A Plot Hole-Ridden Mess
Review:
One of the most glaring issues with this show is its utter failure to distinguish between humans and demons, which is pivotal to the plot.
From the get-go, the series struggles to establish any meaningful differences between the two species. Both humans and demons in this show look, act, and even think in almost identical ways. What's the point of having demons if they're just humans with a slightly darker aura or a penchant for dramatic cloaks?
The plot holes are so vast you could drive a truck through them:
Lack of Cultural or Biological Distinction: There's no exploration of demon culture, biology, or their societal norms which could have added depth or at least some intrigue. Why should we care about a demon-human conflict when both sides are virtually interchangeable?
Magic and Powers: The rules for magic or demonic powers are as clear as mud. One episode, a character uses some grand, dark magic; in the next, they're as mundane as a human with no explanation for the inconsistency.
Motivations and Conflicts: The central conflicts often feel contrived because, without clear distinctions, it's hard to fathom why these beings are at odds. The demons' motivations for their actions could have been compelling, but instead, it's all just generic villainy.
Character Development: Characters from both species are flat, with human characters occasionally showing more "demonic" traits than the actual demons. It's a mess when you can't tell if a character's betrayal or heroism stems from their inherent nature or just bad writing.
Plot Convenience: The narrative often resorts to the most convenient plot devices to move the story along, ignoring previously established "rules" or characteristics, further blurring the line between humans and demons.
In summary, "Fang of Fortune" squanders its potential with a storyline riddled with plot holes, particularly in its neglect to craft any meaningful distinction between humans and demons.
This oversight not only undermines the plot but also any emotional investment one might have in the characters or the story's resolution. If you're looking for a coherent fantasy with well-thought-out world-building, keep looking.
I'm sorry but i think you don't quite understand the meaning of plot holes. All you described here were lack of something. Lack of something doesn't mean a plot hole. A plot hole in literature is something that illogical. Let me make example of one of your point, "both human & demons show, act, think, the same way", well, demon interpretation is different because it's fictional thing. You don't like the idea, but doesn't mean it's wrong, doesn't mean it's a plot hole.
oh no, i actually thought it was obvious from the get-go. i guess im the weird one here. early on (i think, and) i believe, that the stark contrast between humans and demons (at least for me) wasn't their aura or physical attributes, it was actually their nature - which is how they differ in their view of good and evil and how they act upon that nature when faced with a dilemma and their desires. i also believed that the plot moved because of that "nature" alone. it was immediately shown on their first mission with the water god fish something (riley wang).
now i have to rethink because the depth of this drama is definitely not shallow. The distinctions mentioned above was meant to be superficial (again that's what i think) because i had the feeling that the whole drama was to blur the lines between good and evil and to let us viewers ultimately decide for ourselves what is good and evil, depending on what moral grounds we decide it to be. at least for me, i felt that, that was what the writer was trying to do, although very subtly. also, sometimes humans have evil tendencies that even surpass the demonic ones, and vice versa. . if you know what i mean. lol.
anyway those are good points you mentioned, i just didn't know it was very different from mine. this is so interesting.
Details
- Title: Fangs of Fortune
- Type: Drama
- Format: Standard Series
- Country: China
- Episodes: 34
- Aired: Oct 26, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024
- Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Duration: 45 min.
- Genres: Mystery, Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
- Tags: Demon Male Lead, Demon/Monster Hunting, Teammates' Relationship, Chinese Mythology, Skilled Fighter, Slight Comedy, Enemies To Friends, Friendship, Supernatural, Adapted From Folklore
- Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older
Statistics
- Score: 8.6 (scored by 11,470 users)
- Ranked: #389
- Popularity: #670
- Watchers: 33,527
- Favorites: 0
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