A Jovem Esposa do General (2020)

I'm confused. *SPOILERS AHEAD*

I began watching this drama as the premise was promising and the earlier episodes seemed to have a good flow but towards the end I was quite disappointed by the lack of proper storytelling. Some episodes/scenes seemed to be pure fillers and while I enjoyed seeing multiple pairings at the end, the ending just seemed too unrealistic.

What I liked:
1. The casting (especially for the FL)
If the actress for Shen Jin were to be played by anyone else, I think I wouldn't have been able to complete the drama. She manages to pull off the character very well that her rash decisions still make her character humane and not purely annoying.
2. The wholesomeness of the MCs
Albeit not very realistic, I found the bonds between all the characters (especially during ancient times) to be quite pure. I especially like the way the king was written in the end where he wouldn't like to sacrifice his children to be birds in a golden cage.
3. The fluff between the couples
Honestly, seeing the relationship grow between the character pairings especially ML & FL where their personalities become influenced for the better by each other is just delightful. I especially liked the fact where they made the ML cried, I have watched too many dramas where the ML is just totally unemotional. Men cry too. Also like the fact that the 母妃 of the FL is the head of the family, it gives for some rather comical scenes where the FL's father just shies away from politicking and pushes his wife to speak instead.

What made me confused:
1. There were absolutely no repercussions against FL's sisters and they seemed to have a total personality flip in the last episode where they suddenly became "good/civil" characters. Maybe they cut out that part as it was not important but the total personality flip just seemed too absurd to the point where they seem like different people.
2. The background of Ruonan
Her background is just confusing, although that might be a fault on my part where I just skipped through some parts as they just seemed too draggy. I don't get how they she just appeared out of nowhere on a cliff where the ML's brother also appeared? It wasn't too well explained (although, that could also be my fault of being not willing to watch at 1.0 speed).

Leia Mais

A decent romance with good chemistry between the leads

It's a very romance oriented drama. It was my first asian drama so obviously that increases my rating. I started watching Chinese dramas avidly after this one so obviously it did something right.
They try to do some mystery sub plot within the story, but it doesn't really work. However, it's a very light/fluffy, as well as funny drama and the chemistry between the leads is sizzling (the kiss scenes are like how kiss scenes should be).
The leads get together early on so most of the story is focused on other hardships they come across. In hindsight, I do think Ceaser Wu's acting was a little wooden when he tries to be the stoic general.
Would recommend if you're stuck after another drama and just want some plain old married romance between the leads.

Leia Mais

Cute historical romance

I initially started this cause I saw a clip of the main leads first meeting and was intrigued. I haven’t watched any historical cdramas before so this was my first and I throughly enjoyed it! The plot wasn’t too invested into politics and focused on romance so it wasn’t too heavy but also it wasn’t super light so it was a perfect balance in my opinion. Main girl did get irrational at times but it was easy to gloss over and made her character more realistic rather than just perfect. I adored the main guy so much his transition from a cold general to a man who cared deeply for his wife was so so cute and even after the main couple got together their chemistry was still great! I loved the little special scenes they added at the end of every episode and was so pleasantly surprised that the last one was a take on them meeting in modern day! Caesar wu was so cute and acted well as well as the rest of the cast. At first I really didn’t know what to think of the emperor, however, he turned out to be a great character and I loved his character arc. Also the ninth prince’s son becoming emperor alongside the girl who saved him was so cute and she truly made a good empress so I was super pleased with that. The background music was also spectacular and fit the moods so well so applause to the music team as well :) Overall, this was a cute historical drama that’s not too long and not too political heavy that you can easily get into!

Leia Mais

Very sappy sweet drama

So happy to see the actor I first saw in Netflix’s revamped Meteor Garden get his own role. I think his charm was a lot more apparent in this role. The lead couple were very cute together and I was happy their romance burned strong from very early on in the drama. One thing I did not care for was how syrupy sweet it was. Like sometimes to the point of being unbearable. Maybe I like angsty romance too much but idk it was just very cutesy and yeah that’s why I’m here but make it more organic please. First time see the female lead, she was very pretty and funny and I think she held her own well. Someone is like to see in their own drama is the girl who played ninth princess. She was gorgeous.

Leia Mais

The ML and FL's chemistry is a bomb!

Though the story has too many changes from the novel, and I got confused at times, but the flow is good and not boring. When it comes to acting, the leads are good but lacking in emotional scenes. But I can see their potential as an actor and actress. I hope they will have another drama together. Their romantic and kissing scences however are so good that I always rewatch clips of them being lovey dovey. It's my daily dose of happiness. XD And lastly, the OST got me LSS (Last Song Syndrome) for the past days.

P.S.
Their costumes are very aesthetically pleasing! <3

Leia Mais

Unexpectedly good

This is one of those dramas that I didn't intend to watch but ended up watching because I couldn't find anything else. This turned out to be my liking. It has a simple story, and the villains were not over the top bad (maybe one sister was). I would' ve preferred to see a real love triangle (like to see the ML getting jealous more), but there was only a short lived one with the childhood friend.

This is a good one to try if you just want a relaxing, happy ending historical romance to watch. I thought it would be too childish based on the ML being in a previous drama that I did not like. But his acting was good and mature in this one.

Leia Mais

This is a good romantic comedy set within a historical background. The drama is light on content and, although there’s some push and pull on the developing romantic relation between the leading couple, their love is strong, honest, and protective; especially from the leading male towards his wife which maintain her strong-minded, stubborn, and, too many times, troublesome decision making. If the writers would have decided to stop her flip-flop from a straightforward and trusting wife to an impulsive spoiled brat that only wants to get her way in spite of the heavy consequences that her husband had to counterstrike continuously, this drama would have been a great romantic comedy since the leading couple has a lovely and strong chemistry. The supporting cast provided some good comedic tones to the drama that lightened the tone and storyline. The drama has some plot holes and editing issues (how did they get out of the sinking sand?) And to top it all, after the happy ending, there is a senseless bonus scene that shifts the leading couple to modern times. Still, taking everything into account, the drama is entertaining!

Leia Mais

Sweetness overload. ??

You must watch this drama. I got a General's Lady syndrome for a week now. 😊
Caesar Wu and Tang Min have a great chemistry. As if it is their real identity. You will fall in love with the couple. What I love about this drama is that it is a happy ending. And I don't like complicated kind of story so for me if you want a drama that is a light hearted then it is for you.
You can't help fall inlove with Chu Xiuming. He got the moves. Where can I find someone like him? lol.

I am really glad that I found this c-drama in my YouTube timeline. This is the first drama that I was really hoping that the two main lead were a real couple. It's because it is too good to be true. They really have a good chemistry. I was hoping and looking forward for another team up with this two leads. I can't get enough with them.

As of this moment I keep watching this drama over and over again. I don't have a heart to watch another drama. It's because I keep comparing other dramas with this. I really got a Chu Xiuming and Chen Jin Syndrome.

Please watch this drama guys you won't regret it especially if you are a kind of a hopeless romantic person like me then it is for you.

Leia Mais

Strong and Handsome ML ..... Cute and Lovable FL

I really enjoyed this drama... way more than I thought I would.
I loved the ML and FL together. They had great chemistry and the acting was superb.
I also liked the fact that everyone ended up with someone and there were no jealous second leads trying to split up the main couple.
The drama progressed quite quickly too. The main leads got together quite quickly. The quarrels they had between them was mostly caused by misunderstandings and not by outside influences. What really ticked me off was the fact Jin's sisters who had bullied her throughout the entire series didn't get their just reward. They had too much of a happy ending... after the SHIT they put the entire family through, they should have gotten some kinda punishment.
Although I really enjoyed this drama, I honestly wouldn't watch it again. There wasn't any one thing that would make me come back again.

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