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Taiwanese Drama "Rainless Love in a Godless Land" is a drama that offers a plethora of myths and mythical creatures, combined under the main plotline of a couple who are not destined to be together.

The drama has an original story, with beautiful cinematography and atmosphere. The mythologies that the story presents are pretty interesting to boot and well handled. The main characters were enjoyable as well. The male lead was funny and cute and the female lead was strong and dynamic, which made the perfect combination. They didn't have many sweet moments, yes, though the final episodes offered some intense scenes, but they were entertaining nevertheless.

However, towards the ending, the drama started becoming tiring and too heavy on the twists. Still, the final one was excellently managed and unexpected.

So, overall, 7 out of 10.

Myth, culture, mysticism, and contemporary environmental issues-which aren't often discussed-are nicely interwoven in this supernatural romance drama. What I couldn't ignore and absolutely loved was their usage of the tribal language, which they even managed to incorporate in one of their OSTs. Instead of using the majority language, they chose to inculcate the language from which the script borrowed all their interesting myths and stories, which helped maintain the tone of mysticism in the plot.

I loved the acting and cuteness of the male leads, which seemed believable and not overly done like other famous supernatural romance dramas. The underlying issue of environmental pollution and other related issues also seemed wise, given the times. The drama gives hope and is quite philosophical if you pay attention. Definitely a bold attempt in the genre, as the plot keeps shifting attention from the main storyline to other issues. Even the negative characters have their shades and reasons. They aren't punished, so to speak, in the drama, but reasoned with, which storytellers rarely ever attempt, as punishment is easier than justification and forgiveness.