REBIRTH FOR YOU

40 episodes with Ju Jing Yi and Joseph Zeng. Photo credits Viki & Amazon.

FANTASY/ COSTUME & PERIOD

9/25/20242 min read

I first noticed the ML Joseph Zeng in Mysterious Lotus Casebook alongside Chen Yi and I got impressed, so much so that I started looking out for his other projects. This actor with beautiful, mesmerizing eyes can certainly deliver the character expected of him. As for the FL, I have seen her in a lot of series already. She is a ball of energy and that's actually good for most of her characters. This one as a Princess is no exception.

The supporting cast are mostly good, especially the couple 2nd Prince of Yongging Qing An and the sister of the male lead known as Dongdong. They are a fated match that warms the heart in its pureness and innocence. The second ML though originally good got corrupted due to selfishness or true love- you be the judge. The doctor turned nemesis is actually good in her portrayal as she makes me feel annoyed every time she opens her mouth saying words dipped in malice and sarcasm. The rest do deliver their characters enough to support the story.

The story itself is simple but with a progressive nature. The twists and turns you won't expect will make you want to continue watching until the wee hours of the morning. It will teach you to stay on your toes and to be smart in all circumstances, no matter the stake. It will also remind you to always verify presented information before believing in them. The ending is quite good but if I was the writer, I would have wanted to show Qing A ruling Yongging and not just implied it in the storytelling.

The title though I could not get the head or tail of it. I actually thought there is a reincarnation happening somewhere along the way or at the very least, a change in personality or so to ensure another's happiness, something to that effect. Rebirth For You has ample filial piety values though and friendships that certainly make life easier and better. It also shows how love can endure, how it can make a person better or bitter. It also reminds me that what a person says counts but what is more important is what that person does. Love also does not discriminate but rather encompasses. It also provides, protects and is always there for the beloved.

This series feels good to watch. Not the best but certainly one of the good ones.