K-Drama 
This review may contain spoilers
Story and character
I just wanna review after watching this drama, although I was reviewed in comments section.Overall the drama is very good, I can't easily move on from this. From ZYZ appears in very beginning it will unexpected ending despite I hope everyone will happy. Yes, if you want watched this drama it will be sorrow but you will warm too, I love all of character.
HMH really portrayed ZYZ very good, with soft eyes and warm voice made it really a demon who lives thousand years and wanna disappeared anytime. CDL like pretty goddess, she really good with face expression like crying, calm, and sad. TJR portrait ZYC with cold face but sometimes laugh and always looked everyone with calm face. Every actors give hard working to live the character and made it well. BJ and YL really cute and witty. PSJ give a strong women who dependent.
I really like the costume drama, like in MJTY it's really pretty and fit the character. Sometimes it will change while the character behaviour or situation will be changed too and made it details.
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
Top drama I watched this year.
This this definitely one of the best drama i've watched this year. It was such an amazing journey to go thru together but also one of the most devastating. I don't remember when was the last time I cried this much, especially after Ying Lei, Bai Jiu and ofc Zhao Yuanzhou and mostly him. I know i won't forget this series even after many years. The acting, the story, the visual, music and everything was on another level and I'm very grateful to all the people that worked on this. I'm giving it 9.5 ☆ just because too many great characters died and I don't like itWas this review helpful to you?
Was this review helpful to you?
A breathtaking and unforgettable masterpiece!
If you have never experienced the most visceral emotions and cried at a series, you will here at this masterfully executed bomb! Because this is a breathtaking and unforgettable masterpiece that will blow you away!I will spare no superlatives.
The outstanding and quite extraordinary filmmaking - costumes, set design, script, cinematography, direction, original music, the choice of actors (both in the main and episodic roles) and their fantastic performances belong to the golden fund! Anyone who had any part in the making of this series must have known they were taking part in something truly special and gave it their all.
The main actors Neo Hou (Great Demon Zhan Yuan Zhou), Chen Du Ling (Goddess Baize Wen Xiao), Tia Jia Rui (Zhuo Yi Chen), Cheng Xiao (Pei Si Jing), Lester Lin (Teenage Doctor Bai Jiu) and Xu Zhen Xuan (Young Mountain God Ying Lei) have all played and created the roles of their lives in this series. If you see them playing other characters anytime, anywhere, you'll remember that they played here, and they'll never get rid of it!
Of special mention is the truly wonderful music, the original songs corresponding with the storyline and the whole sound work in general. It's an aspect that can either ruin the whole piece or, on the contrary, raise it up a level. Here the whole work has been elevated to the very top! Simply beautiful!
It is not enough to see this series once, because it is only on repeated viewings that one can see, recognize and enjoy its amazing interconnectedness, many parallels, hints, fantastic atmosphere and perfect balance of the whole work! It really does contain everything - from serious and often wise and enlightening passages, to overwhelming emotions, love, compassion, sadness, hopelessness, self-sacrifice, to simple joie de vivre, humour, sparks between characters and various light-hearted passages.
And finally, I will mention one more thing, and that is the ending of this series. Series in general have quite a lot of trouble with endings, and you're left with a kind of aftertaste, either from its open-endedness (actually, non-endingness) or its confusion. Nothing to worry about here - a masterpiece has been ended in a truly masterful way!
As a completed whole, it is a work that belongs to the imaginary Golden Fund of all dopbas, and any possible one-off award (e.g. Series of the Year 2024) cannot even come close to expressing its timeless significance.
As a thank you for a truly extraordinary experience, I can think of an award expressed in two simple words - a standing ovation!
Was this review helpful to you?
Original and Fresh
I just finished the last episode of Fangs of Fortune and I wanted to write this quickly before everything in my head melted away. This is one of those dramas that will remain in my head for days. I loved almost everything about this drama. I gave a lower score on the story because I think the movie got caught up in relationships and moral messages more than actually completing any real "overall objective". There was purpose to each action, but the story tended to stray a bit into several story lines. I am not complaining. Each story had a relevance of its own. The acting was so flawless. Everyone of the actors, even a few that had outlandish personalities, remained solidly in there character; enough to make it somewhat truthful to the audience. Actors, costumes, sets, sound, CGI.... everything top notch. The music was better than any other C production I have seen, including all genres. It wasn't that I was a fan of the style of music, but that if fit each scene perfectly. It matched the mood of each scene. Whoever wrote most of the songs chose perfect lyrics as well. The only thing I would like to have seen a bit less of were flashbacks. Whever something "emotionally charged" happened on screen, we see flashbacks of poignant times they had with each other. I liked a few, but sometimes they went on for 5 minutes of screentime. I think it was to "wrench our hearts" even more than they were.I am not sure what the directors were hoping to achieve, but they made a movie that I will remember for a long time. I am sure I will go back and watch it again at some point. It is an emotional, thrilling, dazzling production. I would like to make a note that none of the crew mentioned under "cast and crew" took writing credits. I would love to know who wrote the drama and I will keep my eyes out for other works. I think they deserve credit for their wonderful effort. Please producers: I wouldn't be unhappy if you decided to somehow make a sequel. (he he)
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
I think i will go sit in a hole and cry now
wow. just wow. I don't even have any other words than that. This has to be one of my all time favorite shows i have ever watched. The acting is incredible. and the amount of times i cried while watching this show should be criminal. All the characters were so complex and so many of them I just felt for them. I just finished this show 5 minutes ago and im still crying my eyes out.If you don't like sad endings, then I probably wouldnt watch but it really is a masterpiece, so please give it a chance.
Was this review helpful to you?
Pizzabox with only half of pizza inside
I am not big fan of Chinese fantasy series because the special effects cheapen the entire production. In Fangs of Fortune however everything is done with the right amount and the special effects look really great. The entire soundtrack was unique and especially the end music with the fangs dance looked amazing. Costumes and the entire production looked expensive with so much details. Each of the characters had unique style and interesting background story.Fangs of fortune delivered however some chaotic main story progression, 2-3 episodes were linked together but then unrelated to the next bundle of episodes which revealed different plot. They tried to create somehow of a mix between romantic, spooky, comedic, dramatic moment. The comedic moments looked quite cringe, the dramatic moments had a lot of beautiful fake crying ( all actors cried same way with cosmetic tear drops). Also all the actors were beautiful, but I could not tell if they were actually good at their job because the poor script.
Was this review helpful to you?
Chef's Kiss??♥️
The story, acting, cast, background music, plot, and CGI—everything about this drama is absolutely outstanding! Each element is crafted to perfection, blending seamlessly to deliver an unforgettable experience. The acting is phenomenal, bringing depth and emotion to every scene, while the plot keeps you hooked from start to finish. The background score elevates the atmosphere, and the CGI is top-notch, adding stunning visuals. Love the drama Truly the best drama, a masterpiece in every sense!♥️Was this review helpful to you?
Impressive Drama
I have really loved watching Fangs of Fortune, especially the characters played by Neo, Tian & Yanan. Their presence and chemistry was incredible. The child actor was also excellent and is a true talent. The only slight downside is that I didn’t really warm to the female leads, but that didn’t detract from my overall experience.I won’t spoil the plot for those who are yet to watch it, but suffice to say this story has a much deeper meaning about choice vs fate and because of that this drama will stay with me for a very long time.
The OST was beautiful, the script was incredible & impeccably executed and I laughed & cried in equal measure. For those who want to catch a deep drama with light and shade, this is for them.
Was this review helpful to you?
The most beautiful visuals
What a great watch, my eyes were so satisfied with this drama that I had to reflect before writing a review.Let's start with what I liked:
- the drama was filmed in such an amazing way the storyline became secondary. You can turn of the sound and just watch. The visuals were simply breathtaking. I liked especially the way the malicious energy was portrayed
- the actors are the definition of handsome. Every single demon was stunning.
- it was funny at moments and sad at others, I laughed and cried,
- some storylines are really beautifully sad, I do like that
- nothing to do with the drama, but I loved watching the cast dance at the end of the episodes, I always watched them until the end
But what did I like less?
- the storyline was just inexistant. The idea was great, with the demon seeking death teaming up with the demon hunters to save the wilderness, but no, it wasn't convincing at all. For example, whenever there was no issue someone came up with a line such as "ok, it's the end... but I heard of this item in that dangerous area, if we retrieve it we can save the situation", and they all went to get said item. It was just like in a video game, they got to fullfill missions and staggered along a plot without consistence.
- the tears were overdone. A tear, okay, people crying, all good, but during the last episodes it was just rivers of tears. The effect only lasts this long.
- I didn't like the OST that much, but that's just on me.
I can't say anything about the acting as the visuals did so much, I'm unable to say if it was the actors or the directors and his crew.
All in all, it's a drama I highly recommend, even though I didn't rate it that well. But those visuals are absolutely worth it!
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
Best Chinese Dramas to Close the End of 2024
All the cast are very talented. The main cast and supporting/guest cast were very well acted and captivating. Neo is zyz and zyz is neo. Chengxiao really stepped out of his comfort zone and blew us away ✨❤️cdl is very beautiful and neat I feel the script for the goddess is not challenging enough, the goddess as FL should be given the best role and script
Aimi and Zuoye might be GJM's favorite support role couple. Ai Mi at a young age is given GJM's trust to get interactive scenes with important actors such as Neo, Yanan, Lester, and Rui.
GJM never fails to cast, even though GJM remains steadfast in its stance on never having a happy ending. GJM always lets us finish our own stories😭. Thank you to all Actors, you shine and thank you to all the film crew❤️❤️✨.
Was this review helpful to you?
Not only extravagance and impactful visuals
It's been weeks since I've finished the series and it is still in my head. Their story is one about navigating good and evil, forming friendships, overcoming prejudices, and much more. Despite knowing how the story would end, I couldn't help but keep watching—dreading how destiny unfolds but at the same time, hopeful that the strength of the bonds between the characters will prevail. There are so many details embedded throughout the episodes that one would definitely find new treasures when rewatching. Not to mention the excellent lyrics of the OSTs (which is undermined through translation) and their fit for the story and characters. As one of the many dramas I have watched this year, Fangs of Fortune will be one for reminiscing for years to come.Was this review helpful to you?
