Wonderland of Love (2023)

Wonder when it will end.

The leads were beautiful in looks and chemistry, The comedic moments within the series were just enough to ease the seriousness of the moving plots and subplots. The romantic scenes were palpable. However, the momentum of the drama started to drag at points and had scenes that felt like fillers to broaden the episode count. This definitely could have been accomplished much cleaner within 30-35max episodes. The push and pull of emotions as well as temperament between the ML and FL blended well in revealing how they learned from each other and also stopped being as abrasive as they once were. The OST was okay but didn't leave any lasting effect on the scenes. All in all, it is a solid series with beautiful production that can drag but is worth the watch.

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Powerfully Beautiful Love Story

Blew my mind.. I love it so much ❤️ exactly like an epic love story. One, if not, the very best of Xu Kai's role. Can't move on from this beautiful story.. everything to me here is top-notch.
The fighting scenes are superbly well-done and some fight scenes I rewatch coz it was truly remarkable.
Ah..Xu Kai.. i am such a fan of his! He is just so so handsome.
And his role as the genius military man is perfect. I love watching intelligent ML and equally intelligent FL. Refreshing.
And side character stories only enhances the leads' love stories.
Watch it! ❤️

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=> Addictive, epic series, without length despite the 40 episodes.

PLOT: The ML, 3rd son (born of a concubine) disadvantaged by his father, uncle of the emperor, joins the daughter of a general, the FL, at the head of a large army. They have to fight against a coup upon the death of the emperor. There are many conflicts and intrigues. Eventually the ML's father proclaims himself emperor, but the plots continue for the succession.

PROS:
+ An excellent CL with Xu Kai & Jing Tian as a warrior, valiant, intelligent couple. Xu Kai shows here all of his talent, all of his emotions in a wide variety of micro-expressions. Handsome, yes, but also talented ☆✲ﾟ｡(((´♡‿♡`+)))｡ﾟ✲☆
+ endearing 2ary characters.
+ magnificent settings and costumes. Some scenes are superb (fight in the Throne Hall around the coffin, in particular)
+ a story written with finesse and intelligence. Everything is coherent and relatively credible.
+ A satisfiying Happy Ending.

CONS:
- Low quality CGI (green background too obvious during certain scenes).
- OST volume too high compared to the dialogues.
- Always the same actors who play the villains (it's sad for them), so the viewer knows from their appearance alone what will be their evolution ;)

=> A Great watch !!
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PLOT: Le ML, 3e fils (né d'une concubine) défavorisé par son père, oncle de l'empereur, se joint à la fille d'un général à la tête d'une grosse armée, la FL, pour lutter contre un coup d’État à la mort de l'empereur. Les conflits et intrigues sont multiples. Finalement le père du ML se proclame lui-même empereur, mais les complots se poursuivent pour la succession.

PROS:
+ Un excellent CL avec Xu Kai & Jing Tian en couple guerrier, valeureux., intelligent. Xu Kai montre ici tout son talent, toutes ses émotions dans une grande variété de micro-expressions. Beau, oui, mais aussi talentueux ☆✲ﾟ｡(((´♡‿♡`+)))｡ﾟ✲☆
+ des personnages 2aires attachants.
+ des décors et des costumes magnifiques. Quelques scènes sont superbes (fight dans la salle du Trône autour du cercueil, notamment)
+ une story écrite avec finesse et intelligence. Tout est cohérent et relativement crédible.

CONS:
- CGI low quality (fond vert trop trop évident sur certaines scènes).
- volume des OST trop fort par rapport aux dialogues.
- Toujours les mêmes acteurs qui jouent les villains (c'est désolant pour eux), donc le spectateur sait dès leur apparition qu'elle va être leur évolution ;)

=> Série addictive, épique, sans longueur malgré les 40 épisodes.

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I'm a Xu Kai's Fan but their drama is really good and deserve to be rated 10/10 for me it was one of my favorite now. They've done and put their best on this project and i hope some will definitely enjoy this drama too as i do . The ml and fl have a good chemistry and done their roles very well and i was also carried away by the emotions, feelings they were showing through their expressions have really reached me and i also cried when the seen were actually too sad to bear but they have done it well providing us good drama and so much satisfying up to the end of the episodes with twist and exciting part of the story the flow were good and done smoothly . I congratulate for all the cast because with them doing their best to give us very exciting drama and satisfying then they did successfully and for doing their job well and roles .

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"Wonderland of Love: A Must-Watch Masterpiece of Romance, Strategy, and Intrigue"

"Wonderland of Love" is a captivating blend of romance, strategy, and political intrigue. Xu Kai's charismatic portrayal of Li Ni, the overlooked emperor's grandson, is a standout, while his chemistry with Jing Tian's ambitious and disguised Cui Lin adds a layer of electric tension. The narrative's depth is revealed through Li Ni's internal struggles and Cui Lin's empowering journey. The script masterfully weaves love and political turmoil, creating a compelling and unforgettable drama. With stellar performances and a beautifully written plot, "Wonderland of Love" is a must-watch, delivering a perfect mix of passion, suspense, and timeless romance. This drama is a true gem that shouldn't be missed by anyone seeking a captivating and emotionally resonant viewing experience.

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Too-Perfect Male Lead and a Morally Gray Female Lead

Wonderland of Love is a mix of political drama and romance, following the story of Li Ni, the Seventeenth Prince, and Cui Lin, a strong yet complicated woman. Li Ni is the unfavored son of an emperor who doesn’t respect him. Though Li Ni prefers to live far away from the drama of the royal family, he is forced to take action when his father is taken hostage. On his journey, he meets Lieutenant He—later revealed to be Cui Lin, the daughter of General Cui Yi—who disguises herself as a man to complete her mission. Their relationship starts with clashes and misunderstandings but eventually grows into a partnership and romance.

One thing I liked about this show is its pacing. There are no unnecessary episodes; every part of the story feels important. The fight scenes are exciting and well-shot, and the acting is great, especially from the leads. Even the secondary male characters, though annoying at times, give strong performances. The opening song is also very good and matches the tone of the show.

Now, let’s talk about the characters. Li Ni is a capable and noble character, but I feel like he avoids responsibility too much. He doesn’t want to fight for the Crown Prince position and prefers to stay out of royal politics. While that might seem honorable, it also feels like he is running away from his duties. The Cui family saw him as someone who could bring justice and strength to the kingdom, but his reluctance to act gave his enemies opportunities to strike. His refusal to see the danger in his own family led to the deaths of his soldiers, which could have been avoided if he had taken a stronger stand earlier.

Cui Lin, on the other hand, is a character who grows on you. At first, she seems cold and willing to do anything to complete her mission. But as the story goes on, you see that she’s a survivor, shaped by growing up in a military family that valued men over women. She works twice as hard to prove herself and doesn’t trust people easily. Some viewers think she’s unworthy of Li Ni because of her scheming ways in the beginning, but I think she’s much more realistic. She doesn’t rush into trusting or loving someone, but once she does, she’s all in. A great moment for her is when her father is poisoned, and she defends Li Ni from accusations even against her own people. This shows her fairness and loyalty, which some viewers overlook.

The biggest weakness of the show is the lack of a strong villain. Li Ni is written as such a powerful character that the enemies don’t feel like a real challenge. It makes some conflicts feel too easy and predictable. There are also some repetitive scenes, which can make parts of the story drag.

Overall, Wonderland of Love is a good drama with solid pacing, great performances, and strong action.

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Made me a fan of Xu Kai

Don’t get me wrong, I had nothing against him. This was the first time I really loved him in a role. He’s so expressive and does excellent fight scenes.

The series could have done with a few less “another obstacle” plot lines, eg, Liu Changfeng’s incessant hijinks, the entirety of Gu Wanniang, the apparently most gullible emperor to have ever hit a script.

Overall, though, a great series with some great action scenes. The scenes in ep. 30 (Old Bao, tears) were compelling and gritty. The series really ratcheted up a notch for me there.

Couple of nits - no costume changes pretty much ever. One dress and we’re good. And, the soundtrack was not my favorite by a long shot - but not horrendous.

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Nothing special

==Breakdown==
Background plot / palace intrigue - 65%
Romance - 25%
Random comedy - 10%

Background plot - Meh
Romantic chemistry - Pretty good
Misc comedy - Good
Production value and direction - Really good. The set for the palace was the best I've seen.

I've now watched enough Cdramas to know when a drama is recycled and just another retelling of the same story. This one was very similar to so many others. After episode 20, I fast forwarded most of the episodes looking for something interesting. Episodes 29-31 are quite good. The rest were sluggish / meh.

Xu Kai was fantastic as usual. He's an AMAZING actor. His group of friends were great and fun. This show made me realize he's a great crier and his performance makes me forget I'm watching a TV show. It really choked me up this time.

Jing Tian was very likable in her role when she was bantering or joking. The only issue is she's not a believable crier and that reduced the watchability of her more emotional scenes, making them quite boring. For example, the resolution with her father lacked any impact due to her subpar skills during the scene. I'm not sure I would've noticed if Xu Kai's performance hadn't been so much better in comparison.

Overall, it's a fine watch to pass the time, especially if you're a Xu Kai fan.

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Salah satu drama terbagus di 2023

Gue ga tau harus mulai dari mana. Ini pertama kalinya gue nulis beginian.
Padahal ga terlalu suka nulis juga, tapi karena drama ini bagus banget, gue termotivasi untuk meracuni user2 lain khususnya yg dari INA untuk cobain nonton drama ini.

Dramanya ringan untuk kategori perang dan konflik kerajaan. Tidak terlalu banyak presure, jadi pas nonton dramanya bawaannya senang aja gitu.
Jalan ceritanya menarik banget, ga kepikiran untuk skip satu adegan pun.

Mengenai akting, gue suka banget sama akting semua pemeran yang ada di drama ini. Bener2 top! Parah! Aktingnya xukai superb banget disini. Keren ya, dia itu bisa "berbicara" dengan matanya
Gue suka sama interaksi Xukai dan Jingtian di drama ini. Semuanya nampak natural dan ngalir gitu aja. Ga ada adegan yg dipaksakan, bener2 se smooth itu. Bener2 ga nyangka kalo mereka punya gap umur yang lumayan jauh, artinya chemistry mereka di drama ini tu bener2 top notch!! Exceptional ceunah. Hehe

Gue juga paling suka adegan2 yg di take di dalam hujan, sumpah keren banget!! Slow motionnya, musicnya klop!
Semua aspek dlm drama ini tuh overall bagus. Dramanya recommended!!

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Everyone in the world deserves peaceful life

Important if you have an patients you love this drama because it's not an fast derived story
For me this drama resemble some of [ Who Rules the World ] i felt impact in this drama
Xu Kai [Li Ni ] and Jing Tian [ Cui Lin ] are equal weightage character's & they are looks good in onscreen pair
As usual cinematography, costume Designer are done awesome work in this drama
Cons in this drama [ There is a space for improvising an after marriage life ]
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