Love and Redemption (2020)

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A thousand years since the battle between the demons and heavens took place, the souls of the Star of Mosha and the God of War are sent to the mortal realm to serve penance.

In the mortal realm, Chu Xuan Ji, daughter of the Shaoyang Sect Leader, is deprived of her six senses. At a tournament, she meets Yu Si Feng, a skilled disciple of Lize Palace who was born on the same day as her, and the two develop a friendship. Promising to meet again, Si Feng returns to his sect, where he is punished for breaking the rules and forced to wear a mask that could potentially harm his life, while Xuan Ji leaves her home to train in martial arts.

Four years later, their destinies intertwine anew. While traveling together, recovered memories from their past lives surface, revealing secrets and conspiracies involving themselves and the three realms; demon, heavenly, and mortal. These revelations have a profound impact on their relationship, creating an imbalance in all three realms.

(Source: linfifi8 at MyDramaList)

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this story is soo soo beautiful at first i was maybe i shouldn't watch it or you i might not like but yall it's worth the watch it is such a beautiful drama and they get a happy ending. I loved both of the main leads acting especially the male lead. In mh current life right now I would want someone just like him. This drama is good I recommend you all to go and watch u won't regret it. I loved the supporting cast too but the one main thing I hate in this drama is the hairstyles for the women specifically the main lead and her sister for the first couple episodes that the only thing i actually didn't like but everything else was good and though the songs were good/fine for this I just wasn't feeling it for this drama but overall it was good.

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Predictable ending

For highly rating drama, I didn't enjoy this drama as its score review. Perhaps I am fed up with male main roles who has cool style from other titles, so I think this one (Yu Si Feng) is no different. I came to Love & Redemption, only to see Crystal Yuan, because I like her role as Mo Shan Shan in Ever Night. Chu Xuan Ji is different character, but I like her as well.

The acting is good, but not special. The story didn't offer shocking scenario, so it will not really make you feel too sad, too angry, or too excited. The notable characters in my opinion are Wu Tong, Yuan Lang, Liu Yi Huan, and Teng She.
The other characters I like are Zi Hu and Wu Zhi Qi.

The soundtracks are good, both opening and ending. But I am not interested to singing along.
Overall, I can say this drama is fit for those who expecting happy ending. But still ok to watch for those who seek for conspiracies because there were some conspiracies even though predictable.

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The Good:
- Their wigs are really nice. Hairlines look great and the hair looks real.
- The chemistry between our main couple is strong. Some skinship and cuteness abound fairly early on in the series and even in her innocence, those scenes give me tingles with how sensual they can be (and by watching Sifeng react to it). Their angst is also equally explosive, and I can feel their yearning, love, and hate viscerally.
- Cheng Yi. He smiles a lot more in this than he did in the last series I watched him in (Stand By Me) and is generally more expressive in his emotions, which I love. It's a shame his smile is so often guarded because he has a gorgeous smile that totally transforms his face. I also like that he gets to act a little off-kilter sometimes, like when he's embarrassed or unsure or transfixed by Xuan Ji's close proximity - it breaks away the otherwise cool-monotone exterior he tends to display and I really like seeing that.
-Motives are clear. I understand why the good guys do what they do, and why the bad guys do what they do. It's not muddled in misunderstandings and weak writing.
-Plot twists are really good. I found my excitement renewed a few times with each twist.
-The small bits of comedy are great. I love Teng Shi, the heavenly beast. His physical comedy cracks me up. Sometimes it's a little cringe, but I'll take the good with the bad, haha.
-Whump. Whump. Whump. It's yummy. I'll never get enough of Cheng Yi in physical or emotional pain.
- The chemistry between our FL and ML is great. They look genuinely in love, and their misunderstandings and grievances are warranted and painful to watch. I really enjoyed them as a couple.
- The villains are formidable, despicable, and easy to hate.
- WHAT BLESSED BL IS THIS?! Episode 55 + Hellllooo? Lmao. We stan for it.

The Not So Good:
- Have patience with the first quarter of the series. Misunderstands are pretty rife between our first and secondary characters.
- Have patience with Zhu Xuan Ji. Her ignorance without her six senses can be very frustrating.
- The Lover's Curse mask Sigeng has to wear is h i d e o u s and covers his face for way too long. I was itching to skip past the episodes where he wore it (dying to see his face again), but for the sake of not missing any story, I trudged through it. It takes a hot minute before you get to see his face again, but for the sake of not spoiling the plot, I won't tell you when, since its important to the storyline.
-The Lover's Curse mask is supposed to have certain consequences and it seemed like there were continuity issues with it in the storyline since there were instances that should have definitely called for it to react and it didn't.
- The CGI is Power Rangers lvl bad, but honestly, I'm used to it with the xianxia-fantasy series, and I was able to look past it for the sake of a good story and great casting.
- How many packets of fake blood do these poor souls have to put in their mouths and spit out? (I'm looking at you, SiFeng). It lost its effect after a while (and that's saying a lot for a professional Whumpee like me). I also had an issue with some of the close-up shots of the actor's and actresses' faces in regard to their makeup application. I could often see the double-lid eye tape under makeup, circle lenses, foundation lines, and lipstick (like when SiFeng was especially sick and wore that ghoulish pastey lipstick).

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Cliche, Cringey, Boring development with a Stupid FL

I am on 11th episode.. this show is so cringey... predictable... and boring...... After finishing "love between Fairy and devil"... or so... I don't know.. but this show doesn't not deserve it's 8.8 rating. people who blindly rate 10/10 are just stupids. It's so boring and cliche... i can't feel emotionally connected with the FL... the development between FL and ML is so poor. I don't care if FL fell in love with 6th senior or 2nd senior, that's how the development is. There is no positive point in FL... ML is forced to fell in love with FL... there is not much development shown.... no strong points.

They took too much Liberty in changing characters story... ... The plot is about reincarnated Yusha (Goddess of war) and a Devil (star of mosha). Till now.. there is no developments for that... ML is being an idiot oogling crappy FL.. her character setting is too weak. ML has to be an idiot to fall in love with her, when he is one of the most powerful disciple in his sect.

Instead they are in a cringey development for love or romance between these two arch rivals.


I am thinking if i should continue this shit or drop it and rest.

*Spoiler from synopsis
This show has lots of logical errors... It introduces FL as a past hero reincarnated as a girl who lost all 6 senses. But they are so stupid or did they think we are stupid? What is meant by losing 6 senses?
She is able to hear well, she express her emotions of suprise


For more critical review look down:

For your information,
6 senses include
1. Taste
2. Smell
3. Vision
4. Hearing
5. Touch (sensitivity of the skin)
6. Self awareness
6a. emotions,
6b. realisation of existence,
6.c ability to differentiate good /evil,
6.d intuition,
6. e ability of Self-control over bodily desires,
6. f believing in existence other than them (God, ghost)
6. g ... ETC

So basically if you loose your 6th sense... U will be like a dumb creature. But here
The FL is able to hear and feel emotions of suprise.. sad.. disappointment.. expectations.

FL doesn't have any charm... And the developments between ML and FL is not believable... even if she die in the next episode.. i won't care.. it's like that.




Should I continue or drop this draggy shit?.....

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袁冰妍的女战神还是可以的，其他就没啥亮点了。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。

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Love and Common Sense

I know many people love this drama. I honestly wanted to love it. I didn't intend to drop it the way I did, but I just couldn't take anymore.

The FL has no senses, but we are supposed to care about her. Let me make it clear that it's purely because she is missing a brain that I dislike her. The other senses didn't diminish her worth as a person, but I can't deal with a no-brain no-personality FL. On top of that, I can't stand the actress who plays the FL. I find myself dropping every drama she is cast in, and I feel bad about it because she isn't a "bad" actress, but I personally can't stand her.

The ML was icy, as he was meant to be, but you can't have two icy protagonists, as it offsets the emotional balance, as there has to be some warmth somewhere. I did find myself caring about the ML, but was also annoyed at his cold, stern interactions with the FL.

Anyway, the plot was so boring that I just couldn't make my way through another episode. I could already tell what was going to happen anyway. The first few episodes was just the FL annoying the heck out of all the other characters, and then putting herself and by default, others in danger because of the issue she has with not having any "common sense", as in a brain. A brainless FL in a drama is not something I can get over.

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Great action

This is a great series so far as it starts off with a bang and keeps going with lots of action. It's a good storyline. I've enjoyed it's fast pace. I m not crazy about the FL as she s a bit of a nut and is a bit trying but there are so many other great characters I manage to keep interest. I think she s a good actor but not crazy about her role. Otherwise it's all very good and well done. I like that it doesn't get too heavy on any one character or direction. It keeps me wanting to get to the next episode. The love interests get a bit of too much bickering which isn't cool or sophisticated but it's not a lot. I look forward to seeing more and how it will end. The filming is good, locations, etc.

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Opinion on Love and Redemption

Ok Ok we know that the two lead characters find their love difficult as it has been hexed by another evil doer. But How many times do we have to go through this hurdles? Not three but a gazillion times. its getting very boring, Not everyone of us are retarded housewives or no-life internet warriors. and I am sure some of us has brains too. We get it, but just because you want to sell more episodes of Love and Redemption, you have to throw in all these stupid scene... I am sure a lot of your bored housewives viewers and frustrated singletons love the frustrations you tortured them with.

The story line is actually very good! Same reference in the heavenly realm as Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms, rather nostalgic, don't you think? They did say imitation is the highest form of flattery.. I wonder are they connected are the same universe. Same writer perhaps? My biggest peeve in this series is a voice dubbing for the lead attress, the irritating voice I found in Bai Feng Qiu in Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms, once again bugs me til no end be heard coming from the mouth of the lead actress. Why don't they just the original voice of the Actress! If they did I would have ignore or even not notice all those shortcomings I made above, and be that brainless silly housewives who love this take because its sooooooo romantic and sosssss forlorning sooo wonderful. Oh I left the most important thing out.. the lead actress is a retard! She is not a girl who has no senses, she acts like someone who has, what the old fashion term is, mongaloid! An 18 years old who acts as a girl with a 5 year old mentality!!!

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I don’t understand the hype.

I surely am in the minority here. I tried this out of interest. It’s rated 8.8 here and with raving reviews… so why not.

Holy hell, what was that all about? I cannot even finish episode 1. I am just cringing all throughout. I have had my fair share of chinese dramas, and this probably is the worst one I’ve seen. The FL is annoying off the bat. The ML seems to be as interesting as a doorknob. Then everyone seems to be annoying and irritating all at the same time, throwing a tantrum.

I think this is not my cup of tea.

If you are looking for a strong ML or FL, with the least annoying set of characters, then stop 🛑, this is not for you. Dropped this after episode 1. Next!

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Disturbing Worldview

With the ongoing war, this show succeeded in grossing me out when it claimed that victims were wrong in self defence and made them apologised to the aggressors.

It’s very hard to like protagonists if you placed yourself in the shoes of the soldiers killed in defending the realm. One got accolade just from thrilling romances
(despite not contributing to war efforts nor helping the men through the trauma), while the other risked her comrades (and defenceless civilians) by releasing a threat with foolhardy belief she can contain the threat (just like opening a gas chamber to rescue an intruder, without follow the sop, forcing the comrades to possibly die trying to shut the chamber).

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