Stormy_77
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No Holds Barred Roast Review - Eternal Love
This series puts the CAPITAL D in DeerrrRama! It's basically like a longer version of one of those horrible, trashy American reality shows that make you feel cheap and dirty for watching it, but you can't stop, because deep down you love it and its fascinating like a train wreck. Except this show has a pretty good story, great acting, the highest of production values, beautiful Sets, long wigs and luxurious, gorgeous costumes. It looks "high class", so don't feel guilty for indulging in this dramatic love series set in Fantasy China. The look and feel of the series is just appealing.
The story was long, but good, albeit predictable in spots. The more interesting discussion is the characters, which are fantastically portrayed. Everyone acts their hearts out, with the characters they are given. Now, nobody in their right mind would do what some of these characters did, but that's why this DRAMA is such a great, fun watch that I got invested and found myself yelling stuff at the Screen even while half my brain was logically telling me "you know they can't hear you, it's a show". Yup. The show is THAT good. So, on with the main and some supporting character roasts!
Mo Yuan - She could have been mine - You had her and knew her secret for centuries but did nothing, and you're supposed to be smart. *shakes head*
Ye Hua - Boyfriend Goals Saint - Initially I though the story would have her as the protagonist, but on watching this HE was the main hero, with every single virtue in full display. He ate the raw meat she fed him while in baby dragon form. Cooked for her. Married her. Stayed Loyal. Even tried to die for her, twice. If that's not boyfriend Goals, IDK what else could be on the list. In addition he is fine as hell, with that long hair spread over his shoulders, the pillow or whatever handy arm is within reach. Sinfully handsome, smart and a great kisser too. Needed WAY more shirtless scenes. Why anyone would have problems marrying or staying with him is a mystery. But then you have ...
Si Yin / Su Su / Bai Qian - Intractable Insecure Idiot - this is what happens to people when too much Alcohol has killed many of their brain cells. That and parents who didn't discipline her when she was younger, plus enabling family that lets her run wild = recipe for disaster Princess. I'm okay with being rebellious but she takes things way too far! Pouts when she doesn't get her way, rebels anyway and basically pisses off a lot of people by being herself. It's a good thing our Heroes are such saints, no normal guy would put up with this crap. She's the definition of the crazy - hot scale girlfriend. Also, what's up with that insecurity?? I don't know what else Ye Hua has to do to prove he loves you but you should stop doubting him all the time until he's taking his final breaths and then you're all holding him "Ye Hua" after you let him stand outside your house in the rain for 10 days while he was sick! Get it together, girlfriend. We're all rooting for you but could you sometimes take a break from being such and idiot? And stop drinking so much! You're either bi-polar or a functional alcoholic, which would explain a lot ...
The love triangle wasn't as much as expected, yet we STILL BADLY wanted 2 of the 3 to end up together. And they did. Happy Endings, hurrah!
Dong Hua - Stubborn Silver Fox - He should be called Emperor Heathcliff for all the long, brooding stares from those lidded eyes. Damn, you're so handsome with that long white hair, I can barely think straight when you're on screen. I would like to comb your hair too. With my fingers.
Bai Fengjiu - Lovesick teenager - so he saved you that one time and you've gone all hero worship love forever? Did your brains leak out of your ears or were you hit in the head too much as a child? Oh, it's because of his looks? Why didn't you say so in the first place!? I get that. But still, girl, he told you love is not in the cards. He chose that long ago. Why are you so stubborn? This couple is a straight out historical Chinese Harlequin Romance tragedy.
Su Jin - Manipulative Home Wrecker - He's just not that into you. Stop trying so hard! I know he has a title and status but the man is bonkers in love with someone else. It's not like there are NO other men in Heaven! 3rd Prince was still available last I looked but oh no, you had to go chase someone who's NEVER been and will NEVER be interested in you that way, because, face it, you've been SISTER-ZONED, which is kinda like friend-zoned, with those you consider family that aren't necessarily blood related. That's STILL better than being taken for granted, like a Pencil Case.
Li Jing Ghost Tribe Second Prince - Irritating Imbecile - He felt like the obligatory character who thinks with his pants instead of his brain. A little illusion and all his principles fell away along with his clothes. So he was caught! Big Oops! Then he married the home wrecker and killed any chance with Si Yin. But he messes up with new wife, new kid, his bro, his sis, his dad and his life too. Geez, can't you get at least ONE thing right? Poor guy.
Xuan Nu (Li Jing's Wife) - Another Home Wrecker - Honey, if you have to make yourself look like someone else in order to seduce a man and get him to sleep with you, best know that he doesn't love you and will turn on you the minute you show your real face. Seriously, all those handsome disciples isolated at Kun Lun mountain with very, very few women, and this is the best you can do??? Benefit of the doubt - maybe none of the Kun Lun disciples were stupid enough to sleep with you and Li Jing was your best bet.
Zhe Yan - Switzerland Boss Dealer - This neutral party and renowned doctor is also the major alcohol, amnesia potion and other drug trafficker in the worlds. Everyone asks for him! Everyone!
Bai Zhen (4th son) - Best Drinking Buddy - will start you gambling too. He and Zhe Yan would be the magical mafia syndicate, controlling drinking, drugs and gambling. Bai Zhen and Zhe Yan sometimes even do delivery!
Heavenly Lord Hao De - Someone with a Bedazzler went Berserk on his costume. It's fabulous!
Si Ming - Meddling Matchmaker - at least he had good intentions.
A Li - No filter kid - geez, the things that come out of his mouth ...
Qing Cang - Horcrux Evil Daddy - sorry for the Harry Potter reference.
Zi Lan - Dumb Awesome Paladin - at this rate he'll die a Virgin.
Yan Zi - Naive Do Gooder - why didn't you go after Zi Lan??
Mi Gu - brainless obedient servant - should learn to think for himself.
Fire Qilin - Cute Blameless Animal - awww, poor Qilin. *pet pet*
The story was long, but good, albeit predictable in spots. The more interesting discussion is the characters, which are fantastically portrayed. Everyone acts their hearts out, with the characters they are given. Now, nobody in their right mind would do what some of these characters did, but that's why this DRAMA is such a great, fun watch that I got invested and found myself yelling stuff at the Screen even while half my brain was logically telling me "you know they can't hear you, it's a show". Yup. The show is THAT good. So, on with the main and some supporting character roasts!
Mo Yuan - She could have been mine - You had her and knew her secret for centuries but did nothing, and you're supposed to be smart. *shakes head*
Ye Hua - Boyfriend Goals Saint - Initially I though the story would have her as the protagonist, but on watching this HE was the main hero, with every single virtue in full display. He ate the raw meat she fed him while in baby dragon form. Cooked for her. Married her. Stayed Loyal. Even tried to die for her, twice. If that's not boyfriend Goals, IDK what else could be on the list. In addition he is fine as hell, with that long hair spread over his shoulders, the pillow or whatever handy arm is within reach. Sinfully handsome, smart and a great kisser too. Needed WAY more shirtless scenes. Why anyone would have problems marrying or staying with him is a mystery. But then you have ...
Si Yin / Su Su / Bai Qian - Intractable Insecure Idiot - this is what happens to people when too much Alcohol has killed many of their brain cells. That and parents who didn't discipline her when she was younger, plus enabling family that lets her run wild = recipe for disaster Princess. I'm okay with being rebellious but she takes things way too far! Pouts when she doesn't get her way, rebels anyway and basically pisses off a lot of people by being herself. It's a good thing our Heroes are such saints, no normal guy would put up with this crap. She's the definition of the crazy - hot scale girlfriend. Also, what's up with that insecurity?? I don't know what else Ye Hua has to do to prove he loves you but you should stop doubting him all the time until he's taking his final breaths and then you're all holding him "Ye Hua" after you let him stand outside your house in the rain for 10 days while he was sick! Get it together, girlfriend. We're all rooting for you but could you sometimes take a break from being such and idiot? And stop drinking so much! You're either bi-polar or a functional alcoholic, which would explain a lot ...
The love triangle wasn't as much as expected, yet we STILL BADLY wanted 2 of the 3 to end up together. And they did. Happy Endings, hurrah!
Dong Hua - Stubborn Silver Fox - He should be called Emperor Heathcliff for all the long, brooding stares from those lidded eyes. Damn, you're so handsome with that long white hair, I can barely think straight when you're on screen. I would like to comb your hair too. With my fingers.
Bai Fengjiu - Lovesick teenager - so he saved you that one time and you've gone all hero worship love forever? Did your brains leak out of your ears or were you hit in the head too much as a child? Oh, it's because of his looks? Why didn't you say so in the first place!? I get that. But still, girl, he told you love is not in the cards. He chose that long ago. Why are you so stubborn? This couple is a straight out historical Chinese Harlequin Romance tragedy.
Su Jin - Manipulative Home Wrecker - He's just not that into you. Stop trying so hard! I know he has a title and status but the man is bonkers in love with someone else. It's not like there are NO other men in Heaven! 3rd Prince was still available last I looked but oh no, you had to go chase someone who's NEVER been and will NEVER be interested in you that way, because, face it, you've been SISTER-ZONED, which is kinda like friend-zoned, with those you consider family that aren't necessarily blood related. That's STILL better than being taken for granted, like a Pencil Case.
Li Jing Ghost Tribe Second Prince - Irritating Imbecile - He felt like the obligatory character who thinks with his pants instead of his brain. A little illusion and all his principles fell away along with his clothes. So he was caught! Big Oops! Then he married the home wrecker and killed any chance with Si Yin. But he messes up with new wife, new kid, his bro, his sis, his dad and his life too. Geez, can't you get at least ONE thing right? Poor guy.
Xuan Nu (Li Jing's Wife) - Another Home Wrecker - Honey, if you have to make yourself look like someone else in order to seduce a man and get him to sleep with you, best know that he doesn't love you and will turn on you the minute you show your real face. Seriously, all those handsome disciples isolated at Kun Lun mountain with very, very few women, and this is the best you can do??? Benefit of the doubt - maybe none of the Kun Lun disciples were stupid enough to sleep with you and Li Jing was your best bet.
Zhe Yan - Switzerland Boss Dealer - This neutral party and renowned doctor is also the major alcohol, amnesia potion and other drug trafficker in the worlds. Everyone asks for him! Everyone!
Bai Zhen (4th son) - Best Drinking Buddy - will start you gambling too. He and Zhe Yan would be the magical mafia syndicate, controlling drinking, drugs and gambling. Bai Zhen and Zhe Yan sometimes even do delivery!
Heavenly Lord Hao De - Someone with a Bedazzler went Berserk on his costume. It's fabulous!
Si Ming - Meddling Matchmaker - at least he had good intentions.
A Li - No filter kid - geez, the things that come out of his mouth ...
Qing Cang - Horcrux Evil Daddy - sorry for the Harry Potter reference.
Zi Lan - Dumb Awesome Paladin - at this rate he'll die a Virgin.
Yan Zi - Naive Do Gooder - why didn't you go after Zi Lan??
Mi Gu - brainless obedient servant - should learn to think for himself.
Fire Qilin - Cute Blameless Animal - awww, poor Qilin. *pet pet*
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