When I’m not writing, I love watching dramas. One of my favorites this year is The Rebel Princess, a Chinese costume drama, starring Zhang Zi Yi and Zhou Yi Wei. I’d first seen Zhang Zi Yi in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Zhou Yi Wei was a new actor to me. Together they portrayed Awu and Xiao Qi, two individuals with strong convictions.
There were so many wonderful elements:
- Acting – Stellar. The characters were complex. I found myself even feeling remorse for some of the villains.
- Cinematography – Each episode was like a gorgeous movie.
- Costumes – Detailed and exquisite. There are so many beautiful pieces.
- Soundtrack- The intro alone is fantastic. Each part of the soundtrack is rich and memorable.
- Writing – Incredible. I was often on the edge, eager to find out what would happen.
This was a spectacular drama. The competition was fierce. I could tell because by episode 65, so many characters featured in the intro had died. ??
Fortunately, the show wasn’t difficult to locate because all the episodes were officially on YouTube. While it consisted of 68 episodes, it was well-worth the time. Don’t worry. This drama had a happy ending.
