Legend of the Dragon Pearl: The Indistinguishable Road (2017)

Admittedly, I almost skipped this show as I was never a fan of Yang Zi or Qin Jun Jie before. In fact, I very much disliked her role in Ode to Joy, and was not impressed by either one of them in The Legend of Chusen (which I watched because of Zhao Li Ying). It was therefore coincidental that I picked up this show, and I am glad I did as I could not stop watching ever since.

Acting/Cast and Rewatch Value
Both outperformed in this role and their chemistry is magnetic. It seems like this role brought the best out of them or suits them incredibly well. Their scenes are incredibly sweet and entertaining. I therefore give them a 9, as I've never given a 10 before, except for the rewatch value of this series. Usually, if I have difficulty letting go of a series, rewatching the relevant parts helps so I feel like I have gotten enough of it. But the chemistry of the main couple and the 'light' story makes it easily rewatcheable and hard to let go.

Music and Story
There are a few good songs and the story is nice so I've given both an 8. The opening song stays and there is a beautifully romantic song during the series that is applicable. But there aren't too many songs and the ending song only starts appealing at some point after it was introduced in a relevant scene. The story itself is nice but the contrast between serious/heavy parts and light parts is at times too big which does not seem realistic at times. Especially when you expect something important to happen. Sometimes the story goes too slow and after 12 episodes I wondered, is that all? Whereas the 12 episodes before or after were very exciting.

I am only disappointed with the ending as an important part is missing according to the trailer. There is also no certainty if the series will continue with a sequel (as it depends on whether this one was successful), with the same cast (whether they are all available at the same time). I really liked Yang Zi and Qin Jun Jie together, and the other casts portray a believable performance as well. I think most people are well cast, except the Grandmother, who speaks a bit strange.

Overall, I give it an 8,5 as there are only a few series I have given a 9 to. 10 is perfect and I have never given it before.

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