You are just Tantai Jin.

Captivating at the beginning till end. From all the dramas I've watched in the past including all xianxa dramas, this one has everything that makes a good xianxa drama. It almost feels like 3 different dramas in one considering Bo're life, mortal realm and immortality arch. I think that's also what makes this drama worth following. You almost want to watch the two main leads go through many obstacles in order to be together. I must also mention how great of an OST they have. I feel like all good dramas always have Mao Buyi, Liu Yuning and Tia Ray as some of the artists. I have never watched a xianxa drama where Mao Buyi has disappointed me. The music in this drama really elevates each scene perfectly. Okay, I'll start by reviewing some of the main actors and their characters.

Luo Yunxi as Tantai Jin, Cang Jiumin, and Ming Ye:
Wow, he did not disappoint. The first time, I ever saw him was in Ashes of Love. Of course, I wasn't rooting for him at the time, but thinking back now, he did do a great job in that drama. I was more amazed by his acting in this drama, the subtle face expressions and his eyes. The way he can portray the look of betrayal and hurt is on a whole different level. I have never been so captivated by an actor. You can also see the love and care he can portray in his gaze when he looks at the main female lead. You can clearly see his acting change depending on which character he is playing. I love the kind-hearted, righteous and loving Ming Ye, but I learned to love the cunning, skeptical, and pitiful character Tantai Jin. I also loved how he could portray a character who has so much sorrow into someone who truly has nothing to a character who sees some glimmer of hope, but not in just everyone but only in one person. Which leads him to want to become a good person. I think after this drama, I'll continue to follow his works and I hope to see him as the main lead in many dramas to follow.

Bai Lu as Li Susu, Ye Xiwu and Sang Jiu:
Ah~ I've watched her in so many dramas and I was a fan immediately. She also did not disappoint in this drama. I didn't love a lot of the characters she played but I commend her for being able to bring out the characters so well. From a sweet naive Sang Jiu to the vengeful and unforgiving Sang Jiu. Her acting as Ye Xiwu was amazing as well, she was able to bring out a lot of playfulness within the role. This role also had a lot of painful scenes, I feel like the best ones would be the wedding night in the mortal realm and when she exchanged her own divine essence for the evil bone. The sadness and hatred in her eyes along with Luo Yunxi's eyes of hurt and betrayal are the ingredients to my crying session . She does have great chemistry with all the leads she's ever been paired with.

Sun Zhen Ni as Pian Ran
I really hope this girl gets other roles in the future. She did a phenomenal job. If there are fox demons out there then she would be the prime example of one. Her alluring presence takes control of all the scenes she's in. I loved her character with Ye Qingyu. I really wished they had more to their story and a better ending, but maybe one day these loose ends will be covered.

Eddy Geng as Ye Qingyu
UGHHH~what a loyal dependable man. This character is too good to be real. I hope to see this actor play more roles in future dramas. He truly fit the role of a young, innocent, loyal and righteous general. His chemistry with Sun Zhen Ni was very enjoyable to watch. I truly liked this couple a lot more than the second leading couple. Tbh the second leading couple's story wasn't bad but I definitely think this couple steals the show over the second leads.

Eh, I don't have many comments on the second leads, they played their roles very well and I'll leave it at that.

Overall, I am impressed by the drama's actors/actresses, production, plot and OST. I will not lie, I read spoilers ahead of time and knew that the ending was going to be a sad one. I can tell you now, I would watch this drama again. The writing is magnificent. This drama isn't about a happy ending, but more about each character and who they became, what they want to be and their love for one another. It's more than a drama about just two lovers, but about two lovers who have loved, hated, died, and sacrificed. I honestly think the ending is perfect for this drama. It perfectly portrays what the characters worked so hard for and shows hoe much love the two main leads had together. If there is a special ending episode, I'd love to see it, but I am content with how much this drama brought me. This drama has a new special place in my heart. Kudos to the cast for bringing these characters to life and their amazing acting.

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HEARTWARMING and A MUST WATCH

I've watched dramas growing up and every year I find a drama that leaves a great impression on me. This year that drama has to be "Go Ahead". I've never watched a drama that felt so relatable before. Of course, my childhood growing up was no where near these characters, but the emotions and the storyline was very relatable. The pressure of growing up in an Asian household really reflected in this drama. The duty of being filial was portrayed so well that you can't help but relate. I've never felt so much joy, sadness, and fulfillment watching a drama before. The scenes of the three main characters growing up from broken families and becoming one whole family really gets to you. It truly depicts the different type of parenting styles there are and how it reflects how children are raised. I really enjoyed how amazing each actor/actress portrayed their role. I can not applaud them enough for the emotions they brought out from their character and to me as an audience. I don't really want to spoil anything in this review so I left a lot of details out. If I want anyone to take anything out of this review is that, this drama is completely heartfelt and there's not a moment where you will be bored. You will enjoy the chemistry between all the characters and you won't regret watching it. This will forever be one of my favorite dramas.

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