“I must protect this world. Because only when the three realms remain, can you continue exist..” - Yingyuan

Agarwood Like Crumbs or better known as Immortal Samsara is one of the highly anticipated Xianxia drama in 2022. Now, the long waits is over, the journey begins for this epic love story to sail. From the trailer itself that gathers more than 1M viewers, i guess most of us can’t wait to see the seems unquestionable chemistry between the main leads; Cheng Yi and Yang Zi. Yes, it’s definitely did not disappoint.

Immortal Samsara is a story about two immortals; Sovereign Lord Yingyuan (starring Cheng Yi) and Lotus Fairy Yandan (starring Yang Zi) who fall in love with each other. However, because of the heavenly realm have set its rule where immortals are forbid to fall in love, this is where these two were forced to choose their stand. Yingyuan who devotes himself for the sake of three realms, also seeks to protect the three realms from any danger, chose to not indulging himself in love and put his responsibilities over his own feelings. Meanwhile, the carefree lotus fairy Yandan willingly gives up everything for her love.

The love story between these two transcends to mortal realms where both of them with no past memories ended up falling in love with each other again. Either in heavenly realm or mortal realm, they always face the same obstacles where this time, as a spirit catcher, Tang Zhou and as a future sect leader, he need to abstain himself from love, even more falling in love with the flower spirit (which considered as evil and cunning). Will they make the same choice as they were in heavenly realm or will they make amend and choose each other in this life?

IMO, Immortal Samsara definitely is one of the best Xianxia drama in 2022. The storylines is one of the things that keep me watching this drama. While some of the viewers might arguing that some part is a bit cliché with other xianxia drama, I do agreed but that’s really not a big thingy when the execution were thoroughly done and portrayed. Plus, if you keep watching, you’ll notice there’s so many uniqueness in this drama that other drama did not possessed. So please, give it another try if you’re in the middle of giving up.

Besides, with the visuals and incomparable chemistry between Cheng Yi & Yang Zi, I think you’ll missed out great things from these two great actor and actress. The micro expressions from Cheng Yi left me in tears and happy, plus with him portraying three different characters, it’s safe to say that he’s indeed a great and versatile actor. Meanwhile, Yang Zi for sure, undeniably good. Her deep emotions and characterisation as a female lead deserved acknowledgment. I’m loving her character in Immortal Samsara, smart, beautiful, and always know to stand on her opinions.

The OSTs totally pleasantly good. The whole OST in Immortal Samsara is my favourite. Agarwood the main OST is the wonderful song that whenever angst scene appears, this song will play in the background, and adding pain to our sorrow. Yang Zi - Watch The Day also is one of my fav. Girl really good in acting and singing, so proud of her.

Overall, totally recommended drama to watch. The journey gonna be worth it, the angst always keep us on the edge of our seats but it also makes us realised that sacrificing for the sake of each other is another love language. At the end, with love, even death seems to be a beautiful ending if we can keep accompany each other.

“I gave you my promise. Not even death can shake us. Now that you’re gone, why should I carry on living? Yingyuan, i’m coming to keep you company..” - Yandan