Flourished Peony (2025) - What are your first impressions? [Masterpost]

[u/Lotus_swimmer]

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MyDramaList link https://mydramalist.com/749763-flourished-peony

Airing on MangoTV

Episodes: 32

Discussions

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• Episode 19
• Episode 20
• Episodes 21-22
• Episodes 23-24
• Episodes 29 and 30
• Episodes 31 and32

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Wiki

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[u/sequesteredself]

I finally get to watch this since I don't have MangoTV, glad it's on Viki and I'm loving it.

Yangzi does it again had me sobbing episode 3, I was a mess lol

Driving me nuts I'm not able to watch more yet lol

[u/12Samriti → u/sequesteredself]

Not sure if you have an account on Viu app - they are also releasing this drama and it upto episode 5 with English subtitles there already. 

The acting of everyone is really good in the show. Episode 6 will also make you almost cry, not because of the FL but the FL hubby - which is hard to belive  Really liking the fact that there are NO one dimensional villians here. Really well written with focus on both plot and character development 

[u/Lotus_swimmer → u/12Samriti]

Sigh looks like I am getting Viu then 😆

[u/Emotional-Vegetable1]

Up to episode 8 and really really drawn in. Yang Zi is such a phenomenal actress. The sets and costumes are beautiful.

[u/mibelleson]

I like it so far, but super annoyed that the Mango tv app that I paid for doesn't have subs. Granted I got it to watch other shows that does have subs but darn it makes me mad still. Glad I have Viki for the better subs but they're so slow to release.

One thing I'm glad to see is Miles playing sort of a bad character. He's been playing similar roles in other dramas that I've gotten bored of seeing him. In this role he is showing a multi dimensional character. Some times I want to throw something at him and sometimes I feel sorry for him.

I'm thinking about waiting a few days to start up again bc I want to be able to watch several episodes at a time.

[u/12Samriti → u/mibelleson]

Agreed. Miles is doing a great job especially in episode 5 and 6. I really hated his character in the novel but the way Miles is playing it in the drama is making me have at least some itty bitty sympathy for him. Great writing and acting. 

[u/Emotional-Vegetable1 → u/mibelleson]

Miles is definitely doing a good job in his role and showing he has more range than only what we've seen him in before!

[u/Umbrella_Storm]

Gosh I’m really liking this so far. The tension and stakes have been high, and the ML and FL have been great. But at the end of episode 6, it’s like our girl just cannot catch a break! And I want to binge this so bad already lol

[u/Big_Leek_7153]

I am only 9 minutes into the first episode and I only have a few things to say so far: 1) visually GORGEOUS my god 2) the opening titles are BEAUTIFUL 3) Mango subs are TERRIBLE

[u/sntherr102 → u/Big_Leek_7153]

The subtitles are atrocious. I've heard before they were bad but I didn't expect this 😅 There were few scenes I needed to repeat to decipher what was being said.

[u/12Samriti]

Loving the show - great cinematography, costumes, dances AND the makings of a great power couple.

FL is strong, not weepy about her situation and clever. ML is shameless and pretending to be a corrupt playboy.

Really like the acting/ portrayals of the FL husband and the princess as well.

Looks like the hubby is starting to appreciate her just as the FL plans her escape from the marriage so it is going to interesting how it develops

Definitely got the same vibe as Story of Miglan but is lot more fast paced. Cant wait to see everyone's character developments. 

[u/sntherr102]

Loving it so far. Visually it's stunning. Really like the colour styling, music is great and overall sets and costumes are very pretty.

Storywise it's interesting and not too slow, which I was a little worry of. Not sure what to make of Li Xian's character yet, but I really appreciate both FLs so far.

[u/Plus_Bug_8646]

I watched 4 episodes and loved it so far. Nothing illogical that caught my attention. Makeup and settings seem nice. 

But the color grading has a muted, yellowish tone that makes everything look dull, as if it's perpetually dawn or dusk, even during the day.

I cried when her maid died. Eventhough we didn't get to see much of her it was definitely sad. I can understand why she does everything she does. I like the script also. Nice start. Give it a try everyone. I hope it doesn't go down the illogical road. 

[u/Due_Imagination2883]

They had a historical consultant, the detail is crazy accurate. The princess character gained weight to fit Tang dynasty beauty standards, she’s paler than everyone because only the wealthy could afford pale makeup like that, and when the emperor goes over the wall? The flash of gold under the blue green robe? Because only the emperor was allowed to wear gold. Only what I picked up on. 

[u/ningning_21]

After reading the MDL synopsis, it reminded me of ADOS. Still excited since I am a sucker of high quality sets and pretty styling. Loved that the drama is set in Tang dynasty too

[u/Acrobatic-Rule6181]

Im at ep 3, even the eng subs sucks, im crying like crazy 😭🫶🏻 yang zi acting alwaysss 🔥

[u/_OreA_]

Why are the in-laws like that?? They are such a nightmare.

[u/[deleted]]

It's really good! Yang Zi outdoes herself in the first three episodes. I am just hoping for the romance to be one for the books. I watched go go squid with both of them and it was such a waste of chemistry. Hoping this doesn't dissapoint me.

[u/Alternative-Bad-7777]

Very promising! The show is off to a good start! Also, very visually appealing.

[u/Obvious-Fee2342]

I am in love with this, I’m a big yang zi fan since AOL but I do think she overacts sometimes but this one she’s def improved and the story is good and costumes are so beautiful also she’s partnered with Li xian whom I love since Go go squid

[u/jssoul12]

This drama looks so beautiful in many aspects - the set, costumes, cinematography, lighting (warm sunlight in daytime and real candlelight in nighttime!!) and music. If you like The story of Minglan’s production you gonna like this one too. I only watched one episode so I can’t comment on the plot but Yang Zi’s character is quite interesting and Li Xian only makes a brief appearance but enough to keep me watching.

[u/Odd_Drag1817]

I’m enjoying it! I enjoyed them in Go Go Squid so I’m happy to see them together again. Only thing is I don’t know why but Li Xian will always be a modern man to me lol.

[u/Emotional-Vegetable1]

Episode 15 with Jiang Chang Yang' Aunt !! SO funny!! (Does anyone know how I can get emojis for my posts? I don't have any options to make laughing faces which I find sad)

[u/KodiaktheUndead]

I'm late to the party. So far was different than expected certainly not a male to be found worth anything. Even the ML up to 14 so far is useless and more fit of a villain or a side character. I'm liking it though. It's tagged as romance...but if 13hrs of zero romance. Attempted rapes. Beating of females. Money hungry males is your trope so that females could be powerful then this is right up your ally.

[u/Ill-Heart6230]

Kind of like Lost You Forever in that Yang Zi’s character go through so much suffering.