I Will Never Let You Go (Review)

Despite solid performances from the entire cast, “I Will Never Let You Go” fails to deliver on its initial promise and leaves this viewer disappointed.

The Good:

An interesting plot about a young woman (Ariel Lin) whose true identity can topple a king or secure a kingdom; the men who love her and her struggle to escape the clutches of her enemies.

Zhang Bin Bin and Austin Lin were both convincing as the men who love her.

A smart heroine who was no damsel in distress.

Supporting characters who were integral to the story and provided humour, betrayal, loyalty and demonstrated the importance of family and friendship.

The Bad:

Weak pacing as there was little tension and no wow moments.

No real competition for the heroine’s affections.

A finale chock full of deaths that left viewers reeling and largely dissatisfied.

Bottom line, a decent drama for 2019.

Fun Facts : I Will Never Let You Go (Review)

• Broadcast Website: iQIYI, Tencent, Youku
• Broadcast Period: January 8, 2019 – March 7, 2019
• Genre: Costume, Romance
• Language: Mandarin
• Episodes: 51
• Director: Cha Chuen Yee
• Screenwriter: Jin Yuanyuan
• Origin: China
• Based on novel of the same name by Zhuang Zhuang
• Watch Episodes On: Viki (eng subs), Youtube