despite the stellar cast and good overall plot, the series seemed to lose its focus from early on in favour of a pain-filled subplot involving the characters since their past lives. Indeed, the series initially introduced the idea of solving mysteries by following Bai Qi and Lin Xia into the minds of their clients. This premise was really exciting and fresh, and the few cases that they solved were all interesting and original. Unfortunately, after only four of these side stories, the plot shifted to focus on Bai Qi’s inner dilemma and appearance of his alter-ego, Hei Qi, and completely moved away from its original detective-esque plotline. While I enjoyed the Bai Qi/Hei Qi subplot, I found myself wishing for more client-based cases and mysterious hauntings.

Overall, the plot was really original with the whole spirit doctor idea and the two warring factions of heavenly soldier and evil spirit, but that unique element was left aside in the latter half of the drama with a heavy focus on Bai Qi and Lin Xia’s romance. Still, the love story between the two was truly beautiful and heart-wrenching, and had me cheering for their happiness from the get-go.