A Romantic&Light Xian Xia

While this seem to just another XianXia cdrama trope. Master-disciple , reincarnation and etc. But the feel probably will be different especially with how romance is shown. Im a sucker for "undying love between 2" trope in romance.

However what I like about this drama is how the main cp know their own hearts and sort of follow it. (Even though right now ML is supressing it in order to help and fulfill his master wish but I am sure that soon he will do what he wants).
Su Yishui and Ranran scenes are just so worth giggling for. And I have big smile everytime their sweet scenes come. I guess i like this trope of cold but devoted ml and bubbly cute and straight forward fl.
I like everyone actings here. They all just fit to their roles.
And the cinematography and cgi (for c drama) is perfect. I hope to see more of the white tiger in upcoming eps both its original size and the small cute one. The lightning in fighting scenes do not bother me like some other Xian Xias do.
And the osts are just so nice. I love all the 6 songs i have listened. But my two favourites will be One Tree, Two People by Tia Ray and Circle of Fate by Liu Yining.

Update on my thoughts (Spoilers 🚨)
The production and CGI never fails till the end.
I love all the actions and fighting scenes. Its 100/10 for me.
As for the story, I love how we SYS/MQG loves each other as shown. I was giggling in most of their scene.
The ending is actually quite happy. (Feel rushed a little)
I am grateful this adaptation keeps many characters alive just like in novel. But i find the last scene to be very childish cringe in way they (mature cultivators ) taking token to be domestic slave. Lol Imany find it cute. I just cant. 😅 WHY CANT THEY DO IT TOGETHER which would be more fulfilling for me.

All in all I enjoy the show despite something i wish there is. My overall score is 9.5/10.

(I personally prefer the novel and the build up plot for the divine tree. Guess i prefer more grounded Ranran in novel although I do appreciate straight forwardness of mqg/rr in the drama. Im annoyed mqg was quite nice to Suyu in drama even after things happened. Another thing is I dont like this lotus freeze technique to torture ML whenever he felt emotion. And him having to push away fl when she confessed . I prefer the version of novel more in which Su Yishui can control Spirit Spring to a level. I somehow did not feel hes pushy. Besides i, as novel fan, also cut score drama for cutting out on their original lives in heaven while ML was sent to mortal world as demon child and why MQG had to recruit and forced him to be her disciple. I much prefer how in novel he is demon immortal and can control his demonic power to use it very consciously , not actually possessed by it as shown in later eps in drama. Of course these are just my personal preferences. )

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Legend of Shen Li

Review with Some Spoilers!!(Not Major Spoilers Though)

Plot (10/10)
There is nothing really I do not like when it comes to the storyline of "Legend of Shen Li". It is still unique in its one way although it has similar plotline. Despite the politics and heavenly war stuffs, the plot is mainly romance focus and I could say it is bickering type. It is not something I favor most of the time. However, everything has exception. I completely love our main couple romance. It is just so deep. With blend of their bickering comedy, it falls into romantic comedy genre which is my favorite genre of all times. Of course its not only main couple relationship that is intrigueing but also their relationships with other characters are also special. The way Shen Li and her master, Shen Mu Yue, came to understand each other is awesome. Apart from main couple, Shen Li's parents love story is also very heart felt one.

Characters(9.8/10)
Shen Li
We have a female lead who is headstrong and is strong both physical and mental. Shen Li mostly sounds rational and even masculine at times as if she's the goddess of war. Her collection of weapons was awesome. However, Shen Li is a woman. She does have this vulnerable side. After all she ran away arranged marriage that might benefit her tribe because she cannot stand her groom to be, whose known as playboy, and also the marriage does not involve mutual love.
Zhao Li Ying is perfect for Shen Li who is beautiful, proud, brave, strong, stubborn but also straight forward with her feelings. And it's good news to me that Li Ying is executive producer of this drama.

Xing Shi/Xing Yun
He just reminds me straightly of Dong Hua from Eternal Love of Dream. The tricky ways he used on Shen Li, to look after him and stay with him, are evidences. Of course theres no harsh ways. And the scenes are cute. TRUELY ROMANTIC COMEDY!. One more thing he is similar to Dong Hua is that of his being highest status in heaven, and his being lonely because of it. He is usually behind the scenes, helping or support our female lead, Shen Li.
I must have seen Lin Geng Xin before. I just did not exactly where. At first he did not really look that good on me. But as I continue to watch the drama, I find him more and more handsome. He really is a good looking man, and his acting is flawless here.

Apart from the two main characters, Fu Rong Jun, Shen Li's fiance and his cousin, You Lan are entertaining characters, especially the way You Lan took Fu Rong Jun's memories of Shen Li and Xing Yun scenes, and watch them as if she's watching a romantic drama and the CP fan, that make me fall off chair from laughter. But she's someone I resonate with at times though.

And about Mo Fang, Shen Li's General, I already have a feeling he did have some feelings for Shen Li already and was likely feeling sorry for him but as the plot progressed, his plotline did not go as I imagine. It is good I does not have heartbreak for him that much at his ending.

Cinematography(9.5/10)
The Legend of Shen Li is a good standard quality of Chinese costume production. Every visual is a standard. (I am saying like this because I am encountering the ones that I prefer the cinematography this year.)
My favourite cinematography had to be the scene Xing Yun turned the ocean into ice and looked for ShenLi with heart break, because he thought she was under the ocean. That's so majestic for me and also reminding me of Frozen.

The Flow(9.5/10)
It is nearly perfect with 39 episodes. But there are times when it is a bit slow which is why I cutting out some scores. Moreover, I wish male lead was able to confessed earlier. But overall, the story is told very well.


The Ending(10/10)

It is one of the best drama ending I have come across. It wrapped up everything so well, not leaving out on any characters. Our main couple is very sweet. It is one of those drama end that left smiles on viewers and a warm heart.

The Music (8.5)
It is not the best but smooth and heartfelt along with drama. The thing is because I got more into soundtracks after getting into the drama.

I overally give it 9.5/10.
If you like Chinese Fantasy Costume Drama with a slice of Romantic Comedy (and with great acting) please give this drama a favour in trying out.

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Smart Heroic!!

This has been out for years now. But I just happened to finish watching. It's a good drama that I enjoy. No wonder why scores are quite high on it.

Plot
I love how much male lead is smart and planned everything, so his friend can be crowd king for the good of people, as well as to get those bad people who wronged him before. The development of his friend character from straight rightuous into adjusting it for the good.
The drama focuses a lot on game of politics yet characters'bonds and emotional sentimental feelings are also there, which is why its a delight. And yes theres enough fighting and wuxia(martial arts) scenes to enjoy. Romance is not main focus at all but its still included. A mature romance!
The only thing is that, it ended with ML having to be hero till end. It annoys me as I actually wanted him to live in peace after all. For that reason I deducted 1 score. But then I still don't call it bad ending.

Pacing and Cinematography
The pacing is perfect for me. Lol for some reason I got into the drama with ease, I like the way the characters are introduced, it doesnt give me much confusion as some other of this genre type drama did.
Cinematography is natural or it gives natural feelings. It relaxed my eyes. I love how its so different from CGI usage these days. But the drama is S+ production of the time for sure.

All in all, I give it 9/10. A Grade.

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