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[@kimmyw0322]

I enjoyed this drama so far. Didn’t find it boring. It’s mysterious and enough to keep me intrigued. Love the mysterious vibe behind certain characters.

[@nicoleraheem1195]

Same ❤

[@abdulwaduod11]

I was skipping the or fast forwading the duo comedy scenes, other than it was fun

[@mikihayashi2210]

I liked the drama until the end of it. I really do not like ambiguous ending.

[@connymphela]

to be honest,the was no point to it either🤷🏻‍♀️

[@fansizhe9997]

Agreed!!!😢👍😵‍💫

[@kayleenah8535]

I stopped at 20😂😂😂😂😂

[@mikihayashi2210]

But I did like the drama very much. I love the main ML, he is so good looking. Of course, I liked the FL too.

[@shaunphan9039]

Agreed

[@hasti352]

I think if they make a season two and give all the characters and their story a reasonable closure many criticism would disappear… they made good foundations for the story as we enjoyed it a lot at first but cause of number of episodes and the ending it left audience so frustrated that they forgot the amazing and fresh sides this series had.

[@anascolina]

Yes!! It's only logical if they make S2. Leaving it hanging just doesn't feel right.

[@ekalewis73]

I agree that first part of the drama really drew me in. I found the second couple, the friendship of the Gong brothers and the pairing of the Elder Young miss and Jin Fan to be the reasons that kept me coming back. At the end of the drama, I kept thinking that the main lead was unqualified for his role and the Second Young Master should have be in that role. I think the writing made the first couple really unappealing. Why is it that most of the supporting characters and their interactions were more interesting. I didn't see why the male lead was so willing to turn over the world for this woman he just met. At first I was really annoyed at Gong Shangjue and Gong Yuanzhi at first for disrespecting Gong Ziyu but then I changed my mind. I was right on board because Gong Ziyu is a weak leader. I also don't get the storyline with Gong Ziyu's elder brother- that piece didn't make sense. All this being said, I actually really liked the drama up until the last couple episodes. I was pissed with the ending to be honest- I upgraded my IQIYI membership from standard VIP to Premium VIP. I feel like we could come up with a bunch of different theories to figure out what happened. All I know is that Gong Ziyu was going to be in his feelings and break the rules of the sect to go after her probably. It just made me want Gong Shangjue to be the leader even more.

[@miapillora-esteban8309]

Breaking my silence over Gong Shangjue as the Sword Weilder🤭🤭😂😂🔥

[@Audie529]

I Lol when I found out that the father choose Shangjui as the next leader and Ziyu was just a pawn in his older brother plot. 😂😂. Their facial expression was telling when that information was revealed. 😩😁😁

[@l_a_u_y8916]

I would disagree check the acting from Zhang ling he on his current drama the story of kunning palace compare and you will realize that the script can destroy an actor’s performance cause the script for the main leads in a journey to you was baddd

[@funnybunny3823]

It started so well and I was hooked from the beginning. And then it’s everything you said…😂

[@salizwabokoto1957]

Ikr!!😂

[@miriamtiuseco2nd]

Still it didnt blunt my enjoyment watching this series.

[@raosei6496]

I actually really liked this drama. The ending left a lot to be desired but I enjoyed the plot. I feel like it's strong point is the characters, they're all very layered and lovable, but I do feel the weakest characterization belongs to the main leads which is a shame. Anyways, I wanted to see more of the backhill boys and Han yasi since they were all so good looking!

[@imaneennaoui3216]

I LOOOVED HAN YASI TOOO😁

[@miriamtiuseco2nd]

The main leads gave an outstanding performance. The character that i dont like is the male disciple of the assassin.

[@user-hn5xk7mm8j]

I really enjoyed this drama and the whole aesthetic of it and all the characters were fun to watch especially the back hill people. I hope we are lucky enough to have a season 2.

[@verseJ]

I liked the drama, I enjoyed the cinematography, art direction, styling, I liked all the characters and may be I'm the rare one but I was all for the main cp over the second leads.Loved how every episode ended with what I didn't see coming, it kept me guessing and I loved the unpredictability of it. But the last 4-5 episodes felt rushed and lacked in editing and that ending pissed me off. To add: I was so invested in the story of backhill people like give me a whole another drama for them coz I didn't get enough.Oh and also the scoring for the drama was A+ for me, it created the perfect tension and a sense of dread at most times.

[@vathao331]

I am right there with you!! I loved the main CP too!

[@verseJ]

@@vathao331 Thank you! They were just lovely together and always standing with each other and supporting each other. They had such a sweet relationship, Gong ZiYu all heart and Yun Weishan could not remain unaffected. It gave her all the warmth she longed for.

[@QuynhNguyen-gp3te]

OMG, I too prefer the main CP over the supporting one like everyone else does, I just can’t feel them! However my favorite was all backside people! The love story between Senior Moon 🌙 and FM’s sister was the best of all tbh, a little rush still! And Mr. Snow and his guy, they are so much more interesting than both of the frontside people

[@verseJ]

@@QuynhNguyen-gp3te right I wanted to hear more from them . Felt like it would have made for such an interesting story.

[@cashi4225]

Me also love main couple ❤

[@alexandrayakimova3863]

Every Guo Jingming work is criticized for the same things, but yet he is the only producer who got a distinctive style (which I happen to like). He knows what he is good at and gives a perfect picture. As for the whispering part - it got rid of too high female voices, which are used too often in the dramas. This is a drama you watch for the picture, not for the plot.

[@bblanhuaprotector270]

I watch the drama just for Esther Yu. I think she is really underappreciate in this drama. She is really great proving to the audience she is more than what people call her only can act 'cutesy'. Yun Weishan is her first 'proper' serious role, her breakthrough role & i think she really nailed the calm, elegant, gentlr, looks like a weak lady but actually a strong woman, & a tired spy with the reality who only yearning for freedom. The way she learn martial arts, learning dubbing differenciate her vouce to match Yun weishan voice, her dedication to use no stuntman for the mud scene, 36 hours hanging wires in high fever, shooting & arranging every bts & material for every costar, etc etc. I'm justs so sad with the way they gave no proper screentime for Yun Weishan dispite Esther took the most time in shooting & discussing with the drama tean about her role. It's been the second time she got backstabbed by the drama team that she cares so much. I feel really sad for her. At least, I just hope that this role can open a new world for her to get a new opportunity to get a better drama production team, a better project, a better crew, a better screenwriter, a better director, a better costar, a better role & all the best thing for her. Hope she will meet and work with a drama prod team that as enthusiastic, sincere and really care for her, not just take all her effort and hardwork for granted 🙏❤

[@carolthomas1446]

was quite a read. No need to be sad, this drama is her stepping stone for more serious roles. She will be alright😂

[@engenear]

@@carolthomas1446 same. My love for her solidified cuz of MJTY. I look forward to seeing more of her versatility.

[@umami88]

I enjoyed this drama very much, will probably watch it all over again. I read the spoilers ending so I was prepared for the last episode. Loved the vibe, the entire cast and the music.

[@softerhaze]

I loved the drama mainly for the fighting scenes, the cinematography and directing and effects were incredible, I actually especially liked the slo mo shots, most memorable was when they reflected light off the blade across their eyes. It was a very visually pleasing drama, with good acting. AND yes to the speaking criticism 😂 they are either whispering or shouting istg, no in between. However do not get me started on the ending, that was an inexcusably bad ending.. No I don't want to use my imagination, no I'm not lazy, I just want confirmation, I want closure 😭

[@rudzanimunyai2090]

I thoroughly enjoyed this drama 🎭 I thought it was incredible, thank God you posted this review after it finished airing 😅

[@sayurivkg]

I just started this drama these days and have seen a few episodes already. From an aesthetics perspective I love it very much. It sets itself aside from other C-dramas I have usually seen. I feel this dark aesthetics also fits so well with the current season we are in. I didn't knew this director worked before on some of my favourite mini series "Painted skin" and "Wuliang". Since I watched those short series I always was looking for something similar in style. At least this director knows to set himself aside in a sea of copy-paste and try to seek some originality which I personally appreciate. About the other inconsistencies and weird things like the almost whispering talking and the slow motion scenes, I indeed found it overdone. But I thought it's mostly used to set the viewers into the mood of this show. Good to know that I have to get ready for a half done ending.

[@chhuenchihay3148]

I have completely opposite opinions from yours. I was really surprised since I didn't have much expectation, but it turned out that this series was really really good. This drama went straight and stayed on the top of my favorite dramas list. As a spy/murder/mysterious series lover, I gave this one a very high rating which is 2.5 gold mine (2.8 to be exact). I LOVE THIS DRAMA and HOPE TO HAVE S2 !

[@shaunphan9039]

I don't think there will be a season 2. Just like most ambiguous ending Chinese drama, they never have season 2.

[@chhuenchihay3148]

@@shaunphan9039I just felt like there are still many mysteries to unfold for example 2 LIANG of WU FENG, who is WU FENG’s big boss, story of the FENG family of the back hill and so on. And if there is gonna have S2, I think WU FENG will use YWS to threaten her twin sister to go back to GONG FAMILY instead and we probably are going to see the power of INFINITE HEAT 😎!

[@shaunphan9039]

@chhuenchihay3148 yes, the ending is just very bad. It's not even an ending, it's like a middle of a series. I'm really disappointed. Hopefully I'm wrong and they will have a season 2. But I'm not too optimistic about it.

[@chhuenchihay3148]

@@shaunphan9039 I am not sure either but let’s have some expectation but don’t be to high 😅 just some 😅

[@libusekarich6244]

I focus on the story and acting not the makeup. I don't understand Mandarin but I think the speech and drama is so beautiful. It is a story not real. I don't want real drama, I love the beautiful quiet conversations and beautiful people. It's my escape.

[@ghostlypanda4180]

I really enjoyed this drama and i practically binge watched it. you are right in terms of some things don't make sense or don't have much logic behind it but overall i really enjoyed the aesthetics, the mystery, the vibe. the story was interesting and intriguing enough to keep me wanting to know more. and i really appreciate that this drama is something different from the typical and overused period costumes dramas that we've been getting a lot these days

[@peacelovee88]

I enjoyed this drama and not find it boring after all😂 Even today I rewatched from episode 1, and now I'm continuing on episode 2😂 I always like it and feel excited every time I watch this drama😂

[@LoveTglee]

It's so true. The dynamics between the 2nd and 3rd gong brother and lu yuxiao's character were so much more interesting.

[@MaengWon23000]

I totally agree with you - it started beyond my expectation. I really enjoyed the tone of the series and how well the action scenes were made. Then I got frustrated with how the story became so unpromising and illogical (with lots and lots of unnecessary super slow pace). Even though I’m a big fan of the male lead, I totally lost interest with the character and felt disappointed with how the rest of the characters (from such a powerful and supposed to be super smart “organization - families”) deal with the situations -- it’s just weird.

[@salizwabokoto1957]

Same!!

[@user-jd3ny5pt8p]

Agree

[@michelleshava1477]

Nailed it

[@Audie529]

I absolutely loved that the ending of this drama was not cliche. I think everyone got what they deserved, most of all Quain separated from the assassin & having a chance to live a normal life with her child. 👍👍

[@andreadasilva5363]

I love "my journey to you" a lot I hope a season 2

[@gogomok8853]

One of the most amazing dramas I watched in c drama, no naive stupid female character or long unneeded talks , the actors all were amazing and on point, the development was amazing, let's judge it based on the other cdramas , it was amazing cinematography and interesting till the very end. Hope for s2. Because it left us midd way. Only my opinion 😊

[@marialuciasolartrigoso227]

Same. I can't believe she said this drama is boring and the director has no talent 😐

[@miriamtiuseco2nd]

Same opinion. Love the series too

[@Brbgtgkms]

Same! Loved the look of the costumes, cinematography, and mainly aesthetics in general. The director did a good job making every character look really good Like the male leads 1 & 2, but also female leads too, especially female lead 2, she is gorgeous because of the Directors vision/aesthetics! oooof i’ve watched the whole thing just for their looks😂

[@titil0la930]

Exactly no naive stupid female lead that acts like a child

[@titil0la930]

@@marialuciasolartrigoso227well that’s her own opinion because sometimes dramas she praises I don’t like them. I don’t hold her review to heart.

[@mollysmith6696]

I'm a foreigner and I liked this drama so much ,to me it's one of the best ,the story is very unique and not repeated like every drama out there ,the aesthetics ,the actors did good job so to me :my journey to you and lost you forever are the best drama in 2023,,,,,,I don't know about the Chinese audience but man as an international fan i liked this drama a lot it is the first drama that had this atmosphere , every actor played the character vey well despite most the actors are new actors ,it deserve so much audience , I heard the government was about to stop this drama but one should be fair why talking as if it was a failure when it's not (I see many many worst drama with literally no logic or aesthetics or anything and no one say a thing ) this drama is literally Gold but it's slow pace ,so it's not the cup of tea for everyone ,,,,why all this talking about the ending ? an ending which is not cliche ,an open ending , to give more room for a second season and I'm sure they were thinking of this

[@Brbgtgkms]

It’s actually a really good drama compared to every other periodic Chinese dramas. Loved the look of the costumes, cinematography, and mainly aesthetics in general. The director did a good job making every character look really good Like the male leads 1 & 2, but also female leads too, especially female lead 2, she is gorgeous because of the Directors vision/aesthetics! oooof i’ve watched the whole thing just for their looks LOL. but I think it is because it’s different from your typical Chinese periodic drama that it has to leave us with a “you interpret what happened” ending…. Which literally gave me a whiplash but I wasn’t surprised

[@makiwoni]

I enjoyed the cinematography and the costumes and such. I also really liked the second female lead and her story with the two brothers. The ending is like "wow I didn't need to watch the last 10 minutes of this episode"

[@01harajuku]

i loved my journey to you from beginning to end. sure it isn't a perfect drama and i could also nitpick negative aspects if i choose to, but it doesn't change the fact that overall this drama was highly entertaining, has one of the most beautiful aesthetics and has a solid set of cast.

[@puwincis]

The best thing about this drama is Elder Sister’s character! 😄

[@buzz06]

One thing is for sure, GJM's projects are only beautiful to look at. I didn't expect anything else and wasn't disappointed.

[@boonavite3200]

😂 Ya just watch with your eyes not your brain and you won’t be disappointed!

[@lucyv4416]

Def hooked me all the way… so I’d rate it 8/10.

[@dearsophiebrooke]

Agreed with your review. I don’t feel any chemistry between the lead couple. It’s very boring just like you said. The supporting couple is a lot more interesting to watch.

[@libusekarich6244]

I love this drama! The Young Lord actor is so gorgeous! Anyway, I love it and can't wait for the next season.

[@KayPoppedUp]

The sets, costuming, even vampiric look to the characters was one of the main selling points of this one for me. It's not that I want everything to be shot this way, just that it was a huge departure from the bright and sunny atmosphere of so many Chinese dramas. I particularly loved the use of jet beading and shiny/reflective fabrics to add detail and depth to the costuming when so much of it is basically shot in a dark room with a lamp on in the corner waaaaaay over there. With such stupidly attractive actors, their pale faces _became_ the emphasis for me, and I enjoyed being drawn in by that. For a first-time actor, Tian Jia Rui was amazing, and he is on my list of actors to watch in the future. He sold me on his character, even if the character was heavily let down by the plot. He's cast in Guo Jing Ming's upcoming Fangs of Fortune, so I'll get him on screen, but I'll be a huge skeptic about the storyline going into it. Unfortunately, this drama had so much going for it. I was actually surprised at most of the cliffhanger reveals, which is rare. But the exposition from the mastermind was one I wanted to listen to while washing dishes by hand (which I don't do willingly). There are thousands of storytelling methods which could have hinted at these things throughout rather than a huge dump of uselessness. It was ultimately useless, because at that point in the story, all the damage had been done, so him being behind it wasn't even interesting anymore. And did we really need another "I've had a tough life" character in a privileged family being infiltrated by women who really _have_ had a tough life to try to break into that secret garden? There wasn't enough worldbuilding for me to understand how the back hill ended up there, why, and how it factored into the larger world. So while I want more, I want less, you know?

[@gameone5522]

This is the first time that i super agree with all of your critic 😂 Yes that slow motion in almost every single thing they do 🤦🏻‍♀️ and the whispering 🤦🏻‍♀️ not to mention the over-used suspenseful bgm in almost every scene 🤦🏻‍♀️ And very much agree with that battle in the open field 😂 i thought it’s only me that think they just running and not fighting 😂 And then, for something that they ought to protect, they didn’t build some kind of secret room full of traps to protect it. A poison master who doesn’t use his poison in the last battle, a weapon master who doesn’t show any impressive weapon. This drama indeed too over hype for me. It has a nice theme, yet failed to deliver

[@Praw0223]

I start to watch this drama because of FL and she did great. But after I watch it what I care is Gong Shangjue, Shangguan Qian and Gong Yuanzi my new bias Tian Jiarui. Their chemistry is 🔥 I watch the last 6EP a whole night too and it's so annoying to end like that so I just ignore the last 5 minutes in order to move on 😅 Even it has many things to complain it's still in my top list drama this year.

[@kerodawie2059]

In a foreigner's cdrama fan standpoint, I find this drama is really enjoying to watch. At first I did find the way they talk to be weird, I was like "why are they whispering?" Then, I just ignored it. I do agree though, that YuShuxin and Zhang Linghe had a little chemistry, the realtionship had a wonky development that I find it quite underwhelming when they all of a sudden had a kiss scene. Their relationship had less development than Jinfan and Zi Shang. Yun Wei Shan remained the same all through out, but I thought she would have more involvement on the story, and have more development as a spy, but somehow, the person who was more involved as Wufeng's spy was Lady Wuji and Shangguan.

[@hninwutyi6924]

I agree with most of the facts you said. But i was able to finish this drama until the end. There're also some good things about this drama for me, i'm so surprised at Tian Jia Rui's acting and dubbing skill. As a new actor, he is really promising. I like all the ost of this drama. Yu Shu Xin's song is like a lullaby for me. The last good thing is it's really eye pleasing to see all handsome man in one drama😁. May be that's why i was able to watch until the end😅

[@valeriebarlow5773]

I completely agree with you. I was blown away by Tian Jai Rui's acting. I understand this is his first major role. Bravo🎉

[@PrincessBibliophile]

I also loved Yu Shu Xin's song bestow dreams ❤ the instrumental music for the song was really beautiful 🍃

[@shinyeee1709]

Absolutely agree with the pacing/length of episodes, long ass dialogues, & not giving a crap about the leads storyline & watching for the 2nd leads/brothers. One the dramas I hopped on before you came out with a review. Eventually dropped it because I could care less for the lead’s storyline/chemistry & it felt slow/dragging. Dropped this for the drama “Faithful” & glad it did. 1. Started ep 1, & unconsciously kept looking at when the episode would end. Only drama I have ever done that to. Literally questioned myself if it was because I was watching to much short drama. 😂 2. Literally sat watching characters go back & forth on dialogues just felt like a waste of my time & the characters time. 3. I only been watching the short clips & cuts of the 2nd leads & brother if I could find any on KZbin. Esther & Zhang Linghe could not sold me. Maybe this maybe be unbiased because I didn’t watch the other drama with Wang Hedi & Esther.

[@Dee-eh3tt]

Yup.. I was glad that in the other drama (Love between fairy and demon) they didn't end up together as tbh I don't find this girl beautiful enough to be female lead in any drama. Her lips look too fake and facial features are ordinary compared to many other actresses in C-drama who look like dolls and can act as good too. I didn't like the chemistry between Zhang Ling He and her in any of their dramas. Honestly, I feel that the director only invested into good looking MLs but could only find 2nd FL and Yun's younger sister as pretty as they should be. All other FLs were just too ordinary in looks compared to their MLs. The sister's character was rather annoying and unrealistic than funny and cute. In terms of story line, I think it was pretty good story and with some great dialogues could have been weaved and told even better. But, the ending was disastrous knowing the fact that most C dramas never manage to bring S2, they should have utilised the cast and plot to give a proper ending. Considering almost 1 hour on each episode, they only needed one extra episode to wind up the story properly. Anyways, it was a 50-50 experience for me for this show, although I would give 10/10 to all the supporting actors (two brothers, 2nd FL, Wuji, back hill boys and wufeng boys.)

[@shinyeee1709]

@@Dee-eh3tt I was going to comment on Esther’s looks but afraid her fans are gonna come after me. Likewise, I don’t find her looks to be appealing as a main lead material & her acting/voice is not cut for me. I was shook that they casted the 2nd female lead for her role (shook as in they did Esther even dirty by casting someone so visually gorgeous on screen). I have watched another drama with the 2nd female lead so I known her before this drama & her acting in this drama is so much different to what she has shown (in a good way). I’m sure Esther stays afloat in the industry because of her family’s rich background. I mean great for her to have a strong backing in a competitive industry.

[@principeturandot4593]

Agree with every single point made. Had I seen your review earlier I may not have been "held hostage" by the show so intensely. Started off well. But the story itself was like a ship that had a few too many holes. Nevertheless, it was a rocky-yet-frustrating-and-amusing ride. I think I mainly watched it to stare at Ling He and Cheng Lei and Tian Jia Rui. But essentially My Journey to You was a ship that never completed the journey back home.

[@assom4444]

there is a new series called faithful , i think it deserves to be revwied , they used a technique of one episode in present and one in the past

[@niqqy666]

I loved the drama, and my only problem is that they did finish it in the way that’s set up for S2, so it’s a bit frustrating, but also not unseen of, and I heard that it indeed was planned as 2 seasons drama. Also, as a Chinese learner, I would say that slow speed of speaking is a plus of this drama 😂

[@solfh]

where they said that? the second leads have been going everywhere explaining their ending and giving possible situations that could happened with each other and also with the main leads.. is an open ending, does not seem a S2 will happen

[@kara-karina8530]

I loved this drama all the way throughout. It was so rich in beautiful cinematography and deep colours, I also loved the whispering and the clothes, pretty much everything. 😂 This was my catnip. Hoping for the season 2 considering the ending. Need to dig out the other works of this director. His style suits my sense of aesthetics so well. ❤ I also loved the sister/bodyguard pairing. She was such a joy to watch!

[@eechingsie8784]

Well, I loved this director's Ying Yang Master: Dream of Eternity movie!

[@pixelkitty7609]

The supporting actors stood out for me, epecially Zuo Ye and Ai Mi. They managed to make me sob like a baby during episode 17.

[@noemicp]

I actually like this drama but I get everything you say 😅😅😅😅 Also, one of the reasons I decided to watch this was to see if "Xiao Lanhua" and "Changheng" would have a happy ending on this one... and I got an open and ambiguous ending... and my pessimistic mind thinks that the worse happened to the female lead. I honestly decided to ignore the last 5 minutes of last episode. It was a happy ending until then.

[@marialuciasolartrigoso227]

I LOVE THIS DRAMA SO MUCH!! The final makes me thing there is a second season. But i love all about this drama

[@methemoon]

Very surprised this time with your review of this drama. This drama, to me, is very different with many C-custome dramas that are around right now. This is a good-quality drama despite what you all explained. Except the ending... I guess it needs a Season 2

[@AliasEveWatches]

Gosh, I was looking forward to watching this, but thankfully I saw your review before I got started.

[@arielmoondance]

Enjoyed your thoughts and insights. I enjoyed the aesthetic, cinematography, and cast enough that I came to KZbin to learn more. So, despite the flaws, the show has stayed with me days later- Even if it was to lament what could have made it exceptional.

[@kilogram8168]

Loved the aesthetics in this game. Chef's kiss!

[@moodygirl609]

My take on this drama is quite different from yours. I would give it a solid two gold bars. I was totally blown away by the look, so different from most wuxia dramas. The foreboding atmosphere and soundtrack drew me in immediately. The complicated characters and the mission they were on was endlessl intriguing. The main lead was sympathetic with a history of personal losses and great challenges to survive in his clan position. Maybe the way he was quickly besotted by the female lead was somewhat naive but it eventually held him in good stead as she ended up going against her indoctrination. The brooding second lead and his coterie adds tension and conflict. The elder, young Miss is a delight and her passion pays off. Other supporting figures and the many layers to this story switching between front hill and back hill history is fascinating. Can't agree with any of the criticism as to the supposed Japanese look, really? the eyebrows are a problem?, slo-mo and people talking in a drama are not a problem to watch given it sets a tone and is interesting because they should be acting and impress me as the audience, fighting scenes were satisfying. Yes, the ending is rushed maybe that comes with trying to do this in 24 episodes and it does leave questions unanswered so I would love to see a season two.

[@bangtanct]

same!!!

[@MsPilgrims]

To me it was a breath of fresh air in Chinese dramaland. I liked almost everything, mostly the atmosphere, the acting, the fights coreographies, the depth of the characters...

[@arpitakodagu9854]

Unless you're a viewer in China, your opinion on the Japanese elements is irrelevant.

[@moodygirl609]

@@arpitakodagu9854 My comments are never irrelevant. Just like you have yours, so do I have my opinion.

[@sapphireaqua]

Spot on! I was hooked and intrigued by couple of early episodes, which made me upgrading my IQIYI, but then I find myself having to try very hard to continue watching the drama. Have to watch at 1.5 speed and question the story logic along the way. I can’t really pin point what make it feels awkward or boring, but you point them out so clearly. Too bad, I love the vibe, the costume the film filter a lot. If only the story is logical and interesting enough.

[@suisuigabor]

Loved this drama.

[@faizaabrahams6163]

Once again, thanks for your review. This one is off my watch list

[@lamusiquefanatique]

I totally agree. And am totally dissatisfied with the ending which is such a non-ending, it can't even be called an ending because they didn't end the story. Our two main female leads, we have no idea what happened to them. This is the type of ending I hate the most.

[@cristyrawks6325]

I enjoyed it immensely due to the different type of story and also because I loved that Esther Yue was playing a serious role without her puckered lips and puffed out cheeks; which I find adorable in the right drama, of course. So this one had her doing a very mature part. I loved the coloring to go along with the spy games and mystery aura and it gave it that dark chilling effects. I got bothered by the martial arts and how it was slow mo and too fast in other places and you couldn't see the true art of the martial arts. But it still was good enough to keep my attention, which many dramas lose my attention and I FF to get through it. Loved loved loved the sister, she was the wonderful comic relief and the actress who played her was brilliant. Love Jin Yan but the brothers were on my enemy list until they showed another side of themselves. This is that kind of drama where you KNOW that you KNOW that you KNOW, there will be a Season 2. However, they should have done a back-to-back Part 1 & 2 like they did Blue Whisper, because in Dramaland, it takes years to get S2. Look for instance, we are finally getting S2 of Joy Of Life and we wonder when we will see S2 of Sword Snow Stride, if ever. So that is a major drawback here. Why didn't they just do S2 on the same set? Well probably contract obligations of some of the actors. BUT we all will be pretty angry if any of the characters of this very good power drama, do not return. Leaving just ONE out will ruin things I think. I rated it a 9.5 because it was that good. End of story.

[@wolfco47]

I love your videos. I really do. I really don't watch much of anything let alone actually going to the trouble to watch pay to watch a moderately successful Cdrama. But, whether I'm going to watch a given show or not, I always watch your reviews. You are just so insightful. And, you don't give these people slack for being generic or ineffective or just plain lazy. It helps me feel validated in my own opinions when I'm disappointed in a widely popular show.

[@surajprakash3181]

So did u watch this drama? I feel you will find avenue’s opinion about this drama opposite to what you may feel watching it

[@kingdaenerys]

This is the type of drama you become obsessed with because of the idea of what it could’ve been (my case) I’m just so intrigued by the gong family lore, back hill, and wufeng. That being said I actually loved the main couple. Tv is so swamped by toxic male leads that this ml was the breath of fresh air I’ve been desiring. He’s just so devoted to her!!! ❤❤

[@alexandracarrico1765]

loved your review

[@Eliizsee]

Agree with the pacing, soft speaking and the lack of excitement from the lead couple. I wanted to keep watching further as well for the 2nd couple and the guard and funny sister, but alas I decided it was not worth my time so I dropped it at ep 10 or so... with your review I am glad I decided to drop it

[@vilena5308]

Thank you for sharing!

[@sarahwan9998]

You are spot on about the slow dialogue . I had to change the speed to 1.25x to make it bearable and not fall asleep

[@bapyongukgukguk2352]

This drama suffers the director's ego and through reading a bit about Guo Jing Ming, guy got a lot...

[@anascolina]

I watched this in full after Lost You Forever, and I love it! I can even rewatch this ❤ I love the aesthetics (vs most other dramas that are overly bright), and I like the pacing that is slower and contemplative (if you cant bear it, you can still set the speed to 1.25). To be honest, after a tiring day, watching sth like this allows me to savor the feeling and ambience, to rest and recharge. I also like the general idea of the story (about the Gong family and the WuFeng) and the whole setup is just interesting for me. Another reason why I cant find this drama not enjoyable is because I'm a foreigner, so I guess I must have overlooked and forgave lots of things. 😂 BUT truthfully, there are LOTS of WORST dramas out there (overly bright, overly pink, overly white, unbearable hairstyle, unbearable characters, disjointed story, etc.). I couldnt even watch past ep.3. This drama is anything but that. I mean, I tried to watch FAITHFUL after Lost You Forever and I cant past ep 3. I find it unbearable, disjointed, confusing and boring, to be honest. I also tried watching Love You Seven Times and unable to finish even 1 ep because the character and coloring are unbearable. I tried to watch the one with merman (cant recall the title) but I cant get past how bad the wig/hairstyle was, same goes to Love&Destiny. I was so happy when I can find myself able to finish 1st ep of My Journey to You, and actually still compelled to watch the next ep until I finish all 24 eps. I think the last ep is moonlighting the possibility of S2 -perhaps story about the origin of WuFeng and why/how things are the way they are, and how Gong+WuFeng will move forward after that... So yeah, I'm now looking forward for season 2 (if any)! Thanks for your review, AvenueX! Always enjoy & love your insightful review, although I dont always agree with everything.

[@angelyuqi6709]

I saw somewhere that they're not making S2 even tho they planned to do it before they cancelled it

[@anascolina]

@@angelyuqi6709 Aw that's too bad.

[@nicoleraheem1195]

You should try to watch, "I am nobody" but you must force yourself to watch ten episodes. Allow for it to try to convince you. 😂😂 You seem like you're more into traditional dramas than modern dramas. That's why I thought you would need convincing.

[@eechingsie8784]

Lost You Forever is a fail for me😅

[@nicoleraheem1195]

@@eechingsie8784 WHOAAAAA!!!!

[@j-g-s6991]

I like this drama so much I hope there is a season 2 with the same FL&ML

[@gigi77__]

Finally! Been waiting for you to review this drama 😭😭Got trolled hard by GJM💀☠☠

[@user-rp4om8cr3n]

This drama is a landmine totally

[@kaixi_iz97]

My fav drama atm❤

[@vanada116]

Wow can't believe you give it such a low score.. the story did felt dragged in the middle and makes you question what the hell did you just watch by the end of it, lol, but overall very enjoyable drama. The cinematography and action scenes and the actors and the little story twist near the end are all amazing! For these aspects only i'd give it 8 points.. also i guess i really need to watch some japanese costume drama because i don't get the "japanese vibe" at all watching this, can anybody recommend a good one for me? I hope most recent ones got recommended..thanks^^

[@animec-dramaskpop6362]

I don't know any historical Japanese dramas but you can most definitely understand what she's talking about if you watch anime. There's tons of anime that can prove her point. I personally don't understand why it's a problem with netizens bc cdramas always have touches of other asian cultures in their costume dramas.

[@tashaonly]

I thought the vibe - the darkness, the overall mood, the character portrayals - was very Kagemusha-ish. It’s not as epic, but I can tell this writer and director was very influenced by Akira Kagemusha and Tarantino. The inside scenes, not the external brilliant colors of the warfare, come into comparison.

[@marialuciasolartrigoso227]

i recomend The ying yang master: Dream of eternity

[@renaterrell2307]

I liked this story. I liked all the characters. I really liked the female lead and the other two ladies. I appreciate when the actors use their own voices.

[@Sheboo1402]

ان هذه الدراما رائعة فعلاً ومن اقوى الاعمال هذا العام وصراحة لم اشعر بالملل من اي حلقة ، فهي غامضة مثيرة رومانسية و فيها من افضل الممثلين صدقا جميع الممثلين ابدعوا واكملوا بعضهم البعض… وبغض النظر عن النهاية ولكن بشل عام هذا العمل خارق ويستحق المشاهدة فعلاً 👏👏👏💪👌

[@michelleyang4063]

I initially thought this was based on a novel like most wuxia dramas but the fact that this was an original script makes the plot/storytelling problems so much more infuriating. It's not like they were trying to cram a WHOLE novel into a drama and we're forced into cutting a lot of details out, they made the whole thing from scratch like whatttt

[@just_cat_stuff]

omg - thank you! I struggled to get through the first few eps, sat down and forced myself to get to episode 8, then decided I had better things to do with my time. Part of my big issue was that I have face blindness, which means I struggle to recognise facial characteristics (in everything from movies to people IRL. Which is awkward....) Having all the women in similar outfits made it so hard for me to work out who was who in each scene, and I kept losing the thread of what was going on. I also felt the pacing was trying so hard to be Cool and Mysterious, but just ended up Boring (ok, so my ADHD doesn't help, but still - give me something to hold onto!) The one thing that gave me glimmers was Third Sister (I think?) and her man thirst *lol* Honestly, they were the only couple I had any interest in. I'd pretty much dropped it already but I'm so glad I decided to watch this before trying to finish it, because if I'd sat through all that only to get an unfulfilling ending, I might mave exploded 😅

[@armytan386]

Finally a review of MJTY from you

[@labalabasworld]

Bonjour from Québec. I tell you, I knew the ending wasn't going to be to my liking but my God it was too exciting. The snow never looked sooo good! I just loved it. I even paid for the last 5 épisodes. It's worth it.

[@plor3573]

Story writing is my number one pet peeves about Cdrama. I just can’t get over how rewriting with a strong editor would help so much. I wonder if it’s because they are writing in a vacuum? 😢

[@nana-rl4yf]

To anyone who plan to watch this drama: I suggest you to watch it in 1.25x speed. They all talked so slow that the sped up felt normal. I was looking forward to this drama and the first few eps excited me but yeah...Loved the visuals, cinematography, overall vibe but the story and characters' were frustrating. The twist made it slightly better but then they had to add that weird and abrupt ending.

[@idlefun]

Thank you for the review, I've been eagerly awaiting your take on this. To be honest, I was extremely excited to see this drama, especially with how cool the trailer looked. I thought there would be intense drama and all that. I mean seeing Esther Yu and Zhang Linghe reunite after LBFAD was a major factor of why I watched it an stuck through it. I believe, the main couple was supposed to be displayed as the non toxic one versus the other main couple, but, oh dear, that was so badly written. Having seen these two in LBFAD I know they could actually make it work, but something felt off and incomplete throughout the episodes. I particularly liked the colour pallette and costumes and now I know why haha since it's the same director as YingYang Master Dream of Eternity, a film which I quite liked. Also as a Mandarin learner hearing them speak slowly and softly and being able to understand them, made me feel really proud of myself haha. But then again, if people acted like that in a series in my native language I'd probably want to gauge my eyes out. I hope they do a season two. I hope they hire a new writer who can fix the mess at the end. So for people wondering whether they should watch it or not, I do recommend it, there are worse dramas out there tbh. Visually it's very pleasing, the 1 to 1 fights are fluid and spectacular to watch. The soundtrack is reminiscent of LBFAD. The only thing is that half way through it just doesn't make much sense.

[@wynonna-cc]

Also watched the last 6 eps until 3am in the morning and was left disappointed! The drama had a lot of potential. I do hope if they get season 2, the writing will be better and not rushed. The second CP was so good though, I want more of them.

[@user-mz3ii2cr2u]

Loved this it was different the assassin but where are all the episodes on KZbin

[@GreyHippo]

Word. 😂 Everything you said and the characterization of the male lead were my frustrations with this drama.

[@maryannrondinella5680]

I am pretty sure there is a sequel or second season planned. The brief, mysterious cameo at the very end by a well-known actor who has starred in other wuxia dramas leads me to believe he will figure prominently in Season 2. Much of the dramatic interest comes from describing the two female leads as "assassins." They are not; they are spies sent to gather specific intelligence and materials from the Gong clan, so neither attempts to kill anyone. Kind of deflates that balloon. I agree, there didn't seem to be that much chemistry between the lead couple. The female lead mostly stares blankly at the other characters or directly at the camera. The second lead couple and the hostility of the younger brother towards the second female lead was interesting and very relatable to anyone who has had an in-law they didn't like or trust. I didn't think the Elder Miss character was all that funny. And the background music was just too much at times. Worst of all was the boring way the evil mastermind and this person's motivations were revealed. It was like a recorded statement taken by a modern police department. So unimaginative. If there is a Season 2, let's hope it's better.

[@Dee-eh3tt]

Couldn't agree more. I didn't like the chemistry between Zhang Ling He and her in any of their dramas. tbh I don't find this girl beautiful enough to be female lead in any drama. Her lips look too fake and facial features are ordinary compared to many other actresses in C-drama who look like dolls and can act as good too. Honestly, I feel that the director only invested into good looking MLs but could only find 2nd FL and Yun's younger sister as pretty as they should be. All other FLs were just too ordinary in looks compared to their MLs. The sister's character was rather annoying and unrealistic than funny and cute. In terms of story line, I think it was pretty good story and with some great dialogues could have been weaved and told even better. But, the ending was disastrous knowing the fact that most C dramas never manage to bring S2, they should have utilised the cast and plot to give a proper ending. Considering almost 1 hour on each episode, they only needed one extra episode to wind up the story properly, So, even if S2 comes, it will be equally as boring after some time. Anyways, it was a 50-50 experience for me for this show, although I would give 10/10 to all the supporting actors (two brothers, 2nd FL, Wuji, back hill boys and wufeng boys.)

[@hasti352]

I really loved so many parts of this drama at the beginning but the more the story developed the more I was confused… I was asking myself is it really going to end by 24 ep? I can forgive all the small makeup and videography mistakes (we’ve seen much worse) but the ???? That the plot made many times really was triggering at some point.

[@khate0851]

Thank u .. I like this drama only the last episode was so annoying, hope for season 2 ..

[@keekeepod]

Ranters pointed out a few hilarious plot problems: 1. Leader dies and whichever potential heir is around will ascend - because a message tattooed on the deceased leader's back needs to to copied onto the new leader's back. a. Don't they have paper to copy down the message? b. Everyone else might see the message except for the leader himself. 2. Gong clan cannot produce enough heirs in a period setting that doesn't ban having multiple wives but they insist on one-husband one-wife tradition. 3. Poison that the evil assassin group uses to control their agents turns out to be a beneficial supplement. This group isn't so bad after all. 4. Assassin group "hinting" there is an assassin among the potential brides when Gong clan hasn't suspected one and expecting the clan would not further consider the possibility of more planted assassins. 5. Gong 2 allowing 3 suspected assassins to clear one another. 6. Assassin group keeps sending female assassins to Gong clan. These women keep falling for Gong men. Might as well have an open marriage alliance between the two organizations then rule jianghu together.

[@doggiegirl17]

Lol, number 1b and 6 are too funny 😂 I also think the director/scriptwriter forgot who is stronger than who in martial arts toward the end. SGQ who couldn’t beat young Hua or Wuji or the 3rd ML ended up beating Jin Fan who could beat 3rd ML??? And elder Hua got stabbed and died only after a few strikes? Omg, illogical… 😂

[@keekeepod]

@@doggiegirl17Not as funny but ranters also ranted the big battle at the end: Gong clan set a trap but was not prepared enough to definitively win. Both sides lost useful people while the Gong clan compound also suffered a good deal of structural damage so they also would lose money on repairs.

[@tinfoilhatseller]

Lmfao yeah the no. 1 point (Absent Inheritance Rule) is what left me miffed at the very beginning, it is so stupid. And without this stupid rule, there wouldn't be this drama so I can't just ignore it. Whoever is around when the previous clan leader dies becomes the leader? That's the recipe for getting incompetent leaders which surely doesn't fit with the theme of Gong clan being the strongest. And it's not that the elder brother is long gone and his return is uncertain, he literally just would come back a few days later. In that case, you'd always have to keep one brother all time at home in case someone dies. And who is the most likely to stay at home all time if not the most incompetent brother who can't do shit? So why do y'all get surprised pikachu face when that bro does indeed become the leader?

[@aleksandrasucur8615]

Evidently, the ranters didn't attentively followed the plot, otherwise they wouldn't miss: 1. The tattoo is not "a message" but a code of the utmost secret of the Gongs whose chief/sword beholder is a sort of 'carrier' and the code is supposed to be passed down only to the next chief. If this code contains a method to activate their secret weapon (Infinite Fire), would the ranters still copy it on the paper? Eg. would they copy activation codes for nukes on paper or in clouds? 2. The Gong clan lives in a human-unfriendly environment. Why would they risk lives/health of many women when they can select one healthiest and most resistent (to the environment) in order to reproduce themselves? (Btw. when the entire foundation of the Gongs is "storing their secrets" dealing with one woman is also more logical than dealing with many: it's easier) 3. So what? We, the audience, do not know much about Wufeng. We know, there are not so bad persons, like FL's coach or FL's sister who was brutally killed not by the Gongs but by Wufeng. We are not told the entire story, the beneficial supplement passed as poison could be the idea of some other "good person" in that group. 4. Irrelevant. On their side, Wufeng got a message from a long time ago from a spy (Wuming, Madam Wu) that the best way of inflitrating the Gong mountain is their bride-selection, this event is their weak spot. After that message, they haven't heard from her and if we (including ranters) were Wufeng, maybe we would also try this way of deception. 5. Ridiculous. 6. 😂I like this one.

[@keekeepod]

⁠@@aleksandrasucur86151. But I remember seeing someone behind the person copying the code. Also, what about 1b, anyone might chance upon seeing the leader's bare back. If FL actually or any of the previous planted assassins did their job, code wouldn't be a secret. This is no better than temporarily copying it down and safeguarding it. I'm certain that nuke codes are not tattooed onto those who are keeping it safe. I doubt they even memorize it. There are steps involved. 2. If they can pick one "healthiest" woman for each man, they can pick more in future years. "Healthiest" doesn't necessarily translate to quality, quantity and/or gender of offsprings. One reason for multiple wives is ancient agrarian society needed all the labor it could produce. Women's productive reproductive timeframe tend to be shorter than men's. Take into account the ending - ML let his one and only wife go visit relatives(?) alone. Return date unknown. If she didn't return or something happened to her reproductive organs, would he marry another? 2nd ML let his pregnant wife go. Was it a divorce, would he marry another? At this point, much ado about marriage and heirs resulted in nothing. 3. Not irrelevant if viewers are supposed to believe that the assassin org is pure evil to contrast it with the good righteous Gong clan. "If it weren't as bad as it was made out to be..." likely leads to some come up with 6. A few mentioned that in the long history of this org, had no one missed an "antidote" due to various circumstances while on assignment and found out about the "poison"? 4. This is about the current group of brides. The whole point was there wasn't any indication that the Gong clan suspected planted assassins among them. Once alerted, why would Gong clan believe there was just one assassin? If ML's father actually did the stupid thing of killing all the potential brides (and making enemies of innocent ones' families plus ruining the clan's reputation), all for nothing. ML should've thought about it and do nothing, instead of revealing the compound's secret passage, but I would rationalize it as his not taking chance with innocent lives. Even though it appears that they did suspect more and 2nd ML did pick out three suspects, he let one suspect interrogate another and let the third be the observer, without anyone else present.

[@davecadet9106]

For me is one of the best of this year and better than till the end of the moons but he will could be better .

[@loben1473]

thank you

[@jimintatas389]

I liked it, I believe there will be a second season. Who knows

[@DA-lf7jc]

Visually interesting but I dropped it before getting halfway because it was all form and no substance. Nothing was happening. There were a lot of people pedaling, but we weren't getting anywhere.

[@ruqayyaabdus-salaam4724]

Thank you for the review. I was really looking forward to this drama and almost started it while it was still airing. So glad I waited. If they ever make a second season then I'll watch it. If they don't, this is a hard pass.

[@jamesowens9944]

I thought this was pretty good, chinese dramas had gotten pretty formulaic lately and this kind of reminded me of Ancient Detective where it came across as its own thing. Finally watched the last 2 episodes, dont really get the complaints about the ending as it obviously sets things up for a new season. Add in the cameo from Joseph Zeng as one of the characters time skipped. Really hope they get the chance to finish telling the story,

[@vk2nguyen2010]

I watched 6 episodes too. Then The Outcast came out, as a fan of the original web comic and anima adaption. I switch to it and save TJTY for later watch and....... I am glad i did it lol. Many friends of mine got really frustrated with the story and rant till today.

[@atsa8821]

Haha I love the Outcast/I Am Nobody too! Though I did come back for this drama later because I just had to finish what I started 😂

[@mags649p]

Yes, yes, yes!!

[@cdramaaddict]

i enjoyed this drama so much. also want to rewatch it.

[@Myaarky]

The slow mo conversations!! I had to increase the playback speed. Also the reason why I always fast forwarded shanguan qians character, she was the slowest of all.

[@sbang7127]

Strongly agree about the overuse of slow motion.

[@engenear]

My Journey to You should have another season. Otherwise, I'd call bs on the production. I'm used to cliffhangers that's why I am not disappointed with the show. I'd certainly be if they announce that that was the real ending.

[@akaNaz1]

Did I miss a Mysterious Lotus Casebook review? I can't believe time has passed so quickly 😔

[@EvelynSDevi]

I think miss Avenue hasn't watched MLC

[@akaNaz1]

@@EvelynSDevi such a shame. It was such a relaxing joy.

[@00np10]

I think the drama was good until it didn’t, the story just went downhill really… like you said it was just a mess at the end. But overall all the actors did amazing job portraying their characters. And despite the main leads story being not as interesting plot but I JUST REALLY LOVE the actors portrays of their characters. They did all great jobs with their stunts and sword fighting scene and their emotions. Not sure if there is a second season and if I want one, BUT definitely WANT Yu ShuXin and Zhang LingHe to have a THIRD collaboration!!!! Just love them together. Maybe a modern romantic/comedy drama. And maybe not by the same writer/director of this one…

[@ellz9186]

the main leads' screentime, development, and just scenes overall felt very choppy and inconsistent. i was so frustrated with that as i really wanted to watch yu shuxin & zhang linghe's second collaboration since i dropped lbfad. mjty with its dark vibes and angst was right up my alley but unfortunately i had to drop it a few eps in since i noticed it was getting frustrating early on. SO AGREED with the talking in super slow speed; esp with SFL lol

[@ilovedramas5526]

The thing about this drama is.. the main lead liked female lead just like that? Really? She didn't do anything special at all. Why would he just fall in love with her our of nowhere? This doesn't make sense at all. Another thing that I don't like about this drama is the fact that main lead just got everything as he was lucky. I don't see him working hard at all. He just got everything like a silver platter and truly he didn't deserve any of it. Why is he the head when he can't protect his own sect? I really feel bad for the 2nd lead as he actually deserved the head position. And what is with everyone just liking male lead? Even in the trial realms, he was just liked so all of them teamed and helped him? It seems so fake. Why can't I see anything struggle for male lead? He gets everything, when I mean everything easily. This doesn't make any sense. Yeah he is the male lead but I have never seen a stupid, weird and stupid male lead like him. His wife is an assassin and he forgives her? Like immediately? He even puts his whole sect in danger for his so called love? Stupid. Idiot. And he is shown as someone who "loves" everyone and is weak hearted. Bro he risked everything for his selfish reasons and the only thing he did was to become stubborn. Seriously, I liked all the characters except the male lead.

[@tinfoilhatseller]

Lmao that's what happens when you have no women around, and only drive a herd of women like cattle during marriage time inside your oh-so-secret sect. Whatever comes your way in the form of a woman, who looks and smiles at you, you pretty much say f crown f country I want loooove.

[@user-mz3ii2cr2u]

Well he’s suppose to be soft hearted and a womanizer so I’m not surprised