Mi yue zhuan

As an American Born Chinese, I don't often watch a lot of Chinese drama, but this one, the legend of Miyue, I have to say is one of the best one I've seen in years. I've seen way too many other reviews about how bad this drama is, I recommend those people thats brain dead, should take your time, watch this drama and rethink about it carefully. In China, this drama is counted as the best drama is 10 years, with more than 30 billion view counts on the internet, about 20 percent of Chinese watching this drama every night. I really don't understand why would someone talking sh*t about this drama without even watching a single episode. If you are someone thats interested in Chinese culture, the love and hate between man and women, or even ancient war in China, I recommend this drama to you. I promise, you will not regret your choice.

With increased irritation, I'm trudging through this dense and boring historical drama hoping something remotely interesting happens, however, it's taking for-fu@king-ver to get plot advancement. It doesn't help that I seem to have developed an intense dislike for, Sun Li, the lead actress who- with all apologies- can't act her way out of a paper bag. I'm sorry but Ms Li's acting is the same in every period drama she's been in. She always does a doe-eyed ingénue who, despite being unfairly treated, goes through life singing kumbaya and has never met a potential enemy she didn't love. Also, she looked her age- mid 30s- and was hardly convincing as some teenager...the men were all old as well. Seriously, who wrote this screenplay? Sigh.

I'll give it a dozen more episodes to see if the pacing and story development move faster otherwise it goes in the dropped category pronto.

I think I like the TV series because of the teleplay's interesting title "Mi yue zhuan".I really don't know the Chinese history why it has all kinds of stories. In my opinion, I think the Chinese history that it is so easy life and all people live so comfortable and happiness. But the story "Mi yue zhuan" really change my thinking. As the story I prefer to like the Chinese queen "Mi yue". She uses her wisdom and courage to solve thousands of troubles. No matter what trouble she comes across, she always solves it perfect as her experiences and knowledge. Maybe we can study more wisdom as the TV series with "Mi yue". So I am so love the teleplay "Mi yue zhuan" and if you have a love for Chinese history , you can go to watch it. I believe that you must love it also. It'll touch your heart.

2015 was a year of intense chinese historic drama competition. The Legend of Miyue garnered harsh comments and low rating.

I took a chance and discovered from the clothing designs to dialogue to set decor to storyline, Miyue is a spectacular series.

Wild child Miyue was born into a ruthless man's world. She fought against the evil intentions from the women in the harem and struggled to find her place in life. She sought comfort in learning and amassed a wealth of knowledge and life long friendships. Despite her bad circumstances, she persevered and became the most powerful woman in history.

Really conflicting reviews. I love Asian dramas. Of course, some are better than others. I'm craving a new historical drama right now, so I guess I'll have to try watching this one to see what I think of I--then adjust my rating accordingly.

(If you want to watch a really amazing Chinese movie, you must watch "Red Cliff" Parts I and II. I was truly impressed. It's now one of my favorites.) Take care!