My Sassy Princess (2022)

It is a romance show...

Story
The editing for this show was frankly all over the place and so was this story. I only watched for the romance between Xu Shijin and Shen Yu (I do admit that flat out) and did not care for Liu Ling and Shen Yan's story. So I will admit that skipped most of their scenes together. Actually, I skipped a lot of Liu Ling's scenes of her being sad over him or thinking of him. I think there was a lack of actual development with the characters because they pushed romance at us (3 couples) and political turmoil, palace drama, etc. And nothing was really well developed for me. Even the relationship between Xu Shijin and Shen Yu was not developed., and it felt like immense tension. I do love mutual pining, but I really wanted to see her side of things. We knew he was in love since he wears his heart on his sleeve. It was just disappointing that the show did too much in the time they had.
I think having the third couple get together in the last episode is frankly lazy writing, and it made me feel nothing. AS WELL, I DISLIKE HIGHLY how the storyline of Xu Shijin and Shen Yu ends with the true love knot being broken. It literally adds NOTHING to the story and is like a little "HAHA YOU THUNK". I was rooting for them and it was quite rude.
I WISH we got more political drama and palace drama in the show. Touba Lie and his kingdom of Yigu were really interesting and I kind of wanted more out of it. I think it was a missed opportunity. The ending felt so rushed and I literally felt zero emotions over the death of people. Overall, not a horrible show. But the story could have been a lot better.
I will say my favorite scenes was when we were actually able to see ZYC and MR fighting others, or one another. I know MR is good with stunt work and fight scenes (he has done a decent amount for movies and other shows), but I am glad that ZYC was good as well.
Acting/Cast
I knew when the cast was announced that they were going to do great. This is my first drama though with ZYC and he did really well since I know this cold demeanor is not at all like him. I watched a live stream when the show was initially airing and he has such an annoying personality (in a big brother way) that this character was def different than his personality.
Crystal Yuan must have done a good job for me to dislike the character of Liu Ling so much. She was not a bad actor at all, and she played the complicated character of Liu Ling quite well. All of her emotions were different and she saw her slowly maturing and growing. In the end, she did actually act like a wife and a mature young woman, rather than the very spoiled woman at the start of the show. So I commend her on that.
NOW I watched this drama for Mi Re. The only reason I sat through this show, and it was worth it. He is someone who never tends to play characters similar to his personality (he is extremely introverted, and to himself) so I loved seeing him being mischievous as Shen Yu. Also FINALLY he got a girl. He is notorious for being 2ML and not getting the girl, or the one time he was ML and she died. He also usually dies a lot so seeing him have a happy ending was so rewarding. I remember before airing saying MR would gain a lot of fans from this role, and be commended. So I am disappointed that most people do not mention him too often in this show since he did a great job. Between being stoic when needed, but also the fun loving flirting side of him. But still making it the same character overall.
I want to say good job on ZYC and MR on acting like brothers. Sometimes siblings in shows don't always come across awesome, but they had the bickering down solid. Even though they both had wildly different personalities, they still cared for one another, and also appreciated one another.
Music
You have Liu Yuning singing the theme song so I am going to be in love with the OST. And we had Zhou Shen singing the ending ost. They put a lot of money into this drama and the OST. Even the promotion for this show was insane. The billboards in China for the finale. All of the photoshoots they did. Having them CONSTANTLY together for little skits, douyin trends, reaction videos, live streams.
Rewatch Value
I frankly wont, but I also have very little shows I am willing to rewatch. This will not be one of them.

I do want to shout out the wig and costume department. The wigs were laid correctly and they looked natural. The ponytail that ZYC had and that MR wore for a hot second was so nice. I thnk I screamed when MR appeared in it. The costumes were also splendid and really showed the personality of the wearer. I think Shen Yu had the most varied costumes, since his professional self was very different then his brooding self. While Shen Yan kind of always felt stuffy even though his hair was "out" which is very much his personality. He was not free while Shen Yu is (the large sleeves, the many layers with different textures, his hair being more free flowing). The girls costumes were also great and it highlighted the position they held and them maturing.

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It felt like the budget for this drama was minuscule but it didn't really matter because the main couple carried the story with pride. Boy, did they carry it! After Her Royal Highness, this was the most sensual Cdrama I've seen till this day. Wow, just wow.

It was also the first drama that I've seen with Zheng Yecheng. And I am smitten, my friends! Another Cactor to follow, nice! Pretty, great at acting - and incredibly sensual. Gosh, his kisses were... err, well-acted *fans herself*

I really loved the push and pull between the main couple, their courting was a true game of equals. She was determined to get him and he was determined to resist - until he wasn't. And then it turned really interesting, you never knew who had the upper hand. Perfect.

Also, I loved the friendship between the princess and the lady-in-waiting, and the relationship between the Shen brothers. Both the girls and the brothers were willing to lay down their lives for each other. But whereas the friendship between the girls was very open and there for everyone to see, the brothers mostly acted like they didn't care but when push came to shove they both knew that the other would be there, be it for a jail break or spying on a rebellion.

Also #2, I really loved the main theme song. It was so pretty...

Unfortunately, the last few eps felt rather rushed, there were fast-forward time jumps, fade-out scenes, obvious shortcuts. But, yeah, budget, I guess. Oh well...

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The FLs enticing & shameless pursuit to marry the ML + Merxat's enchanting charms killed me!

To know a man you must observe his attitude towards the world - Liu Ling

I'm out of words for this drama, not because I have too much of them but because I've got little to none of it...

Looking back to the whole story, I feel like the main theme this drama focuses on is Liu Ling's pursuit to pester and entice Shen Yan to like and marry her, and the following events just simply follows this sequence. So, I'm not really sure where to start with this review since all I think about is them and the other plot seemed shallow and almost non-existent to me. Well, I guess that's a good thing?

Anyways, lemme just summarize the elements I like and dislike about this drama.

Plot & Twists - The major plot they've been trying to work and brew on since the very beginning ended disappointingly. It feels like they just want to get over with it so they nonchalantly settled with the most obscure way to dismiss and have it concluded. While the other minor events straightout felt insignificant and unremarkable at all to be even remembered and mentioned.

Camera Works - It's like the best thing this dramas has to offer. I can still can't get enough of the alley way fight scene and how it was meticulously executed. Every angle was captured accordingly with proper timing and consistency. Although, they kinda did a terrible job during Shen Yan & Lu Mingshan's final clash, I'd say that overall I'm still satisfied.

Main Leads Chemistry - I've got a rough start with their compatibilty to be honest. For some reason, I cringe whenever the FLs trying to seduce the ML and it's not helping that they got a handful of preposterous scenes in the early parts of the story— the falling from the cliff scene, the bridge scene and a lot more came pouring like raindrops that made it hard for me to bear and digest them at first. But after 'a while' I just learned to gradually accept and love them. It was hard earned I'd say.

Deep diving with our Main Leads... I just wanna say how I cringe yet still love Liu Ling's character as a whole. She's childish, immature and shameless but something about her bold and unrestrained attitude dismisses all her negative traits and captured my attention completely. She was a bizarre subject for me. Shen Yan on the other hand is like the typical cold and stoic guy with a twist!! His smooth yet erotic advances sends provocative thoughts in my head! He's addicting!!

Lead Couples - I expected quite a bit when it comes to Shen Yu & Shi Jin's story. I know they can give us more but they chose to just provide the bare minimum. All the teasing and bickerings only leads to a single kiss and that's it /sighs/. While Luo Fan & Ling Bi is the cutest to me. For some reason I'm satisfied with whatever they've got and I'm just happy that they finally got them together.

Lastly, I just wanna mention how much I love the relationship between Liu Ling and her Grandfather. That's pure love and adoration right there! Also, the Shen Brother's bond never failed to make me smile too. They're the coolest!

P.S. Ending it with another remarkable line... I don't want you to betray your heart to satisfy my feelings and change yourself - Shen Yan

Story - 8.0, They could've work on it a little bit by making the Major plot work but they just didn't. They focused so much on the Main lead's love story that the other stuff didn't stoodout even a bit. It felt neglected and shortly, abandoned. Thank god the Love story side worked out pretty well... if not, I may have butchered this section.

Acting/Cast - 10, What a set of flexible and talented actors/actresses. Yuan BingYan alone already added so much color to this production. Not to mention the Crisp and arousing aura Zhang Yechang contributed, Zhang Yue's flawless execution and the ever charming, gorgeous and meticulous spark Merxat showered to this group. He slayed this drama's visual to the very extent! Unworldly.

Music - 10, I love how mellow the songs are and the timing and placement itself helped the scenes stoodout and felt more heartfelt as a whole.

Rewatch Value - 7.5, This is me being considerate and respectful of this production. It wasn't bad and certainly has a good and enjoyable sides to it but I guess I'll never be able to bring myself to watch it again. Afterall, there are plenty of drama's out there who's more worthy.

Overall - 8.5, It's a drama that has a solid love story but kinda lack when it comes to proper usage of other plot factors. It's worthy while it last but will not linger around after that. I still love it nonetheless... the actors and actresses made me to, honestly! They all were a combo times 3!

IF you find my review helpful please let me know.

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just a suggestion,
the drama might be good audio-visually, in my opinion the acting is good, I'm just bothered by Liu Ling's character
and also I just watched episodes 1 to 7, haven't found an interesting storyline that makes me curious to continue watching the next episode.
moreover, the main female character is too contrived to look like an itchy woman, too vulgar, chasing the male lead in a way that constantly sticks to her body, as if not maintaining dignity, indeed the title is about a presumptuous woman but there are many types of female impudence that can be shown in dramas, no need to be too flirtatious to chase men.

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Shocking chemistry!!!!

A big bow to the lead actors , for the one of the best couples of the year so far !!!!
I was so shocked with their chemistry! Never expected it. This couple has definitely the best chemistry of all pairs in costume dramas in 2022!!!!

I've watched many costume dramas this year, but no one equals to them when it comes to chemistry.
The way they look at each other makes my heart beat faster... I am just melting at the sight of them , as if they really love each other.
Most actors as I watch, I am aware that I am watching a drama, but this couple was so real that I really believed that they love each other.

Crystal is a very professional actress. ML really feels comfortable around her, she gives him a lot of confidence with her unreserved way of acting.

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My Sassy Princess

Hikaye: 10

Dizinin konusu şımarık prensess Liu Liang ve sert adam Shen Yan'ın etrafında dönüyor. Liu Liang diğer ismiyle ChangLe kraliyyet ailesinde doğulmuş bir prensessdir. İmparator tarafından özellikle sevilse de babası ile arası hiç iyi değildir. Çocukluğundan 20 yaşına kadar şımartılmış bir hayat yaşamıştır. Doğum gününde bile ona verilen hediyeleri küçümsüyordu. İlk bölümlerde umursamaz, saygısız, şımartılmış prensess olarak bilinsede ileri bölümlerde aslında prensesin çok iyi bir kalbi olduğu, ve çocuklukta çektiği acılar yüzünden bu kadar şımarık olduğu ortaya çıkıyor. Liu Lian ilk bölümden kalbini bizim sert adam Shen Yan'a kalbini verir. Shen Yan ülkenin zengin, yetkili ailelerinden birinde doğmuş, hayatını dövüş sanatlarıyla, hırsızları tutuklamakla geçirmiş sert bir yamadır. Bölümler ilerledikce çift arasında çok tutkulu bir aşk yaraniyor. Bana göre dizinin 22 bölüm olması çok az. 30 bölümü hak eden bir diziydi. Başroller arasındaki kimya o kadar iyiydi ki bölümlerin kısalığı beni çok üzdü.

Oyunculuk:10

Dizinin çarpıtıcı gözelliği Yuan Bingyan ve karizmatik, yakışıklı hemde çook Zheng Ye Cheng dizinin başrollerini üstleniyor. Diziye ZYC için başlamıştım. Daha üncede Zhao Lusiyle olan bir dramasını izlemiştim. Bu dizide hem YBY hemde ZYC oyunculukları çok iyiydi. Baş roller bir birini tamamliyordu. Umarım gelecekte onları tekrar bir dizide görürüm.

Tekrar izleme değeri:10.

Şu an listemde olan dizileri izleyip bitirirsem tekrar bu diziyi izlemeyi düşünüyorum. Hem eğlenceli hem rahatlatıcı bir drama. Bu diziyi ne kadar izlersem bıkmam.

Etraflı: 9.5

Dizinin konusu dahil diğer tüm şeyleri çok iyiydi. Tek beğenmediğim dizinin kalitesinin az olmasıydı. Daha yüksek kalitede yapa bilirdiler.

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My B****y Stalker

If you feel that gawking at Zheng Ye Cheng is worth putting yourself through the hell of watching the most unattractive, uninteresting, idiotic, and bratty FL ever created throw herself at him, then go ahead.

That's really all there is to be said here. Oh, cinematography was nice, in my opinion. Bright gem-tone colours, beautiful scenery in some shots. However, story is king, and this king was missing. Instead, there was a leach of a princess who just wouldn't leave the drama! ?

Obviously the screenwriters either don't understand what the word "sassy" means, or the Mandarin word for "sassy" is "b****y". Either way, I can't think of why anyone would want to watch a drama about a b****y stalker princess. Oh! Unless you want to watch only to drool over Zheng Ye Cheng, that is. ?

The Korean drama, "My Sassy Girl" is almost the same, but it's much better than this one. I actually thought this was a Chinese remake at first.

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Watch if you are Zheng Ye Cheng Fan

Very standard cliche story line with annoying FL character portrayed by the actress Yuan Bing Yan whom I can't understand why she gets so many roles. I pretty much dropped all the drama she's been in. Even wth Zheng Ye Cheng is in it, it was hard to watch the interaction.

ML - ZYC though not an amazing actor (still very good), always stands out in costume dramas for his fight scenes. You can't fake all the years of training especially when there's a solo scene.

Main reasons to suffer through the cliches:
-ZYC - fight scenes
-Mask dude's fight scenes
-Cute supporting characters (Maid to FL and the little soldier next to her all the time)
-The little pig -- yes EVEN The little pig is a better watch than the ML/FL cringe interactions

I really REALLY hope ZYC can get an epic script one day that's on the same level as:
Joy of Life, Ashes of Love, Bloody Romance, Love like Galaxy etc ...

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What An Annoying Female Lead

I give up on this drama just because personally, I really hate the female lead character.
Just my opinion is that her character is more likely a female villain who loves to throw herself in front of the male lead..., she doesn't care how many times he has rejected her coz she somehow has no shame.

She's in love with Shen Yan (the male lead) at the first sight due to nothing but his handsomeness and suddenly develops an obsession with him. Not because of his kindness or his else, coz she's not even known him. She even has her bodyguard investigate him due to her cluelessness about him.

She then hides his token and obsessively stalks him around... ignoring her princess status. Scheming everything she can to be able to be with him. Again, just my opinion, how low people could fall so deep in love just because of their physical appearance. Nothing more, only THE FACE.

In ep 3, there's a scene where she's throwing money in a restaurant and paying 3 silver coins for every 1 type of food she purchased..., which is what I know after watching countless dramas, silver coins consider as a big sum of money in that era. And she purchased a long table full of food... I can't imagine how much money she has been throwing! She's a princess, she's not even working, so..., she wasted people's money for her personal pleasure.... why on earth people with that kind of behavior is a protagonist??

I can't even finish ep 3 and give up at minute 18:18... she makes my day turn worst.
I just hate the kind of girl who throws her pride over a man, too much. For those who do not, might find this one interesting. If the drama turns good after ep 3, idk coz I don't watch it, but I do hope it will.
I love Zheng Ye Cheng, but, not this one, the female lead is my worst nightmare in a drama.

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