This poster for The Legend of Shen Li is EVERYTHING!!!
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I’m watching “Princess Agents” now and I’m already quite spoiled about this drama having a sad ending for the characters of Lin Gengxin and Zhao Liying. And I also know that there is an interval wherein she becomes part of Yan Xun’s trusted inner circle (and the way I understand it, they become romantically involved).
I don’t really know how I’m going to take the sad ending that apparently, most viewers found quite traumatic. This is the reason why they are clamoring for Season 2 and quite over the moon with the release of “The Legend of Shen Li”.
In any case, "Princess Agents" or "The Legend of Chu Qiao" has a very compelling story and I like the dynamic between Yuwen Yue and Xing'er. He's so cold and aloof on the outside but he hides a sensitive and caring nature, which his role as the emperor's head of the spy network doesn't allow him to reveal. Yet he finds himself caring for this intriguing young slave girl who seems to have been blessed with the inherent instincts and reflexes that would make her a very formidable warrior and assassin.
For Xing'er, she finds herself liking her strange young master, despite his attitude towards her. More often than not, he treats her with disdain and his words are spiteful and cold. Yet she is able to see through his seemingly cruel treatment of her and realizes that his "punishments" are really training sessions in disguise, designed to hone her natural skills as a fighter.
I find that what I like with both "Princess Agents" and "The Legend of Shen Li" is first, the fact that their female leads - both played by Zhao Liying - are not damsels in distress. They are strong and resourceful young women, highly intelligent and self-possessed. They have no need of a man to take care of them, yet they are willing to give their heart to a man who will respect them and accept them for who they are.
Second, their male leads aren't toxic narcissists. They are very secure about their masculinity and don't see a strong woman as a threat. Instead, they see them as partners and someone they can rely on. Yet they're more than willing to be their protector should they need it.
I love empowered heroines and confident heroes!
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Reset
TV Shows/Dramas watched in 2023
Reset (2022, China)
Directors: Liu Hongyuan, Lao Suan & Sun Molong
Writers: Huang Kaiwen, Qi Daojun, Qiu Yujie & Lao Suan
Mini-review:
Full disclosure: I'm not a big fan of time loop stories. I usually end up getting tired of the repetitions and all that stuff. That's why I've put off watching Reset for so long, even though everyone and their mom was raving about it when it came out. And now I regret not watching it sooner. This is one spectacular sci-fi thriller. I just had so much fun seeing the leads put all the puzzle pieces together. I kept thinking "oh, I know what's gonna happen next", and then the drama went in a completely unexpected direction. And without sacrificing any logic whatsoever! The story moves at perfectly tight pace, and none of the loops felt boring. Every repetition brought some sort of new clue or twist that kept me on the edge of my seat. The acting is also phenomenal from start to beginning, and I loved that most of the supporting cast got a moment to shine too. So, yeah, color me surprised: I enjoyed every single second of this time loop drama.
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This will FOREVER be Princess Agents sequel to me.
I shipped them so freaking hard in that drama OMG.
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The Legend of Shen Li’s Zhao Liying, Lin Gengxin, Xin Yunlai, He Yu & Zeng Li reunite for promos
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