characters!!

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One of the best series I've seen so far...

Strong plot, epic love story, tear-jerking moments, and superb story-telling. This is the kind of drama many audiences would get hooked, with it's fascinating and deep elements. Wu Lei took his acting into greater heights by displaying his role well as the revenge-stricken general. Zhao Lu Si, as usual, can step into any character she plays. I love it whenever the male character shows deep love to his girl, even just by the look in his eyes. He doesn't need to get so mushy, his gaze and actions says it all. It's really worth the wait and the 56 episodes did it justice. I wish they could've spared a few more scenes showing the couple getting married at last and having kids on their own.

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LLTG : BEST HISTORICAL DRAMA OF 2022

I like this drama, I love this drama, it's as if the drama "the story of minglan" is mixed into this. I like the fierceness of LBY and how witty CSS is. I ike how cool LBY is as a general and as a man, lover and friend. Both CSS and LBY are loyal and protective of the ones they love. I like the way CSS matured and became an adult, I like the costume and the way they fetched their wine with a long spoon before drinking, I like the empress and concubine Yue, I like the emperor so much that he is for real my favourite character from the drama, I also like the grandmother too even her biasness to her youngest son(just not the way she treated CSS and separated her from her family) . I like the little villains court ladies before they all got married. I like how every topic is related to the story, the plots that's the massacre intrigue and mystery, characters and scenes in the drama, each were leading up to somewhere . I like how focus the drama is and nothing was messed up or wasn't cleared up, everything done or said were all connected.
I like how LBY never forgot his goal and got his revenge even if it meant losing the one person he loves most. His main focus has always been avenging his family and didn't stray from the part. I super love this drama and all the characters, because all characters had a role and all played it well. I will forever hold this drama dear to my heart because of the amazing leads. I love LBY two deputies that was always with him come rain or sun, death or life saving situation. I also love the grandmother acting, and while I don't like the way the mother treated her daughter, I'm trying to understand her needs of teaching her how to be a virtual lady even though I think she really had no idea how to do it and never really listened or saw her daughter right in front of her or saw her from other people's perspectives.
I like how the ending was similar to the beginning in the sense of their dressing, for the first episode during the lantern festival LBY first saw her among the crowds wearing a red Robe and him with his black robe but this time they were finally together taking a vow. I like how we finally see the parents and siblings fighting in war, we finally get to see them show us why their were really needed and left CSS at home.
Finally I like how in the last scene the emperor reminded me of why I love him. This is a good drama that made me sad that it ended.

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wow... i've found another overwhelmed epic love story

Firstly, it's a bit slow pace story, but it keep me interested to follow the story, they all got strong characters and good script, i got some laugh too,
even yuan shanjian got my interest which i don't really like his cynical arguing way at first, but then i find him so innocently cute in arguing to get niao niao attention and whenever he fed up with those loveydovey couple ..
yeah there's many arguing, hatred yell like a soap drama which making me headache, even FL character's giving me headaches, but i can hold my ground whenever there's ling bu yi scenes..
what's get to me for the story of this drama is that niao niao can do any tricks to avenge people who treat her badly, and ling bu yi will always there to protect her, those scenes always give heart in my eyes ..

the story is so relatable for relationship i wish to have myself, understanding and accepting each other as it is, ling bu yi's struggle to get niao niao's love and have her by his side always fluttering my heart, but sorry imho i'm not a fan of the FL character which always in calculation love until the end of story..
although the main story of this drama about the tragic story for ling bu yi to get the revenge for huo's clan massacre, which actually i always avoiding to watch for such tragic drama,
but in here it's really overwhelming me, the philosophy, the rules somehow twisted as what i really love to watch from a drama,
it's funny yet timid, it's fluttering yet restricting, it's witty yet innocently put, and... it's happy ending ..
it's a bit shock for me to find such script from China drama for their historical genre, mostly i found it a sad or tragic ending for historical genre that's why i'm generally not really into this genre, my heart couldn't take any more tragic story for my own health.

I don't really get to understand the plot story first time watching this drama, so i rewatch the drama then i got the whole picture understanding the story better (this is my weak point whenever watching China drama, they've got so many hidden agenda, than Korean drama, which is why my mind always rest easily watching any Korean drama than China drama)
first look for ling bu yi character's got me thinking what's his stare about, why his eyes always looks so intense, i'm not really into that kind of character, i thought he'll be a timid and intimidating type,
but now i can see his affections, love, care, protecting thoughts, and his struggle to get the one he wants in his eyes, and from then on my eyes only looking for ling bu yi scenes..

what's amaze me that i'm following Leo Wu's dramas but i didn't notice his character mostly until this drama, i even dropped the one which Zhao Lu Si in it..

unfortunately the soundtracks not really supporting the dramas in my opinion, i usually love listening to the song which depicting the love story of the drama,
one song come to my mind for this drama,
"Dandelions by Ruth B",
" 'Cause I'm in a field of dandelions
Wishing on every one that you'll be mine, mine
And I see forever in your eyes,
I feel okay, when I see you smile, smile.."
ahahah just my own thoughts for depicting the whole drama about..

Overall, this is my all time rewatch story whenever i want my heart overwhelmed with fluttery heart, and just want to drawn in ling bu yi eyes.

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THIS DRAMA AND THE CASTS DESERVE AN AWARD!

Lusi and Leo Wu acting is top notched on this series, tbh. Its my favorite CDrama because aside from the scripts are wholesome, the character development of each characters are well visible and viewed.
My fave part is when Ling Buyi finally completed his revenge and his facial expression radiates the bittersweet victory. Happy of finally doing the revenge and sad of losing the only woman he loves.
I never saw that kind of intense acting on CDRAMA before tbh. His acting gave me the exact emotions for that certain scene. His character is really challenging because his emotions was oppressed for a long time and when the last 15 episode run, the drama brought us (audience) to a roller coaster ride of emotions.
I got constant goosebumps even with the fight scenes where black army reinforced Buyi on shouchun city scene, when cheng family helped shaoshang bypass the guards to rescue Ling buyi, when Cheng Family arrived in Gu city, Ling Buyi jumping off the cliff etc.
Lusi acting is also good. from being bubbly to a reserved lady, her character growth gives me goosebumps as well. Black Army gives me a marvel entrance when they arrive as reinforcements, Fei and Qi add flavor to the series with Buyi too, Shaoshang parents played their role very well, The emperor is the MVP plus the empress and consort on the same team.
Im telling you, I am 28 years old and this is my first time rating a drama all my life. and I am doing extra miles to show my appreciation for this masterpiece.
Give this drama the rewards they deserve, give recognition to the casts and production team.

I feel so good to skip Kdrama now and will start to explore Cdrama.
I thought Cdrama is more on CGI thats why I usually avoid watching, but this time Love like the galaxy prove me wrong. altho this drama have parts with CGI, but still it gives justice to the series.
I will start exploring Chinese drama now. Thanks to Wu Lei and Lu Si and all the cast of this series!

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