Endings often lead to beautiful beginnings. As much as I’m sad for Meteor Garden to end so soon, I’m happy that the characters are really fulfilled as they set out for a new chapter of their lives. From our newly-wed couple to the dating couples, their cute teasing moments will surely keep us nostalgic again for years to come.
Pranked. Shan Cai calls Ximen to ask where everyone went as she thought that they were supposed to do a send off for Lei. Ximen tells her that she missed it and that Lei is already in London with Dao Mingsi. Shan Can finds it impossible that Dao Mingsi would leave her behind, but Ximen shrugs it off by saying that she and Dao Mingsi aren’t back together anyway. Shan Cai panics and is about to run to the airport to clear things up when she bumps into Dao Mingsi’s butler and faints.
Deja Vu. Shan Cai wakes up in a wedding gown and the first person she sees is Dao Mingsi. He tells her again what he told her before, “I can make you my woman if you will listen to me.” Shan Cai gets really mad so she picks up her shoe to throw it at Dao Mingsi. It’s just like back in the old times when he was courting her haha. This time, Dao Mingsi leaves and Shan Cai pleads for him to stay.
You’re still my one and only. Dao Mingsi’s sister suddenly appears out of nowhere and starts dancing. Upon the request of Shan Cai, she chants something like a magic spell to summon Dao Mingsi but something goes wrong and it’s the F3 that appear instead. She tells Shan Cai to just choose one guy from the F3. Wait, what?
The three boys try their best to ask for Shan Cai’s hand but she rejects them one by one, telling them that her heart is only reserved for Dao Mingsi forever. That’s just so sweet.
A fairytale wedding. Lights go off for a second and in a flash, Dao Mingsi is back holding a bouquet of flowers to make a formal proposal to Shan Cai! What’s better is that all their friends are around to support them. Dao Mingzhuang suddenly fly kicks Dao Mingsi from the back and tells him to stop stalling and marry Shan Cai that instant. What’s the rush, it’s not as if Shan Cai will still run away. She officiates the wedding and pronounces them husband and wife. It seems that their parents are not around though?
A mother’s love. In the next scene, the newly weds are back in the city of Shanghai. They wake up to the smell of something burning and they see Dao Mingfeng struggling to cook breakfast for them. Dao Mingfeng wants to at least cook a meal for her son and daughter-in-law before she leaves for a tour around the world. I guess that’s not happening anymore since all they have are burnt toasts. It’s so nice of his mom though and so unlike the Dao Mingfeng that we’ve come to know.
A bittersweet ending. Aside from all the product placement in the last episode that proved distracting, it’s really sad to say goodbye to each of the characters as Meteor Rain played in the background. Dao Mingsi, Shan Cai, and Lei are in London, Meizuo and Ximen are in Shanghai, Zhou Caina and Terris are in their treehouse, Li Zhen, Qinghe and Jing are gazing up the same night sky, watching the meteor shower. The last episode also features a new potential love team when Xiaozi’s scarf gets tangled with Thomas’ bag! They probably should have met earlier though.
I actually thought that the story would end there but it didn’t because of course, the ending wouldn’t be complete without everyone. Producer Angie Chai and singer Harlem Yu join in the last scene to sing Qing Fei De Yi with the F4 and Shan Cai. It’s great to end on a joyous note, though I really felt that the episode was rushed to make space for this last one. Maybe they shouldn’t have spent more that a couple of minutes for this and just added more minutes to the wedding preparations.
Despite that, I would still want to say kudos to the team of Meteor Garden 2018 for bringing such an amazing drama to our screens!
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Sunny
Thank you for taking the time to write the recaps. Didn't watch this version but I've been dipping into your recaps.
Finally a wedding in a Boys Over FLowers adaptation. The Hana Yori Dango wedding was gorgeous but it didn't happen until the movie.
Why are they sitting in a ball pit in the main picture? Random concept lol!
Unknown
Thanks for all the recaps!
Despite the not so positive reviews people have been giving this drama…
I LOVED IT!
One of the Best Dao Ming Si!
Shen Yue was likeable in her role as well =)
Despite the product placements…LOL…
It was great to see Dao Ming Si and Shan Cai have their happily ever after!
And can i say that Shan Cai's parents are soon much more likeable in this adaptation!
Especially the part where DMS stayed for the night and bunked in the same room as Shan Cai's Dad…when Shan Cai's Dad was entrusting his daughter to DMS…so touching!
Anonymous
So, the parents (especially Shancai's parents) not being present really annoyed me and I still can't let that go. Like what happened?
Xiaozi and Thomas should have met at the wedding. Both of them even talked.
Unknown
I wish may part 2 kasi for me nakakabitin yung happy moments nila nkakabitin tlga .
Unknown
Does anyone know the instrumental soundtrack playing at the background when Shancai is in the wedding dress? It sounds so familiar but I've been searching for it for nearly a month and couldn't find anything.
Unknown
I need help with that ending, because something wasn't explained, after Shancai fainted what happened, watching the last episode felt like i was watching a dream.
Adine3101
I think they both died from dehydration and starvation. Shancai and Si didn’t have food or water for days so it is very unlikely that they would have survived. And in the end scenes they both looked so weak they could barely walk. Then, when mrs. yu and the other girl tell shancai that she can come inside and that it’s over the screen shows a golden sky with clouds (heaven?) When she walks through the halls the guards barely do anything to stop her. Also, when shancai walked to the halls to si she says “daoming si, I’m here” “wait for me” This makes me think that they are going to die together. So when shancai was dying she went to si who was also close to dying and he was already waiting for her. When she enters the room he holds out his hand to her to tell her to join him. She then falls into his arms and dreams of an illusion of a somewhat random wedding. This was probably her brain's last unprocessed thoughts. Then shencai dies along with si. After they both die, the show shows that they are already in a three month marriage, si business is doing excellent, all the friends are having a wonderful time, si's mom is happy with their relationship. This proves that their living the next perfect lifetime.
Earlier in the drama in London, si says that they can be together in another lifetime. I think everything that happened after she hit the ground is them in their perfect lifetime together. I think so because all the clips after she fell showed everything being perfect. Their mom was happy, everyone found love and the meteors that you used to have to use a telescope to see we’re now visible to the naked eye meaning that shancai and si were close to the stars now. Not to mention everything has a dreamy feel. In their new lifetime they are able to live happily together. It’s kind of a sad but beautiful ending when you think of it this way.
Danielle
I just came here to say that I think you are 100% right. I have been searching the internet for this explanation because I had a feeling that they actually died and you putting those little Clues together really made everything hit home Even though I already knew, you just confirmed. As soon as she hits the ground they go into “Life review” or when people say “I saw my life flash before my eyes when they die” (some people have near-death experiences and say that this is what happens after you die hence the saying my life flash before my eyes) and then she goes to the happier life. Because think about it, where was the resolve when they hit the ground? Where was the resolved when the ex fiance says my dad is going to contact you? We don’t get to see that because their life got cut short and they just go into the next happy life that they always wanted. Another reason why I think that they actually died is because there’s no way in heaven or hell that the mother is just going to be happy cooking breakfast in the morning and just going off and living her life? When she slept for seven days that was probably her grieving! And her daughter’s eyes was all red and puffy like she had been crying! They fvcking died😭 and then his little video after the fact felt very much like “if you’re seeing this I must have passed away” or how sometimes shows will show you what the character have really been up to all this time after they died. OMG. They freaking died!
Danielle
When Si is talking to Shancai’s dad on the bay the dad asks him do you think her special sauce can be shaped sold all across China and then he says “here, nothing is impossible.” They are definitely not in Kansas anymore! Either they are in heaven or the next happy life. OMG.
Don
I don’t think they died because the mom could change because those two other girls changed and also si changed to and the whole flash backs happen throughout the whole series anyways and then you have her back in her house as a non flash back then it goes into the prank for the wedding which no offense if your going to say they die and bring religion near death or death experiences up but you think someone’s heaven is going to have a prank to get them to get married and also a honeymoon and just to much that happened after the flashbacks to be considered them dead and I could write like 2 pages of explain it all but here’s a slight summary
DramaFan127
I know I am totally late, but I had the exact same thought after watching the series three times the ending seemed so lucid like a dream / vision… The fact that there was a topic about the afterlife prior to them starving themselves hints that there was good chance that they died. It’s so sad to even consider but the last two parts were rushed there’s no other conclusion for me . I was hoping that the clue would make it through 😥💔
Sarah
This analysis makes the most sense and now I’m super sad.
N i c o l e
explicame a mi tambn
Anonymous
me too, need help with that ending, because was very confusing and fast, i don´t understand 🙁 i did not like, i let….mmm bad taste. >:(
Adine3101
I think they both died from dehydration and starvation. Shancai and Si didn’t have food or water for days so it is very unlikely that they would have survived. And in the end scenes they both looked so weak they could barely walk. Then, when mrs. yu and the other girl tell shancai that she can come inside and that it’s over the screen shows a golden sky with clouds (heaven?) When she walks through the halls the guards barely do anything to stop her. Also, when shancai walked to the halls to si she says “daoming si, I’m here” “wait for me” This makes me think that they are going to die together. So when shancai was dying she went to si who was also close to dying and he was already waiting for her. When she enters the room he holds out his hand to her to tell her to join him. She then falls into his arms and dreams of an illusion of a somewhat random wedding. This was probably her brain's last unprocessed thoughts. Then shencai dies along with si. After they both die, the show shows that they are already in a three month marriage, si business is doing excellent, all the friends are having a wonderful time, si's mom is happy with their relationship. This proves that their living the next perfect lifetime.
Earlier in the drama in London, si says that they can be together in another lifetime. I think everything that happened after she hit the ground is them in their perfect lifetime together. I think so because all the clips after she fell showed everything being perfect. Their mom was happy, everyone found love and the meteors that you used to have to use a telescope to see we’re now visible to the naked eye meaning that shancai and si were close to the stars now. Not to mention everything has a dreamy feel. In their new lifetime they are able to live happily together. It’s kind of a sad but beautiful ending when you think of it this way.
Unknown
I always wished lei and Shanghai were a thing
Nancy
I watched the ending twice. She keeps saying it’s a dream. What kind of weird add ending was this? Someone explain
Adine3101
I think they both died from dehydration and starvation. Shancai and Si didn’t have food or water for days so it is very unlikely that they would have survived. And in the end scenes they both looked so weak they could barely walk. Then, when mrs. yu and the other girl tell shancai that she can come inside and that it’s over the screen shows a golden sky with clouds (heaven?) When she walks through the halls the guards barely do anything to stop her. Also, when shancai walked to the halls to si she says “daoming si, I’m here” “wait for me” This makes me think that they are going to die together. So when shancai was dying she went to si who was also close to dying and he was already waiting for her. When she enters the room he holds out his hand to her to tell her to join him. She then falls into his arms and dreams of an illusion of a somewhat random wedding. This was probably her brain's last unprocessed thoughts. Then shencai dies along with si. After they both die, the show shows that they are already in a three month marriage, si business is doing excellent, all the friends are having a wonderful time, si's mom is happy with their relationship. This proves that their living the next perfect lifetime.
Earlier in the drama in London, si says that they can be together in another lifetime. I think everything that happened after she hit the ground is them in their perfect lifetime together. I think so because all the clips after she fell showed everything being perfect. Their mom was happy, everyone found love and the meteors that you used to have to use a telescope to see we’re now visible to the naked eye meaning that shancai and si were close to the stars now. Not to mention everything has a dreamy feel. In their new lifetime they are able to live happily together. It’s kind of a sad but beautiful ending when you think of it this way.
ShorteyAnna
I agree, I thought they died too and shows the next lifetime in which they actually lived happily.
Adine3101
I think they both died from dehydration and starvation. Shancai and Si didn’t have food or water for days so it is very unlikely that they would have survived. And in the end scenes they both looked so weak they could barely walk. Then, when mrs. yu and the other girl tell shancai that she can come inside and that it’s over the screen shows a golden sky with clouds (heaven?) When she walks through the halls the guards barely do anything to stop her. Also, when shancai walked to the halls to si she says “daoming si, I’m here” “wait for me” This makes me think that they are going to die together. So when shancai was dying she went to si who was also close to dying and he was already waiting for her. When she enters the room he holds out his hand to her to tell her to join him. She then falls into his arms and dreams of an illusion of a somewhat random wedding. This was probably her brain's last unprocessed thoughts. Then shencai dies along with si. After they both die, the show shows that they are already in a three month marriage, si business is doing excellent, all the friends are having a wonderful time, si's mom is happy with their relationship. This proves that their living the next perfect lifetime.
Earlier in the drama in London, si says that they can be together in another lifetime. I think everything that happened after she hit the ground is them in their perfect lifetime together. I think so because all the clips after she fell showed everything being perfect. Their mom was happy, everyone found love and the meteors that you used to have to use a telescope to see we’re now visible to the naked eye meaning that shancai and si were close to the stars now. Not to mention everything has a dreamy feel. In their new lifetime they are able to live happily together. It’s kind of a sad but beautiful ending when you think of it this way.
Unknown
this ending is so confusing, i've read the theories, but i still feel sof comfused. i feel miserable after meteor garden ended
Anca
I understand you so well, i feel miserable too.
Kym
Ending: the thought of them dead never occured to me. Looked like their friends (writer) tried to be creative and planned an out of the box thinking type of wedding. How many times have we seen them fainted and woke up else where. Thought the wedding idea was fun and clever.
Renee Vila
Alil late but question…..Did Lei die also? Is that why he joined them when they’re in London?
Anonymous
At one point in the episode, Shancai says that Lei is like ‘an angel’, hence my theory that he is her/their guardian angel and why he joins them in London 🙂