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Who ever love feminist plot will definitely love it....
Dear Readers,Its been a very long time since I wrote my last review.
So, I'm not sure where I should start ..
Let me start with the drama Plot.
The story line is similar to the drama plot (Story of Kunning Palace) where the FL lead accidentally travel back in time and change her fate from wrong doings. The only difference in Princess Royal is all the three Leads ML ,FL & Anti- Villain accidentally travel back in time. Where the Anti- villain character (We cannot say CHY as Su Rong Qing a villain character but his past life changes him drastically to be bad). There was a bit loop holes in some characters were the director could have given them extra scenes. for Qin Zhen Zhen , Shangguan Ya, Li Chuan as their scenes are much lesser together and the story only centered with the lead actors. Other than that the story was perfect to me.
Character Difference:
At some point I was immersed in the FL character (ZJM) as Li Rong. This is the second drama I have watched under her acting it was really beautiful I'm really impressed by her acting. (There was a scene where Li Rong will come to know who killed her in her past life) She really nailed it.....
There are two ML once is of Hero and the other is like Anti-Villain. Both of their performance was good. Previously I had watched few drama's of ZLH as Pei Wen Xuan but my favorite one was "Story of Kunning Palace". I felt the chemistry between the leads did not fit much seems to be like pretending but I loved their (ML & FL) bickering scenes.
As for our Anti- Villain Su Rong Qing his acting was good but there with flaws like the facial expression's he could have done better. I felt the director could have given him few more scenes where he can show his evil character outstanding.
Other actors also did a good job and I felt the pain of story's Love, friendship, betrayal in each characters.
Even though the drama is big with 40 episodes and slow going it is worth watching.
I wish whoever love FL centered character will definitely love this story.
Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Bye & See you again in different drama review.
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So Good.
An magical TV series thats kinda wuxia in some elements.The chemistry between the couple has smilling and grinning so hardddd.I also love how they tease each other like a married old couple(they kinda are)
Zhang linghe visuals is on on a another level +Zhao Jin Mai visuals are on another level,So beautiful.Storyline and plot is good so far excited for the rest of epsiodes i will defineltely not dropping . Its stunning cinematography,I love the colour coding and how the colours look pleasant.
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I'm so disappointed
I won't even pretend that I finished this drama, because I didn't. The reason is that I just don't have the time to watch something that, from the majority of reviews (and my own thoughts), will just get bad later on.I was really sold at the beginning. The plot seemed interesting and the chemistry between the main couple was just *chefs kiss*. I really wanted to see how they'd change things, but well...
The main plot: Our main couple were married, but had a tragical end, with a lot of misunderstandings in their relationship. Then, when both of them died, in the middle of political intrigues, they recieved a chance to start all over again.
Just from the start, I felt that I was in for a journey. Many people said that they couldn't feel attached to the characters, but that was not my case. I really liked them. They were both smart and likable.
The problem starts at episode 11, at least for me.
Firstly, we need to understand that the main couple were married for 20 years, and throught these years, they had a good relationship only in the first few years of marriage. For some reason that I can't explain why, at some point, the FL started to believe that ML had feelings for his childhood friend. She felt betrayed and their bond started to rot. Later on, we find out that it was just a misunderstanding (the ML didn't explain at the time. He just kept dodging the issue and remaining quiet, almost confirming her suspicions, when he could've just explained. But whatever).
I mentioned that because up to that moment, the FL started to have a relationship with the SML. They were actually romantically envolved for 17 years.
Once they "reborn" she really tries to catch SML's attention, and wants to marry him instead, but everything goes wrong and she ends up with her former husband again. They start to solve some misunderstadings (she really thought that he was the one who killed her in their previous life. However, it was actually the SML), and they become allies and friends.
Their relationship was just so fun to see. They really know each other (married for 20 yeas), they bicker, they have an amazing chemistry, etc. And then, we are on episode 11, where the ML ACTUALLY EXPLAINS that he had always loved her, and not the other girl. He confesses his feelings, says that he would wait for her answer and that's it.
At this point, I was really excited, because I thought the story would progress and we would see them as a power couple solving all of the problems in the court, changing the course of the original events. The problem is that after that, I started to feel that things weren't progressing, and I read some reviews that explained that my worries were valid.
The female lead doesn't have eyes only for the ML in this drama. She actually feels conflicted between these two man from her past. At some point, it's understandable, since she and SML spend a long time together, but they just completely ignored the ML's confession at episode 11 and started to walk in circles, like the confession never existed. And I swear... The SML has SO MUCH screen time. He really appears a lot, and no one likes him. He's boring and has no chemistry with FL.
You really start to feel bad for the ML, because FL seems to never solve her own feelings, in order to choose him for good. The worst part is that people were saying that she remains like that up to episode 30, like WHAT?
That's really a shame, because he's an amazing character. He's fun, ironic, inteligent, really attractive and caring. He's an experienced politician, who's good at manipulating circumstances, but he just keeps being a simp for FL. Idk, it's painful to watch and it leaves a bad taste in your mouth, because they are actually married, but there're all of these cheating insinuations by FL.
Edit: And I completely agree with other reviews that it seems that they tried to portray a strong female lead by having her playing with two men at the same time. I don't like this type of thing, so it really disappointed me.
Aniways, if you don't enjoy love triangles (like me), better skip this one.
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IF THERE IS A SECOND CHANCE, USE IT IN GOOD WAY INSTEAD OF PLANNING REVENGE
My main of this drama is, the ML & FL wants to have different life where there will no bloodshed happen as in like before so that there would be no need of revenge. Why revenge when nothing happens. It's simple where a few don't understand. Try to look that way. Don't always hope taking revenge.I don't know why many people here are saying bad things about FL. FL being together with SML is because of ML. He hasn't cleared things with SFL. So, she gets herself linked with SML. But ML started to like her later.
In their second chance he still came to her because he likes her and don't want to miss her this time.
And about FL killing ML, I don't whether they have watched the drama or not. Yes, she did order to kill him, but it because she was misled into that ML poisoned her.
In their second life when they met each other, In a conversation ML will ter her that he didn't poison her. She trusts him but they thought that might be SML. So, she is afraid of him.
But Afterall she was with him for almost 17 years. (and also, there is no chance of happening anything because he was castrated) So she struggles with her feelings. It is understandable. All because ML didn't cherish her and told her about his feelings. In this time, he doesn't want to her.
Some people her saying that ML is cuckold that chases FL ever after she killed him. But he didn't come to her in thought of marriage. He mentioned that he only wants to see her. But later they told each other what happened. Even though ML didn't kill her but FL killed him, it is clear that it is because of some other people. ML understands that.
So, this time he doesn't want to lose her.
FL is in confuse Afterall she spends 17 years with SML.
But I think around ep 11 ML got burst out about his feelings. But FL got into more confusion.
Later ML wants to respect her choice and, on their wedding, doesn't know why he told her we can divorce after some time and you can chase SML and even got a plan.
So FL gots into more confusion. Later she tries to set him up with SFL and he gots angry he got burst out it is around ep 11. from 11 to 21 they got somewhat together but not completely.
Later ML wants to confess to her but something bad happens but immediately they cleared everything. FL asks him to wait. she asks him to wait for her so she can clear her mind.
But immediately they get together as she can't wait and she sneaked into his room. As we can see FL likes him but she unable to say it loud. But since then they are so lovey dovey.
At ep 25 they got in trouble and FL make a plan that includes divorce. Even though it is their plan but ML don't want to divorce. So they got into fight but they will settle it immediatly.
Everything is good. Please don't listen and watch the drama. It is a 40 episode. FL character is fixed like that and they need to maintain in that way.
I Loved this drama and so many people liked this and I hope the ratings would still go higher.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The main and most important point of this drama is that
The leads got a new chance and they want to change it. They want to change but they didn't want to take revenge instead they want to change as like there should be no reason all those bad happened and as like no need to take revenge since they wont happen and they wont let them happen. It is the great thing about this.
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I wish I got a second chance with ZLH?
I like this drama. I watched it while airing, and after it finished airing, I watched it all over again, so I already watched it two times. I like everything about this drama: actors, acting, production department,technical, non-technical aspects. Everything is fine, no issue. I like their couple Bickering.I like the story. I wish I got a second chance like this, too. ( but do I've to die first).
many people criticize find Ml annoying well I don't sometimes I do find Fl annoying she is more confused but turns out she doesn't know many of the details of many events from her previous life incidents that led to her death (every coin has two side), besides she was not the only one to blame misunderstanding, less communication, misperception, wrong preference lead one thing to another to another and caused the whole mishappening. and in second life let's not forget she was 40 year old soul in 18 year body. plus, as the princess, she was taught to show no emotions.
so it's okay.
besides, if we talking about the most annoying person, the award goes to SML. OMG, he was pure torture; I'm glad he died. He was stubborn as a bull and glad he committed suicide. Zero remorse for him. ML and FL both told him that he could stop now but he didn't. even after everything, at the last moment when ml gave him his way out he choose to commit suicide what a waste of a second chance.
Lastly, if you are going through reviews to make decisions to watch or not u can stop here. surely u can give atleast one chance to this drama rest depend on ur personal choice.
Goodbye take care
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très bonne intrigue
Ce que j'ai aimé :- L'intrigue ! Extrêmement bien construite, elle se déroule naturellement au fil des épisodes. Les explications/détails de la première vie sont en masse !
- Les acteurs ! Brilliants, ils sont tous convaincant dans leurs rôles
-Le personnage de Su Rong Qing ! Le MVP de la série, il a été castré dans sa vie précédente, il a vu toute sa famille mourir, il est en PTSD dans la vie suivante, dommage j'aurais vraiment aimé qu'il termine avec la FL !
- La production : très bien, on voit de beaux costumes et bijoux, c'est filmé évidemment aux Hengdian World Studio donc les décors sont somptueux.
- L'histoire d'amour entre la FL et le SML dans leur première vie ! 17 ans ensemble avec beaucoup de tendresse, c'est pour moi la seule vraie histoire d'amour de la série
Ce que j'ai moins aimé :
- Le personnage féminin principal est froide, arriviste, autoritaire et vraiment pas sympathique. Jusqu'à l'épisode 25 elle n'est jamais sympa avec le ML ! De plus, alors qu'elle vient de passer 17 ans avec Su Rong Qing, quand elle revient dans le passé, il passe directement à la case connaissance ....
- Le personnage masculin principal est soumis, et je ne comprends pas comment il peut être amoureux de la FL !
- L'histoire d'amour entre le ML et FL : incompréhensible, il y a zéro alchimie entre eux, c'est toujours du rapport de force, c'est incroyable.
En résumé, série à voir car bien faite et bien construite avec une bonne intrigue, mais pas pour la romance
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Hidden Lessons
This is one of those story I know I will personally rewatch. Through watching this, I was able to connect deeply with some of the characters and it allowed me to reflect on my relationships with people around me. I loved this story, the character development and such. And also, there was little to no major misunderstanding. This story portrays that human are complex beings, making choices Is never easy but it also shows that sometimes, we make things more complicated than they need to be. Personally I LOVEDD this story and I look forward to my rewatch. I really learned so much from Pingyue, and her loved undying love and I also learned from Ronqiang that in the pursuit of everything, you can loose everything and end up with nothing. And till the end, He FAILS to realize that he's wrong, that his actions are what got him there, that he had a choice and that he's just an evil person who has tried to justified his wrongs. GREAT story.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Where the Fuck is ML??
In real life I hate politics, but when it comes to series or movies, I love watching the political genre. Watch this show for Zhang Ling He & its political genre. But they ruined it. I loved the political plot & twist & turns, but they reduced ML screen time to supporting characters. As Zhang Ling He fan, it's really disappointing. Even if it was any other actor, I could complain about ML's screen presence being so less. I know it is a women-centric drama, but in other dramas they use the ML character very well, at least doesn't reduce his screen time. I would've given it a 10 rating with all the political plot, but they destroyed it. I have a rating of 7 for the political plot & cast acting.Pei Wen Xuan is smart and cunning, but his love for Li Rong is obvious. Throughout the series, they said he is smart but never showed properly. In the Story of Kunning Palace, ML's cunningness & smartness are shown throughout the series, but here they only said it didn't utilized it. Also, he didn't have a purpose other than to chase after Li Rong, which is another disappointment. In SOKP he had a purpose, but here there's none. Zhang Ling He's acting was good. It was visible from his expression that Pei Wen Xuan truly loves Li Rong & could do anything for her.
Li Rong is selfish. She never tried to understand Li Chuan, Pei Wen Xuan & Su Rong Qing. Li Chuan was struggling to rule, and was under a lot of pressure from noble families. Instead of helping & supporting him, she also did the same thing to him. I'm saying what he did to her is right, but she is the reason it ended this way. In Pei Wen Xuan's case, she always assumed that he didn't love her or support her. She never tried to express herself or never tried to communicate with him properly. At last Su Rong Qing, she trusted him so blindly, despite knowing that his family was being executed because of her brother. It was obvious that he wanted revenge. She never asked her brother the reason behind Su families family's execution. She is smart, no doubt about that. The way she ploted against those noble families was awesome. In this life she tried to change her fate & truly help & supported her brother. Also expressed her feelings for Pei Wen Xuan.
What's that ending dude!! Li Rong says she loves Pei Wen Xuan but still gives a lovey-dovey look to Su Rong Qing. The scene where Su Rong Qing tells the past of his brother & Pei Wen Xuan to Li Rong was so focused on Su Rong Qing. They wanted to show both sides of the story, but the execution was wrong. They would've edited the scene with both Pei Wen Xuan & Su Rong Qing telling the story at a time rather than focusing only on Su Rong Qing.
Su Rong Qing was also selfish. He would've done so much better. He would've helped Li Chuan in ruling. The fact is, he is also like othes, want noble families to rule nothing else.
Laughed how Pei Wen Xuan & Li Rong keep on arguing about their past issues. Love their bickering. Zhang Ling He & Zhao Jin Mai have amazing chemistry. I can see why they're cast in a new series so quickly.
Loved the friendship of Li Rong, Shangguan Ya & Qin Zhen Zhen. They're strong, independent women who wants to change the ruling systems.
I loved Shangguan Ya character. She fun-loving, smart & independent girl.
Laughed how Pei Wen Xuan didn’t even let Li Rong finish before agreeing.
Loved when Li Rong slapped Pei Wen Xuan's uncle. It was so satisfying. The way she came to save is so awesome. She was on fire.
Its cute how Pei Wen Xuan hugged Li Rong.
Laughed how Pei Wen Xuan was trying to seduce Li Rong.
Laughed when Tong Ye came running to Li Rong saying Pei Wen Xuan was missing & he ended up seeing her there.
Laughed how Pei Wen Xuan & Cui Yu Lang got into Li Rong's house by climbing the wall.
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Entertaining & intelligent story
The opening scenes don't do this show justice. The cast of 20-something idols clearly struggle with playing 40 year old characters, & the mismatch was so jarring I was actually ready to drop the show before even finishing the 1st episode. Honestly, why couldn't the producers cast age appropriate actors to play the 40 y/o main characters? If an audience is sharp enough to keep up with the story, surely they can differentiate between actors. But luckily those scenes didn't last long & I stuck it out.What follows is a complex & weaving tale of 2 people given 20 years of their lives back to start over from an horrifically destructive end. They retain their memories & manage to redefine their relationship with each other & reshape their destinies. While this is a simplistic overview, the journey the story takes is exciting & fascinating with enough plot twists to keep your attention. Even though you expect a triumphant outcome at least for the leads, you don't quite know what to expect for all characters involved until the very end, and a satisfying ending it is.
This is only the 2nd time I have seen Zhao Jin Mai, who has already been quite active in the business. My first time seeing her was in the very disappointing Admist a Snowstorm of Love in which she was cast in a very limited & poorly defined role that was a complete waste of her talent. In Princess Royal she takes the role of Li Rong with commanding ease. I noticed a few alumni cast from Joy of Life, all accomplished & skilled actors who enhanced this production.
All in all, Princess Royal was a very entertaining & intelligent story.
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Disappointed…
This became unintentionally long cause at one point I just started talking about anything lmfao)If ongoing reviews were a thing, yall would’ve seen how highly I thought of this drama at first lmfao
I think, the word “exemplary” once came to mind (during that consort’s final moments in court earlier on)
They took such care with the characters and story in the beginning.
It should be a crime for dramas to let you down this badly.
We wanted something different…
And at first, this was the something different.
This was a story where the fl was the heroine not just the love interest.
And not just in name only.
This was her story. Her journey and man was it a great watch
There were flaws throughout but I could tolerate them because I was having so much fun.
The Princess Royal was riding highhhh and then it crashed
It crashed horribly after ep.30
The last 10 episodes were a pain to get through
It revealed her as an indecisive hypocrite and spent an ungodly amount of time on an issue that was already resolved in ep.2-3 by framing it as some irreconcilable injustice.
We wasted 3 episodes on things we already knew or could’ve been explained in 15 minutes.
And then came the illogicalities.
The noble houses siding with a woman who’d previously tortured members of their houses and had them executed
A betrayal in the barracks for no apparent reason other than to create a conflict ig?
The others would be a spoiler.
They should cut out episodes 35-37, and cut out that drawn out death in ep.40, if they want to save even a fraction of this busted story
The casting director must’ve been asleep during the casting of this drama.
The sml, crown prince, Prince Su and Consort Rou’s actor(s) were casted for what?
There was also something not quite right with the fl’s acting.
I will say that regarding the criticisms about the sml being more like a ml than the sml: this is the most second male leadiest sml ever lmfao
The obnoxious yearning, the self righteousness, the inflated sense of worth he feels he holds in the fls heart/mind, the surface level/paper thin perfection and the need to control her couched in a pretense of protection
The only issue was her unreasonable attachment to him and that the story permitted the narrative of “missed opportunity” between them to persist til the end.
Don’t know what the writers were thinking but they weakened their romance with this.
You can’t have one person single-handedly carrying a relationship. It should be a partnership with mutual love and respect but it felt more like something Pei Wenxuan was painstakingly carving out of desperation.
I can’t root for that. It gives me the ick.
They also seemed afraid to position him fully as the villain of the story. Even til the end.
There seemed to be a disconnect between what they were trying to tell and what the viewers saw/experienced.
By the end, Li Ring and Pei Wenxuan were no longer characters I cared all that much about.
There was a point in the story where it felt like the writers gave up and patched together an ending because they had to.
It went from having fleshed out characters with an identity, personality and goals (from mains, sides, antagonists) to paper thin plot devices.
I want to give this a 6.5 so badly but I really liked it at first so a 7/10 it is.
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a new level for the male wife trope
the inicial idea was crazy good, and that made the first episodes very easy to watch.i really liked that Pei Wen Xuan and Li Rong are not traditional characters, their personalities were different than we usually see in chinese dramas, they are a unique couple. also i loved their past, it was absolute DRAMA!
however, there's a very disturbing scene on episode 25 between the main couple, that bothered me a lot and i have not seen anyone talk about it, that scene was hideous, it even made me think if i would finish the drama, and it's the reason why i took away so many stars in my review. i believe it would be a trigger for some people, so beware.
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This show is not for the people who like fluffy romance or romantic stuff.
I started watching this show because this is one of the dramas where FL was more powerful than ML. This show has a very political base and less romance and the romance is integrated so well with the plot that you get the sense of genuine love from both ML and FL. I thought the time travel plot was overrated but how they realized the past mistakes and worked for it. The consistency of Pei Wenxuan is remarkable though Li Rong's character was a bit stupid as she will move her opinion to whoever is in front of her. And the SML character is so stupid like he was given a second chance to turn around and make things better but what did he do go and make it worse in this life. Watching Su Rongqing make his life and people around his life more and more miserable was frustrating to watch. but I liked how things turned around and the emperor got the result of his trust and Li Chuan's way of protecting his love and family. The acting of all the actors is fabulous.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
