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Feud 2025 Drama Ending Explained & Short Review

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After 32 episodes of divine drama, the finale of Feud tries to tie up every loose thread—with mixed results.

Bai Jiu Si, our male lead, spends half the final arc in a childlike mental state. Yes, you read that right. Emotionally regressed and stripped of agency, he leans on Li QingYue/Hua Ruyue (Bai Lu) for everything, turning their already imbalanced relationship into something closer to mother-and-son than lovers. It’s meant to evoke purity or redemption… but it mostly left viewers scratching their heads.

Meanwhile, RuYue finally confronts the mastermind villain—someone who, surprise, was barely foreshadowed until the last episodes. Cue rushed backstory, vague “I did it for justice” monologue, and a recycled villain plot.

There’s a multi-realm battle (with inconsistent CGI and some oddly familiar fight choreography), scattered side character cameos, and a few late-in-the-game redemption arcs that barely land. The big romantic payoff? Bai Jiu Si regains his memories, sheds a tear, offers a heartfelt apology, and the two… decide to forgive each other because the plot says so.

Was it emotionally satisfying? That’s debatable. Was it rushed? Absolutely.

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🎭 Main Characters: Where They All Ended Up

Hua Ru Yue (Bai Lu)

RuYue goes through the most hellish emotional rollercoaster—losing her child, getting manipulated, being betrayed, and then babysitting her emotionally stunted lover. She ends up choosing forgiveness over rage, but her arc feels unresolved. What does she truly gain in the end? Closure? Freedom? Inner peace? None of those are made clear.

Bai Jiu Si (Joseph Zeng)

From cold immortal to emotional himbo. His late-stage vulnerability hits hard—but it comes too little, too late. His backstory adds sympathy, but not depth. His “redemption” arc feels more like a last-ditch effort to make him less unlikeable.

Zhang Suan (Chen Xinhai)

An unproblematic legend. Quiet, noble, emotionally available—but sidelined by the plot. He deserved more than being a walking wallpaper with a tragic crush.

Ling Er (He Ruixian)

Started bland, got interesting, then got ignored. Her daughter-father arc was genuinely touching, but her journey felt stalled. By the end, she’s more compelling than the leads—but the script didn’t know what to do with her.

Feud Ending Explained

For a show that put us through pure emotional carnage — reincarnation angst, slow-burn romance, and more tears than a breakup playlist — Feud (林江仙) actually pulled off something no one saw coming: a full-blown happy ending. Yep, no tragic deaths, no eternal regrets, just… healing. In a xianxia. Miracles do happen.

Alright, does it all make sense? Not really. The time goddess could’ve probably fixed half the mess way earlier, and the multiverse logic got a bit wobbly towards the end — but fans rooting for Hua Ruyue and Bai Jiusi to get their fairytale? You lot won this one.

The Final Episode Recap – Bit of Chaos, Bit of Magic, and a Lot of Love

After lifetimes of karmic mess and fate playing hardball, Hua Ruyue (Bai Lu) finally gets her moment with Bai Jiusi (Joseph Zeng). She uses the mystical Time Reversal Dial to jump back and try fix things — particularly with Xiao Jingshan (Hong Yao), hoping that by helping his fam out, he wouldn’t turn full villain. Noble move, right?

But the time goddess had already warned her: karma’s a strict teacher. You can tweak the past, but the dead stay dead, and destiny don’t budge easy. Originally, Hua Ruyue planned to give up her own godhood to stop a massive drought, but her loyal disciple took her place instead (cue the sobbing). So with the dial still in hand, she starts using it to quietly fix what she can — not for glory, just to give the people she’s met a bit of peace.

Clearing the Air with Past Bai Jiusi — and That Surprise Baby Reveal

Let’s be honest, though — what we were all waiting for was her reunion with Bai Jiusi. Past-Hua Ruyue tracks down past-Bai Jiusi, spills the truth, clears all those sappy misunderstandings, and then drops the mic: she’s pregnant. Yep, surprise! She tells him straight up not to even think about taking her place for the heavenly punishment.

Once all that’s settled, present-day Hua Ruyue sets off to find Bai Jiusi again — this time in real-time, wherever he may be. Her search brings her to that icy lake where they first met (yes, full circle moment). She lies down beside his frozen self, still trapped in time, and just… waits.

Cue the time goddess with the final move: the barrier melts, their lips meet, and he finally wakes up. One kiss. One lifetime of heartbreak undone. The tribulation’s over. They’re together. Roll the credits.

So… Was It Rushed? Kinda. Was It Worth It? Absolutely.

The final scene is a bit abrupt, yeah. Typical xianxia-style fade-out before anyone can say a proper goodbye. But considering how often these stories end with lovers torn apart or one party dead for eternity, Feud gave us something rare: closure. A bit chaotic, a bit magical, but heartfelt to the end.

Now the real question is… where’s the special episode or bonus scene where they live happily ever after with their time-baby? We’d like to have a word.

😩 What the Ending Really Means

Let’s not sugar-coat it—Feud ends with a message, but struggles to deliver it cleanly.

At its heart, the show wants to be about grief, justice, and the pain of loving someone who hurt you. The death of a child becomes the symbolic root of everything—misunderstandings, vengeance, emotional shutdowns. 

In a rare move for a xianxia drama, Feud avoids magical destiny tropes and instead wrestles with very human emotions: guilt, betrayal, self-worth.

But here’s the kicker—it doesn’t give those emotions time to breathe. Characters say they’ve healed, but the audience rarely sees it happen. 

Bai JiuSi and RuYue’s reconciliation is rushed, symbolic more than earned. Their trauma? Still lingering. Their romance? Hollowed out by narrative detours and a lack of true connection.

The final message seems to be: Don’t let grief consume you. Choose love. Choose understanding. Let people make their own mistakes. Noble ideas, but lost in a finale that feels more like ticking boxes than storytelling.

Ending: Happy

🔥 Fan Reactions: A Love-Hate Affair

Love:

  • “Bai Lu and Joseph carried this on their backs. No complaints about them—just the script.”

  • “Ling Er was the dark horse of the whole drama. Give her a spinoff.”

Meh:

  • “The pacing was criminal. Felt like 20 episodes of filler, 10 of plot, 2 of chaos.”

  • “The CGI in some scenes looked like it was rendered on a toaster.”

Full-on Rant:

  • “Why did Bai Jiusi act like a toddler for 5 episodes???”

  • “The villain twist made no sense. When was he even relevant??”

  • “Was the writer drunk or just vibing with chaos?”

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🧠 A Story That Could’ve Hit Deep, But Didn’t

Feud is one of those dramas where the idea is better than the execution.

It had everything: stellar cast, stunning visuals, an emotional premise rooted in real pain. But it tripped over its own structure—draggy midsection, flat secondary characters, plot holes you could fly a dragon through. At times, it feels like watching characters on strings, moved not by emotion, but by the next twist on the script’s checklist.

Still, it’s not all wasted. Bai Lu brings heart to an underwritten role. Joseph Zeng shows unexpected emotional range. And there are moments—brief, scattered, but real—that cut deep.

But overall? Feud doesn’t let its characters feel freely. And because of that, we can’t either.

Chinese drama Feud Final Episode Ending Recap Explained

📌 Should You Watch It?

  • Yes, if you’re a fan of Bai Lu or Joseph Zeng. Their chemistry is worth the ride.

  • Maybe, if you’re into tragic, slow-burn xianxia with big emotions and heavier themes.

  • No, if you’re looking for tight writing, consistent pacing, or a satisfying payoff.

Stunning in parts, confusing in others. A pretty but emotionally stifled xianxia with more missed moments than magical ones.

Tagline: Feud: where love’s a battlefield, but the war strategy got lost in the writer’s room.

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