Okay, where do I start? Si Teng is just gorgeous. She’s so calm, regal and ethereal-looking. (I know they worked so hard on having her look and sound this way.) I just could not get enough of her in a qipao (and her flower/plant accessories). I loved almost every one of them. A highlight for me was when she screamed in fear at a caterpillar. LOL This powerful alien was quivering at the sight of a small green caterpillar. Haha (I know what they do to plant life but still...heh.)
Qin Fang is a mere mortal man compared to Si Teng. (At least we were made to think so for the longest time.) His love for Si Teng truly had no boundaries. He truly gave her the life she deserved, not the one she’d been forced to live before.
Yan Fu Rui, the butt of their jokes/scapegoat for Si Teng’s anger/the most loyal manservant is actually one of my favorite characters in this. I love how he wore his heart on his sleeve - you knew what his priorities were, and it was in his sincerity - while Qin Fang and Si Teng had so much to hide and you had to guess at their intentions sometimes.
Wa Fang is adorable (and reminded me of a mini Liang Jing Kang)! I wanted more screen time with this kid. (Either I missed it or they didn’t really say - did he get to grow up??! I know about the reference in the ending but...?)
Wang Qian Kun as faux Si Teng cracked me up because of his body movement, especially when he was sleeping. LOL But dang, he sure was gorgeous in that wig and makeup.
I am not a fan of the opening song, mostly because it’s too creepy. lol I am in love with the closing song though.
Falling Star/Meteorite: I noticed that halfway through the series, they changed this closing song to a different song sung by a male. Is it a metaphor? Perhaps the first half of the series was mostly focused on Si Teng’s actions and storyline, and then the second half became Qin Fang’s? Oh, and yes, the landscapes were breathtakingly gorgeous. And I enjoyed every bit of plant life in this series - the vines, flowers, lush greenness, and trees.
This story was a bit difficult to follow so I was thankful for Cyn Lynn’s recaps for guidance. The attention to detail is necessary as there are twists and turns in this story, with unexpected results. I needed that second ending so much - they needed to exist on the same plane (and perhaps planet here).
This director deserves accolades for this series, and for inserting himself into the storyline so well without making it feel contrived.
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