Chinese drama fans are familiar with the popularity of the Xianxia genre among them. And adding fantasy and romance with that feels like a cherry on top.
Till The End Of The Moon is one of a kind. It is a Chinese fantastically The End Of The Moon Review: A Tale Of Fated Star Crossed Lovers romance with Xianxia television series with so much to look forward to with every episode. This series has a total of 40 episodes. The first episode was released on the 6th of April, and the latest was released on the 12th of April, 2023. It is an ongoing series airing on the Chinese streaming site Youku. The series is also available on Rakuten Viki and Line TV.
He Fang and Luo Xuan wrote the series under the direction of Kuk Kuk Leung. It telecasts every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. So now fans don’t have to wait a week for every new episode.
Till The End Of The Moon focuses on Li Susu, an immortal and Hengyang Sect head’s daughter who has the fate of traveling in time 500 years back to control a captive prince’s demise, which is required to prevent the Devil God, who has the power to eradicate four continents with three worlds, from taking his place.
Characters of Till The End Of The Moon
Fantasy or Xianxia dramas usually have a big star cast only. And this series features a large, star-studded ensemble with numerous characters. Each individual has a unique backstory and a crucial part to perform in the story. The characters’ intricate relationships with one another are incredibly fascinating to see.
Tantai Jin/ Cang Jiumin/ Mingye
Luo Yunxi played the role of all three characters Tantai Jin, Cang Jiumin, and Mingye. Tantai Jin is destined to be a Demon, God. He couldn’t help but to become the greatest scourge of the world. Jin is incapable of comprehending human emotions because he was born with bad blood, and the only way he can mask this trait is by spoofing others’ behaviors. He first appears as a prince held captive but eventually manages to get out and return to his land, where he takes over as king.
Another character is Cang Jiumin. When Tantai Jin was a cultivation student in the Xiaoyao Sect, he went under another epithet. While there, his instructor and sect head, Zhaoyou, teaches him the value of fidelity, virtue, and fellowship. The third character is Mingye. He is the opposite of Jin and a dragon. Mingle is the mighty God of War and the Upper Immortal Realm head. He must fulfill of protecting the world.
Luo Yunxi is one of the best Chinese actors. He has worked in excellent dramas, including Ashes of Love (2018), Princess Silver (2019), Love Is Sweet (2020), Lie to Love (2021), and Light Chaser Rescue (2022).
Li Susu/ Ye Xiwu/ Sangjiu
Bai Lu played the roles of Li Susu, Ye Xiwu, and Sangjiu. Li Susu is raised by the chief and as a daughter of the Hengyang Sect. Susu is immortal and selected to shield the cultivation World using the Past Mirror. Ye Xiwu wooed Tantai Jin. She is Sheng’s Kingdom General Ye’s youngest daughter. Sangjiu is the third character who is a princess of clam. She became Mingye’s partner after saving him by using the crown jewel of her clan.
Bai Lu is one of the most successful actresses in China. She is known for her roles, including The Legends (2019), Arsenal Military Academy (2019), Love Is Sweet (2020), One and Only (2021), and Ordinary Greatness (2022).
Ye Bingchang/ Mo Nv/ Tianhuan
Chen Duling played the role of Ye Bingchang, Mo Nv, and Tianhuan. Ye Bingchang is elder sister of Ye Xiwu. Because she possesses two love threads, she can fall in love and experience tenderness from others near her. Another character is Mo Nv, the older sister of Si Ying. She is also a sister of Xi Nu, who has a connection with Gong Ye Ji Wu. The third character is Tianhuan, the daughter of the precursor of Ming Ye. Her affection for Ming Ye is unanswered.
Chen Duling has worked in many dramas, including Myth of Sword (2018), Decisive and Glory (2021), Decisive Victory (2021), and Love in Flames of War (2022).
Xiao Lin/ Gong Ye Ji Wu/ Sangyou
Deng Wei played the role of Xiao Lin, Gong Ye Ji Wu, and Sangyou. Prince Xiao Lin is Sheng Kingdom’s sixth prince. Lin is an honorable general and the husband of Ye Bingchang. Gong Ye Ji Wu is an elder devotee brother of Li Susu in the Hengyang Sect. And Sangyou, older brother of Sangjiu and prince of a clan.
Deng Wei has been a part of quite a few dramas, including Hua Fan Ye Mao (2020), I Am the Years You Are the Stars (2021), and The Journey of Chong Zi (2023).
The Plot of Till The End Of The Moon
The series is an adaptation of the web fiction Hei Yue Guang Na Wen BE Ju Ben or Black Moonlight Guaranteed Bad Ending by Tengluo Weizhi. Till The End Of The Moon is the narrative of fate, passions, and destiny. It has an exciting screenplay.
It is a story about the Demon King, the most rugged and malevolent devil in a world where they use their control to impose their terrible intention on mortals and cultivators. He wasn’t always as nasty, though. Although born with hostility, he used to be what a familiar prince looked like and was wildly distinct. To make him their most potent weapon, diabolical spirits intended to draw him in.
The good forces devise a plan after 500 years. They prepare to send a formidable woman back in time to find Tantai Jin, the prince of the Jin Dynasty. And this lady will masquerade as his wife and destroy him before he turns into the terror he became. Li Susu consents to perform the duty. She goes through time and takes on the identity of Ye Xiwu, a mortal lady who were the wife of a prince and the offspring of a well-known commander. Ye Xiwu and Tantai Jin, a prince held captive by the Kingdom of Jing, are discreetly married. But after encountering the hostage prince and getting to know his history, things became complex. Between the revolution of reincarnation and demise, the two fell hard for each other.
Li Susu pays the ultimate sacrifice to save Tantai Jin and the entire planet. Tantai Jin, a grieving man who had failed to safeguard Li Susu, spent 500 years scouring her soul. Fortunately, the cultivation sect saved her. He resurrects his devotion to Li Susu after joining the Xiaoyou Sect as a follower. The three kingdoms are again in jeopardy as they reignite their romance, even though Tantai Jin’s natal nature is revealed. Together, they work to save the world from destroying itself as Tantai Jin devises a plan to escape a harsh fate.
Review of Till The End Of The Moon
It’s rare to doubt the series when the cast is full of talented and booming actors. It was not the first time the main leads, Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu, paired together. They reunited a second time in Till The End Of The Moon, which caused the audience’s hearts to fill with joy. They both portrayed three different roles. With excellent skills, they can perform in a variety of roles. Yunxi and Bai’s chemistry was on another level, with them pulling off their acting talents.
Luo Yunxi had the characteristics and facial expressions needed to mirror the gloaming, apathy from all the backstabbing, and not having someone to make him feel valued. His ethically suspicious tendencies and dull and gaunt look clear the way for his ultimate ascent to the position of Demon King. The viewers loved his dark and sinful side in the series. Yunxi is always splendid with every character he plays. And it’s remarkable to witness Bai Lu captivate her audience with excellent role choices that she can portray naturally. Just like the way she performed in this series. She had a character who challenged herself with everything that came her way and fiercely completed her mission.
Every location utilized in the series had a well-created, precisely drawn backdrop, and the supporting characters were also given equal consideration and contributed to its success.
The production team gave it all and had a quality to get appreciated by everyone. It tried to be significant and realistic to a point only. The series highlighted the love and passion of the devil and the sprite, which was fresh to watch. And it was directed superbly.
Sometimes the voice dubbing did not match the words that were being spoken by the actors, which was frustrating.
Our Verdict
The story was improved because each character was well-evolved, compound, had a distinct basis, and acted rationally. Every character’s arc was deep and complex, which added profundity and a sense of affluence to the overall cast. You will become engrossed in the compelling plot and eagerly crave each episode.
The attire, makeup of every character, and VFX were all inspired by Dunhuang murals as part of the drama’s homage to the history and art of the Chinese. The art component used in the series was executed flawlessly in every way.
Not to miss the moving and stunning music played in the background and the original soundtracks. Action sequences and everything about time-traveling scenes was intensely sick and captivating. Till The End Of The Moon will give you a visually enchanting experience. And every episode feels like a rollercoaster ride.
These were a few reasons why the Till The End Of The Moon series is breaking every record out there. And as many episodes are still left to come out, let’s see if it maintains its consistency to awe the audience.
I will give 4.3 out of 5 to Till The End Of the Moon. If you are googling for one of the best Xianxia dramas, your search will end with this series.
