Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022)

Best Xianxia drama of the last t years

I am not good with words. So sometimes saying little is best. I am not exaggerating by saying is the best drama in it's genre for a while. The time spent for the cinematography is well spent, the actors went above and beyond, I think the best roles they have done in all their careers. Anyway it is a drama worth watching and re-watching. The story is really well written and it is perfectly told in it's length.

Anyway I wish that Esther and Dylan do another drama together their chemistry was off the charts and its been a while since I saw a couple so comfortable with each other.

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Solid and fun romance fantasy that stumbles at the final hurdle

A fun show that's fairly romance heavy and light on the angst.

Pros:
- Both leads are gorgeous.
- Well-paced drama that, in my opinion, never drags.
- Plenty of fun moments like body switching, going to the human realm, powerful magic spells etc. but these beats never last so long as to outstay their welcome.
- Set and costume design is very good.
- The romance aspect (while not mega steamy or anything) does include physical contact and kisses, unlike some other dramas.

Cons:
- The ending feels very very rushed.
- Plot can be a little predictable at times.

Possible cons:
- This is very subjective but some people I've shown this to have found the FL's voice difficult to deal with (this sounds really mean but the only real way to describe it is that she kind of talks like a baby? whether or not this is the actress's normal voice, it can be grating to some although personally it didn't bother me).


Possible triggers/romance preferences:
- The dynamics of the relationship could be seen as fairly lopsided as the ML is very powerful, old and scary from the initial perspective of the FL and the FL is portrayed as innocent and naïve in the extreme. However he's rarely overtly cruel and it's not a one-sided thing.
- At least one kiss is non-consensual.

Non-spoiler mood warning for the ending below: if you don't want to know if the ending is happy or sad, stop reading here.

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Ending is happy but is preceded by some angst.

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Totally worth the money spent!!

Wow!!! what great drama..loved every bit. The acting the main leads were fantastic. They did justice to the characters.

My first time watching Esther, she was great!

Dylan...boy oh boy...his acting has improved tremendously...he portrayed his character so well, the emotional scenes really tugged at your heart...he makes you cry with him...his character switches were done so well too.

I am going to miss this blue eyed devil and the love of his life..little orchid.

Time and money well spent. 🥰🥰

I hope to see them both again in another drama.

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THIS IS MY FAVE SERIES!

Every eps, my expression was "Whoa, shep, ghad super!" The plot was super interesting (never looked at how many eps it has). I'm an overthinker who loves to predict what's next but men, this series fooled me thrice! The effects were awesome! FL was fantastic, she may seem linear but she shows her courage more than they emphasized. I like her lighter personality than the last eps. ML was superb too! They manage to portray his character in deep to emphasize the importance of it in the plot. I didn't know the actor until my friend recognized him. And sheezzz, when they switched bodies, their acting was freakin distinguishable! There are minor questions that were not answered but oh well, not important, just OC guy. The ending was quite short though. I want more of them! huuhu. That's why I got a hangover on this one for about a month before I decided to watch and move on. It's not light because the plot was AWESOME. OVERALL, this one is freakin good!

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Best Cdrama so far!

I have already rewatched it 5 times. Every. Single. Episode. It's that good. I occasionally rewatch my favourite scenes just for the pleasure of it. What's more the OST is lit! And it's the first time ever a drama didn't make me feel deprived for the loss of intimate scenes. The acting is superb, the dialogues come back to bite you and everything falls exceptionally into place depicting an amazing love story. No plot holes, no fillers and one of the best love confessions ever!From both of the protagonists. And their actions prove their words! Definitely worth the hype, definitely worth my time!

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A Love That Runs Deep

The story was beautifully woven and well thought out. The main characters and the side characters were well developed and the chemistry between the characters was amazing. What I loved the most about this drama was the love between Orchid and Dongfang Qing Cang. It ran deep and was so pure and strong. You could feel how much they loved each other, from the little gestures and touches to the loving look in their eyes and the sacrifices they were willing to make for each other.

Dylan and Esther both did such an amazing job portraying their characters, especially Dylan. The way he portrayed Dongfang Qing Cang, you could see every emotion in his eyes and micro expressions, and he was absolute gold in the body swap episodes.

The costumes and the settings were beautifully designed. I love the contrast between the clothing of the Moon tribe vs Fairy Realm, and I also quite enjoyed the OST. There were a bit too many fade to black transitions between scenes which was a little jarring at times and people complained about Orchid's voice, although I actually found it quite fitting for her cute, bubbly character.

Overall, this drama is not without it flaws and could have used a bit more explanation in some areas, but it was definitely enjoyable and I highly recommend it.

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Love for Cāng Lán Jué..

This was the first chinese drama that I actually finished and which made me wish it wasn't ending...

I had tried two other C-dramas in the past that I didn't/couldn't finish watching and ended up falling back on my trusted K-dramas...

However. This one...

This one was ... EPIC.

I mean who DOESN'T love a well done enemies-to-reluctant-allies-to-lovers story? Right?

There are many other beloved and familiar archetypes and overarching themes that the story relates to, but the above is the core theme driving the drama...

The first half is funny-as (there's a body swap happening and the male lead did an amazing job here)... while the second half is all angst. Have tissues ready...And I mean multiple boxes. I have now watched this 5 times, and the impact doesn't lessen.

AT. ALL.

This is unashamedly a love story... but beyond this main theme, one has comedy, fantasy (backed up by the most amazing CGI), action and adventure (ohh the fight scenes are 👌), and the symbolisms throughout it all is wonderfully done.

The female lead is actually intelligent and bold - taking the initiative first in many aspects of the relationship, and also demands for equality and equity not just in their own relationship but in other aspects as well.

She has played three different roles in this drama, and each time, her voice, facial expressions and body language was nuanced to ensure we understood the person at their core identity level...

Same for the male lead. They both actually outdid EVERYTHING they have either done in the past. They GREW here as actors. How much they invested of themselves in this drama, shows in some of the BTS of the truly emotional scenes. Again. Keep tissues ready.

Kudos to the writers 👏

Also shout out to the entire team.. from the costumes to the set designs, make up, and also the OST.. everything was a chef's kiss... They took four years to fine tune it all before starting shooting and it shows.

And of course the BEST part (as always with me and what constitutes a true romance) is that there is an HEA, with not one, but two epilogues.

This will be a comfort watch for YEARS to come. I've already watched 5 times in a row now. Because everything else keeps falling short.

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Surprisingly good

When I read the title, it had immediately caught my attention and curiosity but watching some promo clips made it feel very cheesy. I thought it isn't something I could possibly enjoy. But because I've liked the Male lead (Dylan Wang)'s work in the past, I decided to give it a go and binged the entire show in 3 days.

The story isn't very complex which is a good thing for first timers like me being introduced to a new fantasy world. A devil (Dong Fang Qing Cang) is held prisoner by fairies for 30,000 years. An ordinary orchid fairy unintentionally gets locked in with him. The fated meeting results in both escaping but unable to part ways. Thus beginning the journey of their love.

The opening theme has stunning illustrations with hauntingly beautiful music. The wardrobe, sets, CGI, all add to the beauty of this show. The work gone into producing this shows. The cast have performed brilliantly especially while varying their emotions and depicting different personalities. The male lead did do the superior job in this regard. The second Male lead is also astounding. The plot moves fairly quickly and the episodes are edited to cut off at a critical point in the conversation or story which makes you want to jump from episode to episode.

The OST is wonderful. The only issue being that it's hard to read the lyrics and the dialogues at the same time. There are a few points where the story slows down considerably for effect and I had to forcefully move it along due to my impatience.

I don't have experience with this genre in cdramas but I definitely want to give more a chance thanks to Love Between Fairy and Devil.

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Love Against the Grain

Production, Acting, Storyline and Cinematic direction was very good. This series was beautifully done in merging the understanding and challenges of worlds, class, status and abilities all in one. The chemistry between the leads was heart tugging at times, yet drew you into the pace and intention of the drama. The OST was good. However, the cinematic attention to detail is really what makes this story shine. The leads were very good in handling and conveying the dynamics of conflict, challenge, compassion and change towards one another. The plot and subplots of trials and challenges didnt feel forced or unrealistic. The storyline had times were it felt as if it may drag a bit. Nevertheless, it didn't veer off too far where it would take away interest. The was definitely worth the watch!

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This drama is frustrating!!!!

Overall this drama is actually really good. But the FL characters really frustrate me. ML is VERY VERY VERY GOOD, even though he's a little tsundere, but, hey! can't FL see all the good in ML?!? She always make things difficult. I know FL is very supportive of her clan, but, hey! you can't corner ML because of this!! FL characters who always frustrate me throughout the drama. Like, FL doesn't deserve people as good as ML, let alone someone like me 🤣🤣
Another part that frustrates me is that FL trusts her clan more than ML. Come on, can't you see everything that ML done for FL?!? okay, let's just say FL never interacts with strangers, therefore she is very innocent. But, do you trust people you don't really know much more than people who are always beside you, protect you, and are very good to you?! I know they are in the same clan, but hey, you never interact with them much!!!
As long as I watch this, I always say to FL: "if you do that, I will hate you!!", but I keep watching this because my beloved,tsundere ML💕

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