It’s a currently airing Taiwanese show called The Arc of Life, which some of us are watching. I’m personally really enjoying it! Stellar cast, and a story that’s moving at bullet train speed!!
I second Magic Moment! It’s a very pleasant show, which is quite predictable, but everyone is really likable in the show. I have a minor grouse, but that’ll be a spoiler for Maq, so will get to that later!
Is that a good sign or bad? I believe good shows make it seem like there were never enough episodes. I wanted to continue it but haven’t still. Should I?
Yeah, I know. I wonder if we are breezing through the tropes right now so that we can get to the desired set-up mid-way and from there, it slows down. Right now, I am not feeling some plots. Like the one in ep 9.
So true! They’re lumping all imaginable tropes all at once. It’s been like a trope encyclopaedia so far 😂 And you’re also right in that the speed affects how the audience connects with the characters. Right now, I’m watching it for the pretty, and Mei Ji.
Eps 9 and 10 were a little random, I thought. There was a Roy-in-white-shirt fan service montage, which had me laughing for a bit. The business still doesn’t make sense. But it’s all soooo pretty!!! So much light and green and joy even in the sadness!!
Mei Ji is still my favouritest. I love Mei Ji. I hope she becomes the kickass rich businesswoman she wants to be.
Oh I caught up with ep10!! There’s a brief montage with Roy in the white shirt in between when he’s drinking and later in the company office. It suddenly went slo-mo with music in the background. It was so obvious it was just fanservice 😂 There was no reason for the slo-mo otherwise.
I heard the business explanation XN gives in ep10, but it still seems kind of random. “Brand promotion” for brands that are about the good life / the happy life, etc. Neither XZ nor MJ seem to have known about this plan until she gave that interview to the reporters. Also, there’s never been any real discussion of a business plan or business models, other than the storefront and the tableware, so I found it all a little strange.
yeaah, i am not sure how it was translated, but XN said “people, events, things that are related to good life/happy living” i hope we get a clearer sense of their business model. seemed really vague at the moment. especially since they are launching a concept store, seems like it’s tablewares and artiste for now.
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melovestage
February 28, 2021 at 8:56 PM
Arc oh Arc… we are only 10 eps in but felt like I’ve been watching this show for 20!
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February 28, 2021 at 9:28 PM
Im so mad at Roy! Im not used to being mad at Roy! Its a weird situation and Im not liking it!
melovestage
February 28, 2021 at 11:33 PM
I just can’t… be mad at him…….. especially this trope….. it’s made for me…
Maq
February 28, 2021 at 9:53 PM
What dis?
pickleddragon
February 28, 2021 at 10:13 PM
It’s a currently airing Taiwanese show called The Arc of Life, which some of us are watching. I’m personally really enjoying it! Stellar cast, and a story that’s moving at bullet train speed!!
melovestage
February 28, 2021 at 11:34 PM
I really can’t wait what the show will bring me! Oh and @smaltwalt you should try Magic Moment too! Some of us have watched it and enjoyed it!
pickleddragon
February 28, 2021 at 11:49 PM
I second Magic Moment! It’s a very pleasant show, which is quite predictable, but everyone is really likable in the show. I have a minor grouse, but that’ll be a spoiler for Maq, so will get to that later!
melovestage
March 1, 2021 at 12:35 AM
It’s a slow paced, slice of life. very easy watch but binge-worthy. was it the one you mentioned to me the other day?
pickleddragon
March 1, 2021 at 1:46 AM
Yes Stagie, same thing I mentioned to you earlier!! 😂
Maq
March 1, 2021 at 3:06 PM
Hmm, where do I find Magic Moment with subs???
pickleddragon
March 1, 2021 at 7:21 PM
@smaltwalt We’ve watched Magic Moment on iQiyi with subs. I think it should be available free for viewing. Try this link: https://www.iq.com/play/2eolsooamo9?frmrp=search&frmb=list&frmrs=title
Even Arc of Life is on iQiyi.
wapz
February 28, 2021 at 10:08 PM
Is that a good sign or bad? I believe good shows make it seem like there were never enough episodes. I wanted to continue it but haven’t still. Should I?
pickleddragon
February 28, 2021 at 10:14 PM
I don’t know if it’s good or bad, but the pace for me is a little exhausting. It’s moving sooo quickly! And making my brain tired!!
melovestage
February 28, 2021 at 11:35 PM
Yeah, I know. I wonder if we are breezing through the tropes right now so that we can get to the desired set-up mid-way and from there, it slows down. Right now, I am not feeling some plots. Like the one in ep 9.
pickleddragon
February 28, 2021 at 11:51 PM
So true! They’re lumping all imaginable tropes all at once. It’s been like a trope encyclopaedia so far 😂 And you’re also right in that the speed affects how the audience connects with the characters. Right now, I’m watching it for the pretty, and Mei Ji.
melovestage
March 1, 2021 at 12:34 AM
I am still holding out for Roy and Ivy. i can’t help but make parallels to More Than Blue in ep 9!
wapz
February 28, 2021 at 11:41 PM
Oh I guess that’s better than not going anywhere or being very slow. I guess you’re still liking it?
pickleddragon
February 28, 2021 at 11:52 PM
Yes yes yes. Still liking it. I would recommend watching the 10 eps I’ve watched so far.
pickleddragon
February 28, 2021 at 10:16 PM
Eps 9 and 10 were a little random, I thought. There was a Roy-in-white-shirt fan service montage, which had me laughing for a bit. The business still doesn’t make sense. But it’s all soooo pretty!!! So much light and green and joy even in the sadness!!
Mei Ji is still my favouritest. I love Mei Ji. I hope she becomes the kickass rich businesswoman she wants to be.
melovestage
February 28, 2021 at 11:36 PM
wait which part on the white shirt :scarycry:
Business will get explained in ep 10, briefly. Xiao Niao explained that. So lmk if you are still confused once you are done!
pickleddragon
February 28, 2021 at 11:56 PM
Oh I caught up with ep10!! There’s a brief montage with Roy in the white shirt in between when he’s drinking and later in the company office. It suddenly went slo-mo with music in the background. It was so obvious it was just fanservice 😂 There was no reason for the slo-mo otherwise.
I heard the business explanation XN gives in ep10, but it still seems kind of random. “Brand promotion” for brands that are about the good life / the happy life, etc. Neither XZ nor MJ seem to have known about this plan until she gave that interview to the reporters. Also, there’s never been any real discussion of a business plan or business models, other than the storefront and the tableware, so I found it all a little strange.
melovestage
March 1, 2021 at 12:33 AM
the white shirt should be wet. just saying.
yeaah, i am not sure how it was translated, but XN said “people, events, things that are related to good life/happy living” i hope we get a clearer sense of their business model. seemed really vague at the moment. especially since they are launching a concept store, seems like it’s tablewares and artiste for now.