ZHANG RUOYUN!!!!!!
Before I say anything I would love to know if Zhang Ruoyun is actually a genius in real life. This is the third drama am watching him (After 1. Joy of Life 2. Sparrow) and he's still not disappointing. And why is he always a genius when I meet him. It's too early to review after just 4 episodes but 4/14 is a percentage and with such a drama every moment is worth it.1. STORY
I wont say much because I don't want to spoil for the ones that haven't started. So I'll generalize and say it's a wonderful story in a wonderful world about a mathematical genius in those historic times. And so far so good on that part, no disappointment in the scripts. I wonder how rich he would have been if it was actually someone living among us in our current world with these betting stuff and lotteries. It's a story worth your time, so if you haven't, then better go ahead.
2. CAST
This part they really got me. Ruoyun(ML also in Joy of Life and Sparrow), sentiments aside, was the only best person to take on this role. He does it so well and as I said, he actually looks like the genius he plays. I wouldn't imagine anyone else in this role but maybe Yang Yang (ML in Who Rules the World) would have given it a meaning but in this case he can't beat Ruoyun.
Next perfect placing was the second ML(Also second ML in Lost in the Kunlun Mountains). I watched him last just recently and he's a top notch actor. He's always beside top talents 1. Xu Kai in 2022's Lost in the Kunlun Mountains 2. Zhang Ruoyun in 2016's Joy of Life. and now once again with Ruoyun for the second time am watching them together. He should quit acting acting and become a head of police or a huge business person (Lol, just joking, he has that face).
Over to Wu Gang who also am watching second time together with Ruoyun after Joy of Life. This 'old' man is a talent and he does so great as a villain. I wonder what he would look like if we met on the road. Scary? He reminds of Jin Mu in 2022's KDrama Alchemy of souls.
**This casting was so good and having such three high profile actors would be beneficial to any set-piece.**
MUSIC
The OST is great, not too much noise with vocals and personally I like it that way. The OST carries you into the episode and prepares your brain on what you're about to watch and the world you're about to enter. I liked the same from Princess Silver, Sparrow, Royal Nirvana, Nirvana in Fire, Game of Thrones, Westworld, HOTD and a few more(On the Hollywood side, not Asian), Martial Universe, Legend of the Phoenix, …
Not too much of SFX and it's great where used.
REWATCH VALUE
So far so good, the 4 episodes are rewatchable but early to determine if the rest will be up to standard which I hope they will be.
OVERALL
A must watch if you love historical dramas. Good acting and production. Good story. Let's meet when it ends. Happy watching till then.
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The acting is good, but I found the plot was boring, so I am dropping it.
Under the Microscope may have an excellent cast with strong performers, but I think Zhang Ruo Yun is being typed cast in investigative historical dramas. This is not the first drama I have seen him in, he played a similar role in Joy of Life, and I am sure Joy of Life 2 will be similar. The same goes for Sword Snow Stride, for they are all about solving corruption and/or murder in the royal palace or some dynasty.After 5 episodes, I could no longer continue because I found it boring and not enjoyable. I heard great reviews about the Joy of Life, so I am watching it but don't find it enjoyable.
I am dropping this drama and giving it a 6.0 rating because of the acting, but I don't care much about the plot. The visual and production quality is quite good. iQiyi knows how to produce good quality production dramas, unlike Tencent.
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Uma obra-prima subestimada!
Mais um drama curto que entregou tudo! Não entendi o motivo de uma nota tão mediana, pois é um excelente drama!Não sei se é roteiro original ou adaptado, mas a história é muito interessante, diferente de tudo o que já vi. Aqui vai um resumo do resumo, omitindo alguns personagens importantes: um jovem que perdeu seus pais quando criança e só sabe de aritmética, e usa exatamente esse saber, pra combater, junto com seu amigo, um almofadinha rico que só gostava de jogar, uma rede de corrupção por trás do imposto da seda. Ele se envolve nesses esquemas por causa dos números e também para relembrar seu passado. Nisso vemos o crescimento, não só dele, como de seu amigo, que através disso conhece a realidade das pessoas mais pobres.
Pontos positivos: Vou começar com o que mais achei bem feito nesse drama: o desenvolvimento de cada personagem! Mesmo com uma quantidade menor de episódios que os dramas habituais, o roteiro trouxe um pouco de cada personagem, que era importante pra história, de maneira perfeita. O necessário para nos envolvermos e vermos o crescimento de com cada um deles. Nem mais, nem menos. O restante também não deixou a desejar: desde as atuações, final redondo, sem pressa à fotografia muito bonita!
Pontos negativos: única coisa que senti que poderiam ter adicionado, é talvez o Shuai Jiamo finalmente entender para além dos números, algum sentimento humano que não estivesse ligado diretamente aos pais deles. Seria a cereja do bolo! Por isso minha nota para a história foi 9,5. Fora isso, 10/10
Dito isto, mais do recomendado! Vale muito a pena assistir!
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