*Due to a rather baffling tech issue, these episodes don't have my mic audio. I talk a bit about the final moments of 23 (and how frustrating audio issues are) in the beginning of 24. <3

**The mic audio for ep. 25 turned out to be scratchy at times for no predictable reason, apologies for being rough on the ears. <3

**This series is a commission covered up to episode 30. If I decide to continue the commission (which is based on several factors) then there will be a break before the next group of episodes.

Comments

Both the book and the show were written by Hai Yan. I do think the book is quite good, but I think it was written week by week for a contest. Meanwhile she wrote the screenplay for the show after the book had been done a few years, and I think that shows. It really feels like a polished second draft of the same story! And it's her first screenplay too, so it's really mindblowing that it's so good. (Of course TV is always a group effort so the directors and producers also have some influence there.)

Valdinia

2025-09-15 08:55:53 +0000 UTC

The author is Hai Yan, and she also wrote the screenplay for the series! Pure talent!

Pandora

2025-09-15 08:16:30 +0000 UTC

Yes, and she also wrote the screenplay, and it shows!

Pandora

2025-09-15 08:11:53 +0000 UTC

The suspense of when Prince Jing finds out the truth is its own sub-plot by now :D The author of Langya Bang (the book this show is based on) is female. Hope you get a chance to read the novel too. Its awesome!

Rumi_Kpop

2025-09-14 21:26:59 +0000 UTC

do we only have 1 ep this week? T_T

Jojo

2025-09-14 20:45:52 +0000 UTC

Aaah what an unfortunate time to have tech issues, you seemed to have lots of opinions on stuff 😂 but delightful expressions anyway!

Valdinia

2025-09-10 16:33:08 +0000 UTC

Its so sad that episode 23 doesn't have audio! If you don't mind, in the next video, could you please talk about the entire prison sequence? From Mei Changsu manipulating/goading Marquis Xie into betraying Xia Jiang and then the actual revelations? Its one of the best sequences in the show! Would love to hear your thoughts on it. And regarding Prince Jing saying he wishes he had been there... he couldn't have helped. At all. If anything, he would have also been executed since he was so close to Prince Qi and Lin Shu. So Mei Changsu was telling the literal truth that not being in the capital at the height of the issue saved his life. Even trying to speak about it later as he tried to do got him constantly sent to battles, where he might have died if he wasn't a good warrior. Though its funny to see how many times Mei Changsu keeps testing him to see if he will remain righteous or not. Constantly reminding him that there's no use pursuing the case when that's the main motive behind all his schemes. :D Hope your tech issues get resolved soon! The reactions are still great to watch thanks to your expressions :) Good luck!

Rumi_Kpop

2025-09-08 21:39:20 +0000 UTC

Ep 22/23/24 Ahhh, I'm loving the expressions! Gremlin MCS went into that prison, ready and loaded to gloat! We love to see it and he deserved every moment of it! ♥ And yes, Jingyan and MCS are just so gay and bisexual... ♥ :D And saaaaad.... also, so saaaad... T.T They should really hug and kiss (and more) during their late night meet ups, I think it might help. nod nod I noticed you wrote down what the Grand Empress Dowager said as her last words: It was 'Jinyang' and of course 'Xiao-Shu'. We know who Xiao-Shu is, but Jinyang is Grand Princess Jinyang, the current Emperor's sister (and more important: sister of our MVP Grand Princess Liyang) and Lin Shu's/MCS's mom. This is never specified in the show, but she's the one that slits her throat with the sword in the flashbacks whenever they bring up all the deaths of the Lin Family. Also, my personal theory, don't know if it is true or not, is that she, and thus Lin Shu as well, is actually blood-related to the Grand Empress Dowager. With all the harem stuff and different ranks, it isn't always sure if the women are blood-related to the princes/princesses, but as Xiao-Shu was her favourite and her last thoughts lingered with Princess Jinyang, I think it is plausible, that the Grand Empress Dowager was biased towards her own bloodline in the royal family. I can imagine the frustration and anger you felt when you noticed the mic audio didn't record. I don't know if that would work, but maybe just to keep your own paranoia at bay, start an audio record app on your phone or something while filming? It might not be the best quality, but it is something for when stuff like this happens. I'm crossing my fingers for you, that the tech issues can be resolved, I'm sending all the hugs! ♥♥♥ You're doing great! ♥♥♥

Lisa Kleine

2025-09-08 21:10:02 +0000 UTC

So glad you are reacting to this series! I know the phrase "Art is subjective, but this is objectively the best" is overused but Nirvana in Fire is objectively THE best C-Drama in the past decade. :) The plot is so well written, the characters extremely intriguing and the screenplay is paced perfectly. My favorite thing has to be the number of genuinely smart characters (on both sides) that this show has. Mei Changsu is a given but, without giving away any spoilers, I hope you notice Consort Jing too. She's one of my all time favorite female characters! One thing about the shipping... not sure how much this would affect your perception of their relationship considering its a period drama, but Prince Jing and Mei Changsu (Lin Shu) are cousins. Not distantly related either. Prince Jing's dad (the emperor) and Mei Changsu's mom are siblings. Please don't take it as a spoiler since this is pretty clearly stated early in the novel and the show has mentions of it too. One major plot arc just ended with 21 and the next one is just as awesome! I hope you enjoy it too. Looking forward to those reactions!

Rumi_Kpop

2025-09-08 03:48:06 +0000 UTC

Re: the end of ep 21; I do think prince Yu does mean to treat the zhuos well. He's in an excellent mood, has just achieved a great victory. Why wouldn't he? But I also think the moment winds turn for him and the zhuos get useful in resolving that he'd flip like a weatherwane, so it's good that Liyang got that oath. (

Valdinia

2025-09-06 15:29:33 +0000 UTC

I love that you are continuing to watch, and I love rewatching NiF and seeing your reactions!

ariunderscore

2025-09-02 16:56:19 +0000 UTC

I have seen the series before so I don't comment on future plots. However I had reactions while watching. Episodee 18 at the beginning "It's a comedy" me, oh yeah, the next couple episodes are a laugh a minute. Then Nian Nian comes in fights with Jingrui and you see the look and think they should walk down the aisle together. Me: That would be awkward. Anyway, this is a great series and I'm so glad you are watching it. I will keep spoilers to myself, promise.

percysowner

2025-08-31 22:44:44 +0000 UTC

the competency kink is so strong with this show...

Max

2025-08-29 20:43:07 +0000 UTC

There was no need for them to make Prince Jing walking underground towards MCS so romantic with the candlelight and the way they framed it, but hey, we’ll take it! A lot of big scenes in these episodes, but I especially love how MCS talks about Prince Jing and his reasoning behind keeping his own identity a secret from him.

Demi

2025-08-25 19:32:37 +0000 UTC

You notice how dismissive the men are of the women in this world, granted its all the bad guys but it historicallly tracks. The only way the Crown Prince has any advantages is because of his mother's brains, and she has to simper to the Emperor while he pers her on the head. Everyone underestimates Consort Jing, even Banrio is acknowledged as smart still gets the 'don't you worry your little head'. Its kinda sad, but the women weaponise that to get ahead, its the only way they can.

Dana

2025-08-25 08:20:06 +0000 UTC

Im so so so fcking euphoric that u continue this series, truly one of the best series ever. It's the kind of drama that is profoundly touching and homo, of course :)))

Yujin Il

2025-08-13 11:54:16 +0000 UTC

So excited you're continuing this!! Honestly, I had the same reaction you had when Prince Jing was all like "Do I need a reason to see you?" 💅🏻 And also, I want to protect Jingrui and Yujin against everything and everyone <3 I love their bickering and how much they care about MCS.

Demi

2025-08-12 16:13:16 +0000 UTC

Haven't watched yet, but happy to get some new episodes!

Korielon

2025-08-11 19:54:09 +0000 UTC

Consort Jing is the mvp indeed!!! I'm rewatching this show with you, but I also feel like I need to take notes to understand wtf is happening in every scene Mei Changsu and those goddamn banquets...

Max

2025-08-11 15:09:26 +0000 UTC

watching the ep 14 reaction: Li Gang's hubby will appear soon ♥ quickly jumping to the next! Also, I just love the whole conversation between Marquis Yan and MCS, every time they're in a room together it's so amazing, the acting, the dialogue, urgh ♥♥♥ Same with Prince Jing and MCS, but then there's also the whole hidden identity playing an enormous role, hanging over them like a sword. Also, if you're interested in some family relations between these characters, continue reading, I don't remember this being mentioned in the show (Otherwise ignore the next paragraph!): Noble Consort Chen's name before marriage was Yueyao, as we just found out, her full name is actually Lin Yueyao, she is Lin Shu's/MCS's aunt. So the former Crown prince that was sentenced to death, was his maternal and paternal cousin, as Lin Shu's mom was a sister of the current emperor. Nobles... they're all related somehow... :D Love your reactions! ♥ Thank you!

Lisa Kleine

2025-08-11 14:24:07 +0000 UTC

Will you continue watching the show? It's one of my favorite dramas ever. I watch it multiple times a year! I'm really excited to find someone else reacting to it!

Lili J

2025-05-22 14:35:14 +0000 UTC

If possible I hope you continue to react to this series. I'm still looking forward to it ❤️

Ciara

2025-03-09 15:29:08 +0000 UTC

I really appreciate these old cdramas with less fancy filter/make-up/funny special effects. For me, i wouldnt say NIF is the best cdrama in alllll time, but definitely on the top10 list. There are so many exellent cdramas made before 2010 even before 2000, with much greater story-telling and acting compare to nowdays（i mean the past decade）dramas. Nevertheless，NIF is a perfect choice.

thyl

2025-03-08 20:16:02 +0000 UTC

selfishly joining the rest of the comments by begging you to react to the rest of the series... Nirvana in Fire has an innocuous appearance of a court politics drama and then catches you like a quicksand trap, not letting you go no matter how much you try. The plot, the characters, the ACTING! Like, there are so many more absolutely amazing stuff later on, you've no idea!!! THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING

Max

2025-02-11 14:50:01 +0000 UTC

Every time you ask the question "Did Mei Changsu do it on purpose?" the answer is yes. And when you don't ask, the answer is also yes

Max

2025-02-09 14:03:44 +0000 UTC

I will add to the choir and ask that you continue to react to NIF. It is such a good series with so many interesting characters and many twists and turns. In answer to your question this is based on a book Lang Ya Bang. It doesn't seem to have been licensed in novel format but there are full English translations on line. Obviously it shouldn't be read until after seeing the series. I have not read any of it, so i can't say if it is danmei or just really strong bromance.

percysowner

2025-02-08 19:30:17 +0000 UTC

Brit, I love your reaction at the end of an episode when things are cut off ABRUPTLY. I feel it. Truly. So thank you for that. Also, hugs to you for identifying personally with the dysfunctional family drama. It’s a through-line of the show, lest we forget that all royal families are related. I hope you continue the series and experience the magic of the rest of this story in this aspect. I won’t say more cuz spoilers. But it is so well done, ugh. Also also, I love everyone as they brought their best acting to this. You’re getting a glimpse of my favorite minor characters. I also really appreciate how humanized the jackass princes are. I do still have gripes about the Viki subtitles though. There are a few important things they just didn’t translate or capture…Every character has a personality in the way they speak and some of the humor or relational significance is easily lost. It’s a hard job for sure. But if you continue, perhaps there are supplemental subtitles that would add to your understanding. I hope the hivemind can help. I’ll shut up now but my love for this show is undying. So glad to have (re)experienced the beginning with you!

Clover

2025-02-06 14:45:25 +0000 UTC

The way I love your notes…you are my favorite watch friend. Hug)

jdkkw Li

2025-02-06 02:51:05 +0000 UTC

yes!yes! Pleaaaaaase continue! I would love to watch this series again with you. And to your question about the gay version of this, the series was based on a no relationship novel . Mei Changsu don’t have love interest and only focus on his vengeance. Rumor has it, the writer wrote several chapters with the setting of DanMei but then deleted them and rewrote it to a no relationship novel. Well just rumor.╮(╯▽╰)╭ I read the book and watched the series several times. They’re both really good and really worth the time. It would be great if you continue watching. To be honest I don’t think anyone can let go in the middle of this though😂😂

wendy

2025-02-05 13:46:57 +0000 UTC

So so so love this! This series is impeccable.

Basingstoke

2025-02-05 00:26:14 +0000 UTC

I don't think I've ever had so much joy out of a reaction series, so of course I wish you'd continue! <3 This series just gets better and better the further you get, and of course the characters grow on you at the same time. We haven't seen any of my favourite plots/arcs and have barely met some of my favourite characters! SO many thanks for these reactions, they will be my new comfort watch 🥰

Valdinia

2025-02-04 20:43:10 +0000 UTC

Definitely hoping for more of this, because this show deserves all the note-taking and careful attention to detail. The first time through I did my usual binge-approach, and there were moments where I was hopelessly confused about "who's this guy? And how is he related to wossname and That Guy?" Well worth it in the end, though - this show takes its time, building the plot stone by stone and throwing the occasional gut-punch in there for fun and games. Hope you continue on this journey!

Minerva Grey

2025-02-04 19:30:10 +0000 UTC

I’m hoping for a continued reaction even if it takes a long time! Thank you for appreciating it so far :) And yes NiF wrote the template for many other Chinese period dramas that followed. It really elevated the audience's expectations in a good way too. But it is such a slow slow burn. Much is left suppressed, unsaid, implied due to narrative reasons, and it adds to the power of those few moments of emotional catharsis. I have drawn so much strength and oddly, comfort, from MCS and Jingyan during personally hard times. On a side note, here’s a bit about Hu Ge, who plays MCS. He had been a hugely popular young TV & movie star before a near-fatal car accident. He needed facial reconstruction (those scars on his right eye are real) and thought his acting career might be over. Once he recovered enough, he returned to the theater stage to rebuild his skills. He was out of the public eye for almost 10 years. When they were casting for NiF, he was sent the news by his most ardent fans, encouraging him to audition. And boy, it was a comeback for the ages. I think he feels a connection with the story of rebirth and redemption on a level beyond any other actor could have done. We’re very lucky to witness such a beautiful character and story brought to life.

Clover

2025-02-04 15:46:52 +0000 UTC

Yes, please continue reacting to this show! These batches of a couple of episodes at a time work really well. It is a long show, but it is so good. The plotting, the character development, the angst... It will only get better and better. We don't mind waiting if other things come first! I love how you call Fei Liu a chihuahua because it fits him perfectly - fiercely loyal to one person and very reactive to everyone else. Prince Jing and those stoic, melancholic expressions of his... he's so handsome and I love him so much (and so does Mei Changsu, lets be honest). That moment when General Meng was suggesting they create a tunnel between their houses for their ~ secret rendezvouses ~ and Mei Changsu's reaction was priceless. 🤭 But also, the feels when Mei Changsu almost touched ~ his ~ bow and Prince Jing not letting him because his friend didn't like people touching it - not knowing who was actually standing in front of him, of course. That was a great moment to show Mei Changsu (and us as the audience) how much Prince Jing still loves and cares for the friend he thinks is dead. Even if most other people view Lin Shu as a traitor. And then the scene between Mu Nihuang and Mei Changsu... How he kept turning away from her and her just stepping around him again and again to face him. A woman's instinct indeed. ♥ Finally: I think everyone was right there with you when Prince Yu got all the praises from the Emperor while Prince Jing did all the work and barely got a glance his way. Our poor baby. He really deserves his time in the sun soon.

Demi

2025-02-04 08:19:03 +0000 UTC

I believe if you continue your reaction, you won't be sorry, we are all rooting for it, and it really is the BEST show! You should, of course, take all the time you need to do so comfortably, as this show is a marathon, and you cannot shoulder your way through it and truly appreciate it's glory. <3

mwfangirl

2025-02-04 01:09:22 +0000 UTC

I need you to continue watching Nirvana in Fire. There are so many amazing scenes later on in the show. I'm so glad you have enjoyed it so far and I truly hope you end up reacting to the rest of it! ☺️

Stephen Bolt

2025-02-03 22:26:05 +0000 UTC

This is probably the best drama I've ever watched, and re-watching together with your reaction has been a joy!

Erin Hartley

2025-02-03 21:42:38 +0000 UTC

Aaaaaah! Yes, if possible please continue with the NiF reactions 🙏 Ohh, the feels when Mu Nihuang confronts MCS about being Lin Shu T.T The show does it so well! We will get more scenes with Prince Jing and MCS, no worries. Also, I think you confused Prince Jing's mom for his consort in episode 11 :D which is okay, we haven't seen that much of her yet. But noooo, that pretty lady in white with the silver-jade earrings is his mom, consort Jing. ;) We haven't met Prince Jing's consort. Now you have an inkling of why we love this show. ♥ :) So, if possible, I would love for you to continue it at some point. ♥

Lisa Kleine

2025-02-03 19:44:48 +0000 UTC

watching Master Zhou entering the palace really got me goosbump

Jojo

2025-02-03 19:38:28 +0000 UTC

I would love to see you continue, it truly only gets better from here!

mirka

2025-02-03 19:22:53 +0000 UTC

Hah, they got you right in the feels! That scene with Nihuang confronting Mei Changsu is one of the greats. One thing that has to be known about Prince Jing is that he loves his mom. And he's so right, his mom is awesome. As are so many of these characters! Please please please PLEASE keep reacting to this, I am so enjoying both the rewatch and your reactions to it, and there's several scenes I'm already looking forward to. You've gotten a taste of the political machinations and character drama that makes this show what it is, but there is so much more yet to uncover!

Anonym WLW

2025-02-03 17:28:47 +0000 UTC

So, the question at the end in episode 12 reaction... Coooooooooooooooooooonnnntiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinuuuuuuuuuuuuueeeeeeeeeeee! Pretty please (and puppy eyes) I think my answer was always pretty clear. 😉🤭

Lilah Kane

2025-02-03 11:22:04 +0000 UTC

The scene with the military officers on the drilling field is so deep. That officer is lucky to have escaped with his life, as he did not just insult a guest of the prince, but also shot a deadly weapon in the direction of said royal prince. On purpose. So yeah, tried murder of a prince, intentional or not, is usually a death sentence, so 50 strikes and a demotion is a light punishment. Also Ministry of Rites is responsible for the rites of the court and country, religious holidays, funerals, marriages, behavioral rules in court and all that. And as that has a great cultural influence, it is an important ministry to have on your side as well. On another note: Yes, we ship Prince Jing and MCS. :D As does Meng Da-Ge, our captain of the ship :DDD There are some other ships of course, but that is the main one. Yan Yujin and Xiao Jingrui is another popular ship, as is Li Gang (MCS's other bodyguard) and another character that hasn't turned up yet (I'm currently on ep 10 reaction, and I don't remember if he will turn up anytime soon. ^^°) All in all, there are many lovable characters to put together ♥ Love these reactions! Thank you so much, also to the person who commissioned them!♥ I'll be back for the rest after work!

Lisa Kleine

2025-02-03 11:06:09 +0000 UTC

Meng knows what Su wants... A secret corridor to Jing's residence... You can't make this up. Also, the writer of Nirvana in Fire actually wrote it first as "ManLove", but changed it because... Well, you know. But those feelings are STILL very much present on the series. It is deeper "love" than any other. I think a "spinoff" was written where there was a real gay character. If I remember it wrong, correct me. ☺️

Lilah Kane

2025-02-03 08:57:13 +0000 UTC

Can't believe you did NiF ! Believe it or not I rewatched your 1-3 reaction three times the day you posted it and literally sit and wait and see 4-6 came out (and three times rewatch)lol. I still remember that my mental health was in a poor state in 2015 and this drama dragged me out completely. 2015 is a big year for MY Chinese long series memory since those main actors in NiF did another fabulous series in the same year. Even now when people ask for a historical political drama I would say NiF. Thank you so much for reacting to this show and whether you continue or not this has been a fantastic journey so far and I do really hope you will continue this series! It will blow your mind for sure. (sry for the poor English if it offended you

千一

2025-02-03 04:53:43 +0000 UTC

It is the 5th day of Chinese New Year week, Brittany and you made my day!!! Haven't checked out the updates yet but really hope you will continue this series!!!!! It only gets better!!

Jojo

2025-02-03 01:53:48 +0000 UTC

OMG! This is a BIG surprise for me.

Alice K.

2025-02-02 06:04:33 +0000 UTC

It's probably too late, but on tumblr, someone had created relationship charts for the first 20 eps - each showed all the characters showing up in that particular episode, and how they were related to each other. It made following the show (my first cdrama) SO much easier. https://www.tumblr.com/glimmeroo/646371467822514176/relationship-recap-masterpost

ariunderscore

2025-01-30 04:51:40 +0000 UTC

This is so not on my bingo card for 2025 but omfg i'm loving it A LOT! Nirvana in fire is definitely my most favourite Cdrama, thank you so much for reacting! Can't wait for more

Yujin Il

2025-01-29 19:23:16 +0000 UTC

BTW audio levels were good!

Valdinia

2025-01-29 17:34:08 +0000 UTC

I watched the first batch of reactions as soon as they came up, despite being super busy and practically all of it coming out of my sleep time. My only regret is that now I hav no more. I am going to rewatch everything. I love that you love the characters that I do and your reactions bring me so much joy! The subtitles miss sometimes and I wish I could be in the room with you to clarify things but overall I am just so delighted that these reactions exist!

Valdinia

2025-01-29 17:23:07 +0000 UTC

Brit, I love your reactions! One note: The Viki subtitles are adequate but not great. Lots of small details are missing or distorted. One error in ep 3 I believe, was when Meng Zhi asked about survivors. Mei Changsu actually said that one other person survived along with himself. Not a spoiler since he said it out loud, but this becomes relevant much later. If you seek out some people in the NiF fandom on Tumblr, they will have better cultural clarifications for all the different titles, ranks, relationships, etc. to enhance your understanding. However, having sat in the Chinese fandom for this show, I would say that many native speakers need to watch it multiple times to truly grasp the scope and depths of the story-telling as well. So no worries! Enjoy! I really really really hope you continue after ep 12 because it gets all waves hands wildly

Clover

2025-01-29 15:29:37 +0000 UTC

IMO NIF is so much more than a simple revenge story, it transcends this theme. I love a good revenge story, I love the Count of Monte Christo, but this is so much more. It‘s about justice rather than revenge, about good governance, nation building, integrity, and - ultimately - about the truth. It is also a scathing comment on the current political state of affairs in China, hidden, as needs be in an historical epic. No doubt another reason for its popularity. Treading lightly here to avoid spoilers…. And sadly, rewatching it again in 2025, it also resonates with what is currently happening in the US.

Pandora

2025-01-29 09:50:59 +0000 UTC

NIF came out in 2014, and its impact was such that it has inspired and has been copied by countless others shows following in its footsteps. This includes the famous cliff scene 😉

Pandora

2025-01-29 09:43:25 +0000 UTC

How glorious! The first good thing to happen in 2025! You are truly in for a treat and I cannot wait to see your further reactions. This is such a well crafted show on every level. The sheer intelligence of the storytelling, the acting, the cinematography, the music - everyone in this project is bringing their best and it shows. Some of the scenes are composed like paintings, it simply is a joy to watch on every level, a feast for the senses. The author of the novel this is based on wrote the script herself and you can tell. There isn‘t a single superfluous scene in any of the 54 episodes, it all has layers of meaning and comes together so beautifully. It is a joy to have such an intelligently made epic. Speaking of, the sheer number of fiercely intelligent protagonists, especially the number of intelligent and proactive women, the intelligent conversations…. Perfection!

Pandora

2025-01-29 09:41:15 +0000 UTC

Ep. 2 -you're absolutely right, the hands, the HANDS!!! The tension there that could be cut with a cleaver, holy bjesus...

Max

2025-01-28 21:47:29 +0000 UTC

you got it right Lilah. NIF is being called the Chinese version of "The Count of Monte Cristo" when it was released back then!!

Jojo

2025-01-28 20:31:00 +0000 UTC

Damn, the ACTING! Lin Shu is just standing there, not even a muscle on his face is moving, but you can FEEL his rage. I missed this show...

Max

2025-01-28 18:59:31 +0000 UTC

From the start Nirvana in Fire reminded me of one of the famous stories. It of course has its own twists and turns, but the feel I got was, that this is clearly Chinese The Count of Monte Cristo. I love that book so much, so couldn't help myself to see the similarities and love the series even more. All the adaptations I have seen of Alexandre Dumas story have also been great. Loved the anime too: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gankutsuou:_The_Count_of_Monte_Cristo

Lilah Kane

2025-01-28 07:16:45 +0000 UTC

Man, I still get so mad when I think about poor Grand Princess Liyang who was forced to marry her rap!st (her own mother gave her the wine!) and history almost repeating itself with Princess Nihuang. Consort Yue got off way too easy. I am loving these reactions though! I love our team so much 💖

Demi

2025-01-27 21:40:51 +0000 UTC

Thanks Brittany!

Jojo

2025-01-27 20:58:09 +0000 UTC

Thank you Lilah!

Jojo

2025-01-27 20:57:55 +0000 UTC

Brittany dear, you will love "Hu Ge" (actor who plays Mei Changsu) so much. He's such a good actor and is HOT!!!! Also, even though this is not a BL series, there's a very strong shipment between Mei and Prince Jing. Really hope you will like the series and decide to finish up the whole show. BTW, NIF Season 2 is also amazing, normally S2 is never better than S1 in Chinese drama, but this one for NIF 2 it's as good as S1.

Jojo

2025-01-27 20:26:27 +0000 UTC

BIG thanks to whomever commissioned this series & thank you Brittany for taking it on. It can be a little rough watching without a friend to guide you through it but I hope you will enjoy the process.

2025-01-27 19:25:03 +0000 UTC

Nirvana in fire is such a massive undertaking that I haven’t rewatched it at all in all these years so I’m soooo exited for this!

Emma

2025-01-27 18:01:57 +0000 UTC

It's been a while since I watched this show and I always forget how good it is. Am very happy and whoever commissioned this, thank you lol 💙

Cendense

2025-01-27 17:40:57 +0000 UTC

Commissions, series especially, in general are pretty rare since a few things have to line up (this one has taken an obscenely long time to pan out) but I do plan on making a formal post about commissions very soon, like in a week or two. <3

Brittany Diamond

2025-01-27 17:19:33 +0000 UTC

Haven't commissioned anything but at the moment it is 12 episodes as reactions for Nirvana in Fire. Rest we will see.

Lilah Kane

2025-01-27 16:55:35 +0000 UTC

Two episodes in and I remember two things: 1. How confused I was about many things with this show as my first cdrama ever. 2. How much I adore this drama! Glad to revisit it this way!

Korielon

2025-01-27 16:54:52 +0000 UTC

I have been following Brittany for years but still have no idea how the "commission" system works. Can some of the lovely comments educate me? Like how many episodes' coming and how to request a commission??

Jojo

2025-01-27 16:50:34 +0000 UTC

It's impressive of the detailed notes you are taking! I didn't pay attention to most of the people introduced in the first few episodes when I was watching, but things will get much clearer later on so no worries!

Evelyn Wang

2025-01-27 16:15:11 +0000 UTC

Whoever commissioned this, I owe you my life <3 I'm so excited to see this!

mirka

2025-01-27 16:10:16 +0000 UTC

🥲This is my favorite show of all time oh my god!!!

jdkkw Li

2025-01-27 15:41:52 +0000 UTC

Yes, finished ep 1-3! Argh, the cliffhangers... :D All the nostalgia is coming back with these early episodes! And yes: Fei Liu is absolutely Best Boy. It's so much fun watching you trying to figure out all that is happening and all that could be happening ♥ It's going to be so good.

Lisa Kleine

2025-01-27 15:37:30 +0000 UTC

THEM indeed! ❤️

Demi

2025-01-27 15:20:26 +0000 UTC

OMG so exciting! I hope you decide to continue after ep 12. I still get teary eyed when I randomly think about THEM. And it’s so traditionally CHINESE with the utmost repressed and understated emotional devastation all around. Just, the best. Aaaaahhhhh.

Clover

2025-01-27 15:19:50 +0000 UTC

The scene with the Empress Dowager gets me every time.

FabulousLove

2025-01-27 13:25:23 +0000 UTC

This is one of my all-time favorite dramas. It's sooooo good 🤩. I'm glad you are reacting to it!

Stephen Bolt

2025-01-27 12:56:37 +0000 UTC

ad;lkfajdl;fajds!!! SQUEE!!! This is 10000% in my top 3 favs of C-drama & I rewatch all the time (and get new info every single rewatch!)

Maria Lima (aka chickwriter)

2025-01-27 12:29:01 +0000 UTC

Wow it's here!! One of my favourites dramas ❤️❤️

bamboogrove

2025-01-27 09:55:27 +0000 UTC

I'm so happy :'). I can't wait to watch these when I get home from work. Fun fact: the voices of our main guy Mei Changsu and Xiao Jingyan (Prince of Jing) are the actual voices of these actors! They dubbed themselves, basically.

Demi

2025-01-27 09:11:50 +0000 UTC

WHAT YOU'RE REACTING TO ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SERIES EVER

Valdinia

2025-01-27 09:01:35 +0000 UTC

Yan Yujin voice actor is Wei Wuxian’s voice actor. It’s so familiar

Hayley Xiong

2025-01-27 06:34:24 +0000 UTC

OMG!!! Come here immediately after seeing the notice! Thank you so much!

Hayley Xiong

2025-01-27 05:58:10 +0000 UTC

I'm so happy for this. I certainly need the distraction considering things are going these days.

Dana

2025-01-27 05:41:05 +0000 UTC

OMG OMG OMG I LOVE THIS!

Marissa Cornett

2025-01-27 05:36:41 +0000 UTC

I was waiting to start it with you, Brittany. Thanks for uploading!

Martina Marešová

2025-01-27 05:24:42 +0000 UTC

AAAAH! Gotta go to work, but then! Best Monday ever! ❤️😂

Lisa Kleine

2025-01-27 04:35:48 +0000 UTC

ITS HEREEE OMG

galaxieskz

2025-01-27 04:23:11 +0000 UTC

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