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Guo Se Fang Hua

  • TV Series
  • 2025
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
934
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Zi Yang and Xian Li in Guo Se Fang Hua (2025)
DramaRomance

A merchant's daughter who divorces her family, starts a peony business with minister Jiang Changyang. Amidst political turmoil, she establishes women's shelters, supports Jiang's service, an... Read allA merchant's daughter who divorces her family, starts a peony business with minister Jiang Changyang. Amidst political turmoil, she establishes women's shelters, supports Jiang's service, and they develop a romantic relationship.A merchant's daughter who divorces her family, starts a peony business with minister Jiang Changyang. Amidst political turmoil, she establishes women's shelters, supports Jiang's service, and they develop a romantic relationship.

  • Stars
    • Zi Yang
    • Xian Li
    • Zheming Wei
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    934
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Zi Yang
      • Xian Li
      • Zheming Wei
    • 64User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Zi Yang
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    • 2025
    Xian Li
    Xian Li
    • 2025
    Zheming Wei
    • 2025
    Yaqin Zhang
    Yaqin Zhang
    • 2025
    Jie Dong
    Jie Dong
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    Songyan Tu
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    Mengshi Tong
    Mengshi Tong
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    Mengchen Shen
    Mengchen Shen
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    Adeline Xu
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    Zhuang Jieqiong
    • Execution Internal Prison
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    Miao Tian
    Miao Tian
    • 2025
    Kun Yang
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    Si-si Chen
    Si-si Chen
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    Yinyue Liao
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    Zicheng Gu
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    Shan Ren
    • 2025
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    2bcz2025

    Tedious

    The picture quality is very high, making it feel like you're watching a movie. It's definitely a great drama to kick off the new year. The clothing, intricate details, and the sea of peonies in the yard are truly beautiful. However, the dialogue is quite stiff, and the plot feels forced, which makes it uncomfortable to watch. The script is rather dull, relying heavily on rules and formulas, and many serious scenes come off as trivial. These shallow situations only lead to superficial emotions.

    The cast consists of well-known actors from mainland China. While the heroine is working hard to promote the drama, her acting skills don't seem to be as strong as they once were. There are a few standout moments, but her expressions often appear stiff. On the other hand, the male lead, Li Xian, is quite impressive. His acting skills are evident, and he truly embodies his role.
    2Herbert_Y

    The Story Is Monotonous

    Modern issues are incorporated into costume dramas in a way that can feel like they're simply shouting for slogans. The plot revolves around Yang Zi's familiar portrayal of the heroine, but it often falls into predictability with the stereotypical storyline. While the makeup and visual presentation are undeniably appealing, the story is monotonous.

    Yang Zi's performances have become quite formulaic. Despite the time that has passed, she hasn't demonstrated significant growth in her acting skills, and her approach now feels exaggerated at times. Her expressions can leave the audience unsure if she's laughing or crying. Li Xian delivers solid acting, but even his talent isn't enough to lift the overall production.
    Chirawanthathi

    The drama "The Blooming Beauty" feels like a cure for insomnia

    The drama "The Blooming Beauty" feels like a cure for insomnia. Its slow pacing, repetitive dialogue, and lack of engaging plot twists make it a tedious watch. Despite its lavish costumes and set designs, the story struggles to hold attention, leaving viewers yawning rather than captivated. Even the characters feel underdeveloped, making it hard to connect with their journeys. Overall, it's a visually appealing but emotionally hollow production that fails to deliver the excitement or depth one might expect. Also the overly smoothed skin of the actors, particularly the lead, Yang Zi, gave them an unnatural and plastic-like appearance.
    emmawantz

    Boring!

    In costume dramas, it's easy to miss important points. The female main character often goes through a lot of suffering that leads to tears, but not many moments create real emotion. Instead, the story relies heavily on suffering rather than meaningful character development.

    The predictable plot and weak performances get a lot of praise, but they are confusing and uncomfortable to watch. The excitement around the series makes it hard to enjoy; each episode feels more like a task than fun. I want more depth and authenticity, but instead, I find an experience that only increases my discomfort. It's stressful.
    2mikemilky

    Unattractive

    Originally, I was intrigued by the premise of this drama and had high hopes for it. However, the leading actress's makeup was too heavy, and during the emotional scenes, I couldn't help but think of "Lost You Forever" because her acting was strikingly similar. It became so apparent that it was hard for me to enjoy the performance. Additionally, it seems that crews specializing in ancient idolized love dramas struggle to handle business-themed narratives effectively. The plot often feels trivial and overly drawn out, leading to increasing boredom. Furthermore, dramas with female protagonists are becoming standardized and formulaic, which is very similar to other dramas. The pacing is slow and the lack of novelty. The characters' interactions feel stiff and difficult to relate to.

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      • January 7, 2025 (China)
    • Country of origin
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