Starring Zhang Binbin and Sun Zhenni, The Blossoming Love is currently airing and gaining significant popularity. As the year’s leading fantasy drama, it is seen by the public as the biggest competitor to Guardians of the Dafeng. Upon its release, it did not disappoint the audience. Sun Zhenni, making her debut as a female lead, received praise for her acting. Within just two episodes, there were three blush-inducing intimate scenes, and the show’s reputation has significantly surpassed that of ‘Guardians of the Dafeng’!
WARNING: The following may contain spoilers for ‘The Blossoming Love’. Proceed with caution!
Sun Zhenni’s Performance is Exceptionally Lively
With her striking beauty, Sun Zhenni previously garnered attention for her role as the cunning fox “Pian Ran” in Till the End of the Moon. This time, she finally takes on the role of the female lead in ‘The Blossoming Love’! Viewers believe her performance in the drama is more lively and adorable than expected. Especially in the episodes aired so far, her various expressions and subtle physical gestures while trying to win over the reserved and oblivious Xie Xuechen (played by Zhang Binbin) are very vivid, adding many highlights to the show.
Special Effects Are Inconsistent
When it comes to fantasy dramas, special effects are paramount. ‘The Blossoming Love’ kicks off with numerous exciting fight scenes. However, netizens feel that the special effects in these fight scenes are hit or miss. Sometimes they are so exquisite they catch the eye, but other times they appear cheaply composited, with inconsistent quality. Although this does not significantly affect the overall viewing experience, viewers hope the production team can improve this aspect in the upcoming episodes.
Three Intimate Scenes in Two Episodes Trend on Hot Searches
‘The Blossoming Love’ primarily tells the story of the noble and steadfast Celestial Alliance leader Xie Xuechen and the charming and alluring Dark Domain Holy Maiden Mu Xuanling, whose love spans three lifetimes. Based on the episodes aired so far, the romance between the male and female leads is progressing at lightning speed, with a total of three blush-inducing intimate scenes in just the first two episodes!
Mu Xuanling accidentally saves Xie Xuechen, and because he is severely injured and powerless to resist, he can only obediently follow her lead. Therefore, all three intimate scenes are initiated by Mu Xuanling, leaving the pure-hearted Xie Xuechen shocked and flustered. The bold female pursuit storyline has even trended on hot searches! However, due to the rapid progression, some netizens believe these scenes feel overly forced, lacking a naturally developing sweetness. This aspect has received mixed reviews, showing that opinions vary.
Female Lead and Second Male Character Show Strong Chemistry
Before the airing, Zhang Binbin and Sun Zhenni were highly discussed for their beautiful appearances and attractive looks. In the released stills, they appeared to be a good match. However, after the show aired, Sun Zhenni seemed to have stronger chemistry with the actor playing the second male character, Nan Xuyue (played by Wang Duo)!
Nan Xuyue and the female lead Mu Xuanling were both Chaos Twin Artifacts in their past lives, forming a bond early on. He has been waiting for the girl he likes for many years, but she has long forgotten him. This destined unrequited love of the second male character makes the audience both sympathize and adore him more. Many netizens joked, “I’ve always said the second male character shouldn’t be too handsome,” and “The second male character is the reason I clicked on the show!” It is reported that Nan Xuyue may turn dark later, which further heightens audience anticipation.
Overall Ratings Beat ‘Guardians of the Dafeng’
‘The Blossoming Love’ and ‘Guardians of the Dafeng’, starring Wang Hedi and Tian Xiwei, were launched simultaneously, leading to inevitable comparisons between the two. The earlier-launched ‘Guardians of the Dafeng’ received lower-than-expected ratings. Its case-solving plots are overly simplistic, resembling children’s games. The comedic elements feel more like farce than genuinely entertaining, failing to uphold the quality expected of a grand production.
In contrast, although ‘The Blossoming Love’ performs moderately without particularly outstanding features, its overall ratings still surpass those of ‘Guardians of the Dafeng’. If choosing one to watch for passing the time, especially as a light-hearted show, netizens overwhelmingly recommend ‘The Blossoming Love’.
