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Kill me…”love” me…bore me,…completely lost me
This series was unique from other “revenge/conspiracy” shows in that early on it revealed the villain. Thus the direction of the main plot was exposing his evil deeds. Sometimes it can be difficult for this type of story to work because the enemies of the leads is no longer a mystery which eliminates much of the intrigue in the plot. This was painfully apparent here.At times the story could be interesting, especially in the beginning but it started to drag due to nothing much happening half way through the series. Or something would happen and it would drag out too long.
The conspiracy plot just wasn’t that good and the revenge plot was non existent. The love story between the leads was good until it wasn’t. Going completely off the rails into angst for no other reason other than drama for drama’s sake. The 2nd “love” story between the Crown Prince and the General was ridiculous at best. He was a horrible person who’d been obsessed with her since he was a teen while she was in love with the ML, Jinghe. She vehemently rejected the Crown Prince’s marriage proposals then suddenly after one major event claimed he was her “beloved.” It made absolutely no sense as there was no built up whatsoever to her falling in love with the him. Literally one episode she was vehemently rejecting him. The next episode she was reluctantly accepting his proposal (mind you after he drugged and planned to r*pe her but changed his mind out of honor towards her RME), then the next episode she was claiming him as her beloved with whom she was deeply in love. It was ridiculous.
Moreover , she had to be the worst general I’d ever seen. Though she held herself to a high standard of goodness and integrity when she learned the Crown Prince killed thousands of innocents due to his personal vendetta against his bother she slapped him a couple of times then resumed the relationship. She continued to “love” and comfort him, and allowed him to be by her side despite his monstrous behavior. She had much potential but unfortunately she was turned into a mindless pushover driven by “love” instead of a smart badass who could love but be intolerant of evil and thus not hesitate to strike it down.
The show started to go south around episode 20 with some senseless twists in the story but nosedived into absurdity around episode 22 which is where I dropped this series.
The actors were really good in this. The leads had nice chemistry but the love stories and the conspiracies failed to live up to their potential.
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They promised darkness, we received.... Idk what even at this point
I saw a review saying that if you're not a hardcore fan of any lead, you probably won't finish this. Well, I am a huge fan of Liu Xueyi and Baron Chen and I can not finish this title. I really, really wanted to, but I can't bring myself to.The story. We were promised a deranged prince and a top assassin wanting a blood revenge on the deranged prince. I was expecting a back and forth, Mei Lin sneaking into Jinghe's closest guards, trying hard to kill him, Jinghe noticing her efforts, but deciding not to kill her just yet because she's useful and then starting feelings somewhere mid story. The derangement of Murong Jinghe faded within the first episodes and we got a wronged man desperate to avenge his buddies and clear his name. Which, I would not mind, I like seeing a smiley, fluffy Liu Xueyi on screen, but this is not what we were promised. I really wanted a deranged prince Liu Xueyi, darkness, ravens, no hope. After the first few episodes, this drama fades into court affairs and power struggle with the background of taking revenge on the true culprit. Again, not what we were promised.
The casting. I think the casting is as good as it gets. Seeing Baron Chen as a great scheming villain and Liu Xueyi as his brother - very fine choice. I personally dislike characters like General Yin - expressionless and just robotic, and the sweet summer children siblings duo. The Xiyan Prince learned at least something, but princess? Please.... Nonetheless, all the actors did great.
The soundtrack. Pretty basic, OSTs rarely stuck with me.
There were some pretty amazing and artistic scenes and frames but these also faded with the dark storyline. Especially when Murong Jinghe is parading through the city and the people are throwing stuff at him and he then takes a bite from the bun (I think it was a bun at least). And then in episode 8ish, when Mei Lin pulled Murong Jinghe below the fabrics being dried. Very beautiful.
Other than this.... It's hard to find more positives to this drama. Idk who to recommend this to, the reviews are split too. Those of us who expected darkness and ravens don't really like this drama plot, those who watched for enemies to lovers seem to love it. I think that's it.
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Drama yang sempurna
KillmelovemeSejauh ini aku makin penasaran, makin dibuat tertarik sama cerita dan plotwist yang dihadirkan. Tidak terlalu berat dan juga tidak ringan, sangat pas. Wu jinyan disatukan dengan Liu xueyi, dua drama mereka sangat bagus tidak heran mereka berakting dengan luar biasa. Aku tidak ingin spoiler tapi aku cuman bisa ajak kalian Nonton dan ngerasain di tatap sama murong jinghe secara ugal-ugalan. Kya......
Karakter dalam drama ini dibawakan dengan sangat baik, set dan lokasi aku tidak pernah kecewa dengan drama China . Mereka punya hengdian studio dengan alamnya yang mempesona, tanpa cgi kurasa itu sudah cukup menakjubkan.
Aku sangat suka genre yang dibawakan, love this drama
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Kill Me Love Me
In my opinion, the Prince of Xiyan (Yue Xin) appears a great pretender, boring and cunning. Yue Xin is obsessed with the FL. Therefore, Yue Xi has been quietly planning to 'seize' the FL from Murong Jinghe, so I think he teams up with the Priest of Xiyan to manipulate the FL. In this regard, and in my opinion, the FL appears dumb. I hope the FL realises Yue Xin's requests are insincere in the next episode.However, the FL's relationship with Murong Jinghe is great.
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Amazing
What a Series. Loved it from start to finish. I will watch any series that Liu Xueyi stars in. He is so talented and he draws you in as soon as he speaks. Being paired with the FL Wu Jinyan was a match made in heaven.Their love story was beautiful and the acting showed it.
The script was well written and I didn't mind the tragic ending because that's life. It's not always happy. You have to take the good with the bad. The whole cast were brilliant.. the costumes were amazing and all the hard work from all involved bringing this series to our screens was well worth it. Would I watch it again.. Yes.
This is why I watch historical Chinese.. Korean dramas..
They are beautifully scripted.. the music adds a softness and the ML with their flowing locks add a sexiness to the mix.. Fab... ❤️
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enemy to ally to lover - who doesnt love this plot
this drama is great. the plot is good. i love how the FL and ML turns from enemy to ally to lover throughout the drama.the ML can be awkward sometimes during their 'ally' phase while the FL was bold. that what makes the scene entertaining. (i freaking love the part when the FL hallucinate after taking the antidote hahaha especially the flower part so funny)
i admit, i watch this drama because of WJY. she has 2 great drama in 2024, and i watch both of them because of her. if i have to compare those 2 dramas (this drama and the double), i love LMKM more. she did great in both, but the plot of LMKM is more to my liking.
go watch it now. recommended.
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=> Beautiful, tough, sad, ... and beautifully interpreted ｡ﾟ(*´□`)ﾟ｡
PLOT: To avenge the death of her family (and the 10,000 inhabitants of her town), the FL has been trained for 10 years (killing + martial arts) in the Shadow Army. She get part of the 100 beauties sent by the neighboring country, Xiyan, to kill the 3rd Prince (the ML). She lives with him, they share adventures, fight against the plots of the Crown Prince, etc. The Prince of Xiyan (whom she helped when he fled, the ML2) love her, and takes advantage of the circumstances (coup,FL's poisoning) to make her his Crown Princess.+++ A magic CL (Liu Xue Yi & Wu Jin Yan) and lots of excellent actors (Bi Wen Jun, Baron Chen, ...)
+++ Effective production, with sets, costumes, fight scenes, lights, OST, ... at the TOP.
+++ Quite dark story, very catchy during the first 20 episodes BUT### Last 10 boring episodes, with inconsistencies and unjustifiable offbeat behavior
### Part about Xiyan unrealistic, incongruous. I know that there have been mad kings in history, but this is delirium.
The last 2 episodes are moving, magnificent (and sad) and demonstrate the immense talent of Liu Xue Yi (I'm waiting for his next series :). It was magnificent, and I'm glad I watched it, but I'll not rewatch it, it was to sad !
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PLOT: Pour venger la mort de sa famille (et des 10000 habitants de sa ville), la FL est entrainée depuis 10 ans (tuer +arts martiaux) dans 1 armée fantôme. Elle s'insère dans les 100 beautés envoyées par le pays voisin, Xiyan , pour tuer le 3e Prince (le ML). Elle habite chez lui, ils partagent des aventures, luttent contre les complots du Prince Héritier, etc. Le Prince de Xiyan (qu'elle a aidé ds sa fuite, le ML2) est amoureux, et profite des circonstances (coup d'état, empoisonnement de la FL) pr en faire sa Princesse Héritière.
+++ Un CL d'enfer (Liu Xue Yi & Wu Jin Yan) et bcp d'excellents acteurs (Bi Wen Jun, Baron Chen, ...)
+++ Réalis° efficace, avec décors, costumes, scènes de fight, lumières, OST, au TOP.
+++ Story assez sombre, très accrocheuse pendant les 20 premiers épisodes ### 10 derniers épisodes boring, avec incohérences et comportements décalés injustifiables
### Partie sur Xiyan irréaliste, incongrue. Je sais que des rois fous, il y en a eu dans l'histoire, mais là, ça touche le délire.
MAIS les 2 derniers épisodes sont émouvants, magnifiques (et tristes) et démontrent l'immense talent de Liu Xue Yi (j'attends ses prochaines séries :).
=> Beau, dur, triste, ... et magnifiquement interprété ｡ﾟ(*´□`)ﾟ｡
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I loveeeee
The Male Lead is just an embodiment of acting! The FL is also an amazing actor! I love the movie so much and I can’t get over it! It started very well and though I didn’t expect the end to turn out the way it did, I still enjoyed it and consoled myself that it is just a movie and the actors are doing well well afterwards.The chemistry between ML and FL? Perfect! They truly gave it their all and I really love it for them. They deserve all the love and support they could get in this movie and I hope it takes them places and heights they never imagined they would reach in their careers. Well done guys🥰🥰🥰
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Never Take Life for Granted!
I had to watch this Chinese drama Kill Me Love Me three times in a row—something I’ve never done before. That’s how much I loved it! I didn’t want to miss a single moment of this incredible show. While I usually enjoy the fantasy elements in dramas (which are some of my favorite aspects), this time, the compelling story and stellar performances kept me completely hooked.Lei Xue Yi, whom I admired in earlier works like Love and Redemption and Ancient Love Poetry, truly shone in this drama. His portrayal was so captivating that it felt like I was living and breathing the story alongside him. Watching Kill Me Love Me has inspired me to go back and explore more of his previous works—how did I miss them before? He’s such an excellent actor, and his performance here was no exception.
Actress Wu Jin Yan was equally outstanding in her lead role. I admired the strength and fierceness she brought to her character, proving once again that women can take on powerful roles and do so with grace and authenticity. Her dedication and ability to make her performance so believable were truly inspiring. Having seen a few of her previous works, I’m now eager to watch more. She continues to impress me with her talent and screen presence.
The production was equally commendable. The set design was stunning, the martial arts choreography was breathtaking, and the costumes and animation were flawless. One detail that stood out was how the actors altered their voices to sound sinister. By lowering their octaves, they added an eerie and evil dimension to their characters that was incredibly effective.
Kudos to the writers for crafting such a compelling story and to the casting team for assembling such a talented ensemble. The supporting cast also deserves praise for bringing depth and realism to the drama's world.
Kill Me Love Me left me thoroughly satisfied. It’s a masterpiece that showcases the brilliance of everyone involved. If you haven’t watched it yet, you’re in for a treat!
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Broke me in a good way
I absolutely loved this drama contrary to many others who seem to have been quite disappointed.Sure if you expect a steaming hot romance show, as the trailer and the first episode indicate, you won‘t be satisfied. But after all it is a C-Drama… if you expect to watch something similar to the Borgias, you for sure will be disappointed.
The second reason why many did not like the show was that the ending was changed compared to the original novel. Since I am a sucker for sad endings, I truthfully enjoyed every heartwrenching minute of it! But yeah if you are hoping for a happy end you will get disappointed again.
I loved the chemistry not just between the leads but also between the other actors. Liu Xueyi is for me on an other level of acting and so is Wu Jinyan! I loved Liu Xueyi already in Blood of Youth and fell hard for his portrayal of Murong Jinghe. The scene of them lying on the bed both crying will hunt me to my death it was so beautiful, sad and full of feelings!
To sum up my rant: I love it! I loved the pacing, I was okay with Murong Jinghe‘s 180 degree character change (because it made sense) and I also found it understandable why the General fell for the Crown Prince (and don‘t get me started on the execution scene… beautiful!). It is a beautiful drama for people who love a good tragic story, who want to cry and feel as if their heart has been crushed and put together again.
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Must watch
One of the best historical romance Cdrama I've watched,it has all the right elements, and unlike most cdramas where things get dull and boring at a certain point,it doesn't in this one,and I'm so excited to read the novel,because apparently murong jing he is messed up and way more ruthless at the start and doesn't show his gentle side straight away like it happened in the drama.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Somewhat good
Even tho the production value of Kill Me Love Me it’s really good, I simply can’t seem to connect with the story or sympathize enough with the characters to keep watching. There’s something about the directing and the performances that I don’t like but I can’t put my finger on it. Not to mention the script it's all over the place, with the most of the characters making decisions that don't make sense, even when they explain the long game and what they are after.C’est la vie!
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