Fangs of Fortune

Friendship is forever

Fangs of Fortune was such a ride—absolutely stunning visuals, top-tier world-building, and a soundtrack that gave me chills. The acting was phenomenal, especially in the more emotionally intense scenes (Zhao Yuanzhou and Zhuo Yichen? HELLO). I wasn’t super into the main romance, but the friendships, rivalries, and team dynamics hit so much harder anyway. There was a lot of retconning—which isn’t really my thing—but the overall plot was still super engaging. I laughed more than I expected to, and I’ll be haunted by a few character deaths forever. Not perfect, but honestly? Really worth the watch. Be sure to watch the special episode after the finale!

"Meeting you all was like a wonderful dream... but dreams must end" - I'm gonna go cry now that the dream's ended.

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The world is saved, but at what cost?

The world is saved, but at what cost🤔?

Should I start from the end? Or maybe the beginning? Never mind, I won't spoil anything. I just wish there was an epilogue or something to show how they lived after everything that happened.

Aside from that, it is a great story. But let’s be honest, many things were lacking😶
The beginning was amazing, with so much potential. The characters were strong, the acting was great, and their chemistry was spot-on. They worked well together as a team, and the backstories were genuinely mesmerizing🥰

But as the story progressed, something started to feel off. There were gaps, not exactly plot holes, but just... empty spaces. At times, I felt emotionally detached from what was happening.

That said, it was still a good experience overall. I enjoyed the acting, the cinematography, the fight scenes, the costumes, it was all visually satisfying🤩

But the most amazing, absolutely wonderful part of the entire series? The music. Oh. My. God. The music! It was, hands down, my favorite thing. I’d rate the series a 6 or 7 out of 10, but the music? A solid 10/10.

I’m not someone who easily gets hooked on OSTs. I could watch a long series "40 episodes even" and barely remember a single track. But this one? It had so many incredible songs. I downloaded them, listened to them over and over, and each time, they hit me right in the feels. The use of instruments, the emotions they carried, it was just magical. I can’t even put into words how deeply the music moved me throughout the show.
1. Spring Breeze Does Not Ask
2.Return After A Long Dream
3. Yuanzhou's Youth
4.Unintentional Big Dream

I’ll really miss these characters, and I hope to see the cast again soon, in something even better than this😌

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A Cinematic Masterpiece with Layers of Story

This series is a visual masterpiece, beautifully shot with stunning cinematography that captivates you from start to finish. Not a single episode feels slow or unnecessary; each one keeps you fully engaged. I really appreciated how the show explains key events within the same episode, creating a sense of clarity while also building toward a larger, more intricate narrative. The storyline itself is exceptional, layered, thoughtful, and full of purpose.
One of the things I loved most was how seamlessly the show blended genres, offering a bit of everything without ever feeling disjointed. While the ending was somewhat predictable and I found myself wishing it had taken a different path, it didn’t diminish my enjoyment in the slightest. Overall, this is a truly remarkable series that I’d highly recommend.

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More style over substance

One of the first fantasy cdramas I have managed to actually complete in a while that is a decent watch with nice costuming, good acting, and enjoyable comedic moments mixed with mostly likeable characters. This drama has elements that I truly enjoyed like the complex demon Zhu Yan that gets more interesting the more you learn about him as well as Zhuo Yichen and his stoic but righteous heart. These two characters definitely carried the show for me as well as the curiosity to uncover exactly why the antagonists made the choices they did. But there are some things that kept this from being a great drama.

First let me ask why in the world these characters cry so much? Every single episode had multiple characters with tears in their eyes. There are so many ways to express empathy, sympathy, and sadness without needing to cry but because they were directed to have tears at every occasion it cheapened and lessened the emotional impact the truly big moments could have had on the viewer. It was so frequent that I began to wonder how many bottles of artificial tears this production went through by its completion because none of the scenes felt genuine. Seriously, how could you make these strong and incredible fighters that fight and kill demons regularly and have experienced intense and heartbreaking backstories cry at the drop of a hat?!

This production had a habit of dragging out these boring and insignificant moments but then glossing completely over seemingly important developments. For example we got several instances of these drawn out slow motion, multiple camera angles backing away at the end of winded monologues where they try to extent emotional responses to sad revelations but then major fight scenes would skip over any action and just show the end with bodies strewn about and the winner standing tall. They even condensed what seemed to be important moments that would have added gravitas but instead ended up making things feel too easy. Like when Wen Xiao spent 300 years alone growing a branch of a divine tree that they needed but she was in and out within two minutes of screen time. More expansion on this would have truly added weight to the idea that these ingredients they needed to save everyone were nearly impossible to get and were hard fought and won by our protagonists. Instead you are left feeling like it was so trivial. And many more instances like that happened where things were talked up to be so difficult but played out and appeared so easy lessening any impact those moments could have truly had.

Now lets talk about the action, when there is any, where the characters primarily stand and pose while the camera moves and pans in slow motion to get close ups of everyones faces. We get the occasional great movement shots where they are twisting and turning their bodies especially Pei when she fights but they primarily relied on CGI for fight scenes and they often did not last long with main characters very easily knocked down pretty quickly so we just get to watch their faces as they lay or crawl and watch the rest of the fight unfold. In truth this style of editing can be useful and pretty but it also was very repetitive and ultimately made me feel nothing. It did not help that the plot movement began to feel less and less logical as the story progressed. The first half of the drama was interesting and even pretty funny in places but then by episode 20 you see a decline in the story telling where the reasoning and choices began to not logically make sense and instead things were just happening to make the plot convenient and move the story forward. There were many instances where I often felt like I just skipped a scene because something was missing or instead of showing things in real time they chose to only give information in flashbacks or to try and confuse the viewer they would try to make some scenes misleading but that just ended up confusing the narrative.

This may sound like I did not enjoy the drama when in truth I did like it much more than most other CDrama's I have seen as of late but it still falls far below some other dramas that are very similar but have better pacing and more coherent plot movement.

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Never have I ever seen deeper care among friends on screen!

Throughout a consequent and touching drama. There were a few things I've never seen in c-dramas until now. That is emotional comfort in a physical way. Yes, parents or grandparents sometimes comfort their children by hugging, but I haven't that much among friends. Wen Xiao (FL) and Officer Pei (second FL) shared really intimate monents, holding eachothers hands or cuddling, just as you would do irl with your friends too. I loved the children, like Bai Jiu and Ying Lei are so adorable, I cant bear it. I also love that Officer Zhou has more than a rival relationship with Zhao Yuanzhou, these two plus Wen Xiao have such a funny dynamic, like everyone's flirting with everyone? (Pretty sure some of the interactions were ad-lib) Another thing I loved, is the fact that Officer Pei never felt in love with anyone, but she did have her own people to care about and felt like a rightfully done empowered woman, making her emphathetic and strong.
(Only downside I have is that they cried a record amount of tears, but even though that makes it a bit draining to bingewatch, but it certainly makes us feel that their life and emotions are real for them)
I think the acting that stood out for me the most is Bai Jiu's, his actor is now only 13 years old, but he played all these emotions and different sides to his character very well (+an obsession arc).
Oh and I love Yinglei's character as well, his humour and playfullness and his love for Bai Jiu.
I really enjoyed that there were no misunderstandings, no solo-mission like trust me bro, but they always tried to solve it all within a group.
Actually in the end I have come to terms with the not so strong FL, because even though she has a lot of spiritual power, she is described as a person of weak physique. Although physical power isnt her strongest point, but she knows a lot about demons, does it help her to protect? No. It helps her to be more forgiving and open-minded, it'd be overpowering to put all the virtues into her. And like this their group of six still has four strong fighters. (I think I gonna agree that this drama reads as Danmei (BL) and Baihe (GL).)
Anyway go watch, but prepare some tissues.

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– A Gripping Tale of Fate, Power, and Redemption

Fangs of Fortune”

“Fangs of Fortune” is a captivating blend of fantasy, romance, and political intrigue that keeps you hooked from the very first episode. With a well-crafted storyline and compelling character arcs, the drama offers more than just surface-level entertainment — it dives deep into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the delicate balance between destiny and free will.

The performances are truly commendable. The lead actors bring emotional depth and intensity to their roles, making their journeys feel authentic and moving. The chemistry between the main characters is electric, evolving beautifully as the story progresses.

Visually, the drama is stunning. The cinematography, costume design, and CGI are top-notch, creating an immersive world that feels both magical and grounded. The background score adds to the atmosphere, perfectly enhancing the emotional beats and action sequences.

One of the standout elements of Fangs of Fortune is its writing. The plot twists are clever and unpredictable, yet they make sense within the universe the show builds. Each episode ends with just the right amount of suspense, making it impossible not to binge.

Overall, Fangs of Fortune is a must-watch for fans of xianxia and historical fantasy. It’s a rare gem that combines rich storytelling with strong performances and breathtaking visuals — a drama that stays with you long after the final credits roll.

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The details of Hu Minghao's acting from tears to fingertips in Big Dream are truly amazing!

Every tear from this big devil character is so contagious.

Every facial expression is so precise and every detail conveys deep emotions that make people sink into it.

Hu Minghao has fully explained the life of patience and endurance of this big devil character named ZhaoYuanzhou, and it must be said that his acting skills are extraordinary.

The series has ended, but the evil character of ZhaoYuanzhou will always exist! We look forward to Hu Minghao surprising us with more projects.


_ Excellent cinematography
_ Excellent fighting moves
- Good comedy
- Excellent acting by Hominghao;  Beautiful music

- I don't think Zhao Yuanzhou
final death scene was meaningful enough for Zhao Yuanzhou death, they could have watched it much better, he lost his life for the world, I think they ended it in a hurry

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Best Drama this year

This is the best drama I have watched this year I would definitely watch it again. Watching this made me laugh and cry, the ost was fantastic I loved every song they played in the drama. Would totally recommend to watching it ☺️ 100/100
The actors and actresses were amazing made me become a fan of some of those i didn’t know yet. I have watched Neo Hou in dashing youth and seeing him in this drama was brilliant he such an talented actor.

For me this was definitely the best drama I have watched out of everything I have seen coming second to the untamed

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Fangs of Fortune

This was a great drama to watched. It was about love, friendship, forgiveness, growth, and acceptance. Everyone did a great job! Although at times I did feel like some of the arcs dragged on a bit too much and I wished the FL was better written. But Neo acting as ZYZ was phenomenal. He is so talented, his micro expressions made his character came to life even more. His switch between his “bad” self and his “good” self is so smooth that you have no doubts, that is two different person in the same body. Gives me chills thinking how great of an actor he is!

The OST is so addicting. It fits so well in the drama , and gives you all sorts of emotions while watching.

I really like that visualization too.

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2024 cdramas endings are just....too soul shattering!

"Fangs of Fortune is a captivating fantasy historical drama that follows Zhu Yan, an age old demon as he joins the demon-hunting bureau to help capture the various demons that have escaped into the human realm. This chaos ensues after the disappearance of the Bai Ze Order, which was responsible for maintaining the balance between the human and demon worlds following the tragic death of the Bai Ze goddess. With demons now running rampant, the formation of the demon-hunting squad becomes crucial.

Throughout the story, Zhu Yan meets a diverse group of characters, and together they confront the challenges posed by these escaped demons. The plot is intriguing and exciting, and I appreciate how the narrative weaves multiple storylines without spoiling the overall experience. Each subplot contributes to the main narrative, introducing a wealth of interesting characters along the way. The acting is good; most of the characters have managed to deliver subtle yet impactful performances that enhance the overall storytelling.

The interactions among the characters are fascinating to watch, showcasing their amazing chemistry. I particularly enjoy the random comedy moments sprinkled throughout the show; while they might seem off-putting to some, I find them timely and essential for lightening the mood. The drama itself is visually stunning, with beautiful aesthetics, impressive cinematography, and captivating CGI. The costume designs for the various characters are equally remarkable. All of this is complemented by upbeat soundtracks and soothing background music that enhance the viewing experience."

The ending to me was foreshadowed Ofcourse I didn't expect the writer to go on a killing spree but I sort of saw it coming...that aside...this drama was good.....the plot, the acting the visually appealing cast, the characters and the bonds and chemistry between the characters the visually appealing aethestics...the cgi and more..this drama was a whole package but the ending traumatized me.

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