I was quite hesitant and failed many attempts to start watching this drama at first, as I have watched Nirvana in Fire 2 first because of Liu Haoran. The sequel had caused me quite amount of heartache because of the plots like false accusations, nonsense doubts, and some tragic events taken place; but luckily, it at least gave me, personally, a satisfied ending. I actually did not like the kind of drama that involves political fights and royal throne that much, but NIF2 really put me in awe. So, I then decided to go and check for its prequel which is the Langya Bang. Through reading the synopsis and reviews and all, I have found the prequel is quite more popular than the NIF2. However, at the time, I was very hesitant and did not start NIF right away until for like a year or so later after I have watched NIF2, mainly because I thought it’s darker and more heartbreaking than that of the NIF2. And I am not ready to go on another emotional roller coaster ride. Just yet.

However, after I have watched “Joy of Life”, I then finally have the courage to start the series. NIF really is one of the masterpiece. The storyline is very well-written and the casts are very portrayed, acted, and immersing. To achieve the goal of uncovering the bitter truth of the past false accusations, the main character meticulously planned each step and carefully studied the political environment in the Capital and across ministries. The processes and events to uncover the truth is very well carried out and each plot makes so much sense and very logical. There are so many aspects of the drama that makes me feel so attached including the emotional attachments among the characters creating a perfect world for the drama to exist. The OST are also very emotional and very well reflect the storyline of the drama itself. Overall, this drama is superb, fantastically great in every aspects that the writer, the director, and the actors intend to offer to the viewers; in comparison to the dramas I came across so far.

I highly recommended you to give this drama a try, as it will not only bring you to an exciting and emotional journey, but offers you some excellent life lessons as well.