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Love’s Rebellion
15 people found this review helpful
Aug 18, 2024
36 of 36 episodes seen
Completed 8
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0
This review may contain spoilers

The Xianxia That Left a Strong Impression on Me.

"Love's Rebellion" tells the story of Nan Yan, a young girl who is exceptionally skilled in medicine, an alchemist who studies medicine and poison to cure her mother's heart disease. One faithful day, she was picking up herbs in the woods when she encountered some members of the Evil Path sect, her mermaid pearl caught their eye. So, they wanted to kill her, Nan Yan knew she doesn't stand a chance against so many demons, she tried to make a run for it. However, although she ran fast, the Evil Path sect members were faster. They caught up with her, and coincidentally Ji Yang happens to be in the area. Ji Yang is the monarch "Shao Cang" of the Great Path Sect who is on the run after being wrongly accused of killing his fellow sect members. When Ji Yang saw that Nan Yan was in danger, he helped her fight off the demons by lending her a hand. The demons flee, but Ji Yang caught up with them and slayed them. Shortly after that, he fainted due to the injuries he sustained while he was imprisoned. Nan Yan saw the unconscious Ji Yang and brought him back to Lunar Sect of Lunar Mountain.

After Ji Yang regained his consciousness, he found himself in an unfamiliar place, and saw Nan Yan who claims to have saved him. In the woods, Nan Yan thought she was able to overpower the members of the Evil Path because her cultivation improved, but little does she know that it's Ji Yang who helped her. However, it's indeed a fact that she did bring him back when he was unconscious. So, this two saved each other if you're to ask me. Nan Yan wants to refine the Five-Poison heart pill to save her mother who has a heart disease, and coincidentally, Ji Yang also has the same illness. The question is, are this two each other's destiny, or just normal passer-by? Well, it's the later. Their relationship started with some misunderstandings, or should I call it bickerings instead? In a short while, their relationship blossomed, leading to these two falling for each other. After a series of coincidence, she formed a bond called "the seal of romance" with Ji Yang. Not long after, Mu Zhang Ting came along, then Yin Ya. These four individuals eventually became friends.

Actually, before this drama began airing, the two leads "Zhang Ling He and Jing Tian" and the trailer were enough for me to have high expectations. When this actually aired, it met my expectations and even exceeded it, but there's a flaw that almost made me drop this drama in its first three episodes. However, its merits were enough for me to outlook the flaw.


FLAW; I started the first episode thinking that it will be very interesting that I'd want to rewatch it, but sadly, I was disappointed. The first three episodes were both boring and slow, that's a fact. "Is this it? Really? Here I thought this would be worthwhile, was I wrong?" Those were the questions that kept going through my head. On the other hand, I also said this to myself, "let's see what the next episode has to offer. After all, this is not the first drama which its first episode is slow." That's how I watch the next episodes, up until I reached episode 4. To be honest, I almost dropped this during the first three episodes, but I decided to persevere and watch more because the two leads "Zhang Ling He and Jing Tian" are one of my favourites. I'm glad I persevered, my perseverance paid off. It just confirmed this saying, "Perseverance pays off". From episode 4 onwards, it kept getting better and better, till I had no complaints whatsoever about this again.

MERITS;
Romance
What made me love this drama more is the romance. Zhang Ling He and Jing Tian really had the chemistry I never knew they could have. Their chemistry is off the charts, one of the best I've seen. Ji Yang and Nan Yan's love for each other is both true and unique. It's usually the ML always protecting the FL, but here? It's different. They take turns in protecting each other. Even when Ji Yang became a demon and couldn't remember a thing, not even his name, when he saw Nan Yan from afar, he felt this connection with her. Since he doesn't remember his name, he named himself "Yin". To be honest, since Nan Yan is now a demon slayer, this two couple made this show much much more interesting. I really love the trust this two has in each other. You know when you've forgotten your beloved, but your heart remembers, this is what the drama shown. I just love the chemistry our main coulple has. Also, they look cute together. I never knew this pair could work, but it actually did. And very perfectly at that!

Acting/Casting; The casts delivered outstanding performance, especially Ji Yang, Nan Yan, and the other two leads.
Well, I'm not familiar with the other two leads, so I'll only focus on the ML and FL whom I'm more familiar with. Zhang Ling He and Jing Tian, these two actors always impresses me everytime I watch their dramas. Their spot on facial expressions, the way they portrayed their emotions leaves me speechless. Darren Chen and Chang Long's acting also exceeded expectations. To be put bluntly, "Loves Rebellion" has one of the best acting you can find when watching a drama. Although I hoped some supporting characters stayed much longer in the drama, characters such as Nan Yan's mother "Nan Ruo" and Chief of the Lunar sect "Meng Zhi Guang" these two made the show much more fun. I love when they play Mahjong, it's a pity that their characters were short lived.

Beautiful OST; I've watched many interesting drama in which their OST were just average. However, Love's Rebellion is not just interesting, but its OSTs are also beautiful. We get beautiful OST from different artists; I'm Willing by Wang Tiange, Hand in Hand by Allen Fang, Like Our First Meeting by Maria, Clear by Li Hao, and Two Selves by Yang Kun. I'm not sure if that's all, but those are the OST I can remember. Each OST has its meaning that suits this drama. Among the listed OST, my favourite is "I'm willing by Wang Tiange and Hand in Hand by Allen Fang". As the saying goes "love is not about worth, but willingness", the OST "I'm willing" suits that saying very perfectly.

Strong Character Development; One of the reasons that made me love "Love's Rebellion" is the character development. I love how the four leads character gradually developed from what they used to be. Here are the character development of the four leads below;
Nan Yan; Although she's highly skilled in medicine, but she's of low cultivation. She only cared about curing her mother and Ji Yang's heart disease. But after undergoing a series of heartbreaking events, where she lost her loved ones, she came to realize that "only the capable can protect and hold on to the ones they love and cherish". Hence she embarked on the journey to become strong. "When there's a will, there's a way," After much cultivation, she improved gradually, and became a high cultivator and demon slayer in a short amount of time. I love how her character developed into a strong and badass one.

Ji Yang; He has always been a high cultivator whom very few people could rival in the cultivation realm. He was eloquent and articulate at 6, won the champion of magic at 8, he reached Yuanying realm at 13, and took the throne at 18. That's who Ji Yang/Shao Cang is. However, unfortunately, he died in the fifth valley. Although he died in the fifth valley, he was later resurrected, but without his memories and as a demon. Though he didn't have his memories, but his kindness, ability to discern right from wrong didn't fade away, also, he's much more powerful than he ever was. He now has in his possession the power of a god. His is a combination of goodness of Ji Yang and the ruthlessness of "Yin", balancing each other. I loved how his character developed into a much more powerful character.

Yin Ya, a fox, who thinks of cultivators as despicable because of how his clan was wrongfully imprisoned in the spirit binding formation. He also loves to play tricks, he even betrayed his friends (Ji Yang, Nan Yan, and Mu Zhang Ting) quite a number of times. But after they went through life and death together, the fox who only cared about saving his clansmen came to know the true meaning of friendship, also, he came to realize that not only family is important, friends are too. The way his character developed into a loyal and caring friend is what I loved most about him.

Mu Zhang Ting, the young dragon lord of Dragon Capital, who loves writing poems more than he does cultivation, he's also a very loyal person. He thinks of himself as a literary talent, so he didn't think much of becoming stronger. When he thought one of his friends had died, he wanted revenge, but sadly, he lacked the capability. He practiced for three years and became much stronger. Although, he became stronger, he didn't give up on being a poet. I love that about him.

Comedy; "Love's Rebellion" also has scenes that'll make you laugh, the characters itself are a fun to watch. Ji Yang and Nan Yan unique character will put a smile on your face. The fox "Yin Ya" also is very funny. The funny poems of Mu Zhang Ting is the funniest. Mu Zhang Ting's character added a lot more fun to the show with his poems that'll will make you laugh non-stop. Poems such as, "across the sky, a sudden lightening. It must be the Jade Emperor yawning." All characters performed exceptionally well in their respective roles. Especially the ML and FL.

Emotional Aspects; "Love's Rebellion" is also an emotional drama that'll move you to tears. Ji Yang and Nan Yan first separation is an example of the emotional part. Their separation was accompanied with an emotional but beautiful OST, making the scene all the more sad. Also, our four friends were also separated for three years. This drama has much more that I can't describe in a word or two. Watch "Love's Rebellion" and you'll find out about what I speak of.

As for the ending, I'll only say this, it's a very satisfying happy ending , the ending I hoped for. Whether it's drinking, working, exercising, or eating, "moderation is best." So, I'll stop here, and leave you to watch and find out more about the drama and its ending.
As you can see, this drama has but a flaw, a flaw that's almost insignificant. All the rest are strengths. I'm giving this drama a full 10 not only because I think the ratings doesn't do this drama justice. I'm giving it a full 10 for four reasons. The first reason is because of the chemistry the main couple has and how cute they look together. Secondly, the friendship of the four main characters. Thirdly, I love the the engaging story and top tier acting of every casts. And lastly, I'm giving it a perfect score because the ending wasn't disappointing.

In conclusion, "Love's Rebellion" is a captivating drama that'll cheer you up and make you sad. The Xianxia that leaves a strong impression on me this year after The Legend of Shen Li. This drama will make you ride the waves of emotions. Every episode is like opening a Pandora box that has surprising things inside. It's a drama that won't make you feel bored. A drama that'll keep you entertained through and through. So, this is a drama I'd recommend for anyone, it's a must watch, a "masterpiece" to be precise. Join the fun ride and watch this Xianxia that's packed with romance, friendship and mystery. It'll be worth your time. Want to watch a drama that has excellent acting, engaging story, captivating plot, beautiful OST, and electrifying chemistry between the main couple? Love's Rebellion fit what you are looking for!

NOTE; If you want to watch this drama, don't let the low ratings discourage you from watching. Ratings don't speak for a drama most times, the content does. I know it cuz I've watch quite a number of dramas that has low ratings here on MDL, and they turned out to be very engaging and captivating. Place your judgements only after trying this one out, it all depends on preferences. If it's your type of drama, then you'll love it, if it's not, you can do the opposite.



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Sweet Home Season 3
8 people found this review helpful
Jul 19, 2024
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.0

In This World, It's Either We Die, or They do!

"In this world, it's either we die, or they do!"
This phrase is what makes the drama. In a world full of monsters, where living becomes hard, one can only bet everything and fight through every danger while betting everything, including one's life.
The story picks up where Season 2 left off, but this season is quite different, compared to the second season. This one appeared to be much more interesting than season 2, I don't know why, maybe it's because season 2 was missing an essential character, Lee Eun Hyuk (Lee Do Yoon).
As expected from our lead characters, they're performing their respective roles quite brilliantly. Cha Hyun Su (Song Kang), Lee Eun Hyuk (Lee Do Hyun), Lee Eun Yoo (Go Min Si), Seo Yi Kyung (Lee Si Young, and Pyeon Sang Wook (Lee Jin Wook) acting were impressive as always!

Season 2 didn't meet my expectations, but season 3? Sure, it didn't meet all my expectations, but it met a good number of them. I don't know if it's just me, but I felt this chemistry between Lee Do Yoon and Song Kang, it's a pity that bromance tag wasn't added to the show. The actions are great. As "Sweet Home" Season 3 is the final conclusion, the stakes are higher than ever. This drama is about humanity, morality, decisiveness, sacrifice, and survival. In a cruel world when one has to kill to survive, the characters had to make choices that seemed impossible, choices that may or may not be right.

While some characters seemed to lack development as they should, it's still a good show overall.
In short, "Sweet Home" Season 3 is a thrilling and emotional drama. So, is this a drama I would recommend? Of course, but only if you like horror, and have a strong heart? Is this a must watch? I wouldn't say it's a must watch, but it's definitely a worthwhile drama. But remember to keep the lights on while watching this if you're someone that easily gets scared!

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The Judge from Hell
34 people found this review helpful
12 days ago
14 of 14 episodes seen
Completed 11
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.0
This review may contain spoilers

The Law of Karma:The demon of all demons!

An experienced Judge with a gorgeous appearance, Kang Bit Na's body is taken over by the third in command in hell, Justitia. Justitia came to the world from hell with a mission of killing ten murderers who have not yet been forgiven by their victims and the ones who are unrepentant about their actions. Now, Justitia and Kang Bit Na has become one person. A judge from hell inside a judge's body. In this mission of hers, she crosses path with a police officer, Han Da On. Justitia believes in Tit for Tat, while Han Do On doesn't believe in such laws, he wants everyone to be punished accordingly, he always goes by the law. Two individuals with contrasting personalities and beliefs crosses path!


Do you believe in the Law of Karma? I love this drama precisely because of that. Kang Bit Na made the murderers who has killed countless individuals feel the pain their victims felt when they were being oppressed, tortured, brutalized, tormented, and assaulted. There's one punishment that's most appropriate for murderers. And what's that? Is it going to prison? Getting arrested? A death sentence? Sure, a death sentence and a life sentence are punishments, but making them feel the pain, torment, and agony their victims went through when they were dying is the best punishment ever. And with that, Kang Bit Na/Justitia handed out those punishment accordingly.

This drama promotes crimes, says who? Is it so bad to kill those who have killed countless people? Or is it a sin? How is Kang Bit Na's job/mission different from the military who kills terrorists and invaders to protect their motherland, countrymen, and family? She only did what the law couldn't do. For those who have witnessed how dirty, corrupt, and twisted the law has become will agree with me when I say this; "Thousands, millions, and even billions suffers from the court's injustice, and many people will still suffer from it. What kind of world are we living in? It's a world full of unfairness and injustice. A world were the victims becomes the culprits, the culprits becomes the victim. A world were the guilty gets away with it all as long as they have the influence, the resources, and the authority." The law itself is funny and a joke. A criminal will be given freedom or acquitted just because the crime they committed has passed the statute of limitations, is that justice? No, is it fair? Some evil doers usually forget about karma. They tend to think they can get away with it all. In this drama, there's brutality and violence, but I liked it cuz the perpetrators/murderers got what they deserved. They experienced first hand what it means to be in pain and torment. I loved how they're made to experienced the hell their victims went through and even far worse through Kang Bit Na. It's really nice to see. In this one Kang Bit Na was like the judge sent by the heavens to punish the evil doers and murderers. If you think this drama promotes violence and crime, that it should have been shelved, you're the one who's twisted!

That said. I've got to applaud the outstanding performance of the dramas main focus ??? our female lead, our anti heroine, our badass FL, Kang Bit Na/Justitia portrayed by Park Shin Hye. I've never seen this other side of Park Shin Hye's acting since all these years of watching her dramas. It's as if I was watching her onscreen for the first time, she didn't just slayed this one, she cleared the floor. She took the whole audience by surprise, and for that, she just topped my list of favorite actresses. Honestly, when she took on this drama, I wasn't sure what the performance would be, but when the official poster and trailer were released, I was anxiously waiting for the release of this one. And as expected. No, her performance was beyond expectations. That wicked smile, her facial expressions, and the way she portrays the emotional aspects, I almost fainted from the overwhelming acting. "The demon of all demons, is me," that sentence captivated me! Kang Bit Na, the badass, cruel, blunt, yet deep inside, a kindhearted person. I loved Park Shin Hye's acting in this one a whole lot ???? No actress could have done it better!!

Now let's talk about our ML. He also portrayed his role excellently. Actually, I didn't like his character at first, but as time goes by, I got to understand him, what he's fighting for, and his principles. Kim Jae Young did his role justice. He's the type who values principles and his sworn duty a whole lot. He almost crumbled, but it's nice to see how he picked up the pieces and didn't allow grief to ruin him.

About the romance. Well, there's not that much romance in this one, but the natural and amazing chemistry of Park Shin Hye and Kim Jae Young sure is there. I enjoyed how Kang Bit Na always teases Han Da On. Their quarrels sometimes made me laugh. Also, that kiss scene in the last episode was very lovely. "You are the only blemish in my life, my only weakness. I love you a lot, Han Da On." Han Da On replied with"I love you too." Then, a kiss followed. Oh my, that scene was more than satisfying. Just for that scene I decided to add another 0.5 to the ratings I originally wanted to give this one.

There are a lot of emotional moments in this one. For one, Han Da On's foster mother's murder. Another was when Kang Bit Na almost died. So, if you're just starting, get your tissues ready.

I love the OSTs. My favourite of them all is "Crossroad by Sunmi"!


The fact that Kang Bit Na was strong till the end is impressive. Even in the face of death, she didn't falter. I really loved her. Indeed, this is a lady's show.

Also, I loved how the mystery aspect was portrayed, I almost couldn't figure out who exactly the serial killer J and satan was until the last five episodes. I've also got to add the actions scenes. The action scene were damn satisfying. I was gulping over the amazing CGI. The whole production team really did this one justice.

And without excluding all the casts who performed extraordinary well. From the support roles, down to the guest roles, all performed amazingly well. They made the audience felt emotions with their acting. I for one felt it!

The ending was also beautifully done! All the villains got their retributions and punishments were served accordingly!

But of course, I have a bit of an issue with this one. I'm wondering how an Angel and a demon became so close to the extent that he saved her from being punished. But then again, logic is usually thrown out of the window when watching something fictional.

Also, I didn't like the fact that they used the a flipped cross as the symbol of hell. Anyway, I don't want to go into that too much, so I'll stop here.

In essence, The Judge From Hell is a drama that explores crimes, and not just crimes, it explores the cruelest ones. It further explores the cruelty and delusions of culprits. It's a drama worth the watch. The 15 hours I invested into this one indeed didn't go to a waste. So for all the positives I'm giving this one an overall of 9.0. I loved and enjoyed the journey! This is a drama I'd definitely recommend, but beware, there are some mild Gore!
Thanks for reading!
Enjoy the Journey!

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Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact
6 people found this review helpful
May 28, 2024
33 of 36 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 7.5

A Tale Of Love

"Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact" tells the story of Tushan Hong Hong, the chief of Tushan who cares about Tushan more than she does herself. Years ago, she saved Donfang Yue Chu because of his bloodline and raised him. After years, when Dongfang Yue Chu became an adult, his relationship with Tushan Hong Hong became closer. These two developed feelings for each other despite their age gap. Tushan Hong Hong is a fox spirit who has lived for hundreds of years, probably even thousands of years, while Dongfang Yue Chu is only a young man in his 20s. The gap is quite clear, but they still fall in love, I love this about them. "A love that transcends age difference," that's what their love exhibits.


What do I love about this drama? What I love about this drama is the chemistry of the leads, while some might say that their romance fall flat, that wasn't the case for me. Loved the chemistry of this two couples.
I've been reading comments saying the FL acting is off in this drama and that she doesn't make audience feel anything. But in my opinion, Yang Mi's acting here is top tier. Her role as Tushan Hong Hong is a cold character, a very cold one to be precise. She's the chief of Tushan, she's duty bound, she carries the weight of thousands on her shoulders, plus the fact that she has to protect her clan against the evil villain, so her cold facial expression is very justifiable if you're to ask me. Yang Mi, Gong Jun, the other leads, and supporting characters performed well in their respective roles.

The reason I'm not giving this a rating above 8.5 is because I'm not satisfied with the ending, no more, no less. As for the other aspects, I loved "Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact" thoroughly. Is this a drama I'd recommend? Of course. Is this worthwhile? The answer is "Yes".
In short, "Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact" is a drama I'd recommend for watchers who love Xianxia, it's a worthwhile drama. Ignore the negative comments, reviews, and low ratings, watch this with an open mind, you just might love it!

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Maiden Holmes
2 people found this review helpful
Jul 27, 2024
32 of 32 episodes seen
Completed 5
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
This review may contain spoilers

Through The Rain and Dust, a Deep Love For You!

"Maiden Holmes" is a captivating drama that will keep you glued to your screen. It's a drama about love, investigation, adventure, and justice. "Maiden Holmes" follows the story of Xiao Yan Zhi (Prince Qi) who was forced to relinquish his military power by the villain of the imperial court, even after he won numerous war, and sustained many injuries and scars while serving the country. During the last war he fought before he was forced to relinquish his military power, someone in the imperial court colluded with the enemy, blocking all reinforcements, but Xiao Yan Zhi being a skilled and experienced general, he won the war nevertheless, but his army suffered many casualties. After returning, from the war, the villain of the court schemed against him, Xiao Yan Zhi seeing the situation, he relinquished his military power willingly. During the last battle he fought, he knew there was someone who wanted him and his army to perish, so he began his investigation.


In the course of his investigation, he met Su Ci, a skilled detective of Mingjing Office who's from the wronged and falsely accused Bai Liang Clan. Su Ci disguised herself as a man, became a detective so she could investigate the wrongful extermination of her family. One wants to discover the truth behind the his last battle (Honggu war), and the other wants to prove the innocence of her family and her entire clan. Eventually, two hearts that wants to find out the truth and bring justice to the dead meets, and formed an unbreakable bond. Xiao Yan Zhi and Su Ci began their investigation and quest for the truth and justice, in this quest they made two friends Xie Bei Ming and Dong Rushuang. Together they discovered the truth, bring justice to the dead, and finally cleared the names of the wrongfully accused.


What do I love about this drama? What I love about "Maiden Holmes" is how Xiao Yan Zhi and Su Ci relationship blossomed into a romantic one, and how their bond became unbreakable. Hence my title, "Through the rain and dust, a deep love for you". Indeed, through all situations, they never let go of each other's hands, for that, I admire their relationship. While this is not the best detective drama, it's a unique drama, that I know for sure. Honesty, I've been pondering on whether to watch this or not, but finally gave it a try because of Zhang Ling He. And as expected from him, he delivered, there's also Sabrina Chen, her acting impressed me. Without leaving out the supporting characters of course.

So, is this drama worthwhile? Without a doubt! Is this a must watch? Most definitely. "Maiden Holmes" is a drama that's worth every hour, minutes, and seconds. So, don't miss out this wonderful drama, it's a drama anyone wouldn't want to miss!

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Wonderful World
3 people found this review helpful
Apr 14, 2024
14 of 14 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 8.0

Melancholic Drama

Wonderful world started wonderfully but heartbreakingly. It exhibited a saddening aura right from the very first episode.

Wonderful world is what I'd refer to as a "saddening drama"! This is one of the most saddening kdramas I've watched. I mean, the first two episodes completely changed my mood from cheerful to sad.
Eun Soo hyun and Gwon Seon Yul suffered greatly. Soo hyun lost her son, and during those time she almost lost the will to live. Seon Yul lost his father, making his family fall into ruins. The first two leads character are one of the most melancholy characters I've seen.

But it's a good thing justice was served in the end, and the villain was punished. Furthermore, the best of of it all was that soo hyun and seol hyun rose again, and finally got their lives back. And though the ending was a kind of rushed, and it wasn't exactly what I expected, I'd like to commend the actors of wonderful world, they were awesome in their respective roles.
All the actors portrayed their roles wonderfully, especially the first leads.

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The Legend of Shen Li
1 people found this review helpful
Apr 10, 2024
39 of 39 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Another glamorous drama of LGX and ZLY yet again

When I started watching this drama, I had high expectations because the leads previous drama "the princess agents" is a masterpiece. But what can I say? The legend of Shen Li exceeded my expectations!!!

The legend of Shen Li li has it all!! Romance, action, wonderful CGI, comedy, etc...
I've watched many xianxia dramas, but this one is different, its a gem, and a masterpiece. The acting, the sound, everything about this drama is excellent!!!
Furthermore, the end of this drama is also a happy one!!!
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Snow Eagle Lord
3 people found this review helpful
Jun 28, 2023
40 of 40 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
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DBXY's quest to become stronger.

Snow Eagle Lord tells the story of DBXY who had to survive and grow stronger after the attack lunched by his uncle on the Snow Eagle Territory. In this attack, his maternal uncle killed his father, and abducted his mother. DBXY withness the cruelty and betrayal of his uncle, thus, he vowed to become stronger. One, to rescue his mother from captivity. Two, to make his maternal uncle pay with his life for the death of his father. Hence, he practices day and night, without rest.
In his quest to become stronger, he meets Yu Jing Qiu, by chance. Together, they cultivate and fights against the cultivation world that's been polluted with Demons.

The premise is really great, there, I saw a man with dreams, aspiration, and goals. Even though their were many talks about the bad CGI and all. Still, I wasn't swayed, cuz I was enjoying the show thanks to Xu Kai and Guli Nazar. I loved their chemistry even though the FL, Guli Nazar is criticized for her bad acting, in my opinion, I think her acting is great. I love her acting. What made this drama fall off from its peak of engaging plot is, as the drama unfolds, I found the humans becoming dumb, and even dumber, while the demons were overly smart, always three steps ahead of the humans. DBXY and Yu Jin Qiu are the first leads in this one, but they always get outsmarted by demons most of the time, that really got on my nerves. DBXY, Yu Jin Qiu, and the human cultivators only started to pick up their pace during the last 8 episodes of the drama, but I felt it's a bit too late for that. Really? After all this while, why now? That's the question I kept asking.

I did love the romance in this one. Plus, I loved the character development of DBXY and Yu Jin Qiu. Also, I loved the ending. We see our main couple live happily ever after, with their child. The villains received their retributions. I I guess that's why I kept pacing back and forth on the rating to give this one. After much thought, I decided on an overall of 8.0.

In conclusion, Snow Eagle Lord is an interesting drama, but frustrating at many points at the same time. It takes a patient watcher to complete such a drama. So, if you're reading this review and want to watch it, you've got to know how to patiently wait, cuz it took a while before the demons were finally outsmarted.

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Best Choice Ever
0 people found this review helpful
Apr 26, 2024
37 of 37 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

An appealing, and interesting urban cdrama

Best choice ever is an interesting family drama which started with a comedy but seriousness at the same time. Best choice ever is indeed an interesting family drama.

There are four characters I loved the most in this drama and those characters are; Mai chenghuan, Yao Zhiming, Mao Yongxin, and Mai Chengzao.

What I loved about chenghuan is her principle, determination, decisiveness and ambitiousness. There's also the love she has for her whole family, and when she's taken a decision, she always stand by that decision.

There's also Yao zhiming, a successful businessman who only seeked profit in whatever he does. Furthermore, he had little trust in people, the only one he trusted was his secretary 'he dong'. But he later changed his view of life upon getting to know chenghuan. He discovered the true beauty and meaning of life.

There's also chenghuan's best friend "mao yongxin" who married early but later decisively got a divorce. What I liked most about her is her desciveness.
And there's also chengzao. He studied law, but found it hard getting into a top law firm.

Among these characters, there's chenghuan who had a failed relationship but didn't allow it to affect her determination. Zhiming who didn't believe in true love but unexpectedly fell in love with chenghuan. Yongxin who no longer believed in marriage, changed her mind when she fell in love with chengzao. And there's chengzhao who reunited with, and married the woman he's loved for more than a decade.

In conclusion, best choice ever is a very realistic urban cdrama. The reality acting, happenings of life, and comedy are what made it unique. And really, anyone who chooses to watch this drama won't be disappointed!!

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