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Anlly Quintero
14 people found this review helpful
Sep 17, 2022
2 of 2 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

The agarwood is still burning and the heart is still beating

Some weeks ago, everyone was shocked after watching the supposed ending of the 59th episode. Some were sad but amazed by it, and others were also sad but disappointed with it. Then the sudden news about two specials came out, and everyone was full of hope one more time.
The 59th episode ending, it's a good ending by itself. More like a sad ending, it's an open ending hinting at a happy ever after with the mixing of Ying Yuan's and Yan Dan's primordial spirits in the incense burner. This happy ending is later given to us with the specials.
I usually see viewers end up being disappointed with special episodes, because they're so short, do not follow the timeline of the final episode directly, and more reasons. However, I'd like to remind everyone that is the reason why these are specials and not actual episodes.
Though many things are left unexplained in these 2 special episodes, I consider that all the elements shown by the end of the 59th episode and a general understanding of how resurrection and healing work in the Immortal Samsara universe, viewers can find the explanation by themselves. Anyway, if you find trouble coming up with a logical explanation, I created a discussion with an analysis of the ending for viewers to check out: https://mydramalist.com/discussions/immortal-samsara-special/81271-summary-and-explanation-of-immortal-samsara-ending
These two specials succeed in their purpose of giving more closure to the viewers. They were cheerful and had many of all the elements one needs after so much suffering plus they also had some really nice surprises.
In conclusion, if you watched Immortal Samsara and liked it, you'll probably have a happy and comforting time with the specials. Also, I recommend watching them with a gap of time with the final episode because the emotional change between the two may feel abrupt.

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romantic-at-heart
6 people found this review helpful
Sep 17, 2022
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Overall 6.0
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Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
This review may contain spoilers

Disjointed happy ending

These 2 short episodes are purely meant to give some feel good vibes as there is not much continuity or explanation on how the characters found their happy endings.

The ML and FL are suddenly alive and living a loving life with this son…

Would have been better to have a proper full length episode at the end of Part 2 to show how they got to their happy endings instead of releasing these 2 short special episodes later on. Momentum and continuity is lost.

Overall the drama is only average and pales in comparison with the lead’s previous dramas, ie Ashes of Love and Love and Redemption. Better to invest your time in Blue Whisper which I have just starting watching and it is mesmerising so far!

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Jul 6, 2024
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Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

A final closure for me

After going through ups and downs, of course I want to see an ending for everyone.

Though I felt sad for Yu Mo but he will surely find his other half.

MUSIC - personal fav

无忘 Wu Wang - 张磊 Zhang Lei
沉香 Chen Xiang - 张杰 Zhang Jie, 张靓颖 Zhang Liang Ying
偏星 Pian Xing - 张靓颖 Zhang Liang Ying
红尘录 Hong Chen Lu - 张杰 Zhang Jie
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