Guardians of the Dafeng (2024)

A Drama That Has It All~

If you haven’t watched it yet, you’re definitely missing out on a true gem!

■ Story & Pacing
Guardians of the Dafeng is a wildly entertaining drama that pulls you in right from the start. It’s got everything—comedy, adventure, romance, political intrigue—and it all unfolds in a way that keeps you hooked. The pacing is spot-on, never dragging but never feeling rushed either. There’s a perfect mix of comedy, action, witty/emotional family moments, and swoon-worthy romance, making it an easy show to binge watch.

■ Main Cast
Wang Hedi absolutely shines as Xu Qian. He’s got that perfect mix of intelligence, charm, and confidence that makes him impossible not to root for. Tian Xiwei is delightful as Princess Lin An—her beauty and playful personality make her so fun to watch. And their chemistry, Off the charts! Whether they’re teasing each other or having sweet, intimate moments, they feel so natural together.

■ Supporting Cast & Character Dynamics
The supporting cast is just as strong. ♡Yan Zidong is hilarious and effortlessly charming, stealing every scene he’s in. ♡Fan Shiqi has that cool, effortless charisma, while Mao Xiaohui is breathtaking and brings so much depth to her role. And Liu Yijun aka Wei Gong! He commands the screen with every appearance, adding layers to the story that make it even more compelling.
The relationships in this show feel so real. Xu Qian’s bond with his family is witty, heartfelt and genuine, adding an emotional core to the drama that makes you care even more about his journey. His interactions with his subordinates also bring a great mix of respect, camaraderie, and humor—there’s always that perfect balance of serious and lighthearted moments. And of course, we can’t forget Xu Qian and Princess Lin An! Their dynamic is adorable, full of fun, witty banter, and romantic tension that keeps you rooting for them.

■ Production & Cinematography
Visually, this drama is stunning. The set designs, costumes, and overall production quality are top-tier. Every scene looks gorgeous, from the grand palace settings to the action-packed fight sequences. The cinematography captures everything beautifully, making it easy to get lost in the world of Guardians of the Dafeng. And let’s talk about the action—the fight scenes are so well done, adding just the right amount of intensity to the story.

■ Final Thoughts
If you love historical dramas with a perfect mix of action, romance, and humor, Guardians of the Dafeng is a must-watch. The story keeps you engaged, the main couple is incredibly lovable, and the supporting cast adds so much personality to every scene. With breathtaking visuals and a well-paced plot, this drama has something for everyone. Whether you’re here for the adventure, the romance, or just some great character interactions, you won’t be disappointed.

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Drama ini mengikuti perjalanan Xu Qian dalam memecahkan berbagai kasus misterius di ibu kota, sambil mengungkap konspirasi yang lebih besar.
Penampilan Dylan Wang sebagai Xu Qian patut diacungi jempol. Ia berhasil membawakan karakter yang cerdas, humoris, dan penuh teka-teki. Chemistry-nya dengan para pemain lain juga sangat baik, terutama dengan Tian Xiwei yang berperan sebagai Lin'an, putri kerajaan yang ceria.
Alur cerita drama ini cukup kompleks dan penuh kejutan. Setiap episode menghadirkan kasus baru yang menarik untuk diikuti. Selain itu, drama ini juga menyuguhkan visual yang memukau dan efek khusus yang berkualitas.
Secara keseluruhan, "Guardians of the Dafeng" adalah drama yang menghibur dan layak untuk ditonton. Drama ini cocok bagi Anda yang menyukai drama dengan cerita yang seru, karakter yang menarik, dan sentuhan komedi.

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Overhyped but Watchable for some Dumb Comedy

Not to piss off Dylan Wang Fans but if you want to use your own voice in a costume drama, work on your accent + line delivery. Success of Love Between Fairy and Devil (which I did enjoy) was partially contributed by the right choice of voice dubbing (Sound, Accent, Line Delivery). Of course, I would love it if more actors can use their own voices but that's under the condition if they can do it properly. It's the same concept where European/Australian actors that play American characters with the correct accent. I am sure it's hard work but it's part of acting.

From acting, many of his expressions are the same--that wrinkle between the eyebrow Look. Not comparable to the strong supporting cast. So many good actors can deliver those micro expressions.

Story wise ... kind of makes no sense how fast he solves the 1st case in 3 min. Lots of talking w/o actually going through the process of solving the murder. If you enjoy well written murder solving dramas like Imperial Coroner or Ancient Detective, then this is not it.

What's "Watchable"
Supporting Cast. There are so many familiar faces that can do these dumb humor roles very well. Although this kind of humor may not hit for everyone. 80% didn't hit for me. I much enjoyed "Go East" with Tan Jian Ci or The Happy Seven in Chang'an. Both are silly comedies that hit more for me.

I'll emphasize that these are just my personal opinion. I am not a super fan of any idol actors, but I am a fan of character portrayal and good story telling disregarding popularity.

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I'm finding myself in the minority on this one but I pushed myself to get through 13 episodes and found I just could not do it anymore.

Things I like:
The costuming and casting
The premise and overall plot kine (I bet I would probably enjoy the book)
The CGI and sets are amazing
The soundtrack is phenomenal

Things I hate:
The slapstick comedy they use by making characters be dumb: Aunt and Uncle, Princess, etc
The main is too perfect; he solves cases so fast, his martial arts progresses too quickly, he is the best at literally everything
The lack of world building and the way they 'explain' Dafeng and the magic system too quickly and incoherently

I thought this show would be one of my favorites after watching the trailer and the first couple of episodes but the type of comedy used in this show sank it for me. Slap stick comedy or comedy done by making characters stupid just is not my cup of tea. It makes it feel forced down my throat and I end up gagging on it. If they had toned down their reach for comedy and focused on the plot movement then this would have been ten times better. The story itself is very interesting but the way it is shown is a miss for me. Xu Qi An is too perfect and progresses too quickly in a way that I feel cheapens him a bit. This a highly intelligent and compassionate character that does not want glory but instead cares for the people so he can't be bribed or swayed from his morals. But they make everything come easy to him instead of allowing him the chance to work for his successes especially when it comes to skills.

Overall if you enjoy that kind of comedy then I think you would really like this but if you find that it detracts for you then I would skip this one.

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DO NO WRONG AND FEAR NO GUARDIANS! IF YOU DARE DO VICE, YOU ARE DOOMED!

*** Spoiler Alert (PERSONAL FEEDBACK)

"DO NO WRONG AND FEAR NO GUARDIANS! IF YOU DARE DO VICE, YOU ARE DOOMED!"

🎬 The modern office worker Yang Ling unexpectedly enters the fantasy-filled Da Feng Dynasty and takes on a new identity as Xu Qi An, a night watchman known as a "copper gong," responsible for supervising officials and solving cases for the people of Da Feng. Using his modern knowledge, scientific understanding, and reasoning skills, he successfully cracks one bizarre case after another, earning the title of Da Feng’s top investigator.

ML : XU QIAN / YANG LING - played by Dylan Wang

FL : PRINCESS LI AN - played by Tian Xi Wei

Hmm... Honestly, I didn’t expect much from this drama since I saw some posts and comments saying that it's not good at all. People are already dropping it even though the drama has just begun. But since I am a fan of Dylan and Xi Wei, I was still willing to watch it, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I made in choosing and watching a drama.
The GOTD was so good!!! There were no dull moments... every episode and case was satisfying. I love how they didn’t focus too much on the love story. They emphasized more on friendship, loyalty, trust, and the responsibility of being a guardian or a worker in the government. They showed how different sects work together to solve a case or help ordinary people. I love how they highlighted the different strengths of the women in the drama. They showed that good will always prevail and justice will be served to those with a clear conscience. The fighting scenes were superb!
The actors and actresses are amazing. Sometimes you’ll feel like you want to be part of the Guardians too. I love the three sworn Copper Gong brothers, the always-bickering Gold Gong sister and brother, the caring Xu Family, and of course, the strategist, hardcore Lord Wei. 😍

Overall, it’s an 8.5/10 for me. It was light, comedic, full of brotherhood, and a satisfying drama. You’ll get hooked on every episode. It was really a roller coaster of emotions – it was so good! BUT there are still some unanswered questions, and some episodes left me confused. For example, who are the other people from the Mirror? Where is the witch sect? How can Xu Qian command the supreme sword and the Loong? Is he a Dafeng Royalty? I really need part 2! 🥺

GENRE – Comedy, Fantasy, Case Solving , Brotherhood

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Very excellent drama from the start

Actually I am a huge Dylan Wang fan ,so iam eagerly waiting for this drama for a long time .when I saw this drama was penting for a long time ,i thought it will be only airs 2025 .but finally it aired in dec 28.i only watched 2 episodes,this is not like other historical dramas only fantasy, romance, it's really funny too ,i really like Dylan Wang character as xu qian , it's a time travel drama and the other actors are very funny too ,zhang miao yi(in when I fly towards you) also here as his sister ,her acting was good too,
The actress in it was tian xi wei I like her too she is a cute girl actually have chemistry with didi in offline (award show, red carpet) actually haven't seen her in this drama yet,bcoz it's only released two episodes,iam 100%sure it will be best drama to end this and start new year , I will surely review again after watched full episodes, any person is waiting for a good review to watch it ,then go for it , if it is really good from the start iam sure it will be good to end💯

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After a long time, a CDrama excited me

I haven't been curious about a series since Are You the One aired. The male-centric drama is not my taste, that's why I I started watching hesitantly But this drama has succeeded in attracting my attention.
The story progresses slowly and carefully. So far, I don't think there has been a boring episode. The comedy of the series is enough. The VFX and ost of the drama has high quality.

Dylan Wang has tried his best and this is the secret of the success of the drama. To the extent that I think the drama does not need romance and it seems a bit unnecessary. In my opinion, either it shouldn't have a romance or it could have been written better.
But I enjoyed watching Tian Xi Wei, so this issue can be ignored. I hope the second half of the drama does not drop.

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