I was enjoying myself with this episode, a bit of a side adventure from all the drama and poison to just sit back and having a relaxing moment together. I was flabbergasted with the question at the end, had to end in a very uncomfortable matter, but it still peaked my interest. 7.8/10

silviamonsalve97

3 mo

Verified

It was funny watching Mao try to make Jinshi seem “ugly” or “common,” because no matter how hard she tried, he still looked beautiful in her mind. It was interesting to see them switch roles. She was able to tell him firsthand about the cruel way women are treated in her world.

Episode Context

Coming off the intensity of 'Lead,' where Maomao's investigative instincts drove the narrative, episode 17 deliberately downshifts to invest in the Maomao-Jinshi relationship before the season's final act. Positioned at the two-thirds mark of a 24-episode run, this character-focused detour is strategic, it deepens the emotional stakes heading into the Lakan arc, which promises to escalate both personal and political complexity through the final stretch.

Runtime22 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateFeb 4, 2024

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