【吐槽】It's 2020 ...COME ON! Xiao (Mary) Chuo (Sue), You Win!

[@CdramaInvasion]

The falling into the ML arms and then staring into their eyes for eternity makes me laugh every time it's literally in every historical romance drama

[@joyce1343]

True true

[@y_88Nrs]

Hfftt... Old script...

[@tchris8561]

Yes! Soooo overdone.

[@reesespeanut4778]

No. It's in every shit costume drama. You don't see that crap in better filmed dramas.

[@rimun5235]

I honestly wish they’d stop. Especially when the background music plays for a good twenty seconds as they just stare at each other...

[@SanjuroSan]

"It is literally pressing the audiences head into shit pond and forcing them to eat it." I actually spit out my drink laughing.

[@anironariron6839]

I thought she said "ship" pond which made the while thing even funnier 🤣

[@maryannrondinella5680]

I actually watched the first two episodes because I thought it was a comedy-satire like "The Romance of Tiger and Rose." It actually tries to be a drama and the plot is as ridiculous as Avenue X says. Despite the fine stunts and costumes, I don't think I can watch any more. What a waste.

[@kflowers8276]

I wasn't drinking ANYTHING and choked on air. 🤣🤣

[@lashonda0811]

I was NOT ready for that description LOL

[@AdrianSGomez]

5:56

[@SiriBhogireddy]

I knowing nothing or even care about the drama...but I love her ranting!!! So here I am. Hehehehe.

[@doyelmoulick2053]

Same

[@jaksable1]

oh yeah... popped if over to my fb page for a couple friends who love rant reviews

[@lily5473]

same 😭😭

[@beatrizgarrido7651]

Jajajajjajajaaja I know!! Hear her rant makes my morning, I'm laughing longer than the video time 😂😂😂

[@midory56]

Same here

[@chrissysky01]

AvenueX: If you're a fan, stop watching now, I warned you. Me: SHE'S COMING FOR BLOOD! [eats popcorn]

[@BeckytheEnthusiast]

哈哈哈！I love it! I'll join you.

[@oluwafadekemilawal3869]

I am tired of every drama having accidental kisses of the actors falling on each other, AH!!!! I cringe everytime I see that scene!

[@damatically]

Tbh it can still work and be good but like... make it entertaining or like slow burn the relationship and then boom make the physical contact hit differently. Bc it would make more sense and fitting if the build up was good tbh. If its just bland ass accidental kiss nuh-uh 🙅‍♀️

[@OneBubblez108]

I’m tired of every drama that has drowning and kissing in the water. Lol

[@amalilconfused]

I just accept this as one of the Chinese TV tropes. Add the ML catching the FL and they may or may not twirl around in the air. I think these Chinese TV tropes actually set Cdramas from dramas from other countries.

[@NShll-sd9yw]

@@amalilconfused I immediately turn off any drama the second the FL twirls and falls into the ML's arms it's a deal breaker for me no.. nope just can't do it.

[@lorrainepaul5928]

@@amalilconfused Not quite! Korean dramas have the wrist pull, the accidental kiss, the FL falling into the M/L's arms and then staring into each other's eyes. It's got to the point that one is disappointed if none of these things happen!

[@irurouni]

I'm too distracted by how pretty the pins in your hair are.

[@nikimeowzers1720]

Avenue X: it makes no sense! *opens fan and flaps more aggressively* I love how she is just so done with it so each time she opens the fan she flaps it more aggressively then the last time 😂 I love her rants. Also beautiful hair pins!!!

[@rueluxprince6982]

If they wanted to keep the "Mary Sue" wish-fulfilling angle they could've just did a historically accurate take on Xiao Chuo and not do the Every Man Loves Her Love Triangle again? Like, she was a dowager empress that lead entire armies? She kicked pretty much every kingdom's ass in her general vicinity? The Song emperor had to go "I will give you 20k silver and 10k silk every year and acknowledge you as my aunt so can you please stop hitting us I am literally begging you" to get her to stop. Give us some of that

[@gongbuyeayo6970]

It's a drama that indeed does get better as it goes, but the overly forced narrative of the script kept insisting that the FL "isn't like any other girl". I was completely unsold in this narrative as the FL has only shown how childish and self-centered she had been with her actions...which is masked as bravery??

[@MiKi-sx3tt]

It looks like your rant more worthy of my attention than the actual drama itself

[@sweetdreamer3352]

LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@soley_509]

I could smell the Mary Sue coming from miles away for this one lol, I couldn't even finish the first episode.

[@heavenlypickler]

Who is Mary Sue? Am I missing something?

[@sharmaineq1725]

@@heavenlypickler Mary Sue is a term which pertains to a type of female character who is depicted as unrealistically lacking in flaws or weaknesses. Like a supposed perfect girl, but always needs saving from a man.

[@heavenlypickler]

@@sharmaineq1725 Lol, thanks for explaining 🤣

[@DarthMalgusSith_Lord]

@@sharmaineq1725 the perfect example of a Mary Sue character is Mulan from the Disney Live Action of Mulan and Rey Skywalker from Star Wars three pieces of disappointment Trilogy. another one can be considered a Mary Sue character is Captain Marvel from MCU

[@lavcndcr2309]

@@Rodrigo13Solario mary sue is for female, jack sue or gary stu is for males

[@1redflower]

This is the sort of thing that goes through my head when I watch some Kdramas. How could such a script be chosen for production and not be questioned on plausibility? How could the actors act in such nonsensical scenes etc etc. Recent case in point is a drama in which a girl who was in a coma for a couple of weeks, wakes up and, within a few hours, appears in court as a witness and in a wheel chair! WTF.

[@12jsd34]

I gave up on Kdramas because of this reason. Same tropes in every drama, very predictable. Cdramas so much better.

[@megy570]

Every time she slaps the folding fan into her hand, presumably open-palmed though off-screen, I become more and more enamored. I want a folding fan, too!

[@kellyperrin6182]

I think it gets slightly better in the later episodes, but still full of tropes and nonsense. You know it’s not great when you want the female lead to fall in love with the emperor and forget about her ‘true love’...

[@josiemiller7159]

So true I was team emperor from day one. I never bought the love between Han Derang and YanYan.

[@rosamaulini177]

Hilarious...I had the same reaction when I started watching the drama. These rants are worth having these bad dramas hit the airwaves. Good job Avenue X, intellectual and entertaining. So fun!

[@Nimoday]

I haven't even watched this but I like listening to AvenueX rant lol

[@mix4715]

I mean what do you expect though ? This is Tang Yan drama. As pretty as she is, she usually choose a Mary Sue character when she played the Lead role. Even weiyang who supposed to be strong and full vengeance on the book, became a Mary Sue on the drama. I suspect her acting ability is the one to blame as well. She is a one note actress.

[@stephanieo.8216]

Right?! I thought only I noticed it. She ALWAYS seems to go for “oh pity me, my life is unfair” roles. Definitely a one trick pony

[@kflowers8276]

@@souperlao3949 Good point. I often lament seeing actors playing basically the same character in different dramas.

[@missaisohee]

I hundred percent agree

[@Doggiemix1]

Can someone please explain the "Mary Sue" reference? What does it mean?

[@kflowers8276]

@@Doggiemix1 keep reading the comments. It's explained.

[@beninglintang4895]

I feel like every Legend of XXXXX with big female lead will always end up either Mary Sue-ish or total Mary Sue

[@Citore6]

Just got to the end “and actually watch a drama worth your time” in a cloudy voice was the icing on the cake!!! AvenueX 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kflowers8276]

@AvenueX Yes! I thought that should be at the end of every rant video from now on

[@joijoi242]

I didn't make it through the first episode. I have tried to watch 3 different costume dramas starring Tiffany Tang and could not finish any of them.

[@Julia-jf2pk]

Same.. I don’t think she suits historical dramas. Her modern ones are a little better.

[@deannad8554]

@@Julia-jf2pk ohhh interesting!! I really enjoyed Princess Weiyoung hehehe :) :)

[@rayhunt7179]

I felt the same way, I legit had to stop watching because I was going to throw my phone away. I don’t understand why they have so many shit dramas, like... there are so many good books that can be made into dramas.

[@dumbomb]

Dude the sad thing is even good books can be made into bad live adaptations. it will be lucky if you are not a fan of that book when you watch the drama.

[@jasminedubois6711]

0:01 When she pulls out the fan, you know it's time for a rant.

[@theinnocent6303]

I can’t believe I spent more time on watching your reviews and ranting videos than watching dramas recently 😂😂

[@waichin88]

Never heard of this show and probably won't watch it, but I love watching your rant vids hahaha. Also I'm really sick of the scenes where the guy saves the girl from falling, then they stare intensely at each other for 10 years -.-

[@heavenlypickler]

I know. It's a weird scene to fall in love with someone.

[@vannillarose7319]

Was on my “gonna get to it“ list, But hearing this it just turned into a “Nah Im gon stay away“

[@jaksable1]

So.... tell us how you really feel about this? LOL. This is the BEST rant EVER. Thank you!

[@moonandstars9604]

I like the drama. It's getting better and better after episode 10. There is absolutely no chemistry between the two leads but I like the political parts of the drama.

[@deep8419]

I thought so too and I was wondering if it was because she is married and he is in a serious relationship 🤔

[@tshiololiai6135]

Mee too

[@thatianavictoriamachado4553]

The politics are great in this drama

[@rainiminiatures2184]

why why why Tang Yan always have to pick such bad character and bad script. hopefully one day she will try to challenge herself but I doubt it. Some reason she doesn't have the 'shit my pants are on fire' desire to improve her acting and be seen as an actual actor like some other idols. She's really not much better than Angelababy at this point, which is sad because she's been in the industry for so long and her acting in Chinese Paladin wasn't bad. She needs to do a grey/villain character or an emo one lol. I'm so sick of her Mary Sue but I'm not allergic to her face (yet) just super disappointed. Girl need to get out of her box.

[@amu33331]

Actually angelababy has done some good roles . .. as for this actress, I have only seen her in darma that goes the legend of blah blah

[@leen29]

The legend of Xiao Chuo is awesome. It's entertaining, like the Story of Yanxi Palace. It's Entertainment and a darn good one that gets better and better. I love the legend of xiao chuo.

[@jaenie389]

Story of yanxi is so much better. yanyan's character can't be compared to wei yingluo's. It's an insult to yingluo who is 100x more intelligent and independent than yanyan. A lot of decisions made by yanyan is out of her own selfish reasons and she would never get to where she is in the drama if it wasn't because of the men around her and hunian who she ends up effing over as well. Yanyan is such a classic mary-sue character...honestly the drama is ruined because of this character- I don't think I ever wanted a protagonist to fail so bad as much as I do yanyan's.

[@tshiololiai6135]

Agreed I personnally loved Xiao Chuo but I disagree on you comparing it to Story of Yanxi Wei Yingluo is FAR MORE INTELLIGENT then Yanyan.

[@thatianavictoriamachado4553]

Yan Yan is a great character and the relationship between the sisters is far more important than the ML. The drama has amazing political plots

[@inesalonso3465]

Avenue X vous êtes géniale ! "Let's rant ", Every word you say hits the mark! I feel relieved when you talk because you say clearly, what I would like to say 😏, and all the critics about the scenario/writers could apply to many other dramas!!! thank you for being my voice this time 🗣️🗣️

[@hdam2175]

LOL, Legend of Mary Sue! The preview looks silly, I didn't even bother.

[@kathytran4256]

You’re too funny. I love Tiffany Tang, but cannot do long dramas. Thanks for the rant. I was smiling and laughing the whole time.

[@nadiasimon3446]

Love your rant, you are on fire! so passionate! Laughing so much about your descriptions, thank you for your review.

[@sandiezzz]

after i saw a clip of the trailer is was like NOPE NOPE NOPE! this Mary Sue is not going to get my blood boiling for no reason. your rant has proven i made a good decision

[@shendiamond3646]

To be honest I dropped this from I watched the trailer but my mother continued and she has nothing but ill feelings for this drama.

[@vivianhong612]

I actually like this drama and look forward to every episode. I watch it for Charmane and Tiffany, and the beautiful costumes. I still like your ranting because you make some valid points that I didn't even think about when watching the drama. LoL 😂

[@blueminguaena7011]

I am JUST AMAZED how similar both of our taste are. Every drama you drooped or loved are exactly same preference as mine . Yessss,,.

[@majesty1144]

I love your honest reviews

[@anvisurapaneni2672]

Wow, I started watching this with such high hopes since I loved Princess Weiyoung, but yeah the first episode made her character seem ignorant. Even later everyone just rescues when she gets in trouble and the romance is kind of underdeveloped, but I love Tiffany Tang, so I'm watching it on double speed with my hand on the fast forward button. Great rant AvenueX, love watching you tear it apart! : )

[@janen1120]

I made it to ep. 43 and a lot of crappy things happened as the story progress. like ep 40 when the king was very sick and met a beautiful girl, fell inlove with her became his concubine and impregnate her in that condition without telling the queen... man you are dying and still has the ability... hats off to mingyi 😂

[@annez475]

Well historically he was really, really sick for years and still managed to get like 6-7 kids with his wife. So really, it might be like those girls who starve themselves so they can binge drink, except he lies in bed to recuperate so he can *hm* procreate. What? It's his kingly duty.

[@janen1120]

@@annez475 Thats the point, he already produce an heir and bunch of reserves... Have you watch ep. 39 to 40? man he is really really sick like he can't walk 5 steps without coughing the whole 2 episode... and yet he still manage to impregnate his new concubine 😂

[@thatianavictoriamachado4553]

But..... that..... historically....... happened?

[@thatianavictoriamachado4553]

But..... that..... historically....... happened?

[@wli2718]

sometimes i think the drama's we see is a reflection of what ppl think. the production companies are obviously here to make money. they want to hire actors/actresses that ppl likes. they want stories that ppl want to hear. etc etc. there is so much mary sue, probably because there is a huge demand for mary sue in society. PS. AvenueX's hair looks really interesting.

[@0mekyam0]

👏!!! ❤️ this rant! i temporarily interrupted listening last week to go and check out the drama because i really like shawn dou. you are so spot on. i couldn't even get past ep 2.

[@angieng8633]

The later episodes are better. After the female lead gets married to the Emperor she gets smarter. The Emperor(Mingyi, they killed the crazy Emperor so Mingyi can take the throne) is more interesting. I also watch it to see how Charmaine Sheh(eldest sister) is doing these days. Needless to say, I much more prefer Charmaine's acting in TVB period dramas.

[@marshamckelvey4848]

You made me laugh out loud. Thanks for the breath of fresh air. Love your rant.

[@S0phieBG]

I dropped it after the market scene. I forgot about it. Thank you, I almost watch it again because I completely erased it from mind.

[@kittygoesdowntherabbithole4799]

This rant is everything... the voiceover at the end OMG!! I can't stop laughing...

[@PyanY]

I really wished tang yan played more serious roles. Her only role where I really liked her was when she played zixuan from chinese palladin 3. That role gave her so much range. I dont know why she or her team chose to let her play these mary xue characters

[@mahum1735]

I tried watching the first episode and literally couldn't even get past the scene where she tries to get his horse from him. So glad I quit while I was ahead.

[@lillythai7939]

I dropped the drama in the middle of the fight scene in ep 1. I felt these vibes

[@thatianavictoriamachado4553]

This drama is SO GOOD hehehe the real historical narrative behind it is fascinating. The sisters' connection is emotional and Tiffany Thang is gorgeous. It has many mistakes, but then again, most c dramas have it. (The characters make up and big hairdos even while they are in bed is the worst for me). Yan Yan becomes a truly intelligent character early on, as soon as shes is not, you know, 15 years old. It kept me and my family hooked. Its worth watching and reading about the real historical figures!

[@blackdragon8086]

Even though I'm more into K-drama than C-drama I totally enjoy your channel and content and I'm living for your rants :-)

[@bonsaitree15]

I am now inspired to also get a fan that says 槽多无口......so many opportunities to take it out lmao.

[@maryannrondinella5680]

I love your rant! I think if audiences want a silly but funny show, they would be far better off watching "My Unicorn Girl." It has appealing actors, a ridiculous plot (tiny Sebrina Chen posing as a male collegiate hockey player), silly tropes (athletes who keep tripping and falling into each other) and no pretensions to winning any awards. But I enjoyed it, along with "Su Yu" with the sublime Fiction Guo as the clueless hero. Sometimes we just need to laugh.

[@kirkymurray7182]

😂😂😂 😍 your ranting and raving 😂 sometimes its like you read my mind in some of the dramas 🌹🌹

[@jovang3882]

You’re actually so funny! I see where you’re coming from but I did not see what you saw. I love the drama.

[@mikina4212]

Thank you for your ranting, really. It has saved me from trying of watching this drama. Already has a gut about this tropey drama... and you prove me right. So, once again, thank you.

[@arlothiaarien3181]

Entertaining as always! Thank you sparing me from watching this! 😂 Had a question about the saying on your fan that you said at 7:07 - It's "槽多無口", right? And as far as google/whatever translate can tell me it means "no mouths" or "there are many slots without mouths" (I cringed just writing that). So does this mean basically "I just can't take in any more of this" in a derogatory way? Did I get that right? Thanks! :)

[@AngelWing1314]

I really like shawn Dou(Dou xiao) and Jing Chao's acting in this drama. Wait for your review on 狼🐺殿下， hurry up, he is finally back 🎉!

[@xiolinorchdork]

Yet again, your OUTFIT is so on point!! 😍 Where did you get your hair ornament?

[@Linawouldrathernot]

The flowers in your hair look super pretty! Good choice!

[@alysia_nevermore5860]

Please review The Wolf! It has been anticipated by everyone but now that the drama is out there are many mixed reviews.

[@Doggiemix1]

I'm on episode 19 of The Wolf. It's good

[@mimididi2016]

Love the wolf

[@alysia_nevermore5860]

@@mimididi2016 yes I am currently watching it and its so good!!!

[@noanRUA]

The wrestling kiss- "it would be a bloody thing, they would be absolutely screaming" *sigh* "in pain!" - I feel bad that you had to clarify 😅😂

[@joannafortuna1229]

Utterly agree with you!!!!! amazing review!!! SPOT ON!!!!!! you should do a QJiu Liu Overlord with Bai Lu and Lai Yi rant video LOL would love to see you do that hehehe

[@karolalpha]

I really like your rant videos! And I love your hairpin so much!

[@chokypocky]

OMG I LOVE YOUR RANTS!!! Please never stop!! I could listen to you rant for hours 😂😂😂

[@raventvhk9276]

I also asked why... why... why during watching this drama... but I cling on to this drama because of Shawn Dou, period.

[@ekuabrew4547]

I crawled my way back to Avenue x. Why I didn’t watch her review before wasting my time to watch this drama, I’ll never know. I’m so mad that I wasted precious brain cells. Ah! my poor brain. I don’t usually rant about Chinese dramas because I know what to expect. But this! This one made me cry because of how bad it was. I didn’t think it was possible to cry because a drama was so bad!!! And I didn’t even watch every single episode but from what I watched the script was terrible. And the FL I just wanted to throw her away. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@dinaglorian5722]

Wow I just subscribed to your channel. Love your content. By the way yes I’m up to ep 17 now and have stopped already!!

[@sonyasong6712]

It exactly how I saw it too, very precise. Love your rant, it feels just like helping me rant. Also since most people are not protective of Tifanny Tang, with lots people also complaining like us, it's very easy to criticize her acting. I feel you are more careful and lenient with very popular stars because the fans cannot be offended. Like example Zhao Liying from Story of Minglan was also very bad, the only ok things to criticize can only be the lights and clothes. But who would really dare to mention the unrealistic acting like when Liying ran into bandits, cried like laughing and hopped on the bandit's head to bite his ear off, the other bandits watch laughing because she acts sexual. So unreal. The lead actor saved her but she didn't find it a relief, would she enjoy the bandits more. Then next thing she also wanted the freaken horse to find the emperor herself. The acting was a thousand miles lower than Tifanny but I'm shocked how easy it is Tifanny let us tell her our honest thoughts, she brushed it off well. This show makes Tifanny look bad but I compliment her in reality.

[@deyayona]

I was eagerly waiting for this drama... Then watched 2 episodes.. And dropped it.. Totally agree with Avenue X.. The scenes does not make any sense.. Also it has weird cgi..

[@caylahtaikoi]

*When Avenue X gets so frustrated that she starts fanning herself with the handle and holding it by the closed end of it.* 😂

[@aligam5955]

Haha..thank you!! I feel the same way.. I was looking foward to watching this drama. My favorite actress is (Tiffany tang yan) when she played the strong intelligent female lead . the drama called "The princess weiyoung" omgosh i was like...yes! Best drama ever. I fell in love with her acting. But N E WAYZ...I was looking foward to this. But honestly..I couldn't even finish the 1st episode 😭 I tried to keep watching it hopefully it will get better. I was a bit confused. I believe every first episode should capture your attention. To make you want to see what will happen to the next episode. But unfortunately it didn't. So I have to pass on it 😞

[@Rose-vp5ry]

Finally, someone who shares the same views as me on this drama The only thing is I try to give it a try and reach to episode 5 then I give up. and yes it gets worse

[@edisonyang3658]

Ah another legend of Mary Sue. I'll pass.

[@deedanner6431]

I watched a few annoying episodes. Then skipped about 10 episodes and picked it back up around episode 18. It gets better after that.

[@jither]

welllllllll...thanks for the review! I started Episode 1 and felt it too dragging - lol saved me time haha thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!♥♥♥

[@mtjandra38]

I love love love love love your headpiece!! You look lovely!

[@OneBubblez108]

I love your review on this, keep it coming. 🤩🤩

[@footballlife3694]

If she really have a very good script I see that she have the ability that she can play villain in drama I wish she will try does role

[@Ali-cn1du]

I'm exhausted mentally just hearing the description.

[@L.J.246]

I absolutely love your rants, and you look beautiful 🥰

[@Yayayaeeee]

I must say your rant is even more entertaining than the actual drama!!!😆😆😆

[@sg05152]

Lmao. Love the rant because it’s the same feeling when I watched the drama. Couldn’t handle it.

[@ealhyacohen-lorente5640]

I live for your rant videos :D You should do more of them :D

[@lilyspen1705]

Honestly, you have spared me the ordeal of watching this drama. Come on Tammy, get out of your comfort zone and do something worthwhile. BTW, I love your hairpins, lovely.

[@poirotgirl8001]

Once again you’re spot on !!

[@windwarrior6168]

Lol. I could not get past episode 1. Thank you for saving me the trouble of going back.

[@otomedeer954]

LMAO i really like your message in the end of the video! What you are ranting in the video is basically my opinion too! My family and friends are always confused why i never finished watching dramas, its either up to 5 episodes or just one and then im done😂

[@nela3986]

Hahahahaha...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I didn't need to watch the drama to be entertainted by it without wasting time nor being annoyed by it thanks to you. That's a win-win in my book.

[@iHeartPlantStore]

Clean the house and listening to her rant. Lol so relaxing 🤣🤣🤣

[@zJiaQiz]

HAHAHAH Loved your rant. You made a lot of good points that actually popped up in my head a few times when I was watching it myself. I WAS considering going along with the storyline for the actors but mainly because it about a part of Chinese history and culture that I'm not too familiar with. Would you recommend another drama that has better representation?

[@danash5449]

I love your style and love these kind of videos! Although I never watch Chinese drama or mange to finish them because they're tooooo long, I still watch your videos anyway. And a kind of suggestions, can you make video recommendations about good chinese novels like The Bad Kids or even Priest novels and other kinds of novels?

[@hiddendiz7612]

(Avenue X opens fan) Me: pauses video and grabs a cup of tea because it's about to get ranty and critique...y up in here.

[@g33trynab3fr33]

I don't see anything bad in this drama because its has so much in it

[@JosieC-hq8fk]

I love your rants.

[@kaidao6990]

Love your hair accessories!!! 😍😍

[@kimberlygoodwin8500]

Well at least The Wolf is coming out. I look forward to that! Lol!

[@jessicalewis4304]

Having watched some of the later episodes (and clips of episodes), you are spot on. So much variation from logic and what could have reasonably happened. There are so many points where I have asked out loud, what the heck!? And I’m sure that would continue if I continue watching it.

[@rongratdusdee8066]

Thank you for confirming my impulse to stop in the middle of the first episode .

[@lula4940]

I've heard people say it gets better after 20 episodes or so but I won't waste my time with it.. I felt this rant because it's basically what I was thinking while watching episode 1 which I didn't even finish.. Gave up halfway and decided to forget about it