The suspense in “In Blossom” builds towards the grand conclusion, with each episode escalating the protagonists’ unrelenting pursuit of the genius hiding in the shadows. The heroes find themselves in the worst possible situation when their opponent turns out to be as strong as initially suggested.
Spoilers : There are spoilers for “In Blossom”‘s plot and resolution in the parts that follow. Take care as you proceed.
The heroine is wrongfully imprisoned for the crime, and their greatest ally, the princess, is forced to commit suicide. In the meantime, the main male character begs to see her in front of his estranged father. Even though it’s a common plot device in Chinese operas, this moment never fails to make people laugh out loud.
Tragic Twists in the Final Moments
Thankfully, the resolution brings some relief for Ju Jingyi and Liu Xueyi’s Yang Caiwei and Pan Yue as they successfully break out of prison and eventually return to expose the primary antagonist, Jia Tai Wei, as an enemy spy once and for all. However, this victory comes at a heartbreaking cost. Zhuo Lanjiang, portrayed by Li Geyang, endures capture and torture and ultimately meets his demise. Yet, even in death, he manages to convey vital evidence to the main couple, ensuring justice is served.
It’s a fitting conclusion for the heroine to utilize forensics to bring down the villain, but it’s undeniably sorrowful for the quartet, who made a pact to return to Heyang together. After all, it took a while for the love triangle to resolve into two couples, yet Wu Jiayi’s second female lead, Bai Xiaosheng, has forever lost Ah Jiang. The main couple, who are back in Heyang as the magistrate and forensic expert, also grieve the loss of their dear friend.
Why ‘In Blossom’ Is Better Than Most
Despite this bittersweet outcome, there are elements to appreciate in the finale. The male lead finding closure with his father is a touching moment, adding a sense of completeness to his character arc. I’m done with Chinese drama endings that are poorly executed—either abruptly cut or left unnecessarily cryptic. That’s why I appreciate how “In Blossom” wrapped things up by bringing down the antagonists while still leaving room for a potential sequel, with the primary mastermind remaining at large. Perhaps one reason the show exceeded expectations is that it didn’t rely on hype initially. The cast may not consist of A-listers, but it had an interesting plot revolving around characters I grew to love.
