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A beautiful cinematography but lacks essence
Visually, it’s a gorgeous drama but there was just something missing. Like I started watching because of the premise; a great demon wanting to die but meet people who might convince him to live. It started that way but turned into a crying fest along the way. It’s like every episode someone has to cry. And maybe that’s the direction the directors wanted to go with the drama. Maybe they just wanted to tug at our heartstrings. From episode 29 even with tears in my eyes, the only thing I could do was laugh.Firstly, Ying lei is supposed to be a mountain god; part demon and part god. How the hell did he die from those wounds? Like how!!! And please don’t say that li Lun roots went through his heart or something…. And then everyone just stood there watching. I mean fine, the poison acted on wen xiao so she couldn’t do anything. Why was pei sijing just there holding her instead of helping ying lei?? And xiao zhou was the next one…. I thought he’s good at fighting or holding his own…. He saw the roots coming towards him and just waited for ying lei to push him out of the way….. So you’re telling me that he hit the ground so hard that it took him so long to get back up?? Plus they had a sword and a knife and just stood there watching the roots coming towards them?? My gosh!!! And I’m sorry to say but I really had to laugh that whole scene of ying lei dying……
Secondly, it’s like going from a good fighting scene where the drama picks up back to a crying fest. At first I didn’t like li Lun because of his actions but his sacrifice redeemed himself in my eyes. I actually cried with his and bai jiu’s deaths. Like I can understand why Bai Jiu died and the circumstances under which he died but I still cannot understand how ying lei died. And why do people just disappear from each scene….. like pei sijing and bai jiu were both together but when bai jiu was dying, where was pei sijing?
FOF is beautifully made but that alone isn’t good enough. Some persons might enjoy it but I would have like things to make sense; at least to some degree. Like the last set of episodes had scenes that weren’t connecting. Like during the fighting scenes, zhou yi Chen had his sword pointing towards the doctor guy and in the next second, this sword isn’t being pointed at the guy. And this happened in multiple scenes.
I wasn’t expecting a happy ending but I continued to watch until the end although I had to fast forward sometimes.
But what I did like was the ost. Lui yuning once again delivered and it shows why he sings most of the ost for various dramas. I also liked that ZYC finally understand what ZYZ was going through and saw that he didn’t have a choice of what happens when he gets controlled by the malicious energy. But I would have liked to see the others apologize to ZYZ since they easily forgave Bai Jiu for his deception.
It’s been a rollercoaster and now I’m onto my next journey.
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Why should watch this drama?
All things was perfect in this drama ost, story act, Clothing design, Dialogue....this is good drama i think in future this will be like book for people to know more about Chinese Legend, one of the reasons l like this drama is, has good story and use legend characters, but little have time line problems. Some time l couldn't know the Time interval between the events of the story, (in the Eight years ago)
The ost was wonderful, Especially ending music the first time make me happy but ofter died characters make me sad
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"audentes Fortuna iuvat"
one of the best c drama for me in 2025."Audentes Fortuna Iuvat" means "fortune favours the blood"
it's been a rollercoaster ride to watch this drama Evey single time when ml and fl intract there is something I don't know how should is say but it's absolute banger every single time. HMH you frickin beauty he nailed it perfectly, a demon who just ready to die from the 1st episode and a goddess who did everything to save him but cannot play with fortune. As a man this's the first time I feel 😭 in my eye 👀. Absolute beauty to watch this show try just one time and you will regret it yes regret it ..
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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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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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An electrifying tale of demons, duty, and defiance! Perfect for fans of supernatural adventure.
This gripping drama plunges viewers into a world where humans and demons teeter on the edge of chaos. With a dynamic team of flawed heroes—this series delivers breathtaking battles, intriguing mysteries, and heartfelt moments. As truths are revealed and bonds are tested, love and friendship clash against destiny and vengeance, weaving a story that keeps you hooked till the very end.Was this review helpful to you?
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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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A lot of potential but dulled by (probably?) subpar development, bad directing and awkward editing
The good:• Male lead is so good with his acting, styling and looks, 9.5/10 on that for me. I'm not familiar with 侯明昊 but after looking him up in interviews, realise his personality IRL differs from that of ML's character - I'm quite amazed with that on how he portray 赵远舟.
• A couple of other characters I really love are 白玖 (林子烨's acting is so good especially the last part I really felt the struggle unlike for some other actors in the drama...), 英磊, 离仑 and 裴思恒 - they made my heart ache for them.
• My favourite parts are 青耕 and 蜚's arc (they are just so good together post-My Journey to You), 英磊's death, 白玖's sacrifice and 离仑 version of 白玖.
• Story wise is interesting, visual effect is super cool.
• I do really enjoy many of the OSTs and will be adding them to my playlist.
• The funny dancing at the end of every episode gave me good laughs at some of the bad dancing like from 田嘉瑞 and 丞磊 they're so cute.
The bad:
• Realistically speaking, it's kinda a mess. The editing(?), the story and their treatment of the female characters in general.
• The first 10-ish episodes felt like a joke, with random OSTs playing out of nowhere and sad ones transitioning into the funny, funky ones awkwardly.
• Could have a bit more depth to some of the characters - ok you may think wow everyone has back stories already, what more do I want? NO. I don't need back stories for everyone, I just need solid character building. For example, the ML and FL are too... nice. World saving is their priority, they love their friends (except for 英磊 I feel, rip), which makes it feel like typical 2000s character where the main characters got to be nice and proper. Ok I know this is a personal preference, but yea I would prefer something a bit more realistic to work with here.
• They literally ignored 英磊 sometimes??? Like there's this scene where the main characters were saying they're a group of 5 good friends - and this includes 赵远舟, 文潇, 裴思婧, 卓翼宸 and 白玖. BUT WHAT ABOUT 英磊?????? Idk how the story is being written but the way things were shot, it feels like he's part of the gang but they're literally not acknowledging him most of the times and just see him as comic relief? Even though he's always helping them? His death is so not worth it man.
• Females characters feel a bit shallow to me, both in terms of story and acting. Either bad directing or bad acting idk, but FL 文潇 literally feels like background to me as most of the times she's just your typical damsel in distress, I believe they could have given her a lot more personality and character development but no she literally just feels like a nice neighbourhood sister. She's just nice. I even forgot she exists for some of the episodes at the back. 裴思婧 is cool and all, they made her sound super powerful and all but every times she fights, it just feels like she has some debuff on her, I have never see her being actually really powerful or anything lmao. And I wish she has shown stronger emotion for her brother's death, didn't feel anything from her of that sort. Same thing goes for 文潇, both their reactions are just not giving.
• Awkward editing, where there are some scenes that cut between 2 camera angles and the actors are in different poses don't even get me started.
• Some bad directing/editing especially when it comes to some death scenes that feels kinda awkward. For the parts where the demons are fading away like for 裴思恒 and 英磊, the other characters around started looking at the fading parts above them even though the dying person is still lying in their arm??? Like, if your loved ones are dying wouldn't you want to continue looking at their face as much as possible instead of just looking away? Feels like a case of miscommunication between director and producer idk. It took me out of the scene.
• The characters cry TOO MUCH OMG. Every episode. They have to find something to tear up about and it's always the standard single drip of tear down their face. It just feels like the director is too focused on bringing across the beauty of crying rather than building things up more for stronger emotional cries. There's only like 2-3 crying scenes that I felt a bit more on and it's from the ML, the rest idek.
• I literally can't feel the love between the ML and FL, it feels kinda out of nowhere and forced.
Ok peace and bye, have a good life ♥
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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 ☺️ 100/100The 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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