Jina
United States
A wholesome group combined with a compelling detective story
First, I want to thank the tumblr user "belsmultifandommess" for bringing my attention to this drama via their Q&A post (belsmultifandommess.tumblr.com/post/629385192518434816).
It was well worth the watch and this user summed it very well, which I will copy and paste here. If you like these kinds of tropes/storylines, you'll enjoy Maiden Holmes.
✓ Cross-dressing woman detective
✓ Prince-who’s also a god of war-disguised as a commoner trope
✓ A HIMBO hero
✓ A poison-wielding doctress who also heals
✓ A cute sidekick/chef
✓ Destiny we-met-as-kids trope
✓ Oh-no-main-couple-cuffed-together trope
✓ Only ONE BED omg (lmao but not what you think)
✓ Underwater I’m-just-giving-you-air kiss
✓ Trapped-in-a-hole SO close proximity
✓ Horny drug! lmao (this seems prevalent to costume dramas)
✓ Sole survivor of a clan annihilation
✓ You killed my family now get ready to die
✓ Marry a foreign princess to save beloved
✓ Mystery-solving FOUND FAMILY!!!
To add on to this list, there is also "devoted to my love and do everything in my power to help them." Also, even though there's a "marry a foreign princess to save beloved" mini-plot...don't stress about this part too much lol. It has a wholesome finish.
Also, HAPPY ENDING! Considering that there's been some really great romcom dramas recently but have sad or ambiguous endings...that's not Maiden Holmes!! Maiden Holmes gives our characters what they deserve.
THE STORY:
I don't know what's up with the synopsis of this drama, but thank goodness I didn't read that because I would've been very confused. That info is part of Prince Pei's background, but since the drama begins with Su Ci and Su Ci's story is the bigger plot thread....yeah.
So, the story is about the gathering of evidences and uncovering of the truths behind not only the battle that Pei Zhao lost but also the truth behind Su Ci's exterminated clan. They make friends who become part of their found family. It's wholesome and great.
THE CHARACTERS:
I love everyone. The main four characters (+ adorable Fei Yuan!) are endearing and have their own depth and complexities. Love them. I also care about the supporting cast too, especially Beirong's princess and commander Fu.
It was well worth the watch and this user summed it very well, which I will copy and paste here. If you like these kinds of tropes/storylines, you'll enjoy Maiden Holmes.
✓ Cross-dressing woman detective
✓ Prince-who’s also a god of war-disguised as a commoner trope
✓ A HIMBO hero
✓ A poison-wielding doctress who also heals
✓ A cute sidekick/chef
✓ Destiny we-met-as-kids trope
✓ Oh-no-main-couple-cuffed-together trope
✓ Only ONE BED omg (lmao but not what you think)
✓ Underwater I’m-just-giving-you-air kiss
✓ Trapped-in-a-hole SO close proximity
✓ Horny drug! lmao (this seems prevalent to costume dramas)
✓ Sole survivor of a clan annihilation
✓ You killed my family now get ready to die
✓ Marry a foreign princess to save beloved
✓ Mystery-solving FOUND FAMILY!!!
To add on to this list, there is also "devoted to my love and do everything in my power to help them." Also, even though there's a "marry a foreign princess to save beloved" mini-plot...don't stress about this part too much lol. It has a wholesome finish.
Also, HAPPY ENDING! Considering that there's been some really great romcom dramas recently but have sad or ambiguous endings...that's not Maiden Holmes!! Maiden Holmes gives our characters what they deserve.
THE STORY:
I don't know what's up with the synopsis of this drama, but thank goodness I didn't read that because I would've been very confused. That info is part of Prince Pei's background, but since the drama begins with Su Ci and Su Ci's story is the bigger plot thread....yeah.
So, the story is about the gathering of evidences and uncovering of the truths behind not only the battle that Pei Zhao lost but also the truth behind Su Ci's exterminated clan. They make friends who become part of their found family. It's wholesome and great.
THE CHARACTERS:
I love everyone. The main four characters (+ adorable Fei Yuan!) are endearing and have their own depth and complexities. Love them. I also care about the supporting cast too, especially Beirong's princess and commander Fu.
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