Hasta el Fin de la Luna (2023)

A drama worth rewatching and naturally will get you binging.

I started the year binging some amazing cdramas from last year (like Love between Fairy and Devil, Who Rules the World, Love like the galaxy and The Starry Love) and I was looking for something good in the xianxia genre that could live up to my high expectations after having watched those dramas (and starting but not continuing some other ones because they didn't have the same grip those did).

When I started Till the end of the moon I was confused and thought the first episode was a bit too packed (both with info and action), but still wanted to keep watching. I actually plan to rewatch/binge this sometime this year to see if binge watching makes any difference in my opinion, as supposed to watching arc by arc as I did now.

The costumes are AMAZING, special effects are also on point, but costumes and make-up had me in awe. I LOVE LOVE Sangjiu's glittery makeup and hair decorations as the clam princess.

Storywise it keeps you wondering. In the beginning it had me thinking "how is this enemies to lovers type of situation going to work out?", since there didn't seem to be any basis for them to even like, let alone love each other. However things slowly work out and it's both beautiful and sad.
I'd have loved it if there were more episodes to explore the relationship between the FL and ML, as well as the other couples.

The chemistry between the couples was so good. It might have been short but I loved the little break from all the misunderstandings between the FL and ML (as Li Susu and Cang Jiumin) and the honest talk, communication is truly beautiful! The second best couple for me is Ye Qingyu and Pian Ran, if there was a sequel of these two I'd definitely watch it! The courageous, supportive man who's also a fool in love and the cute fox that always teases him but has deep scars of her own🥰🥺 (Their relationship was probably the healthiest one too, as compared to the other two couples)

I rated the music 9.5 because it was good and the lyrics were fitting of the scenes but it didn't always have the impact I wanted it to have, especially in certain scenes where it could have been sadder and conveyed the emotions better.

I cried a lot watching this, I was also frustrated one too many times with all the lies and misunderstandigs...but those are things I expect from this genre anyway.

I liked how the show went with "no-one is purely evil", our protagonist might have been destined to be so but eventually chose his own destiny.

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One of the BEST HISTORICAL C-DRAMA I've watch

Goshh the plot twist of this drama is really fantastic. I can't stop myself from watching it. Everyone did a great job! Luo Yun Xi....he just embodies the characters. And in the boat scence,Ye Xiwu's solo dance performance Tantai Jin's gaze OMG was absolutely stunning . The standing ovation for the two amazing artists Bai lu and Luo Yun Xi ❤
The "falling off the boat is so so good,,Tantai jin's sudden panic she really ran to jump.
The plot twist of this drama is so good. Script writes have done a great job.❤❤❤glad to find a good series after so long.
Luo Yun Xi is an excellent actor!Luo Yun Xi and Bai lu have great chemistry ,I like every video they have made together.
I think this drama already deserve an award. Excellent drama, excellent cast 👌👌and can't wait for next epsiode ❤❤
Finally all the best everyone.

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If you like angsty drama then TTEOTM is for you

This is gonna be a short review haha. Honestly, my expectation for this drama was low but after watching the episode 1, I was in awe. The cgi and production was on another level. You could really tell that they spent a lot of money in this drama. Also, all the fighting scenes are executed beautifully! Meanwhile, Bai lu and Lou Yunxi acting DID NOT disppoint me. However, I find their chemistry on and off here sometimes but that's just me lol. The only thing I dislike about this drama is the amount of miscommunication and lack of trust between Ye Xiwu and Tantai Jin. It was really frustrating to watch them fighting. But all in all, it's a great drama to watch especially when you like angsty plots.

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How Luo Yun Xi's Puppydog Eyes Were Weaponised

I watch a lot of dramas. A LOT. And I am VERY picky. So when I say that a drama is worth all 10 stars, I f*cking mean it.

I decided to watch TTEOTM on a whim, mostly because I am one of the clowns waiting for Immortality to be released since it was first announced. I was very curious to see what Luo Yun Xi's acting was like, so decided to watch the first episode of TTEOTM.

And boy oh boy. I fell hard. For LYX, for Bai Lu, for the drama, for *everything*. If you are a fan of dramatic, epic, heart wrenching romances this is for you. If you are a maso, this is most definitely for you. If you are a fan of costume drama, your eyes will be met with a veritable feast! Everything is beautiful in this drama: the costumes, the writing, the CGI, the sets, the acting, the actors, the music. There is not a single flaw I could find in this masterpiece.

Sooo. How painful is it, you ask? On a scale of fluffy to 2HA, this is 2HA plus some. And the 'plus some' will rip your heart out of your chest, raw and bloody, and trample it on the ground.

Look, I'll confess. I'm somewhat of a maso - so I really enjoy pain. I eat chillis because otherwise food is tasteless. And I look forward to getting shots. Sometimes, I spend hours in the dark, staring at my ceiling, ruminating on the time I farted in front of my coworkers. Other times, I listen to dubstep from the early 2010s - on loop.

But even I, a veteran maso, could not stop the tears flowing. And there was, on more than one occassion, a strong impulse to throw my phone across the room and at least one instance when I gave into said impulse.

Don't worry - there are moments of sweetness to alleviate your freshly acquired (lethal) wounds. Medicine for your battered soul. All the relationships in this drama are full of chemistry and adorable moments. You will be rooting for all of them, and be dazzled by the on screen chemistry of our two main leads. BL and LYX have worked together before, and their friendship shines through here. Watching the BTS footage, it is obvious they are very comfortable with each other and enjoy working together. This translates wonderfully to their shared scenes and the intimacy is off the charts.

And one thing I absolutely love about this drama is that no side character is left in the lurch. Every character is given a backstory and well considered development. They are given a proper plot and their presence is justified. They aren't there just to be plot devices for the main leads, they also have their own shit going on. A world that thrives and progresses independently, outside of the main characters' microcosm, is good writing. Clearly, the writer cares deeply for this story and the many colourful characters within.

Of course, the male lead's character development is as fascinating as it is heartwrenching to watch, and LYX embodies him authentically. His madness, his spite, his vulnerability and confusion, and his warmth and tenderness are expertly and convincingly portrayed. Not to forget those big beautiful eyes that are ever so expressive. His micro expressions are absolutely insane. Every aspiring actor should take note. BTS footage shows LYX studying his character and you can see how much thought and tireless work he pours into his craft.

The female lead is also written very well, given as much depth and consideration as her male counterparts. BL's portrayal of her character is one of quiet strength and deep compassion, a character who struggles with her own soul crushing conflict: the incredibly heavy burden of duty vs her powerful feelings for the male lead. You can see her battle scars slowly building up as the drama goes on, and every smile she wears is tender but full of unspoken pain. All that to say, BL is an incredibly talented and authentic actor. It is much too easy to fall in love with her. Also - I am addicted to BL's screams. Every time I hear it, I get chills. Maybe one day she will consider starting a metal band? I will be first in line to buy her first album!

I might add to this later, because I am currently typing this out on my phone. But for now, all I can say is this:

Watch the first episode.

Watch the first *ten minutes* and I guarantee that you will find yourself bingeing the rest of the drama through the night. And when you stumble into class/work the next morning, bleary eyed and sleep deprived, you are most welcome to curse me out. But you will be so full of chaotic emotions and no doubt more than sated. Oh, and you will be back to watching from episode 1, because you *have* to rewatch it. You have no choice. (Is this a new SCP?).

P.S. I refer to the main couple as 'male lead' and 'female lead' because they have many names. So for clarity sake, I use these phrases instead.

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My views on 'Till the end of the moon'

Starting from the obvious, I liked 'Till the end of the moon'. The reason I started watching it because I had the proper 'second lead syndrome' while watching Ashes of love, and then after watching Love is sweet I was rather eagerly waiting for Till the end of the moon.
Fair warning this review will not have spoilers but it will still address some of the problematic elements of the show.

The Good:
I have read the novel from which the drama is based on (albeit the translated version), I can assure you that the drama did a much better job with the same plot when compared to the novel. Every character had a point and wasn't 'lost' and used adequately. The story in itself is well worth it to be told in the form of a drama with this amount of budget.

The VFX, costumes and the general scale of the drama looked grand and the story deserved to be told in this grand of a scale.

The original show was supposed to be 56 or more episode but had to be edited hence the pace of the show was affected, the reason I am adding it as a good point of the drama is because unlike other previous 'good ' Xianxia dramas that I had watched there were NOT a lot of filler scenes. The plot was fast paced. Something important was happening every episode

Most importantly the acting in this drama particularly by the Luo Yunxi in his portrayal of the various phases and stages of Tantai Jin, Ancient Demon Lord, Cang Jiumin and Ming Ye have been truly a master class in acting. The fact that he dubbed his own voice for the drama was extremely helpful. The chemistry between Bai Lu and Luo Yunxi genuinely pulls the drama together.

The Bad:
In the good aspect of the drama I had mentioned that because the 56 or so episode drama had to be edited which made the pace of the drama more fast moving, most people who have watched the drama knowing this fact have been rather generous as audiences because of the cuts the makers have had to do because of the newer censorship laws in China. However, that does not mean that there were no issues with certain areas in the plot of the drama. Namely episode 33 was completely butchered. If I hadn't read some of the script online I still wouldn't have been able to grasp what had happened during that episode. Mind you that plot point is important to the drama.

The biggest victim if I could put it that way of the editing of the drama were the 2nd ML and 2nd FL. A large part of the audience were not able to connect with the 2nd ML and 2nd FL's story and tragedy DESPITE the fact that they were integral to the plot. The acting by the both the 2nd ML and 2nd FL was in my opinion very very good, however, the motives of their character particularly at the ultimate stage of the drama stopped making much sense, because of the edits.

Although the VFX, costumes and the scale of the drama were grand, the lighting, make up and dubbing of the drama were on certain occasions extremely jarring. The make up in certain episodes seemed inappropriate and visibly cakey on certain occasions.

The could be better:
The first episode of the drama is probably the weakest aspect of the show. A lot of things about that episode can put the viewers off.

The OST of the drama is actually very very good, but it was not used well in certain scenes. Same is applicable with the fight scenes, some of them were truly outstanding but others seemed extremely out of place and fake. Considering this is Xianxia genre show, there was certainly scope for improvement especially in the sequences were the 1st ML and 2nd ML were not present the fight sequence seemed lacking.

The 3rd ML and 3rd FL were very cute, however, in the acting department both of them seemed a little bit of a novice. I felt as thou they were a bit stiff and the chemistry was bit lacking.

Bai Lu has DONE A WONDERFUL job as the main FL of the drama, however, something was wrong with her dubbed scenes in certain sequences. Considering the BTS of the show were and are constantly being posted by Youku everywhere her acting or dialogue delivery at those moment were absolutely fine, but something on a few occasions went a bit awry during the dubbing process.


In Conclusion
Overall I genuinely enjoyed the drama and most of the credit goes to the Main ML and Main FL . Although the cinematography wasn't crisp, but the makers pulled off well in scenes that truly mattered. People who enjoy angst filled romantic tragedies will 100% like the drama. Especially if you are a Luo Yunxi or Bai Lu fan this one is a treat.

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MUST WATCH FOR XIANXIA FANS!

"Till the End of the Moon" is a captivating drama that stands out from others in the xianxia genre.

Luo Yunxi portrays his character Tantai Jin with such depth and elegance. One of the most impressive aspects of his performance is his ability to convey a wide range of emotions through his eyes alone, from intense anger to deep sorrow, without relying on words. His eye acting is particularly great in scenes where his character is struggling with his inner demons. However, in my opinion, what truly sets this drama apart is that it defies traditional hero/heroine archetypes. Yunxi's character is an anti-hero with a dark and disturbing side, which makes him a unique and intriguing character. Despite his deep flaws, I couldn't help but root for him!

Bai Lu's character is also a departure from the typical passive or whiny heroine we often see in c-dramas. She takes charge and makes things happen! Also, I loved the reversal of gender roles in many scenes, with Bai Lu's character constantly taking the initiative in intimate situations or saving Yunxi's character, who sometimes finds himself in the role of the damsel in distress.

I’d say "Till the End of the Moon" is a must-watch for anyone who is looking for a xianxia drama that breaks the mold and delivers a fresh take on the genre. A+ from me!

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They need to send this to Netflix for more exposure! Story and actors deserve this!!!

SPOILER ALERT- don’t read on if you haven’t seen the ending.


Now that this drama is over, I feel major withdrawal.

I feel most people are missing the whole theme of this movie’s ending.

Does anyone not realize that the Devil God’s existence stems from the evil and sins of the world? And that in the ending— he sacrifices his life like a martyr- basically dying for their sins. Reminiscent of Jesus, just a bit differently (xianxia style). He did it for the reasons of good. He even purified Jiwu at the end telling Jiwu that he shouldn’t be impure or evil and dirty his innocence/good. TTJ is truly a a Devil God with emphasis on the “God” aspect. He isn’t simply a Devil. He has the ability to see the depth of existence and the good and evil that can exist within all sentient beings. He has a firm grasp and control (despite all temptations) on what is the good path and he chose the good, but utilizes the bad/evil things (ie crossbow, none refining artifact etc) for the greater good. This is why he’s such a badass 😂

He’s also a badass because it took him a journey through all human emotions and suffering for him to overcome and then become the ultimate God—albeit of Darkness, but much different than the original Devil God that didn’t see as clear as TTJ’s Devil God form. Not to mention, he sacrifices his love by pretending to be evil such that Susu can learn the heartless way and break from her attachment and obsession and immortalize into a Goddess herself. They are the perfect Godly couple.

There are also yinyang theme too- in good there’s evil and in evil there’s good like the yinyang black and white symbol. This is seriously one of the best c dramas ever made.

The symbolism, metaphorical, and philosophical depth to which the story was created is quite beautiful... it’s much deeper than LBFD cdrama, which I enjoyed, but my emotions for TTEOTM are much higher.

I miss this couple, all the characters, and the philosophical intrigue that it brought out. There needs to be more quality work like these!!!! 😂

On a side note- the ending although had left me with many questions, it’s still considered an acceptable wrap up of the series. They did a good job at tying things up towards the end such that it didn’t seem like it was a terrible edit job or “wtf happened” kinda deal. I was ok with it. 🤣 also- remember, he never truly “dies” as long as their is evil or sins in this world— we all know that’s not going away!

They should have this show on Netflix so it can be shared and reach a larger audience. The actors and story really deserve it.

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I think its stupid that ppl are giving this drama a low rating bc of the ending, even though it wasnt what we were expecting it was still good and realistic in a sort way.
The drama has been amazing all the way ,the plot was good costume were out of this world ,the actors were outstanding especially the chemistry between the couples . BLand LYX acting and chemistry are unmatched and i really hope to see them again in another drama.
Even though they were forced to cut so much everytyhing still made sense and it was a good watch... i don t usually enjoy sad stories even less when they don t have HE but this drama kept me coming back for more every single time.
Do i wish that it had a better ending?Yes of course!Do i regret watching it? No never...it was actually the first chinese drama i watched without skiping scenes or taking breaks in between so i loved it i loved the experience of watching it and no i will not change my rating which is a 10.

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A genre I really like

TTJ and YXW both look good together and the story is wonderful aswell . for me personally I like dramas that are demon related and the devil gets the girl . this drama makes your heart flutter and gives a heart throb at the same time thinking what will happen next .
I love it and there are people thinking of watching go ahead and do it you'll love how each character has their own charisma . you'll love xiao lin , nian baiyu , ye qingyu , chuntao has a funny character and the you'll hate the most is ye bingchang . even the side characters are funny and entertaining

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Rant review

Hi, this is my personal review so you guys are welcome to disagree. No hate, please. I am going to go over the good and bad aspects of this drama.

THE GOOD:
1. The story is quite unique. On paper, this story is perfect for a blockbuster series. You get three lifetimes of our main character where they will live differently each time. A perfect pitch for a great drama.

2. The chemistry of the main lead was off the chart. Bai Lu and Luo Yunxi have great chemistry together. As we saw from their previous drama "Love is Sweet". So there was no doubt that they will be great together opposite each other.

3. Music is somewhat good. Nothing unique though.

4. The fight scenes, where they fought instead of jump cuts and wire work, were actually good.

5. VFX in some parts was awesome. It would have been nice if it was consistent. You can actually see the potential of the VFX team in some parts of the drama.

THE BAD:
1. Execution of this drama was so bad. The whole drama repeated the same things over and over again. This drama was all over the place. The repetition of the same story made it boring. The three life showed the same old sappy drama, crying, and betrayal. You guys got three lifetimes, could have tried to do something different.

2. 0 character development of the female lead. Throughout the whole drama, the male lead tries to prove himself multiple times that he is a good person. Whenever there is some development between the main leads something happens and they are back to square one. If you actually love someone love like you mean it. The things that the female lead does was actually harsh and I get that was the main point of this drama. However, after living as Mingye and Sangjiu, there needed to have some significant development in their character and perception of each other.

3. Everything was way too rushed. At one point they were doing something, and in the next, they were doing another thing. Especially after the first 15-20 episodes everything happened in a blink. The characters didn't have any space to breathe. It was like the drama was in a fast mode and they needed to show the three lifetimes quickly.

4. Choppy editing. I don't want to judge the editors but man please do a better job next time. Apart from the jump cut, your drama needs to have some flow. Don't cut out important moments just because you are in a time restraint.

5. The second lead relational developments were so bad that it makes me want to cry at the wasted potential. Some of the character choices were also bad and unnecessary.

6. The costumes were so ridiculous that even the actors made fun of them in their BTS. Come on it's 2023 and we seriously need an upgrade from the typical costumes and color palate. "Sangjiu and Ye Xiwu's wedding dress was cool though."

7. Make-up was all over the place. In some scenes it was good and in some scenes, they just did the actors dirty. Stop whitewashing your actors. they look like dead people, especially Luo. In some cases, I get it was a creative decision but it shouldn't have been the case for most of the scenes.

8. Whoever thought that blood spitting is a great idea is clearly a sadist. When a character spits blood it conveys a message to the audience that something bad is happening or they are in danger. However, if you do it in every scene it just becomes nasty. At one point I was counting splatters on the actors' faces from the blood spits instead of focusing on the story.

Final Thoughts:
This drama needed to be divided into two seasons. In that way, the characters would have had the space to breathe and develop. The story would have also had the substance that it desperately needed. The only reason I finished this drama was because of the main leads. However, the initial excitement I felt at the beginning of the drama died out at the midpoint. The ending was super disappointing, could have done better. Hopefully, we will be able to see Bai Lu and Luo Yunxi together again in another drama. They are a super cute couple.

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LOVE EXISTS REGARDLESS OF TIME AND SPACE... just feel it.....

The drama has been quite a treat to watch. I have watched a few in the past similar to this one. But truly this plot is really difficult to direct, a lot of twisted scenes and the drama just put them right in the spot without any errors. The acting of Ml and Fml has been great and the chemistry is just awesome just like they did in LOVE IS SWEET. The ml will think the worst which we never expect when it comes to judging feelings and fml has been both cute and cunny but funny cunning i mean. Overall, i would recommend this drama to anyone who wants to find some drama with a storyline or even if they want comedy or romance. But to be frank, there are a lot entanglements in this drama a whole lot of misunderstandings which tells us that we should give freedom for others to repent on their mistakes and also should know the truth behind why they did it and does they regret it or not... ? It has been a great drama but somehow i felt the last episode is a bit rushed... I wished TTJ would stay alive and i even got tears rolling in my eyes. But, nevertheless, this is a great drama and i would have been more happy if both TTJ & LSS made out alive... Thanks youku for showing me a great drama..

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"The Beauty of Unconventional Storytelling in Till The End of The Moon"

Till The End of The Moon is a drama that challenges traditional storytelling and captivates its audience with an unconventional approach. The creative and excellent storyline, amazing cast and team, fitting songs, improved CGI, and beautiful cinematography make this production a top-notch masterpiece. The faster pacing and less draggy moments enhance the viewing experience, but due to censorship restrictions, some important details were taken off, leading to confusing events with no depth explanations. Moreover, the romance of the leads lacked a strong foundation, leaving the audience unfulfilled. However, this drama's real beauty lies in its unique approach to storytelling. The characters, especially TanTaiJin, are portrayed with depth and complexity that challenges viewers to think outside the box. The actors and actresses gave their all, and it shows in their portrayal of three couples playing different roles. LuoYunXi, in particular, deserves recognition for his outstanding performance in expressing himself differently through his eyes as three different characters. If you're ready for a rollercoaster ride of unconventional storytelling, Till The End of The Moon is the perfect drama for you.

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