O Amor Estrelado (2023)

An Unforgettable Journey

Don’t let the “xianxia or fantasy” genre detour you from enjoying one of the most unforgettable Chinese dramas. The love stories, family relationships, and friendships are the most realistic, heartwarming, wholesome, and genuine in all of drama world. Forty episodes are actually too short to thoroughly capture all the magic. However, if you like plots driven by misunderstandings, nonsense drama, and useless sacrifices then perhaps you’re not ready to appreciate a simple yet charming story like this. Like the saying, if you enjoy trauma, you’ll find stories that bring peace like this one boring or too mundane. You may even find Shao Dian You Qin too bland for your taste, as not enough is happening. Therefore, if you drop this drama after a few episodes, you can always come back to it in a few years, perhaps then, you may enjoy it after time has seasoned you.

Chen Xing Xu as five characters in here was the absolute highlight of the drama. My favorite scene of the entire drama, no, of all dramas, was when the three shards came together and revived Shao Dian You Qin. The way how they beautifully executed this scene was beyond words can convey. The music, the acting, and CGI all came together in perfect union like the shards. This scene will forever live rent free in my heart, on replay. After this drama, the word “great actor” is literally an understatement regarding Chen Xing Xu. Chen Xing Xu as Li Cheng Yin was the worst male lead. However, as Shao Dian You Qin, he has become the best male hero to ever exist. There were so many iconic scenes to phrases in the drama that no other can compare. Shao Dian You Qin has shown the world that love isn’t something to be sacrificed for one’s righteous duty, but love should be protected because without love, there is no meaning to duty.

Li Landi as Li Guang Ye Tan was a pleasant surprise. If anyone had played this role, Ye Tan would’ve resulted in a very annoying character. However, Landi brings all the right flavors to spice up the smart, witty, and brave but misunderstood princess of the mortal realm. Landi’s crying scenes towards the end were some of the most heartbreaking I’ve ever seen. Her voice projection, micro facial movements, to eye expressions were deeply devasting and amazing. Together, Chen Xing Xu and Li Landi have become my favorite CP of all times. Their chemistry, talents, and profound comprehension and portrayal of the characters made this entire drama an unforgettable journey. Shao Dian You Qin is Chen Xing Xu and his Li Guang Ye Tan is no one else but Li Landi. Fate was one of the underlining messages and in reality, it was fate that brought Chen Xing Xu and Li Landi together and together, they both crossed the Love Bridge, successfully, as the drama was an unexpected success.

I can go on and on, but I’m trying to keep my review short. I loved Chen Mu Chi as Chao Feng, He Xuan Lin as Li Guang Qing Kui, Qin Tian Yu as Di Lan Jue, Wang Li Na as Man Man, and the entire cast. Everyone had so much chemistry together and gave a spectacular performance. Again, this drama may have fantasy elements, but their stories, struggles, and lives are very relatable even in the modern world. Their hardships make them human, lovable, and charismatic. The female leads may not be as physically skilled as the male leads, but they have brains, heart, and admirable personalities that make them just as important. Everyone has their own missions and purposes. I love it that once they fall in love, their minds and hearts become clearer as to why they have to uphold their duties to protect those they love. They just don’t become love sick puppies and lose their original charms and intentions. Love adds to everyone in here and doesn’t take away or become a hindrance to their lives prior. They trust each other, communicate, never assume, don’t impose on others, making them the healthiest love relationships, ever. The comedy is also a major plus in here. I've never seen a xianxia with so much comedy. I never skipped any part of the 40 episodes, which is a first for me. It's light hearted but like life, there's sorrow. However, another main theme is perseverance. As long as you know who you are, no one can change that. Please watch when you have time and let it change you in ways you never expected.

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Emotional rollercoaster xianxia

t has been so many years since I watched a drama as good as this one. It has all that you can ask for. This is not your typical silly xianxia with magic, it’s so much more.

Chen Xingxu delivered as always, his acting was superb and his portrayal of the different Youqin’s was so diverse and accurate it made me fall in love with each version of him.

The relationship between the two sisters was so pure yet heartbreaking. I loved how both of them were strong females who never did stupid things.

While the first half of the series was full of comedy, there was not a single episode I didn’t cry watching towards the second half. The family relationships were so beautiful. It was absolutely endearing to see how they built them and how much each character cared for each other.

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Better Than Most Xianxias

My first review since being a MDL member so that says a lot about this drama! Virtually everything about this series was top notch and it surpasses many stories of its kind in a variety of aspects.

Likes:
- Pace: Interested in the very first ep to the very last
- Story: Very well told, every arc was entertaining and refreshing takes on several plot points
- Actors: Well-cast. Attractive and solid talent, detailed/subtle expressions with raw emotions
- OSTs: Have it on repeat
- Characters: Leads are fantastic/unique and the supporting characters are actually smart/useful and not wasted screen time
- Humor: A huge bonus because I don't laugh easily and it's usually not well done in cdramas or even included
- No major annoying tropes and if there are it's very short-lived

Dislikes:
- The void realm but everything extra in the likes section made up for it

I'll be rewatching favorite scenes for a while =P As of today, this might be my favorite xianxia series and I'm so grateful for experiencing such an amazing journey!

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The best fantasy drama I have watched, and I don't even like fantasy that much

It has been about a month since I finished watching TSL but I still cannot find another drama that gives me the same feeling.

The acting, the plot, the characters, the music, everything is SO good.
The drama itself is great without the music but their choice of songs with some of the greatest Chinese singers really made it stand out. The right song used at the right scene made me smile, cry, feel anxious, ...

A month ago I would have so much to say but now all I can think to sum it up is that this is one the best chinese dramas I have watched in the past few years and probably the best drama I will watch in 2023. It will be hard to top this one for me.

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Very satisfying ??

The story is quite smooth(no betrayel, jealousy). Loveable ml and fl. Ml is quite fun fl is admirable and a good actress. My favourite part is animation and music top notch (i have neither seen an animation not heard a music as great as it is in this drama in any other drama).the heroine is known to be a harbinger of calamity and lockdown in the palace quite a pitiful past but has a caring sis and ml she can rely on. Prince of the beast realm and Princess of the heavenly realm are a cute 🥰 couple. There outfits and jewellery are good. Heroine aims to become no.1 devil in the void but fall in love empyrean xuanshang after their sedans are swapped. I love it ❤️.

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Hugely Underrated

I stumbled upon this drama while looking for something to watch, and after finishing this series, I can safely say this is such a hugely underrated series. Everything from the production (the sets and costumes are beautiful and everything just looks high budget), to the the acting (no wooden acting to be found anywhere!! a miracle!!), to the story (perfect mix of cry-my-eyes-out story and cry-my-eyes-out hilarity), to the music (THE AMAZING OST!!! caught in my feelings every time it played) was SO good.

The best part of this series to me to be honest, wasn't even the romance, but the friendships, the familial love, and the theme of found family. The two sisters are just genuinely so supportive and loving towards each other despite how differently the two of them grew up, and every one of the friendships they've developed over the course of the series just felt so heartwarming. I usually have at least one or two "good" characters that I don't like and straight up find annoying, but I honestly, genuinely loved all the side characters. A special shoutout goes to Emperor Tun who I thought I would hate but actually became one of my favourite characters.

Easily one of the best dramas of the year so far for me, would definitely recommend a watch.

Leia Mais

Love this drama.

I enjoy and recommend this drama.
Its very fun and beautiful plot story. There are lot of emotional scene.
Eventhough the story goes fast and sometimes feel weird because they erase some of the story line, but its still okey because the act and graphis is SUPER GOOD.
There are lot of nice and amazing graphis, so we feel it is real place.
The actors and actress play SUPER GOOD and make a beautiful memorize by their act.
I'm amazed by Chen Xing Xu's and Li Landy Act. They are so professional. They should be play together again.
Once again...its very recommended drama.

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Very good XianXia romance comedy[at least for most of drama]

quite emotional piece. Almost whole time this drama focuses on comedy based on relations between characters. Its funny and sometimes cute by the end it can make you cry too. Maybe cause for whole time characters made lightened your mood and made you smile it will chock you more if something tragic happen.

plot - exist 4 realms human, immortals, demons, beastmen. 2 princesses from human realm was betrothed for peace treaty - one to immortals[2FL gentle,kind older princess], one to demons[1FL smart, cunning,rebellious younger sister].

Thanks coincidence two sisters will exchange places and ends up with different husbands than they was engaged to.

genre - historical, comedy, romance, Xianxia

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LOVED Starry Love <3

Starry Love was a very fun watch for me. It had a lot of great comedy which isn't really characteristic of most xianxias I've seen, but I really enjoyed this show and couldn't wait to see the next episodes. It hooked my interest from the very first episode and featured a strong non-cutesy FL which was a welcome difference from Ashes of Love's Jinmi or Love Between Fairy and Devil's Xiao Lanhua (both shows I loved, by the way, and gave 10s with my xianxia loving heart).

I loved our main couple, Yetan and Youqin, and the show gives them plenty of chances to fall in love. I initially wasn't a big fan of our second couple and the second ML, but they grew on me. Qingkui, being the "good sister" also demonstrates her strengths and is not a damsel in distress. So both FLs were strong, in my opinion. The supporting cast of characters was also great - especially Wudai.

The CGI was well done - very beautifully drawn skies. I am loving the OST - Liu Yining, Sa Ding Ding, and Mao Buyi.

The only reason why I'm giving this show a 9.5/10 instead of a 10 is because I feel there were some loose ends in the latter half. I feel like if the show were actually longer than 40 episodes, it would've helped to give more time to round out the ending arc of the story.

I am hoping the netizens will get us a special episode follow-up because I needed more. :<

I really loved Starry Love - it got me to laugh, smile, and also cry. I highly recommend this if you like xianxia.

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The greatest gift of all: LOVE

This is a story of all kinds of love seen in the world:
1. A love of a sister
2. A love of a friend
3. A love of a father
4. A love for another soul
5. A love to mankind

A heroine that was born as a jinx to mortal, supposed to be crown princess to the darkness, an empyrean consort of immortal, a crux to all 4 realms, and a reincarnation as one of the twin flowers of ganoderma of vein. Yetan suffered, schemed, defied and sacrificed all she got with her sister yet both lived a few years of mortal life.

Her sister, her companion since birth, her partner and her pillar of support: Qingkui, the better half, sister and a friend. She showed Yetan that humanity is worth dying for - to love, to forgive and to sacrifice happiness for duty and for peace of all 4 realms.

Two sisters - two life intertwined and destined for greater prophecy.

If you like to watch a series - full 40 episodes with 45 minutes screen time each and asked if it’s worth it.
If you like the hero ready to sacrifice the world for the heroine.
If you like the heroine who was initially thought to be bad but wholeheartedly sacrificed herself for others.
If you like sister-love and all family angst, problems with their father.
And, if you like to cry buckets of tears starting episode 30-40. (Each scene of redemption, sacrifices, the prophecy and vengeance gave me an itch until I finished the series)

This is your story, your series. For they not only portray the perfect role, I also saw their development as actors and their characters as well.

“This life was given to me by Ye Tan. I will live for her for the rest of my life. If the four realms accept her, then so be it. But if they don’t, I will take on the entire world.” - Youqin

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