i don't like the first episode
I found it difficult to finish episode 1 of this drama while it was still on going. The plot about childhood confused me and took so long that I was immediately disinterested in the drama, with no intention of finishing it.But then I tried watching again from episode 2 and it turned out to be really good! I was mesmerized by Yangzi's acting which was cool, fitting and very funny when playing the role of a man.
I love the acting of all the actors, visual effects, cgi, and cinematography in this drama. But I did skip a lot of parts because it was too long and bored.
The make up for Yangzi's female character also looks less right on screen, like it doesn't blend in with her skin.
Now I have to patiently wait for season 2 of this drama and wait for Tan Jianci's acting that fascinates me too.
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"No matter how difficult the journey is, I am no longer alone."
Que obra prima! Confesso que demorei pra terminar esse drama, não por achar ruim, mas por medo de decepcionar, o que não ocorreu!O que mais me cativou foi o relacionamento de irmãos da Xiao Yao e o Cang Xuan, me emocionei em várias cenas deles dois, são as pessoas mais precisas que existe! E apesar dele ter sentimentos românticos por ela, ele deixa de lado e age como um irmão deve agir, nunca interferiu nos desejos dela, sempre com objetivo de faze-la feliz.
O crescimento do Cang Xuan no meu coração vocês não tem noção, no início não dei tanta moral pra ele, mas a cada episódio ele mostrava mais do seu potencial, do seu amor, da sua inteligência, e cara esse homem é demais! Viva ao rei!
Xiang Liu ganhou meu coração assim que coloquei o olho nele! Amo um personagem anti herói complexo com passado misterioso (uma vibe demon salvatore). Ele foi e sempre será minha torcida pra ficar com a protagonista.
Tushan Jing pra mim é um surto, não vejo muita necessidade dele, poderiam nem existir, sei que ele fez muitas coisas importantes, mas não me importo. Totalmente sem sal, sem açúcar, chato demais, quando ele aparecia na tela me dava sono instantaneamente. Não tem química com a protagonista, e acho o romance deles chocho.
No meu ponto de vista a Xiao Yao teve algum sentimento pelo Xiang Liu, apesar de tudo, a química deles é demais!!! Mas ela não o escolheria por motivos óbvios (demônio!!! - bem a li susu superou isso haha)
No contexto geral, tudo muito bom, a cenografia impecável, OST maravilhosa, enredo envolvente, cast de qualidade (menos o deng wei). Ansiosa pra segunda temporada!!!
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A Tale of flawed people with twisted fates, superb acting, but I still dropped it!
Where do I begin? Let me start by saying that this show has been in my watch list like, forever! I’ve kept removing it and then adding it back to the list, without actually watching it. Needless to say, every time I re-added it to my watchlist, it was because of Tan Jian Ci, I love this actor a lot, especially his deep voice. Finally I gave in and started watching this series, my interest grew by episode 5, and I was completely hooked by episode 15. Since there were too many good looking men around the FL, I couldn’t wait to see all 39 episodes, and then season 2, to find out who she ends up with, so I searched for spoilers online. Once i knew how the story was to end, I lost all interest, but somehow still kept watching till episode 30. That’s when I put my foot down and dropped the show. I don’t want to discourage anyone from watching..It is a show with amazing actors, with super good acting, great background score. I’ve not liked Yang Zi much, not in the Oath of Love, and just a little in Ashes of Love, but here I loved her acting, especially when she acted as a man. Zhang Wan Yi acted superbly, but I kept getting irritated with his character who kept spoiling an already spoilt princess, all in the name of making up for failing her elder sister. It was probably his excellent acting that made me dislike an actor I obviously liked before. The only reason I watched till episode 30 was Tan Jian Ci, he lit up the scene whenever he appeared and I just couldn’t get enough of him. I wanted to watch him more, but knowing what would happen to him in the show, I couldn’t bear to watch his tragic end. He was obviously most deeply in love with the FL, but had things weighing down on him, and I loved that he didn’t show his affection much since he knew his feelings wouldn’t be reciprocated by the woman who was madly in love with the wrong guy! It was too painful to watch her making the choices she made. Now for the character of Deng Wei…I love the actor, I do, his character in Miss the Dragon and Till the end of the moon was very likeable, but here, I felt like shaking the guy and telling him to man up for once! I mean, how silly was it for the FL to fall for a guy who could just make puppy eyes at her and shower her with smiles, and coy looks, but was never man enough to take the right decisions, and needed others to stop her getting married to someone else, while he was already married to another! Basically, all lead characters were flawed in this series, which is quite human, but who needs to see flawed characters in a fictional series? We have real life for that right? In fictional world, we need to see perfect couples with sweet happily ever after endings, that one can take heart in and feel good about. If you are someone who enjoys bittersweet endings, this show would probably appeal to you most. No complaints about acting, music, or cinematography, I just couldn’t finish the show once I knew my fav actor wouldn’t end up with the woman he loved, and that she would marry the wrong guy and lose him too!Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
The best story ever!!!
This is one of those doramas that holds you from beginning to end, without a single episode that makes you lose interest. The story is so well tied that each chapter contributes to the development of the plot, keeping the energy and intensity up there. What impresses most is how each character is incredibly well developed, all with clear and complex motivations.The main character has distinct relationships with each of the other characters, forming a wet of love and deep connections, each in its own way. This makes us reflect on the various forms of loving: be it careful and unconditional love, repressed and unhealthy love or that silent love full of dualities. Each character relates to her in a unique way, bringing layers of emotion that make the dorama even more engaging.
And you can't stop talking about the love pentagon - yes, there are more than three people involved here, which raises the plot to another level. The chemistry between the characters is explosive, full of moments of jealousy, desire and tension. It's that kind of romance that always leaves you waiting for what the next move will be, who will conquer the protagonist's heart and how others will deal with it.
What makes I Lost You Forever even more special is that nothing seems unnecessary or forced. Every relationship, every scene, every dialogue is relevant, making you completely immersed in the story. ❤️
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This drama hasn´t lost me yet!
Using my personal rating system of "loved," "liked," "meh," & "nah," this is a “liked”.The deets*:
This is a xianxia/xuanhuan with a random mix of immortal and mortal living together without a great deal of explanation as to why. A “young” deity is hiding out in a small village mostly populated by mortals, living as a man despite being a woman. They imply that she actually IS a man, but I’m pretty sure censorship made the writers deliberately keep that part vague. Some other immortals move next door and one of them turns out to be her cousin because our young deity is actually a long-lost princess with a tragic backstory. She recognizes her cousin right away, but he has no idea who she is despite the fact that he’s supposedly a powerful immortal and she isn’t—and despite the fact that the other MLs almost immediately recognize that she is female (despite the fact that she, actually, for real, is not). During this time she rescues an immortal male descended from fox demons and attracts he attention of a blood-sucking nine-headed demon (the aforementioned MLs whose girl radar was NOT broken, unlike Cousin’s). For some reason, our FL is desperate to stay away from the notice of any of her relatives and then decides, “nevermind, I’ll go back to being myself”. Hijinks ensue as she returns to her role as the eldest princess of an entire kingdom while also being the granddaughter of the king of a neighboring kingdom with an ambiguous relationship with her cousin who wants to inherit their grandfather’s throne.
*I know it says not to do this, but how else is someone who doesn’t know if they want to watch this understand the rest of the review?—those descriptions on the main page aren’t always accurate.
Things I liked:
OMG has Yang Zi been wasted before! I have been unable to complete her previous three xianxia dramas because she literally played the same character each time (naïve, vacuous, with a heart of gold)—and I have pretty low standards for xianxias so its saying something if I can’t get through one. But she had some serious acting chops hiding in there this whole time! She’s practically unrecognizable and her portrayal of the different versions of the FL appears effortless. It also doesn´t hurt that all of her MLs are easy on the eyes. Please check out AvenueX´s initial impressions review on YouTube for other positives about this show as I agree 100% with her assessments.
Things I did not like so much:
Who, exactly, is the love interest here!? I mean, at least from the FL’s point of view. Obviously, it starts with Tushan Jing (seriously, who forgives and forgets with after YEARS of torture!? C’mon, there´s kindhearted and then there´s just stupid). Every time demon boy gets a little vulnerable, he does something cruel and stupid to chase her off. Cousin is literally, well, her cousin. I get that in the ancient societies this story is based on, marrying one´s cousin was not considered incest in the way it is today, but it still makes me hesitant to root for him. Finally, there´s Chishui Feng Long, who out of all of her options has the least amount of baggage which, of course, makes him the least exciting choice. lol. The only other thing I struggled with was the huge gaps of time. I get that the leads are immortal, but as a puny mortal myself, I have trouble considering 300 years to be the equivalent of the passing of just 3 years.
Should you watch this?
If xianxia/xuanhuan is your thing, definitely. If you´d like to see Yang Zi break out the box acting-wise, definitely. If you´re not into fantasy, then this won´t make a whole lot of sense or be interesting.
Myself, I´ll definitely be watching Season 2!
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Really great TV Series
Love the story, love the cast! I didn’t expect too much, but this TV show pleasantly surprised me in every way! From the very first episode, I was captivated by the intriguing storyline and the depth of the characters. Each episode leaves me eagerly anticipating the next one, and I find myself emotionally invested in their journeys.The writing is top-notch, delivering clever dialogues and unexpected plot twists that keep me on the edge of my seat. The chemistry among the cast members is palpable, and their performances are nothing short of outstanding. It's refreshing to see such a talented ensemble, and they bring an authentic and genuine feel to the show.
Moreover, the production values are superb, from the stunning cinematography to the well-designed sets that transport you right into the show's world. The attention to detail is commendable, and it adds to the overall immersive experience.
At this point, having watched 12 episodes, I can confidently say that this TV show is an absolute gem. It has everything I look for in a series: compelling storytelling, brilliant acting, and a perfect balance of drama and excitement. I can't wait to see how the story unfolds further, and I'm already recommending this show to all my friends. If you haven't started watching it yet, you're in for a treat!
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This series will surprise you.
I started this late because I didn't think it will be interesting for me. I decided to watch it while watching The Legend of Anle just to fill my time waiting for next episode of TLOA. It didnt grab me at first episode and actually left it alone until i again ran out of selection to watch. Loh and behold, I now favor it more than TLOA. I just completed episode 14 and felt the need to drop a review to those considering this series.I am guilty of not entertaining this series initially because the artists casted here are not ones I am familiar with let alone the concept of 3 men after one lady. They are all equally good ones so far so I cant even decide yet who I favor to win her heart.
It is not just about romance and getting there. The story is told so far in a well balanced manner. I enjoy the fantasy aspect of it too.
Give it a try. You may end up surprising yourself loke I did.
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Excellent series
I started watching Lost You Forever after seeing A Love So Romantic. I'm new to these shows but love them. In Lost You Forever I thought the acting and story line was very good. I'm hooked and will look to see all 39 episodes. I'm at 36 now, waiting to finish w the Eng translation. I feel like the main Princess character is an excellent actress. I've seen comments where some don't think she s pretty enough. I think she is and her personality shines through her work. This love triangle of her, Jing and her brother is interesting. I really like both male roles and feel their acting is really good too. Jing (Deng Wei) is so diverse in this role. So many things pushing his life around. Anyway Im interested to see how Season 1 ends. I hope we don't lose too many of the main characters as they all figure in immensely . I have not read the books and won't til later as I don't want to compare. Anyway I would recommend this one but not sure what typical Asian viewers enjoy, but I think it's great and the costumry, the acting and story line is really good. One more thing a girl taking on a male role in the beginning episodes due to story line, that hooked me, it's hard to do, and I think she really did a good job, but then totally transfurmed back into this beautiful princess role later and to me was just amazing....Thank you.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Stirs up your emotions
I greatly appreciate the depth the actors bring to their characters in this series. I have a particular fondness for Tushan Jing among all the male lead roles. While I understand that he may not resonate with everyone, I personally think he's doing an incredible job in his role. The interactions between Tushan Jing and Xiao Yao never fail to bring a smile to my face. Their chemistry is truly captivating, and I find their scenes heartwarming. The thought of them working together in another fantasy romance series brings me joy. I am eagerly anticipating the second season to see what unfolds next.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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A messy story out of focus
The drama is a downer. I was impressed by Yang Zi in Ashes of Love and had watched several of her dramas since. But not this one. LYF has been promoted so much by Tencent compared with other drama productions done by the company (e.g., the highly acclaimed The Longest Promise that was premiered before LYF without any promotions nor any announcement about the date/time to premiere). Given all the resources from Tencent to invest in LYF that was adapted from a popular novel written by a famous writer, I had very high expectation over this drama. Not only are there intense promos done by the production team prior to and post the premiere, there are also a huge cohort of book fans to hype it up. But after watching 18 episodes, I felt like wasting precious hours off busy work schedule on a draggy and sleep-inducing boring drama. Not everyone had read the book before watching the drama. Therefore the plot should have had some highlighted focus to give ordinary viewers intriguing points to follow. There's not enough suspension in each ep to invite me to look forward to watching next ep. I gave it a shot but ended up fast forwarding each ep A LOT to skip those lackluster and confusing scenes. There're no stunning visuals in the drama as how the novel described the main male leads should be. I'm disconnected to their acting either. The only thing I can rave about is YZ's crying scenes that were convincing and touching. The plot so far is badly scripted, chaotic here and there, and leads you to a rabbit hole. I just don't get this multiple love lines between one heroine and the 3 or 4 ordinary-looking MLs. In particular, that white haired demon sucking blood out of the FL disgusts me a lot. It's so awkward and not convincing.If the storyline had been better scripted and directed with an interesting plot development at a faster pace, I might have been able to stick to the drama by overlooking other flaws mentioned above. But without reading the original novel, I was completely lost in the first few eps. I stuck to see perhaps interesting arcs emerging and also for YZ's sake until ep 18. Nope!
It's not worth continuing. I quit after that.
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Game of Thrones
Overall it was a good series. I enjoyed watching. However, there were exaggerations in some places, and things that should not be in other places. We watched Yang Zi. as a male for the first 20 episodes. It was like a different episode. Afterwards, the series fell apart a bit. When it was learned that she was a woman and dressed in this outfit, she was surrounded by three men. Everyone took advantage of the girl as if they were getting honey from the flower. It didn't happen to me. Such a female figure does not suit her. Someone is sucking your blood. He takes it the way he wants. beating. It's dragging. Another is acting like a slave. Another does not remove hair from his nose. Then the immortals were supposed to be, but the girl died, the man she loved died. They were resurrected. It has become the fantastic of the fantastic. These were exaggerated. Now, if it is not right for a woman to act against someone who saves her and bring her back to life, the fact that the woman who treats her well is bad, but the fact that the person she calls her brother has an egotistical approach to kill her without knowing her, causes the woman to become attached to this man at the level of love. A huge discord. Opposition. I couldn't form a bond. People have little conscience. Availability of women is another matter. I didn't like these. I loved her devotion to Jing, and her inability to connect with her grandmother and the person who was touted as engaged was irritating the story, so to speak. The woman is cheating. Even though Jing knows that he is trying to kill the Prince, he does not go into those matters. She doesn't make a point of her brother trying to kill her. He remains a spectator to the woman's relationship with him. Which your brother's wife was going to say, but I think she was killed. We didn't see it. They said that he does not look like a child, but that intelligent and spiritual personality never awakens. Could such purity exist? What kind of a leader is he, as well as a very smart, intelligent, personality, wise person. In other words, these were not taken into account when processing the characters. The pen is gone, the screenwriter. And let's come to the main topic; The Kingdom of Xiyan has become a complete Games of Thrones. My clothes were stolen from them. Second, they became like members of their government. Clans. Approaches of men and women who are related to each other. Your grandfather's behavior and clothing in the same figure as those Kings. It's Chinese work, there's no glamor to it. Where are those silks? A dark palace has been created. Suitable for him are sons, grandchildren, princesses and so on. I thought I was watching Game of Thrones. It's very obvious. I think it will be the second season of the series. Cang became King. He was also surprised. I think the fights will continue. Just like in Game of Thrones. Of course, if I'm lucky, I'll watch that season too.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Wuxia done badly
This drama draaaaaaags and has zero propulsion. Everything is foreshadowed. I mean what are the chances that all three male leads just happen to converge at that particular town at that particular moment? Come tf on. I tried so hard to stay with this but it's so fucking boring. Can I also say just how low budget the set design is especially given this is Wuxia and most of the set could have been computer generated? That palace was empty af. Sigh. I just didn't like any of the male leads and I wanted XY to fucking stop smiling in the face of abuse and unending degradation. How was this even a popular book?Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
