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Could have been better

It seems like they stretched the story a little more which wasn't needed at all this could have been a very peaceful story but the made it was by adding so many twist.
And US many people are saying that The Ml loved the New FL so he is kind of a playboy or something but I personally think that as the new female lead wanted to protect him that's why he is diff forwarded into their relationship some things where really useless and logic less in their relationship obviously but the story could have been more better
And about the other characters their life story also would have been more better.

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Funniest moment in the drama???

Шикарная дорама! Сказачно красиво, эмоционально чувственно, интригующий сюжет и прекрасно сыграно. ГГ, играющий Чан Ука, очень выразительно передал всю гамму чувств, особенно ярко и чувственно он выразил всю душевную боль главного героя, его глубокую и нестепримо жгучую тоску по любимому человеку. Его глаза загорались решимостью во время боевых сражений и глубокой нежностью и любовью к главной героине. Абсолютно все актёры отлично справились со своими ролями. И ещё очень понравился актёр, исполнивший роль друга Чан Ука- это Юль, его игра тоже выше всяких похвал.

Самый смешной момент 😂😂😂😂

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Disappointed and hurt

This is not the same alchemy of souls that i’ve watched !! Certainly doesn’t feel like the same drama. The whole plot is strange in an odd way. The problem is not because of a new actress as female lead but the whole drama has turned into lame marriage of convenience story . What happened to the badass shadow assassin!!

It would’ve been much better if the new character was buyeon instead of naksu. Naksu’s amnesia ruined the entire story. The whole “naksu’s soul and moduk’s body together” made no sense at all. The writers could’ve easily gotten out of this by an simple explanation. But 2 souls on one body was absurd and too hard to comprehend. They negated their own rules of alchemy of souls. The whole drama turned into a joke.

Nothing seem to change much for the crown prince and yul either. And Uk keeps getting special treatment as buyeon falls right into his lap. I am soo disappointed, i can’t watch it further and ruin the memories of season 1.

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how can people hate s2

people hate „new” naksu and idk why. shes now the version she always wanted to be and should be. she was just a little girl who lost her family. in mudeok body she has all those sad memories from her younger life. since she was a child she was raised to be an assasin. now she dont have those memories and can be this kind sweet little girl. she remembers uk and loves him cuz her and mudeok and naksu are the same person (the same soul). and they could save naksu or no one so they choose naksu. naksu was just holding body for buyeon. but in the end buyeon gives naksu her body to be the dark for the light. mudeok wouldnt be the same person that everyone likee without naksu soul. + cho yeong has all memories in the end so shes the same person but in her oryginal body with love of her life. and living peacefully with buyeon as she helds this powerful power.

no one can make me hate s2

sorry for grammar

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mehhh

I was OBSESSED with S1. I felt like I was under a spell. I loved everything about it and wondered why American TV couldn’t be as entertaining and thought out. I was anticipating S2 like a child. And then came my disappointment. I had no idea about the change in female leads. The chemistry just isn’t there with the new female lead TBH. There was something magical about Jung So Min and Lee Jae Wook that you cannot teach. It made me believe in the story. Not sure what to do with S2. I’ll probably continue to watch it out of respect for the other characters I enjoy but my heart will always be with S1. What a huge letdown. And PS…why the tortured weekly release, Netflix? You’re soon becoming like “regular” TV.

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PLAGIARISM AGAIN

Plagiarism comes back. No difference with the first season.
Actors are not good, even adult actors. They seems like children, and the whole drama is like a middle school recital. They can't act and they are not handsome at all.
Nor original at all, only a cheap plagiarised copy with low budget.
I won't recommend this drama, but of course, go ahead if you want to watch it and give it a try.
It's impossible to keep the whole cheap story in less episodes. The new actress... how many plastic surgery did she have? she doesn't seem human at all.
It's torturing yourself watching this drama,

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I loved it

Kept me on edge. I loved the ending it was worth waiting for and watching. Thank you and well done :) xxx
Kept me on edge. I loved the ending it was worth waiting for and watching. Thank you and well done :) xxx
Kept me on edge. I loved the ending it was worth waiting for and watching. Thank you and well done :) xxx
Kept me on edge. I loved the ending it was worth waiting for and watching. Thank you and well done :) xxx
Kept me on edge. I loved the ending it was worth waiting for and watching. Thank you and well done :) xxx
Kept me on edge. I loved the ending it was worth waiting for and watching. Thank you and well done :) xxx

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Shows How You Can Love Someone for their Soul <3

If I loved season 1, I adored season 2 even more. There is absolutely nothing I would change about their beautiful story. Uk and Yeong's story is not one for the emotionally weak. They both have suffered so much and still are completely selfless. They do not need fate; fate needs them.

I love Go Yoon Jung as Naksu/Yeong. This season was so different from the previous but in a good way. Alchemy of Souls brought all the genres I love and combined them into one show. I also loved Lee Jae Wook's powerful character which fed into my love for anti-hero characters. Despite this, Uk was very levelheaded, and although he would have loved to just stay in paradise with Yeong, he knew he had to let her go. This feeling was not one-sided as Yeong also knew they both have to take the role of saving the world from chaos. However, it hurt my heart to see them suffer even more because of this. Sacrifices always have to be made.

This is a tear-evoking show. I watched episodes 9 and 10 bawling my eyes out. I expected an inevitable sad ending because nothing was going in UkYeong's favor. However, I ended up crying in relief in the end; I could not have hoped for a better ending. I am so glad everyone good in the drama survived. This drama evoked every single emotion out of me, but it is what makes it so good.

The dialogue was beautiful. The relationship between Uk and Yeong was even more so. I never thought kissing an eye would be so romantic. He was basically kissing and loving her soul. It was a beautiful scene. This drama just shows how a person can love another person for their soul, not their looks. Whether Yeong was Naksu, Mu Deok, Bu Yeon, or herself, Uk continues to love her unconditionally. If that is not pure love, I don't know what is.

Please watch this drama. I'm afraid it will be very hard for another drama to top this one on my list. It was a beautiful watch <3

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Stop comparing to S1!

So much criticism from comparison to S1. Seriously, both seasons are great for different reasons. S2 is the perfect closure and the progression of the S1 plot.

First of all, though I miss Jung So Min, Go Youn Jung is perfect as soul-shifted Jin Bu Yeon. I had to double check if it's the same actress who played Naksu in S1 because she really looks/acts like a different person as JBY (as she should be). She cannot be Mu Deok again because Mu Deok's memories and servant's identity are gone already. She cannot be sword-wielding Naksu again because she's no longer in the original Naksu's strong body. To me, the female lead character is the combination of Cho Yeong/Naksu/Mu Deok/Jin Bu Yeon. Wanting her to go back to the assassin Naksu phase is not fair to the original Jin Bu Yeon whose body and powers the female lead has 'inherited' (so to speak). Both in S1 and S2, Jang Uk loves... this combined essence of the female lead,... not separate Naksu nor Mu Deok. One nice subtlety is... though JBY also develops friendships with the crown prince and Seo Yul, this time it's more on equal footing.... compared to Mu Deok's friendships as a servant.

Also, why are people questioning Uk's loyalty. He admits to his feelings for JBY only in Ep 7. Before that, it's all angst (which I love for S2). If you accept that JBY is the natural progression of the female lead character, you'll more than welcome Uk and JBY relationship. Uk in S2 is no longer flamboyant; he is now kinda typical brooding hero with a massive chip on his shoulders.

I do agree that the moment Uk realized the truth about JBY was a bit underwhelming. But I understand the direction. At that point, he already loves that woman, his love is not gonna change, but this revelation will only hinder their future together. Hence, Uk would feel more conflicted than happy about the truth at the moment.

I do want to see more on the display of JBY's divine powers. She could call the rain after the defeat of the fire bird etc. All in all, I felt 10 episodes is too short. Acting 10/10! Chemistry 10/10! They could just fill it with more fluff, make it 16 episodes, and I'd happily watch.

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The fantasy-period drama we didn't think we needed but enjoyed (for the most part?)

By far one of the most enticing fantasy-historical dramas I've ever finished! (keyword "finished" as in finished BOTH seasons because I NEVER watch second seasons, it's like a recurring trend for me, up until now), Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow provided a substantial sequel to the hyper-loved season 1. I was afraid the sudden change in female leads would affect the plot and inherently make it messier to watch, but needless to say, I'm super satisfied by how they went around it!

The switch between light and shadow in the two seasons was so apparent and I loved every aspect of that! The constant push and pull kept me on my feet and on the edge of my seat throughout the 30-hour-watch of Alchemy of Souls as a whole! There are some plot-holes that I hoped they would resolve by the end of the show, and they didn't; which disappointed me but never mind that, i actually still enjoyed the great deal (It would be a 10/10 from me otherwise!)

My personal disappointment mainly revolved around how some of my favorite characters didn't get their deserved justice even up until the very end LMFAO!! Like Go Won?? That man has gone through SO MUCH, even at the end, when he wished someone would find him a wife and we don't even get to see him happy with one!! And Seo Yul.. SEO YUL.. okay that dude got an incredulous amount of screentime somewhere in the middle because of So-i and that bothered me so much because (even though she was a bitch for more than a few minutes in the show, her love for him was pure and I'm just sad that even if he didn't love her back, she never got to tell him that) :"( But then again, it's something I would have liked better. I'm glad with the closure, but it was just a bit TOO quick..

Is it too much to ask that we get more than half an episode (ATLEAST) to show us how they've changed in post-apocalyptic Daeho, and to show us a bit more for each person??? But if i'm being fair, I'm just glad the Hong Sisters didn't present us with another tear-jerking parting-ways ending and gave us the closure we most definitely needed and deserved after going through that roller coaster EVERY SINGLE EPISODE.. It was so mean making me believe that Maidservant Kim and Park Jin were BOTH dead.. I had the ugliest cry of my LIFE because????? BECAUSE I BELIEVED THAT WAS A POSSIBILITY!!

Anyways!! If we ignore our best characters ending up with no bitches and how we have no idea where Jinmu is lmfao... This was actually a solid drama!!!!! I enjoyed (almost) every second of it, and I would definitely watch again in a few years when I've completely forgotten the plot!!

If you haven't watched it yet and you like a good thrilling fantasy-historical drama with TONS of cute romance and a 100/100 cast, this is the one for you!!

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A Must Watch

a sided from the much anticipated anxiety of waiting for the next episode to resume
chapter 2 of alchemy of souls has been magnificent every episode had left you grasping for more and wondering what will happen next.

The ending was great the chemistry between not only the main role but others as well were outstanding.

Normally a continuation of any kdrama in my opinion leaves you with dissatisfaction or an ending you weren't expecting
but with alchemy it filled all the voids and gave you an immense satisfaction.
enjoyed watching it my Saturdays And Sundays will not be the same.

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Obrigado Jang Uk e Cho Yeong por ter inventado o romance

Pensar na jornada de Jang Uk e Cho Yeong em Alchemy of Souls é uma sensação agridoce.
Gosto de histórias de fantasia em geral porque me dão a sensação de que depois de uma longa jornada nada mais é como antes. Mas as feridas no caminho estão aí e em algum momento os personagens terão que lidar com elas e foi o que aconteceu com ambos personagens nessa fase da história.
Embora parte do público não reconheça, Cho Yeong é uma personagem que já foi desumanizada muitas vezes na vida, e que encontrar alguém que seja seu porto seguro, mostrando suas fraquezas, egoísmo, raiva é o que a torna mais humana.
Ela não deixou de ser forte só porque escolheu seguir outro caminho, um caminho que não fosse imposto pela perversidade e pelo trauma.
Agora ela está livre para finalmente viver como quiser, sem manipulação. A doce menina, a assassina, a criada, a lady de família tradicional, a sacerdotisa fazem parte da totalidade da personagem. E por mais que ache clichê a perda de memória, tem sentido no contexto da história, afinal ao contrário do que o público pensa, a Yeong se culparia do ocorrido (como aconteceu) e não buscaria vingança porque desde da pt1 fica claro que ela era uma pessoa mais melancólica do que aparentava, e muito intensa já que tinha o lema de morrer se não fosse fazer nada. No último episódio da pt1 é a primeira vez que a vimos desistir, porque matar a única pessoa que ela amava foi um golpe doloroso demais.
E o detalhe mais crucial é que ela estava consciente nesse momento. Então ela nunca voltaria para o Uk se tivesse com memórias. Entendo a intenção das autoras de representar um casal que se ama independente da aparência e que sempre vão acabar se atraindo pelas circunstâncias da própria existência de ambos, já que eles são ligados desde o nascimento da estrela do rei pelas tragédias que a pedra do gelo causou.
A pt2 obviamente tem defeitos, mas não é tão exagerado como alguns aqui acham (a maioria só tem birra pela troca das atrizes e já foi assistir com ranço). A troca era óbvia visto que a questão da revelação identidade da Naksu era o ponto chave da história, e como é uma jornada do herói típica, perder o mestre faz parte da motivação para cumprir sua missão, engraçado que no caso do Jang Uk foi ao contrário e ele ficou apático e só quando ela retorna ele decide cumprir seu destino.
Se ligassem tanto para atuação como dizem, teríamos críticas ao único ator que destoava do restante e só não recebeu críticas por atuar como uma porta porque é bonito, sim estou falando do ator que interpreta o Seo Yul ( quero deixar claro que acho o ator um querido nos bastidores, mas ele não atua bem.) Então toda a situação em que colocaram a Go Youn Jung foi completamente injusta, ainda bem que ela é talentosa e só está no começo da carreira e mostrou que sustenta uma personagem de carga dramática muito bem.
Assim como na pt1 tem tramas desnecessárias e arrastadas, mas o maior defeito do drama como um todo é justamente da pt1 que não desenvolveu a questão do pássaro de fogo e do passado da Naksu. Além disso fico triste que não houve um investimento de tempo maior em mostrar a família Jin e as sacerdotisas que são bem poderosas e interessantes.
Outro ponto negativo foi a insistência do triângulo amoroso que nunca existiu porque o Seo Yul nunca foi uma opção, e só fizeram aquela cena com o verme por pura fanservice e foi um grande desperdício de tempo da trama que já tinha poucos episódios para desenvolver o que realmente importava.
Ponto positivo é que o romance foi bem explorado e entregou a melhor química entre 2 atores que já tive o prazer de ver, eles combinaram tanto.
O tempo ainda vai fazer justiça para o nosso conto de fadas sul coreano e as pessoas vão valorizar esse drama como se deve.

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