A costume drama, the display and decoration of the palace, the costumes and makeup of the characters, every detail is just right. Everything from costumes to set props is exquisite, and every line and etiquette has reference. Although it is an overhead history, it does not feel abrupt. Make it easy for the audience to immerse themselves in it.
The actors chosen are really long in my aesthetics, ranging from Feng Zhiwei (Nini) and Chen Kun (the leading actor) to Xin (the minister) and so on. The interpretation of each role is true and natural, and the actors cooperate tacitly.
Every supporting role is flesh and blood, with distinct personality.
In the process of watching the drama, many people spit out Nini's face value. On the contrary, I think this hostess belongs to her. She is manly and can cope with the plot of disguised as a man without being seen. She vividly explained the mind and charm of the former princess Feng Zhiwei.
Chen Kun (playing Yining, the king of Chu) in the play is simply the prototype of the cold-sick prince in the costume drama. He has made the cold prince in all the novels look like him.
I have to mention Minister Xin (Zhao Lixin), who seems to be from ancient times, wise and charming.
What I appreciate most is that the hero and heroine are independent and attracted to each other, emotionally equal and respectful. There is no old drama of the costume drama "Heroes Save Beauty" and "Self-Commitment", but intimate love, which can be said to be a very modern feeling.
In the plot, some people think it is too procrastinating, and some people think that the characters are detailed, and the so-called benevolent people have different opinions. I think the score of Douban is very pertinent, and it is worth watching as a TV series.