Archives: The Nanyang Mystery

Shrimpie, you can now rest in peace

I started tgis expecting a fun Republican era mystery with some Lost Tomb lore and somehow ended up emotionally destroyed by Zhang Haixia😭

Watching him go from this smart, sarcastic accountant constantly bickering with haiyan to someone willing to give up everything just so his partner in crime could live was painful enough, but the show somehow made it worse.

He doesn't get a heroic ending,he doesn't get peace,he comes back broken, traumatized, stripped of his own will, turned into a weapon while Haiyan desperately tries to save him as everything crashes down around them, it was just tragedy after tragedy.


And Ding Yuxi absolutely wrecked me throughout the serie especially larest episodes, the emptiness in his eyes, the way you could feel Haixia disappearing piece by piece... I genuinely wasn't prepared for that Shrimpie deserved happiness and instead got endless suffering. I'm sick, devastated, and probably not recovering from this anytime soon 😭💔

Haiyan trying his best to save him and save tgeir mentor was heartbreaking, he was grieving his only family while they were dying infront of him slowly, his guilt run deep, he killed his shrimpie and left living with this reality.

When it come to overall storytelling, they cut a lot and added some side stories that i didnt care about, we deserved the scenes that were deleted, anyway this was a ride, recommended

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A rollercoaster ride

I am really enjoying this drama so far. The drama has a perfect mix of horror, mystery, and adventure. Every episode introduces new clues and secrets, making me curious about what will happen next.The mysterious places and unexpected twists made me want to keep watching. The main characters work well together, and their friendship is one of the best parts of the drama. Another reason for liking this drama is the dark atmosphere and strange cases, the action is also top notch. I love how the story slowly reveals clues instead of giving away all the answers at once. The mysterious events, eerie locations, and unexpected twists make the drama very engaging. It feels like every solved mystery opens the door to an even bigger one. Even though the drama has not ended yet, it has already become one of the most enjoyable mystery dramas I have watched recently, and I cannot wait to see how the story unfolds.

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All Sugar, No Soul

I’m not the target audience for this kind of fantasy, especially in a Republican-era setting. However, a good plot and strong acting can win me over for any genre. I came into this with fresh eyes, knowing nothing about the Daomu Biji universe, and was drawn in by the visuals of Ding Yuxi in uniform and the promise of a compelling partnership. What I found was a production of immense effort that ultimately left me feeling completely disengaged.

From the very first episode, the drama throws you into the deep end with no introduction. It’s a constant barrage of fights—well-choreographed fights, yes—but it’s all action with no anchor. The story doesn't give you a moment to understand the world, the history of the Zhang family, or who these characters are. It's like walking into a movie halfway through, and the film never bothers to catch you up. The narrative just crams information and events into a frantic, non-stop pace before you even know what you’re looking at.

The core of a story like this, especially one tagged with "bromance," must be the relationship. The most successful examples, from Guardian to The Untamed to Word of Honor, all took extensive time to introduce characters individually, building their relationship from suspicion or rivalry into an unbreakable bond. They earned the audience's emotional investment. This drama does the opposite. The two male leads are immediately a "perfectly oiled team," bantering in life-threatening situations with overly dramatic slow-motion shots. It feels like the production is trying to force-feed us sugar instead of crafting a genuine connection. The chemistry between the actors, Ding Yuxi and Zhang Xincheng, doesn’t shine, not because they lack effort—their physical dedication to the fight sequences is clear—but because the storytelling treats them as a commodity to be sold, not characters to be developed. The result is a sense that the narrative has the eagerness of a brothel owner, pushing forward the prettiest faces without a shred of integrity for the story.

This lack of grounding makes the entire viewing experience a hollow one. The plot is a jumble of scary case beginnings that end sloppily, with reasoning based entirely on dialogue and loopholes easily glossed over. The gloomy, mystical Nanyang atmosphere is completely lost, smoothed over by filters that blur facial features into a soft, generic handsomeness. There's no realism; the characters’ flawless hair and makeup remain perfect in deep-sea dives and dangerous caves. It investigates a case like it’s a fashion show, making the whole production feel like an assembly-line routine, piled with popular templates.

Ultimately, I feel bad for the actors. They clearly poured a lot of physical effort into the demanding, non-stop action sequences, but the opportunity was wasted. The script fails them, the direction fails them, and even their specific pairing, while featuring two good-looking leads, lacks the contrasting "puzzle-piece" fit that makes for an entrancing on-screen couple. The result is a pretty production with pretty people, but a story and characters I simply couldn't bring myself to care about. It’s a drama where you watch a lot of busy, noisy people jumping around and doing things, and you just sit on the side, feeling completely unattached to anything happening on the screen. The most genuine feeling it evoked was a deep sense of regret for Zhang Haixia’s fate—a character punished for something that wasn't his wish, a consequence of a plot that never cared to make his struggles truly resonate.

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Great Acting, Nice Mysteries, Where Was ZQL at the End?

This was on my watchlist. I just didn't expect it to literally come out of nowhere. The acting was top-notch, even though the choppy editing could've been done without. I was very impressed with DYX and his Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde switches on a dime. But everyone in general in the lead cast even the creepy antagonist did a good job. The costumes, the stunts and wire work, the CGI including the monsters and things, sets and OST's were great.

I feel this was a domino effect story they started off with these two adopted brothers who went to solve mysteries after being made official members of the archives from the mysterious Zhang family. So this was a combo of Mystic Nine and The Lost Tomb series from what I understood. I'm not as many people know a source material reader so to me it's just coming in as a viewer. But ZHL made the colossal mistake of being arrogant and spilling some secrets which caused the domino effect of the archives being discovered, and people within the archives being hunted and killed by the warlord. I think the story is incredibly engaging, especially toward the end when you find out that absolutely everything is connected from that very first case of twilight grass to what the warlord was really after or who rather. I feel insanely bad for ZHX because he was sort of like the sacrificial lamb in the entire thing, and even though he faked his death, he still didn't know the entire truth that the thing was a poison, and that the second part would erode his mind and turned him into Mr. Hyde, and he fought the bloodlust to the end. I still blame to an extent ZHQ for not telling ZHX the entire truth of the fake death and also keeping a lot of secrets from ZHL. But as ZQJ said at the end, "it's the one that's left that suffers the most" though I think given everything it's not the last we have seen of ZHX and ZHL knows it.

The only thing I didn't really understand was why ZQL only popped up when pretty much everything was over and why he didn't step in to help when he knew so many people were essentially dying due to things that he could get rid of or control and it didn't need to necessarily be a monster until the very last episode with the meteorite and those Kraken looking tentacles that came out of it. At least he brought ZHQ back to life, which is what essentially they were looking for but again why wait so long?

Given what Wu Xie said at the end and the note from Xiao Ge about “working together before” plus that snake that followed both bros around inside the hypnosis and finding out about the meteorite through that hypothetical 3 way convo, this makes a ton of sense more than the stab and done. ZHX who went through so much to just die like that, when I watched it that morning (after not sleeping all night) even then it didn’t make sense to me. I don’t believe he’s dead either; I think he’s in that suspended animation state waiting for a cure. Furthermore, just like ZHL said all adopted orphans into the family are special because their hearts are on the right side, not the left and when he stabbed ZHX, he stabbed his left side. Even at the very end of them fighting ZHL through words and actions let ZHX know he hadn’t given up on him (as he had explained to the two with him and the snake charmer dude as well as continuing with what ZQS had told him that we had the flashback too in episode 29. Though he wasn’t acting like everything was normal, he now understood the why and treated him like two different ppl sharing a body). Because of the world they’re in that’s where my head’s at plus I think Shifu knows it too. The all knowing look she gave ZHL on that boat at the end was a bit too obvious. The medicine formula dark shrimp burned wasn’t the real one (flashback was twice to drive the point home) and she either has it or memorized it as we know she’s good at that so other than Zhang blood they need the other ingredients. Whether we’ll actually see it or not is a different matter. Though the writer did leave a lot of little cryptic notes saying that there will be a possible season two I just hope it's with the same actors.

Would I recommend it? I 100% would recommend this if you love this franchise and universe despite the choppy editing and sadness for the life of ZHX I think it was executed very well and he did it very well. I don't want to tell the entire story because then what's the point of watching? I'm sure there are other reviews that have done that and mine are a lot shorter now so please watch and make up your minds for yourselves.

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A mystery-filled journey that broke and healed my heart

Southern Archives: The Nanyang Mystery is without a doubt the best drama I have watched in 2026. It is a hidden gem that perfectly blends mystery, thriller, adventure, brotherhood, friendship, and emotional storytelling.

Ding Yuxi's performance as Zhang Haixia was extraordinary. Knowing that he always wanted to act in a Republican-era drama makes this role feel even more special. Haixia's story is one of the most tragic character arcs I have seen in a long time. He suffered endlessly, was forced into impossible situations, had to go against the people he loved, and carried unbearable pain throughout the story. Watching him struggle was heartbreaking.

One of the strongest aspects of the drama is the mentor-disciple relationship between Zhang Haiqi, Zhang Hailou, and Zhang Haixia. Their bond felt genuine, heartwarming, and heartbreaking at the same time. Jiang Peiyao absolutely stole my heart as Haiqi. She was such a cool, capable, and badass mentor. I cried so hard when she died, and I cannot describe how relieved and happy I felt when she came back. Hope to see her in more roles as a main character

Zhang Hailou's character development was equally impressive. At the beginning, he was carefree, playful, and always seemed to find a reason to smile. However, the deeper he became involved with the Southern Archives and its secrets, the more that carefree side slowly disappeared. Watching him lose pieces of himself as he uncovered the truth was devastating. The emotional burden he carried, especially when forced to make impossible choices involving his closest friend, left a lasting impact on me.

The chemistry between Hailou and Haixia was one of the highlights of the drama. Their friendship, trust, sacrifices, and unwavering loyalty to each other formed the heart of the story. The brotherhood portrayed here felt natural and powerful, making every joyful moment and every tragedy hit even harder.

The mysteries were engaging, the suspense kept me hooked, and every case revealed more layers to the larger story. Combined with strong performances, emotional depth, and excellent character development.

This drama made me laugh, cry, and sit on the edge of my seat. It's rare to find a series that balances mystery, action, friendship, and emotional storytelling this well. For me, it is easily one of the best Republican-era dramas ever made and my favorite drama of 2026.

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Action, adventure and a lot of unanswered questions

I watched the first half mostly in the background, because the story was a chaotic mess and the production lacked authenticity. Everything felt staged and over-directed, pushing for surface-level drama and leaving little space for genuine storytelling.

The story takes us on an erratic rollercoaster of emotions jumping from mystery to mystery with a lot of action and comedy on the way, but I wasn’t swept away. There’s very little word-building and contextual explanation, which made many of the dramatic twists seem avoidable and unconvincing (like how could a careless spilling of a single (fake) name lead to a complete destruction of a century-old secret organisation or why was one of the mains tricked to go to a deathtrap region and left to run wild with no supervision). I guess the writers thought the less we know, the better the mystery but it didn’t work for me. Instead, it made the story feel choppy, investigations unfinished and the character motivations very confusing.

The investigation part was peak unintentional comedy. The brotherly duo closed cases with awe-inspiring nonchalance. Why waste time solving puzzles, when you can just spectacularly blow shit up! If only they managed to actually kill someone… Why no one they killed ever stayed dead was the real big mystery of the drama;)

I also had a hard time grasping the emotional ties between the three main characters. On the surface, the two adopted brothers and fellow agents of the mysterious Zhang family are each other’s opposite. Zhang Hailou is a reckless brat who craves danger. Zhang Haixia is the reasonable and calculating brains behind the operation. However, his unwavering loyalty, indulgence towards Hailou (and danger), and self-sacrificing tendencies hint at codependency and emotional complexity that barely gets explored. Their mentor, a centenarian called Zhang Haiqi, loves to be cryptic and unhelpful. I had the hardest time understanding her actions and motivations, because she often seemed to hinder the two instead of aiding them …or more accurately she hindered one of them which seemed counterproductive. I questioned her leadership qualities a lot.

I wish the story included more details about their past, how they met and how their bond changed and grew over the years, with more natural interactions between them. The part of the story where Haixia and Hailou spend three years together cut off from the organisation begged for a deeper exploration of their emotional states - Hailou’s daily caring for Haixia while struggling with guilt and Haixia feeling like a burden to him. This was a huge turning point in their lives, yet it's treated very briefly and only skims the surface. The lack of detailed character arcs is another reason why I never got fully immersed in the story.

I don’t want to go into too many details on this, but I really didn’t like the cinematography and chosen aesthetic. Special effects in the early episodes were bad and were probably responsible for the unnatural lighting that made a lot of scenes lack physical depth. I also didn’t like how the action scenes were filmed. I assume they were going for a stylized, comic book vibe with the speed ramping and freeze frames, but the effect was a disjointed mess.
And who's idea was it to give these beautiful men ghostly faces?! Heavy make-up and dramatic, blue-tinted lighting should never ever go together! It made them look like photoshoot models come haunting and kind of broke my immersion.

Comedy and acting were the two bright spots for me. Zhang Xincheng is brilliant. In goofiness or in sorrow, I always connect with his acting. If you liked him in Young Blood, then you’d like his role here too. Ding Yuxi’s stylish badass persona was really fun, complete with a rakish gaze and indestructible haircut;)
Their chemistry worked better in the explosive moments than in the quiet ones. The reunion in the temple was probably my favourite of their scenes together. I’d love to see them as adversaries in a future drama:)
Jiang Peiyao as Haiqi fit the other two leads with her playful stylized acting. I never warmed to her character, but that’s more on the writers than the actress.

After the first 10 episodes the plot gets more focused and engaging, the stakes heartbreakingly personal, and we finally get some explanations. As to whether those are convincing, you’d have to judge by yourself;) The comedy shines in the second half with verbal sparring between Hailou and Haiqi as they spend more time together, though some scenes are unbearably cringe (almost every moment with the phoenix lady really). The visual side also improved a lot …or my tolerance for it did;)). In any case the sets and locations were more immersive and the costumes gorgeous!

Step by step the board gets set for the final showdown between two surprising opponents, which was intriguing to watch. The tension was rising all the way till the finale… which turned out to be an utter disappointment with a lot of nonsense writing. The way the final confrontation went down was especially underwhelming after such a long build-up and all the heartbreak the writers put these characters through. The last thing I needed at the end was more off-camera secrets and cryptic statements:/

I’d only recommend this drama if you want something light to play in the background or are a fan of one of the actors. Maybe light isn’t the right word, because I saw people in the comments bothered by the amount of death and corpses. There’s definitely a fair amount of murder, tragedy and supernatural monsters, but the overall tone is more in line with adventure comedy than horror.

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Zhang Xincheng, The Actor You Are

I gave this drama 9.5/10 to appreciate Zhang Xincheng's acting skills and visuals.
Zhang Xincheng prepared martial arts for 6 months for the role of Haiyan. Haiyan is a character who can split razor blades from his mouth and Xincheng used real razor blades, flips and splits it from his own mouth. Tho it's already dulled, I don't think it's easy to flip and split it as it's so thin shaped.
He also learned how to do acupuncture and used real needles for the voice changing scenes and paralysis scenes (too bad that scene got deleted). I saw even people commented that the paralysis acting he did is quite accurate.
Another thing Zhang Xincheng did was diving, under the water without much protection. He has dry eyes syndrome but it didn't prevent him to do underwater scenes, and filmed it 7-8 days for this dramas.
He missed offline events to promote his own movie Detective China Town 1900 so he wouldn't delay the filming schedules. His costars could even went home for holidays but he spent Chinese public holidays on set.

He gave his best for this drama tho the writer himself Xu Lei, cut a lot of the scenes of him and trying to make Haiyan not lovable enough for the audience. But from what I see, a lot of Chinese audiences, not even his own fans, defending him from malicious comments another fandom did to him. They said they love Haiyan because Zhang Xincheng made the character alive. They love his acting and even his visuals.

If you watch this dramas properly. You can know and understand what's real acting skills look like just by looking at Zhang Xincheng's scenes. You know, even his costar, HJX actor said that the funny scenes of Haiyan is ZXC's own improvisation.

I appreciate all of the hardworks his costars also did to make this drama. So i don't get the hate Zhang Xincheng got from his costar's fandom. I feel like if being fans make you a bad person, then you should turn off your internet and start reflect on what you did.

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An incredible journey that stays on your mind

The drama starts off quite lightly; it is fast-paced and has a very entertaining action-comedy kind of vibe. However, after a few episodes, it becomes slower, more serious, darker, suspenseful, and mysterious—keeping that tone for the better part of the remaining story. But there is nothing to fear, because, oh, what an incredible journey and an emotional rollercoaster it is! ✨

Ding Yuxi and Zhang Xincheng play their roles brilliantly. This was the first time I had seen Xincheng on my screen, and I was really impressed by his acting. However, Yuxi showed sides of his talent I hadn't seen before in any of his other works. His performance took my breath away and made me sit on the edge of my seat for the better half of the story. The main characters don't have any romance, if anyone is looking for that, but they do share a brotherly love, and that love is one of a kind. I was incredibly invested in both of their characters and still can't get them out of my head or move on. This is how big of an impact this drama—especially Yuxi and Xincheng's characters—left on me. 🥺❤️

I would highly recommend this to anyone. Even though it had a few flaws, just like any other drama, it is still a complete 10/10 from me. 🌟🏆

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COULD'VE BEEN A 10/10 SHOW HAD THEY NOT CASUALLY ADDED RAPE TO IT.

10/10 out of ten MAIN story. With 10/10 performance from Zhang Xincheng, Ding Yuxi and Jiang Peiyao. Great performance from the side characters and villains as well. However I cannot give this show a 10 no matter how good it is. THEY SHOULD'VE NEVER HAD A LEAD CHARACTER RAPE ANOTHER ONE THEN LATER HAD THEM MARRY EACHOTHER. that aspect of the show was truly disgusting and nauseating and they shouldn't have added it since it brought nothing to the main plot. They simply wanted to be disgusting. Though I've finished, I would never recommend or even rewatch a single episode. Everybody on the writing and production team that signed off on those scenes need to be put in jail. It was truly repulsive predatory of them.

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A good vision undone by execution

This isn’t my usual genre, and honestly, I only wanted to watch because of Ding Yuxi. I hadn’t decided what to watch yet at the time I picked up the series, but seeing DYX in a modern outfit with injuries and suffering (Haitangs will know) felt like reason enough to check this drama out.

Episode 1 wasn’t a bad introduction. From there, I figured the timeline wouldn’t be linear, so I braced myself to pay closer attention in case follow‑ups, explanations, or world‑building details would be clarified in later episodes. They weren’t.

I know the kind of content that prompts discussion, theorizing, and analysis, and I don’t mind rolling up my sleeves, putting on my glasses, and digging deeper for understanding or resolution. But there are also stories that spark these discussions simply because they fail to establish themselves properly. Unfortunately, this series falls into the latter category.

Yes, it’s action‑packed and detail‑heavy, sprinkled with fantasy and adventure. But that’s exactly why I couldn’t figure out why the entire series felt so hollow. The world‑building was basically throwing everything into a bowl, mixing it without proper context or foundation, tossing in action, thriller, and conspiracy elements, and calling it a day.

My biggest gripe isn’t even the lack of categorical clarity—it’s the characters! They all needed to be explored with depth. Instead, bad writing and direction merely skimmed the surface. The biggest letdown here is Zhang Hai Xia. His character is rich with an inner battle of morality and conflict, yet he was reduced to a one‑dimensional villain.

Technically, the flaws are glaring as well. I wouldn’t mind if the effects weren’t cutting‑edge, but the editing was botched: transitions felt sloppy, pacing was rushed, and the hollowness of it all was swept under the rug. The direction was as weak as the writing.

Aside from DYX, what compelled me to finish this drama were the leads. The casting was perfect, and their portrayals were phenomenal, no questions asked. Even the secondary and side characters delivered strong performances, and that alone carried the entire series.

The drama clearly had a vision—I could see it too, if I’m being honest. This could have been an excellent series with strong foundational elements. But execution ruined most of it, if not everything. Technically, Zhang Hai Xia and Zhang Hai Lou’s relationship was undone by their circumstances and their ties to Zhang Hai Qi. But as a viewer, what ruined them and all the other beautifully characters was poor execution.

No matter how much suspense, action, or plot twists you pile on, it will always feel hollow without proper foundation, clear direction, and strong execution.

So much potential, wasted. Ding Yuxi understood the essence of the story and brought out so many interesting points, especially with Hai Xia during his interviews and posts. Honestly, I think it would’ve turned out better if he had held the pen himself.

Glad it’s over, though not for the right reasons.

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Mystery, Brotherhood, and Adventure at Its Absolute Best

Wow, this series came completely out of nowhere. I was just browsing on iQIYI and stumbled across Archives: The Nanyang Mystery, and what an incredible surprise it turned out to be. This Chinese bromance starring Xin Cheng and Zhou Jie has quickly become one of my favorite series of the year.

The production quality is outstanding. The cinematography, costumes, visuals, soundtrack, and action sequences all feel incredibly polished. Every episode pulls me deeper into its world, blending Action, Thriller, Historical, and Mystery elements perfectly. There is also a great balance of adventure, suspense, slight comedy, horror, and conspiracy that keeps the story constantly engaging.

Without revealing too much, the series follows a mysterious investigation that begins with a bizarre case connected to the Zhang family during the Republic of China era. What starts as a dangerous mission gradually unfolds into a much larger mystery filled with secrets, hidden organizations, and unexpected twists. The writing is extremely clever. Every episode leaves me with new questions, but the answers slowly emerge through carefully placed clues, making the journey feel rewarding rather than frustrating.

Xin Cheng continues to impress me after Justice in the Dark. This is his second bromance, and while I wish it could have been a true BL, China's restrictions on the genre do not stop this from being a masterpiece. His chemistry with Zhou Jie is fantastic. The bond between their characters goes far beyond friendship. They constantly protect, trust, and sacrifice for each other in ways that feel deeper than many actual brothers. Their dynamic as polar opposites works wonderfully, and their relationship is easily one of the strongest parts of the series.

The supporting cast is equally strong, especially the skilled and badass female characters who bring even more energy to the story. The teamwork, mentor-mentee elements, smart characters, secret organizations, and intense fight scenes all add to the excitement.

I am only halfway through, but I am already completely invested. Between the mystery, horror atmosphere, thrilling action, emotional character relationships, and fascinating adventure, this series has exceeded all my expectations. If it continues at this level, it will easily remain one of the best shows I watch this year.

Highly recommended. 10/10.

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It Was Good

Southern anecdote starts its story in a city where a series of strange cases often occur, with supernatural and surreal elements. Given the Introduction to the main premise of the story, Southern Archives, an undercover organization under the alias of a famous company, dispatches a great duo of its agents to investigate. Following the adventures of the two agents and all the disasters they made, problems created, and solutions they ought to provide.

What I like in this show.

Their relationship, specifically their brotherhood, immerses an out-of-the-world depiction. Considering how much we didn't get much build-up/backstory in their brotherhood, it still felt amazingly realistic and tugging at one's heart; their performance gave the live, intensity, and power to their brotherhood. The brotherhood was touching, angsty, conflicting, and most of the time heartwarming. Even amidst the backdrop of the conflicts surrounding their brotherhood and personal lives, we could see the thin line of love and deep connection with care. Their relationship with their mentor is one to be mentioned; the mentor and student relationship was nonchalant, playful, lighthearted, and most times heartwarming, while looking underneath all the precious, truthful facade, the trust, responsibility, and care outshone all the playfulness and put that tender warmth in my heart at every one of their peaceful family period of the three.

The performance of most of the actors and both actresses, from the seamlessly tailored main casting to the amazing supporting casts and even the scene catchers from the guest actors, really contributed the most to this show; if they hadn't given this outstanding performance, the drama wouldn't have been given this popularity and rating.

Ding Yuxi displayed a new range of acting skills in this role, tackling a challenging task of depicting a multifaceted character to its core: depicting a psychopathic savage character, and the opposite cool character with a deep sense of warmth, pain, care, and regret; he really carried the role on like any other role I have seen him play. Zhang Xin Cheng designs his own space taken this role as one of mine best and unforgettable role up I have watched him played, though not given a wider range to showcase a vast embodiment, he showed clearly his dedication to the role and clearing all my uncertainties on his take, bearing, sustaining and immaculately depicting the emotional complexities the character had to offer, Zhang Xin Cheng was definitely more than a meet of an eye, would definitely love to see him in more projects in the future.

Even with the CGI not being well rendered, and the special effects giving a less than okay vibes, that feels okay, each of the few fight, their sequences and the neatly choreographed work subsequently continued to amaze me, following an emmaculate wireworks that felt absence through the dedication of the cast and crew, from the close hand to hand combat to the knife clashes, to much more, they were done mostly done precisely. The only thing is they should have given more attention to the fight scenes.

The plotline showcases something less convoluted, but gradually and steadily draws an overarching mystery that culminates in a whole process of thrilling suspense and seeking answers (leaving me quite disoriented and disturbed while watching the show, but you could find it interesting), that carefully unravels things, leaning closer to the end.


What I didn't quite enjoy

It was befitting to say the conflict between the brotherhood of the character was well emphasized (which is a downvote for me), and seemingly prolonged. The ending episode was a little rushed, as more details ought to be added seamlessly. Given how much conflict the brotherhood/bromance bore, they could have wrapped everything up in 30 eps, with the inclusion of the rushed ending, and mended everything well.

Conclusion

The drama was an extremely good watch for me; the ending gave a nice closure to some viewers, but that's not the case. I went into this expecting something that included more adventures rather than the bizarre cases, but everything amounted to a really great watch for me. With a great performance from the stunning cast, showcasing their due dedication where it matters, and even the villains stole scenes from the show, the plotline was overbearing at times, but it lets you understand everything as you watch more towards the end

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