Ru yi zhuan

My two visits to the Palace Museum / Forbidden City invited imaginings of the lives lived there. This extraordinary series provides insights on so many levels. I spent 7 years in China and wish I had seen-and learned from-some of the content of this interpretation of history before moving there. It reveals much about a culture that continues to this day. And, it would have helped with workplace machinations!

The visuals are extraordinary-as is the Forbidden City itself. Costumes reflect the astounding embroideries seen in many of the crafts today. I was intrigued by a Suzhou artist's (can't call her a seamstress) work-really amazing.

The acting is great and with 87 episodes, there is ample time to feel you now these characters as people. Yes, it is a bit of a soap. But look beyond that and you are well rewarded.

English subtitles are...well not so good. There are errors. Still, the sometimes awkward expression seems (weirdly) to contribute to a sense of reality.

FOr architecture & art fans, the film is a visual feast.

Highly recommended.

Believe it or not, I watched three times already. It worths your time.

I am going to be honest. The writing for this show veers toward soap opera-like at times. But Zhou Xun is sublime. Amazing amazing actress.

Many of the actors on this show are wonderful too. I got totally wrapped up in this series. Highly recommend!

My very first Chinese series and it did not disappoint. Awesome acting, great cast. This show is so addicting. Great cinematography. It is quite long but worth it. This movie really got me interested in all the dynasties that ruled China, Korea and Japan. Countries that are very rich in heritage and history. It makes me want to travel to all these countries, too bad Covid19 is everywhere. I want me some Ruyi.

Although it is a sequel to the brilliant Zhen Huan Zhuan, Ruyi is different. Liu Lianzi took us on a different perspective here. I'll make it simple, Zhen huan used her head, but Ruyi used her heart. Both are completely different, but equally amazing. Not mentioning the costume, sets, bgm, and the casts, they are purely amazing. If you're not intrigued with Chinese history, at least Zhou xun's acting will hook you up to episode 87. Amazing drama! Embark yourself on an emotional rollercoaster ride, I promise it's a journey of a lifetime!