Historical Dramas Club

 American Fan:

How would you guys rate the romance in Blossoms of Adversity?

Barely there, some romance here and there or def part of the story?  :-)

They start out as friends, but he does things for her without taking credit for it. I thought it was really sweet. Later, they do open up to each other.  If you have watched Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1 , the ML was similar, just quietly supporting the FL in his own (sometimes brutal) way. 

To me, the main focus is how the family dynamics change after every challenge the Hua family undergoes (there's a lot) and how they overcome each of these challenges. But it's also about found family. Then, there's this overarching plot about palace intrigue, past and present. For me, this drama worked because it has all the elements I like in a drama: strong & smart female lead, found family, palace intrigue. Not sure how you feel about those.

 Ari:

Great question! I’m only on about episode 16 so Angelviki might be able to speak to this more than I can but so far it seems like sort of a slow burn but there’s obvious attraction and chemistry between the two there. They are friends currently where I am in the story but it’s heading towards something more with how protective he is of her and how she’s starting to recognize her own feelings. 

That sounds promising!

 American Fan:

It all sounds pretty good to me.  Challenges can make a drama more interesting, I just don't like dramas that focus too much on business and not enough on romance or other things.

I really liked LLTG!

I’m the same way but with Politics. I love a good historical but if there’s more politics than romance I start losing some interest. I feel like Blossoms of Adversity has a good blend of it. LLTG was a slow burn so I think if you liked that one (I loved it too) then you’ll like this one! 

 angeliviki2022:

They start out as friends, but he does things for her without taking credit for it. I thought it was really sweet. Later, they do open up to each other.  If you have watched Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1 , the ML was similar, just quietly supporting the FL in his own (sometimes brutal) way. 

To me, the main focus is how the family dynamics change after every challenge the Hua family undergoes (there's a lot) and how they overcome each of these challenges. But it's also about found family. Then, there's this overarching plot about palace intrigue, past and present. For me, this drama worked because it has all the elements I like in a drama: strong & smart female lead, found family, palace intrigue. Not sure how you feel about those.

I really like  "Love Like the Galaxy". I have a feeling this is gonna be a drama for me. I'm in the middle of The Double and finishing Wonderland of Love, then I'm gonna watch Blossoms of Adversity.

 kahahaha:

I'm in the middle of The Double

 MoritzMytem:

nothing gold can stay. 

Never heard of these titles but both sound great! On my PTW list. 

 Ari:

I’m the same way but with Politics. I love a good historical but if there’s more politics than romance I start losing some interest. I feel like Blossoms of Adversity has a good blend of it. LLTG was a slow burn so I think if you liked that one (I loved it too) then you’ll like this one! 

Yep, I feel the same about politics. tbh both business & politics are on my "least favorite" pfp list. 

Right now I'm halfway through with Princess and the Werewolf. It's not bad. It doesn't take itself too seriously for sure, and that makes it lighter and fun. I wish the makeup and wig for the werewolf was more dramatic and better looking, but overall I'm enjoying the drama so far.

 American Fan:

Never heard of these titles but both sound great! On my PTW list. 

Yep, I feel the same about politics. tbh both business & politics are on my "least favorite" pfp list. 

Right now I'm halfway through with Princess and the Werewolf. It's not bad. It doesn't take itself too seriously for sure, and that makes it lighter and fun. I wish the makeup and wig for the werewolf was more dramatic and better looking, but overall I'm enjoying the drama so far.

Its so funny because I just finished Princess and The Werewolf about maybe two dramas ago. It’s definitely a drama that you can’t take too seriously for sure. I can see how it would be lighter and fun, I loved the ML in other projects so I thought I’d like this one but the costuming -and CGI amongst other things made me not like it as much 😅

 Ari:

Its so funny because I just finished Princess and The Werewolf about maybe two dramas ago. It’s definitely a drama that you can’t take too seriously for sure. I can see how it would be lighter and fun, I loved the ML in other projects so I thought I’d like this one but the costuming -and CGI amongst other things made me not like it as much ?

Let me know how you end up rating it though, AmericanFan! 

 JulyMoon:

I don't really know why I made a banner for TTEOTM but here it is, because the photo of the main leads inspired me. On a side note: episode 19 was the best so far. Cute and funny scenes between the main leads. Can I please have more of that?! xD

This banner looks so good Moon!