Slow as hell
I don't like cdramas much because of its dragging nature but this drama broke all records. At first it was pretty good.But I didn't know this drama will not have any progression. Literally zero progression. There is no difference between first and 11th ep. The story is just moving round and round.And I hate female lead's mother who's shown as a noble character. She's two faced.She couldn’t care less about her own daughter but is showing affection to other people's daughter. I can't stand her holier than thou ass. She's one of the major reason I'm dropping this.
But I must say the female is pretty. Her hairstyle really suits her and the acting is like any other cdrama's acting level. I can't say anything about the male lead because they didn’t even show him that much. So if you are patient enough, watch this slow poison.
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1UMA HISTÓRIA DE AMOR REALISTA E POÉTICA AO MESMO TEMPO
VAMOR POR PARTES:ROMANCE: O casal não se apaixona de cara. Shao Shang fica noiva de outro pretendente para só depois abrir os olhos para o nosso Ling Bu Yi. Já o Ling Bu Yi, se apaixona a primeira vista por Shao Shang, e isso é lindo, por que vemos como ele realmente ama nossa menina, já que não interfere no romance, não força uma aproximação, ele faz o possível para que ela seja feliz mesmo que não seja com ele, e a protege de longe.
Quando o a relação dos 2 começa, vemos como bem devagarzinho eles vão se aproximando. Vemos o Ling Bu Yi apaixonado desde o primeiro episódio, e ficamos torcendo para quando finalmente ele vai ser amado também. Enquanto o amor dele nasce com apenas 1 olhar, a amor da Shao Shang nasce de muitas experiências juntos, muitos momentos, carícias e demonstrações de afeto. Quanto ela resolve se abrir e dar uma chance de verdade ao Ling Bu Yi, vemos como ela se "esforça" para se deixar apaixonar por ele. Quando finalmente ela se vê apaixonada por ele, é muito lindo. Eles formal um vínculo inquebrável de amor, um amor fortalecido, enraizado e indestrutível. É bacana como até mesmo os demais personagens da série acreditam no amor deles, ao ponto deles declararem que o Ling Bu Yi não aceitará ninguém além da Shao Shang para ser sua esposa, e que a Shao Shang não aceitará ninguém que não for o Ling Bu Yi para ser seu esposo, que se não for assim eles preferem ficar sozinhos a vida inteira.
PROTAGONISTAS: Shao Shang é livre, divertida, inteligente, sagaz, astuta e muito cativante. Em momentos de crise porém, ela sabe ser muito valente e não desiste de seus ideias e da justiça. Ling Bu Yi é sério, destemido, justo, determinado e heroico. Quando se trata da Shao Shang ele é amoroso, sensível, carinhoso, abnegado e altruísta. Eles evoluem ao longo da série e amadurecem.
SECUNDÁRIOS: Me apaixonei pela Wan Qi Qi hahahaha... Pena que ela não tem participação, principalmente na 2ª temporada. Amo os irmãos da Shao Shang (Lembram muito os meus irmãos) a forma como eles protegem ela, a família toda dela tem um conjunto muito bom, mas nenhum personagem é mais amado que o imperador acredito hahahah... Simplesmente colocaram a alma de uma dorameira dentro do imperador, nunca vi um personagem torcer tanto pelos protagonistas. Aprendemos a amar as duas imperatrizes, o que é estranho, mas bom por que as duas são casadas com o mesmo homem, porém as duas tem uma relação linda como de duas irmãs.
GERAL: Há misto de tensão, humor e emoção. Na maior parte do tempo estamos tensos com algumas situações. Acredito que faltou um pouco mais de humor para equilibrar bem. Há um plot inesperado que vem do nada! E as vezes ocorrem coisas coisas inesperadas com personagens secundários que trazem desequilíbrio a toda a história, e fazem ela mudar de rumo. Não houve momentos maçantes pelo que me lembro, os 58 episódios passaram voando. Fiquei com muuuita saudades, e estou realmente tentada a assistir novamente, mas realmente isso ocorrer, vou esperar um pouco para não enjoar.
Então por que 8,5? Faltou apenas um pouco mais de alívio cômico ao meu ver, pois havia muitas partes tensas e é necessário ter um equilíbrio. Gostaria de ter visto o casamento do casal principal, visto que um dos temas principais da série é este casamento, há muita luta, obstáculos e desafios para que aconteça, e no final não aparece. Sendo algo tão importante (quase um personagem da série), fiquei decepcionada por não ter aparecido. Para finalizar, não houve muitos momentos de emoção.
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Above average, and will only get better!
OVERALLThis is the first half of the drama (not sure why it's split but sure), and it's a good one. I'd say just watch. Although not perfect, this drama has so much good stuff going on, it's worth the try. But if you really, really don't like silly female leads or slow burn romance, then you might want to reconsider.
THE STORY
I wasn't sure what I'd get into when I started this drama. Turns out it's a bit bipolar, alternating between serious/dramatic vibes and comical/sometimes over-the-top scenes, but it still works, and I'm hooked!
The best
- 3D characters who are flawed, have fears and have traumas to overcome. Female lead and Male lead even have relationship growth, which is an amazing bonus!
- Linked to the above is the super well developed family dynamics in Female lead's family, which are not usually so deep in other dramas and which I hope are going to evolve.
- I'm not a huge fan of the "love at first sight" trope, but this drama does it beautifully. Male lead has more of a case of "interest at first sight" that gradually turns into love, which makes more sense.
- There is a second Male lead in this first half of the drama, he's quite cute and his relationship with Female lead is too. I like their story from beginning to end, it doesn't go at all as I expected, which is refreshing.
- The cinematography (filter, settings) is mature and balances out well with the slapstick and slightly immature scenes.
- You have some political intrigue going on, sometimes in the background, sometimes more up front. And for sure more is coming!
- There's also a bit of mystery surrounding Male lead's past which keeps you wondering.
- Extremely fun emperor. Don't think I've ever liked one that much before!
The worst
- Too many mean girls moments. Way. too. many. One or two is fine, but it's getting a bit repetitive. Hopefully they find other sources of conflict and problems than just evil noble ladies badmouthing the leads.
- It does take a loooong time for the romance to really kick off. Apart from a few isolated scenes, Male lead and Female lead are almost never together until ep 20. It wouldn't be that bad, if the time wasn't filled with so many mean girls scenes.
- Female lead can be too ditzy at times. I guess some people like silly female leads because they're in vogue in C-dramas, but I prefer mature and dignified female leads so it bothers me a bit. Granted, the character is supposed to be young, but still. It might throw you off if you're like me.
- There are too many characters, imo, some of which are not particularly likeable and quite useless (can someone tell me what is Yuan's purpose in the drama?). It's a bit frustrating when they get too much screentime.
- The cinematography is great, but not too sure about the costumes and makeup. They just don't seem to flatter anybody.
Overall though, this is a solid start for the drama. I'm guessing it will only get better from here, since the romance is on, the political intrigue will only get more intense and the plot will have to thicken. If you're not sure, just try it!
THE ACTING
Ok. Like I said in another drama review, there are some actors I just like. Leo Wu and Zhao Lusi are such actors. I don't think they're amazing (especially Leo, he'll improve as he gets older), but they do the trick and they have good chemistry. What else can we ask for? In general, no complaints from the rest of the cast, the older actors sometimes even outshine the younger ones.
THE MUSIC
Good enough! I really like the instrumental tracks!
REWATCH VALUE
I have to wait until the second half to truly decide, but for now, it's high (with some fast forwarding)!
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The premise is compelling and addictive: Ying Bu Yi - the most feared man in the empire tries and struggles to win over in all the wrong ways Cheng Shao Shang, an abandoned daughter of a military official.
Ying Bu Yi falls hard and fast for Cheng Shao Shang intensely realizing that they have this bond in a painful past and resulting resourcefulness. But Cheng Shao Shang has multiple options in life and being the star to someone else's sun or moon feels too unsettling after being let down and deprioritized multiple times in her life.
Thus sets the scene of the first half of the show. The leads have very little chemistry with each other and Ying Bu Yi wanders around in a very one note, in a fear me as I walk type way. Cheng Shao Sheng is a much more interesting and vibrant character in the first half.
THERE IS A LOT OF RESCUING, JUST ENDLESS RESCUE SCENES, which create the adrenaline, fast paced romance despite the lack of chemistry. The point made over and over and over again is when times become uncertain, wouldn't you want the most fearsome, capable person around?
Credit to the supporting actors - there's tons of them and they all had very unique personalities and I was invested in them as much (if not more so at times) than the main couple.
Music is decent, one of the instrumental pieces was quite nostalgic and wistful. Would not rewatch.
I did go on to watch part 2 - and more analysis will be there.
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PERFECT DRAMA ???
Best historical drama ever n°1, I love this drama so much it has romance comedy drama & action.* Story:
The story is strong, excellent exciting you ain’t getting bored at all, Season 1 was hilarious, intriguing 🤣 Niao Niao is so intelligent and Ling Bu Yi So perfect intelligent handsome & so strong
* Acting:
The acting is exquisite from Wu lei & Zhao Lusi
I love them so much their chemistry is on fire 🔥 out of this world, Ling Bu Yi & Nia Niao 💕 forever in my heart.
The acting of the rest of the crew is excellent has well no doubt the whole cast was perfect for this drama. I disliked the mother so much🤬.
* Music:
The music is well selected I enjoy it a lot, it gives you the felling.
* Rewatch Value:
One hundred percent 💯 is a rewatchable is a masterpiece. The director did an remarkable job indeed.
* Overall:
MASTERPIECE
10/10
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if you're into family squabbles it's delicious
***this is just a review for part 1***I didn't have a strong impression of the actors or the story before I started this, but it's actually surprisingly addictive! This was probably Tencent's best slice of life since the Story of Minglan. I felt like tencent got their money's worth out of the cinematography, the costumes and the music because the story and acting is actually satisfying as well.
The first thing to know is that although it's set in a ancient palace setting, this drama is not really about big plots but about the relationships and squabbles between the royal family and kin. At least in this first half, only the ML's story hints at a bigger evil plot. The main story is about the FL, and it comes in three arcs: 'parents come home', 'engagement #1' and 'engagement #2'.
The bad: the first two episodes are confusing because it's hard to tell what the plot is. Ling Buyi's revenge story comes in intermittent bites, so it's also hard to follow in the beginning. There are a few annoying cliche characters such as the straw man villains Ge Zhi and Wang Ling but they have limited screen time. Lastly, Yuan Li as a character seems superfluous.
The good: the pacing is very good-- very casual-- and we alternate between serious plots and lighthearted ones. The costumes are beautiful... I especially like Chen Shaoshang's pink outfits, the material is very 'fairy girl'. Almost all the characters are likable and have enough screen time to be interesting, e.g. I really like the relationship between the doting Emperor and Ling Buyi and I really liked Wan Qiqi as a character. Although he's romantic in a cliche way sometimes, some of Ling Buyi's scenes are indeed satisfying -- he is both competent and attentive.
The great: A great story needs a convincing antagonist, and Li Zeng does an excellent job at portraying Shaoshang's mother who is a main antagonist in arc 1 and also when needed at key moments of the other 2 arcs.
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THE BEST CDRAMA
For me it's the best drama I've ever watched, I cried and laughed with the characters. Even after so long since I saw it, I still rewatch certain episodes and I come back here to read the comments.Zhao Lusi never fails to surprise me with her acting skills. The slow romance between Ling Bu Yi and Cheng Shao Shang (Niao Niao) is unbearable, he first half is pretty slow but when they get together is well worth the wait.
The storyline is pretty amazing and you will fall in love with every character.
I just want to say this show has everything and you must watch every episode to fall in love with the slow burn love of this two...
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When Love Must Choose
“Zi Sheng's hair is still slay!” the chatter of the audience of the Chinese drama “Love Like the Galaxy” that appears on the monitor. Hahaha…..I laughed too. Like this, if you watch via the WeTV application, because there is a send message feature, viewers can talk about the contents of the drama and have it displayed on their respective monitors.I agree, the make-up artist for the Chinese drama “Love Like the Galaxy” is too big. Really, there are people who are caught in a fire in the bunker, but their hair is still neat, only their face is smudged with smoke.
It must be understood, makeup artists may struggle. Zi Sheng's wig was like a bun that had been neatly shaped and all that was needed was to be pinned to the head, not strands of hair that were lifted up and then piled into a bun. Unraveling a wig like that is tantamount to ruining it.
Criticism of the scene above, only a speck between the milk before. There are viewers who are willing to pay for WeTV subscriptions, so they can watch the Chinese drama “Love Like the Galaxy” over and over again. There are also those who claim that this is the best Chinese drama in 2022.
Hmm….I agree, besides the series of stories that are sometimes not coherent, a bit messy, the audience will be hypnotized by the acting of the actresses/actors. Even the supporting actress/actor is really good.
The supporting actress that I like is Xu Di who plays Madam Cheng or Cheng Shao Shang's grandmother who is fussy, tyrannical and likes to compete with her daughter-in-law.
The chemistry of Zhao Lu Si who plays Cheng Shao Shang and Leo Wu as Ling Bu Yi makes me melt. so cute! From one of the comments, I just found out that Leo Wu has been acting since he was 7 years old, this handsome actor born in 1999 has acted in the Chinese drama 'Everlasting Regret' (2006), so he is well versed in acting.
But what makes me like it is the cinematography. Very good and very clever. the galloping horses, the wet ground trampled by the maids following the carriages, the unusual meeting angles, made the audience feel how arrogant and cold the palace and the buildings around it were.
And of course the music. I immediately looked for the album on spotify, as soon as I found it, I wrote a review for the Chinese drama 'Love Like the Galaxy' while listening to a song whose lyrics seemed made especially for this drama. Or maybe it really is?
Further reviews can be read here:
https://www.maria-g-soemitro.com/2022/09/review-love-like-the-galaxy.html
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A drama like no other
It's first time I see a drama after reading the novel, and like it even if it deviates from the novel !The script is so good because it makes it easier for viewers to understand the characters.. and these characters are so complex : Shaoshang has become selfish and scheming, smart and cunning, because she needed to survive unprotected since birth, and after reunited with her family 15 years later she is met with disdain and more punishmentd from her mother. This is why the drama's first 5 episodes seem slow but they actually build the backbone of the story and are essential - episode 6 already has the plot going ! Cinematography is beautiful, and so are the costume and make'up, no brilliant red lips thank you very much !
Casting is on point, I can not say " that one was a bad choice", the comedy scenes are in the VILLAGE this is why actors play like silly village people, including grandmother and comp.. Very impressed with FL acting, considering one needs to express subdued dissapointment, anger and sorrow within the limitations of the era rigid attitude for women, and respect for elders..the way she realises her choice to stand up even to her mother or continue to be bullied, that desperate painful bravery without melodrama, is simply unique in cdrama.. I will stop here before revealing more..
Be patient until ep 6, and don't miss this show, as will be your loss !
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The audacious Shaosahang/ o para mí, Shaoshang el alma libre
Hasta lo que vi, esta primera parte, me gustó la linea de la historia, conocer los personajes, sus personalidades, es simplemente maravilloso, la escena que a mi mente siempre viene es el puchero de shaoshang cuando se despide de su tía, LuSi realmente transmitió esas emociones de despedida, y me recuerda a mí, cuando no quiero despedirme porque me duele y me pongo triste.*Historia*: Shaoshang es una joven que creció prácticamente sola y por ende no recibió la educación adecuada, sin embargo, tiene muchas otras habilidades, pero tengo un amor/odio por la mamá, ve en su hija fallas y más fallas, la compara, pero también la quiere, se preocupa, la verdad se siente feo que te comparen y menosprecien, en cuanto a los hermanos siempre están ahí para ella, su amiga QiQi es simplemente genial, es un alma libre, sus tíos, realmente me gusta su tercera tía y tío, ya veo porque SS los ve como un ejemplo a seguir, en cuantos al ML me gusta y enamora con su preocupación por SS, LBY tratando de encajar de encajar en su familia, se preocupa, su personaje es profundo tiene tantas cosas dentro de sí que no me sorprende que actúe así, pero me gusta su interacción con SS, el 2ML, siempre lo vi como un hermano consentidor, realmente quería a SS, pero siento que no hubiese podido proteger a SS como se debía,pero igual me dio pena la ruptura del compromiso, 3ML, YS es como un niño cuando le gusta alguien, tiende a molestar a esa persona y no necesariamente es correcto 10/10
*Actuación*: ZLS creció mucho como actriz, la recuerdo en Oh! my emperor y la veo aquí y creció bastante, me gusta su papel de SS, audaz, directa, no tiene pelos en la lengua, WL también creció bastante como actor, en aquí tiene un personaje serio, pero esos sentimientos que transmite con la mirada... Grandioso todo el equipo de producción, no tengo palabras para describir el papel de cada, cada uno grandioso, Director Fei maravilloso, se convirtió en mi director favorito. 10/10
*Música*: Me gusta el instrumental en las escenas, están bien colocadas, lo que lograr complementar en la escena y transmitir la emoción/sentimiento adecuado, pero siento que debió haber un poco más de música, una parte de mi quería que LYN cantara aquí también, a un no olvido a mi CP HaoYan, jajajaja. 9.5/10
*Volver a ver*: Por supuesto que lo vería de nuevo, es más animaría a mis amigos a que lo vean, actualmente le hice ver a mi mamá varias escenas. 10/10
*General*: 10/10
Tal vez me gusta, porque yo tampoco me crié con mis papas cuando era niña hasta los 8 años, y me siento algo identificada con el personaje, pero en general me gusta la historia, la química entre los protagonistas. tengo sentimientos encontrados aquí.
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Superficial and boring story
It's a dorama with ups and downs, prevailing the lows. At first I wasn't enjoying the dorama at all. It took him a while to get in and get interesting. They focus a lot on dialogues and everyday family matters and that was leaving me impatient. There was even almost an entire episode that they spent just discussing about a ✨table✨, a subject that was totally irrelevant to the story, that classic sausage filling. Only after the first 4 episodes did it start to improve and the story began to engage.However, back in episode 22 the story began to decay again... with many dialogues and scenes that were not missing and were disposable. Most of the parts were dragged and superficial.
For me, the chemistry and development of the main couple was very failure. Although the protagonist was very intelligent, she was also very childish and naive, which for me did not match with the serious and mature general. In my view, A'Yao would be the perfect match for the protagonist, the two were very similar, they were in similar phases and were much more aligned as a couple.
As the dorama passed, I was increasingly losing the desire to see because of superficial dialogues and entire episodes that added nothing to the story. I think the dorama lost the timing and sinned in the number of episodes (about 20 would be enough). I had to go through several parts to be able to finish! For me, it doesn't reach the feet of, for example, lost you forever, story of kunning palace, till the end of the moon and love between fairy and demon. It's just a series to watch without paying too much attention and to pass the time. I wouldn't recommend it.
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One of the slowest dramas I've ever seen
This drama seems to have raving fans so I'll probably get attacked, but oh well.I feel very deceived by the ratings. I am a fan of the FL, but the first 5 episodes were unbelievably boring. Extremely slow family politics. I heard it got better after episode 4, so I kept watching, but nope. In episode 6 they at least went somewhere different and something started happening (still very slow though) and the leads were finally in the same frame for a second. By then I already knew this drama just isn't for me. Maybe those who love it so much are much younger than me and that explains the difference of opinion. I found it excruciating.
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