Princess Silver (2019)

Princess Silver does bring you the feeling of female empowerment. All the female characters are terrific. They are kind, strong, hardworking and loyal. On the other hand, the male characters are mostly annoying which becomes a bit of a drawback for this whole drama. They get better along the storyline. The continuum between the protagonist and the villain is wide. You can find a super kind character and you can also find someone whose evilness source you can't comprehend. The casting also adds to the plus of this side. The actors and actresses can act.

The plot is superb. It will be difficult for you to guess the ending without watching it till the end. There'll be so many feelings right after you finish the whole series. The draggy part *which is common in Chinese dramas* is not very apparent here. You are kept excited for the most part.


The theme songs are beautiful. It supports the drama in many aspects. The wardrobes, settings, and CGI are not dissatisfying. Everything adds to the beauty of all casts. Luo Yunxi is gorgeous per usual.

I highly recommend this drama. It is very complicated and dramatic but it still leaves you a warm sensation afterward.

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Slow-Good-Better-Disappointing-FF to end

The plot of the story was already explained so I’ll go to my likes and dislikes. This is my own personal opinion.
Started excellently wherein the explanation for what was shown in the very beginning wasn’t explained til last 2 episodes.
Got my interest because the story was mixed with a lot of puzzles that got slowly explained. There’s few scenes that didn't have any value but added in there I believe to fill time.
I might have started with the second male syndrome because General Fu Chou/FC seemed to have suffered so much that a little attention and care from the Female lead would have been nice. I was hoping he at least experience a happy heart even for two episodes but he probably got 10 minutes of it for the entire series.
It went downhill for my by episode 24 and I fast forwarded to the last episode then realized I have to watch the one before the last episode to get the sense as to why the emperor is sitting dead on the throne. I lost interest by then since I can tell by then that second male FC will not be written on the script to experience being loved or adored by someone he love.
The production was excellent, the sword fight were great and the OST is good. Costumes were beautiful and not boring. Acting were mostly good but the chemistry of the actors with each other weren’t felt. The characters were also good. I enjoyed the humorous and childish second prince. The evil Dowager actress for me didn’t do a great job portraying her role. Male Lead Weiyou came across flat to me in his portrayal.
This series has so many story on top of stories that if you don’t pay attention, you’ll miss it and get confuse.
It’s not something I’ll rewatch.

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Story (7.5):
The first 16-17 episodes were rather well written and executed on every front. Then everything became sluggish forthe about the next 10-11 episodes while things slowly built up to the "coup". From episode 29ish onwards it was decent, though most of the plot was rather predictable. Although the ending was not rushed, I was expecting a lot more. There isn't much worth watching other than the first 16-17 episodes. Everything else can be binged.

Acting (8.0):
The acting was decent. There were some places where some additional expressions would've made quite the difference. The main problem with the acting here wasn't the actual acting; it was the chemistry. Everytime I tried to feel the love out of the OTP, I just couldn't. The chemistry between the 2nd and 3rd male leads and the female lead were a lot better, but still rather lacklustre.

Music (9.0):
The music was well written and sung by everyone. I had most of the songs looping for quite a while.

Rewatch Value (6.0):
Aside from the first 16-17 episodes, there's not much rewatch value. If there's any other episodes, it's the final few ones where Leo shows his acting skills.

Overall (7.5):
Great execution for the first third of the drama, then it quickly fell apart. The story recovers in the latter half, but not to where the glory of the first 16-17 episodes. Worth watching if there is nothing else to watch.

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I really enjoyed this drama. I thought I started it when I could watch/binge by the time it was finished subbing. I WAS WRONG. I ended up watching faster than the subs were being done. The plot was typical palace intrigue (aka hella drama) with backstabbing. However, it was addicting due to the fact that the main female lead was missing her memories, so you keep watching to see what happens. The plot twists on here are pretty amazing and least suspecting. But I will not ruin it for everyone.

The acting was great. I liked all the leads in this series. This is my first time seeing Aarif and Sophie in a drama. I thought they did really well! Aarif's character is suppose to be stoic and serious. But when he smiles, wow! Sophie was great with her range of emotions so it wasn't like watching two walls.

Overall I really enjoyed this drama and I will try to find more dramas with the actors here.

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I've started Snow Tower but I've dropped it once I have found Princess Silver.

Very impressed with pretty much everything. Opening/closing video/music very nicely done and not many shows can compare to it, especially, opening video and music.
The strong female lead with minor physical imperfection makes her even more attractive - Definetelly actress to watch for.
Main leads are good for the roles and chemistry from my point of view is very good. Acting is quite good with just the right amount of emotions (Many drama show males crying/sobbing - I 'm no fan of that sort of thing).
Sets, costumes, and camera work are exemplary.

The fight choreography is very clean with some traditional Chinese martial art nicely implanted and just the right amount of CGI.
The white hair part surprised me as I know a person who did turn gray overnight due to extreme mental stress.

Highly recommended.

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无忧和容乐在一起后，无忧对容乐没有丝毫的隐瞒！
我的将来就是你的将来！
人生在世就是会需要舍弃一些东西。
无忧将自己的所有都交给容乐，在容乐生命受到威胁的时候，不顾自身的尊严，傲骨将胜利拱手相让给傅筹，在军中士兵质疑容乐白发是祸国妖民的时候，无忧一起服用毒药将陪她白发！为男主无忧付出的很心痛。
容乐为了无忧也自己让自己强大起来和无忧一起并肩！
为漫忧夫妇点赞，人这一生能遇上一个这样的人不知是幸还是不幸！
郁可唯、李治廷 - 小至(电视剧《白发》主题曲)
作词：刘畅
作曲：谭旋
制作人：谭旋
编曲：陈迪、周家騵
吉他：赵勤
弦乐：国际首席爱乐乐团
和声：邱芷玲
录音工程师：谭旋
混音工程师：周天澈
制作发行：希瓜音乐·上海谭旋音乐工作室
女：
背着你轻轻想了几季
关于爱谁来提起
对自己好在还很用心
才让你流转回这日期
男：
西风染灰你耳边葱葱的花季
而我仍在这里陪你等雨
纵然难分好坏的风景
如影随形
我也会拼出个故里
女：
秋日已过半冬未至圆满
而我的心却已随你等春来
男：
为你的烂漫争一世相安
这晓寒会因爱凝为彼岸
女：
我和你虽然站在风里
这爱却抽芽在即
痴人语我说得很用心
命运会替我摘下面具
男：
镜中依然见你多少次太安静
只好在江山写下你的名
愿消得一声莺啼
唤你入红尘里
告诉你我从未曾离去
女：
人间的冷暖我一日尝完
你却始终是我静待的未阑
男：
人生的百感总归要无憾
看这爱因你而几度回甘
女：
人间的冷暖我一日尝完
你却始终是我静待的未阑
男：
人生的百感总归要无憾
看这爱因你而几度回甘
合：
怎样都不会走散
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一直循环《小至》郁可唯 李治廷
《若雪》李治廷

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My first review here. This drama is rather underrated outside of China. It's probably due to the lack of subtitles in other languages apart from its original language. Having watched 25 episodes thus far, this drama is becoming one of my faves, to date. While the main four aren't exactly my ideal cast from the outset, I have grown to love all of them. Especially the main OTP - RL and ZZWY. The plot (quite different from the novel it's adapted from due to restrictions, I believe) is interesting and draws one in with twists and turns. The FL is so aptly cast for this role. While I wasn't her fan before this, I now am. She is beautiful and portrayed the character's emotions well. She is one of the rare few who looks good in ancient costumes and stylings, and could bring out the flavor of 'ancient China'. The ML is just as competent and good. The ML2 and ML3 are awesome as well. Love the pace, the OSTs, the sets (most of them), the props, the martial arts, the costumes, and the adapted script. Overall, just great! I hope the plot will unfold well and will not disappoint toward the end. Still, a must-watch! Even if you have already read the novel :)

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Stronger FL than most dramas

The story is strong, acting was decent by the cast. Fight choreography is above average with some really good stunts.

Positive:
Interesting story with a STRONG start a solid 8 (but then it dropped)
FL is a strong FL that didn't turn stupid and weak mid way through like other dramas
Decent acting
Good supporting cast - I really liked the FL's guard, the tea house female & FL's double
Less than average # of overbearing characters with repetitive lines that you need to skip.
One on one fight scenes. These are rare when the actors can't pretend to fight at all but there were many enjoyable ones.

Not so Great:
NO chemistry between all 3 men with the FL. Chemistry with the FL = 0
FL wants to find the truth but always refuse to listen to other people for their side of the story, not very consistent w/ her smart character
She saves random people out of kindness yet she's not very nice to injured 2nd lead even after he took a knife for her. Again doesn't fit her character
Lagging after first 30 ep. lost direct after ep 40. Character twist didn't make a lot of sense
No humor relief, they tried w/ the little brother of the king's character but not much humor in this drama, not even subtle ones

This drama won't be like a Joy of life classic but the story had potential with enough mystery built in it initially. It wasn't just executed to the full potential.

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I heard that this drama was one of the BIG princess dramas that would air in 2019, and read decent reviews of the drama so I decided to give it a go. I’ve only watched up to about episode 22, but I have to say I’m debating on if I should continue or not. I feel like I’m a little too invested into this drama to just drop it but there’s not much going on that’s keeping me interested other than General Fu’s back story and his pursuit of Rong Le despite her constantly shutting him out.
I’m not one to ever, really root for the second male lead or have second male lead syndrome, but I have to say, this drama is causing me MAJOR second male lead syndrome. Going into this drama, I wasn’t blown away by Prince Wu You. I was hoping his acting and the chemistry between him and Princess Rong Le would make up for the lack of spark I was feeling from him. To my disappointment, I didn’t get riled up or get that feeling of a deep love despite the claims of deeply loving each other. It wasn’t until General Fu was introduced into the story did I feel like THIS was a relationship I wanted to see develop into something more. Especially when Wu You was temporarily gone, I was excited and hoping for General Fu & Rong Le to get closer. I also think Forgetting General Fu’s bad deeds, I think he can be sympathized with the most, growing up without a family or friends. He’s right when it comes to comparing him and Wu You, everyone is more forgiving of Wu You but strict with Fu Chou.
The last thing I’ll really say is, I’m glad the female lead is ACTUALLY a badass who can fight against others. There were moments where I didn’t think she really needed to act like a damsel in distress but I give props to her for actually being a heroine. She did get annoying at times, but it was understandable why she acted the way she did after being used by everyone.
Overall, I don’t think I’ll have any lingering feelings from this drama if I continue to watch it or choose to rewatch it. The soundtrack is decent but not exactly heart-moving. General Fu’s character, along with Rong Le’s loyal friends and Prince Chen’s characters made me really enjoy what I’ve watched so far.

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Wuxia Womance

Princess Silver tells the story of a woman with a hidden past, a forgotten identity, and a secret mission in a foreign country. Moreover it’s a love story with several people who feel conflicted in their feelings, and loyalties.
The great cast is loaded with passionate characters. Their love is denied, unrequited, marred with regret, tied up in love triangles, and squares. Of course the main question is: will there be a happy ending for the leading couple?

Womance
This series has a a lot of clichés, but the feminist undertone sets it apart from other Wuxia drama I’ve seen. The women are represented as a commodity to be shared in a world dominated by men who follow the rule of marriage diplomacy. The males are entirely driven by their own passions, often oblivious to the feelings of women in their surroundings. Eventually they learn to understand the women they love the hard way.
The female characters are loyal to their family and friends. Even if they love the same man, they try at least to understand each other. They know how to fight, but also how to pour tea. There's a strong element of womance.
The female lead is not the typical badass-wonder woman that is trending in Wuxia drama. She’s simply human, full of contradictions. Though she is an enterprising female, opinionated, and acting very straight forward, she's also gullible and vulnerable, perhaps due to her amnesia. She admits to her friend she simply repays kindness with kindness, and anger with anger because she doesn’t know the background, or real sympathies of people that are living in her inner circle.

Sound closure
I won’t tell anything about the story lines or dangers in this drama, but at times I got the feeling they were surreal. This didn't bother me, because I loved the actors and the way they showed the feelings of their characters. I really felt the pain of slighted lovers like “brother” Rong Qi ( love Leo) General Fu Chou, or lady Xiang. The great pro of this drama is the sound closure in the finale. Just watch it for yourself.

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the only stands out in this drama is the women. none of the female characters is annoying like most of dramas.
on the other hand the male lead character is boring. probably the actor couldnt portray Wu You very well. i dont know. all i know is i dont like the male lead. i even wish he would just die. lol
the big problem is the lack of chemestry between the leads. this drama would be better off without their love story. i often skip their scenes. they suck!

oh and i cringe quite alot seeing how the female lead, a woman who suppossed to be good at martial, falls too many time only to give the male lead a chance to catch her. lousy script!

however i need to watch how this will end, dispite all the lacks

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