![]() They spend a great deal of time with cuddling scenes and then jump straight into the last arc while neglecting more important things, such as: Orchid’s reflection on her transformation, or Dongfang’s bonding with his people. Instead, the drama turns toward the same old trope of “we have to sacrifice our happiness to save humanity”. This story could have just been about Orchid being swept away from her uneventful home and growing up from the naïve, innocent fairy that she is and Dongfang learning emotions and the cruelty of war, something he is initially excited about. THE LAST ARCĪlong with this Secret Identity thing, the whole “who should die for the world” in the last few episodes could have been removed and the drama would not be affected at all. Is it lazy writing or is it that romance fantasy writers in this industry just don’t believe ordinary girls who learn their way to the top deserve to be female leads? I’m still trying to decide, really. This happens in almost every fantasy drama out there. It is her identity, the secret power she was born with that drives the plot now. Nearing the end of the drama, Orchid’s kindness and unique view of the world are no longer the focus of her character. To be great, you just have to be born great. This drama decides that the best way to carry out a “mortal trial” is not to have your main characters actually be involved in the trial, but to have them mess up other people’s trials. The Heaven King’s golden crown is no less questionable, but it does look like real gold. WELL-MADE PROPSĮxcept for Changheng’s water-inspired crown, that is. While that leaves no room for interpretation on the viewers’ part, it also means there are no unnecessary misunderstandings. THE TRANSPARENCY BETWEEN THE MAIN CHARACTERSīoth Orchid and Dongfang are quite slow when it comes to their own emotions, so they explain every single thing to each other. They all have their initial obsessions with one thing or another (except Black Dragon), but they evolve fast and become the voices of reason around the main characters.ĭongfang’s little brother has a full character arc where he hates his brother’s guts at first, then turns into a reliable servant of his lord and clan.Īt the core, he is still a snob who probably spends more time grooming his hair than working, but he is a snob whom you can count on to speak the truth no matter how unpleasant it is. ![]() It is the secondary characters, namely the four mentioned above. Want to know who makes the most sense in this drama? Not Dongfang. BLACK DRAGON ASSISTANT, DAYIN, CHANGHENG, “LITTLE BROTHER” Well, except the evil voice that keeps ambushing everyone everywhere. Even the hypocritical king of the heaven clan also serves a point. They have goals, they make mistakes, they move on. No character is just there for petty jealousy or nonsense revenge. A WELL THOUGHT-OUT PLOTĮverything in this drama happens for a reason. And if there is one thing we need more in fantasy dramas, it is characters who are willing to think. She is also a lot more emotionally mature than Dongfang despite her young age and, in all honesty, smarter. The development is abrupt, but they did try. Orchid transforms from a carefree fairy who only wants good food and sleep into a more mature woman who can confront her mistakes and put others above her own happiness. She is not an active female lead and mainly responds to whatever happens around her, but she is also not a burden. What sets her apart, however, is how the drama often lets her have ideas and logical thinking. She is not very different from the typical bubbly-eyed, innocent female lead. (If you don’t want spoilers, skip to the Conclusion.) ![]() So here is a list of the good and bad things about it per my observation. ![]() It is no doubt a recommendable drama, but it might not be for everyone. Having finished the drama, my opinion toward it is mixed. Love Between Fairy and Devil is a pleasant surprise in the world of Chinese fantasy dramaland in 2022.
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