The Seven Relics of Ill Omen

REFRESHING to see in cdrama land!

I didn't think I was into fantasy adventure but this is so refreshing to see in cdrama land. It has 7 interesting interlaced stories (I really enjoyed 1, 3, 6, 7) about 5 people plus a scholar coming together as a team to fight against an evil omen relic. Male lead Song Weilong steals the show with his charisma and close combat fight scenes. He does remind me of City Hunter back in the days but a more loyal updated version. Director has a good rep and is doing a good job with story telling and pacing, CG gets a passing grade for me. Got me excited and chasing to see what each story brings and almost every episode ends with cliffhanger leaving you wanting more.

My only issue and as a result deducted half point is the female lead's inadequate acting and poor believability (especially her fight scenes). However I don't want to punish the whole drama, writer or the rest of the cast because of one actress' inability.

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Cured My Short Attention Span. Lol.

Let me put my thoughts here. This would've been a solid 10/10 if not for that questionable ending. I mean, I'm happy that it's a H.E. but that last episode really left me questioning things but despite that, the journey I had with this drama was amazing and worth the watch still. (I read some comments here before I binge watched this so I really was curious how this series ended before I got to EP1 but since I didn't check the ending first, I really felt like I am being left with an assignment to find out more... Lol)

Okay, let's start with the characters,
I personally think 4/5 of the team was casted perfectly. Everyone except MU DAI's actress. Not a fan of the others but I know Ao Rui Peng would deliver good acting since I have also seen his others works before and I like some of his acting in them. For Mudai, i like her chemistry with Lou Ren overall. I'm also fine with the romance blossoming in here even without kissing scenes which I personally think 1 kiss on a crucial moment would've been nice but I do know the actress doesn't do that. Nevertheless, they did the romance aspect quite good. Subtle and it doesn't take the main theme of the story.

However, my issue with her is when I need her to be acting her heart out sometimes, she doesn't do that. Again, ON SOME PARTS. If you've watched the series fully, I feel like some of you here would agree with me. She still did great but I guess there was this one episode I wanted her to really showcase her acting skills but I was left with just blank expression at that part but anyway, I guess for this genre it's not going to be a big deal.

As for the PLOT, I rarely watch Cdramas (especially modern ones) that I didn't have to skip or speed up. Every scene makes me want to pay attention even more in case I would miss out on details..so it definitely got me watching continuously because every end of episodes, they'd leave me hanging so of course, I'd want to start the next episode right away. It's really good! However, there were episodes that felt lacking and it did feel like the magic and mystery that the 1st 5 episodes gave were missing.. but still the story progressed quite good. Just leaves me now to the ending part.

What was the ending even about?
With All that build up, you would expect an intense fight just like how the fight happened with the 6th omen lady.. maybe even more intense considering how amazing the story in the 1st 5 episodes delivered but it was just really lacking in so many ways. For someone that's so called the leader of the omens, I'd expect an intense battle to have the 5 descendants comply with his wishes but no.. instead we just got to the illusions and then after these leads were out, it's like that's just it..

So overall, it felt like discovering a really good show with super incredible pacing and stories in it to be met with a questionable ending. Like yeah, it's HAPPY. I'm happy with them too but there are questions left Unawered for me.

P.S. I expected the chicken to have some important significance in the show actually considering the shadow appeared as phoenix but it also ended up just being a "warmer" on a crucial time when everyone's still in the illusion and while they're all in the mountain during the snowstorm. I find it weird but they could've utilise that chicken better aside from being the warmer and plucking out omen 6's eye (a.k.a the omen itself)

Anyway, that's all. This is still such a solid watch but don't expect too much on the ending I guess. Just enjoy the story build up and be happy It's a happy ending.

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It's the epitome of EVERYTHING.

Drama so good that it instantly became one of my favorites. It has everything - Romance, fantasy, found family, action, mystery, a bit of horror, thrill, suspense. I like loved EVERY PART OF IT. On top of that loved the OSTs as well, like really well done. The plot also serves hard. It's a perfect mix of ancient history and modern consequences.
For me when romance comes as a subplot along side action, it always hits hard and different than any other plots. The slow-burn, the caring for each other while fighting scenes, the urge to protect that person while your own life's on line, tending to each other after the chaotic fight, the confession, the yearning, the jealousy - like so preciously crafted here. As if that wasn't enough, it has fated friendships, fated lovers tropes as well. The only thing I felt was missing (it was) was there wasn't any kiss scenes between the leads, and yet, the intimacy was on point, the love was on point. Like you know when we say that some love stories tell us much more without such scenes? It's exactly that!
It was an easy 10/10 for me. A 100% recommended series. GO WATCH IT!

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The Seven Relics of Ill Omen kicks off with an intriguing blend of dark fantasy and slow-burning mystery. The first four episodes serve as a solid introduction to a cursed world full of secrets, ancient powers, and morally gray characters.

From the opening scene, the atmosphere is thick with tension. The cinematography leans into shadow and symbolism, which pairs well with the haunting score. Episode 1 lays the groundwork with the discovery of the first relic, immediately setting a chilling tone. The pacing might feel a bit slow at times, but it gives room to explore each character's backstory, especially the tormented lead, Kael, whose connection to the relics seems deeper than he admits.

By Episode 2 and 3, the plot starts to widen. We’re introduced to more of the ensemble—each carrying their own burdens and suspicions. The lore starts to unfold through flashbacks and cryptic visions, which keeps the mystery alive. The dialogue occasionally borders on exposition-heavy, but the actors manage to deliver it with conviction.

Episode 4 is where things finally start to escalate. The stakes rise, and the second relic’s appearance hints at a larger, more dangerous pattern. The cliffhanger ending leaves a lasting impact and raises the anticipation for what’s to come.

Overall, these opening episodes do a good job of setting the tone, building the world, and teasing bigger twists. If you enjoy series that mix fantasy, darkness, and slow-burn suspense, The Seven Relics of Ill Omen might be worth diving into.

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Love Song Wei Long but not the Female lead

I absolutely love Song Wei Long in every drama and movie he is in. I think he is a great actor on top of being extremely handsome and sexy. This drama so far is interesting, however I do NOT like the female lead actress at all, it would be better if they choose someone more mature. Her acting is extremely poor and immature like a child drooling over her love crush, it's so annoying. She is more focused on falling inlove with the male lead rather than help solve the mystery of the relics. This is suppose to be a quest to subdue the Seven Relics of Ill Omen NOT a Romance quest. I have to skip over parts of her childlessly acting flirting like an idiot towards the male lead because it is so annoying and has nothing to do with their actual mission. Could be better if they chose a better more mature actress. I'll continue to watch only because I'm interested in the the Seven Relics of Ill Omen and I love Song Wei Long and Ao Rui Peng.

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Im not usually watching drama other than A Chinese Vampire/Zombie, This is the first one after Vampire Expert, Truthfully i really dont get/understand the story only the cast is i love Combine by main character 2 wuxia that i watch Xuan Lie (Everlasting Longing) + Fan Yue (Moonlight Mystique) so i decided to watch this movies, overall is 8 for me because im not too understand the story (or maybe only its me that didnt understand at all) its complex and didnt say where it all began and start and how the curse infected from the start, now i still watch ep 8 and still dont get the story at all lmao

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Que drama MARAVILHOSO!!!!!!

A cada episódio, mais emoção e mistério e te prende até o final, e o que mais me marcou foi como os traumas e conflitos emocionais dos personagens foram tratados com profundidade. Antes de enfrentarem as situações, eles precisaram lidar com as próprias dores e isso foi muito bem desenvolvido.

O final foi incrível. Mostra que o passado, por mais doloroso que seja, molda quem somos e pode nos levar a novos começos. A narrativa mostra que certos desencontros e dores acabam nos conduzindo a encontros inesperados e a caminhos mais leves. Somos feitos de restos passados, tudo nos transforma a quem somos hoje.

Apesar da fantasia e da ficção científica, o drama traz reflexões reais sobre emoções, escolhas e crescimento pessoal. A história é complexa, com toques históricos, mas tem um desfecho à altura, na minha opinião não tinha um final melhor. É sobre empatia, perdão, superação, romance, lutas incríveis e até humor. O casal secundário me deixou bem felizinha, pq os dois combinavam demais!!!!

Vale muito a pena assistir, principalmente se você gosta de ficção científica e mistérios com conteúdo emocional.

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