Episode 17 has everything I love: intrigue and mystery. Not a single boring moment so far. Usually, I skip some episodes in other dramas, but with this one, it's the complete opposite. Everything is interconnected, from the very first episode... it's cool
The drama's narrative is progressing well, but the female protagonist's character development has been limited…
Her character will definitely grow, but for now, it's fun to watch her interactions with other characters. After all, it's interesting, at least for me, to see female characters grow gradually before being portrayed as Mary Sue, which is what usually happens in Chinese dramas.
The drama's narrative is progressing well, but the female protagonist's character development has been limited thus far, portraying her as spoiled, lacking in intelligence, and somewhat awkward. Nevertheless, her interactions with Xu Quian are engaging. As the drama has yet to reach its climax, it is likely that the female lead's character will undergo significant growth. The majority of Chinese dramas feature intelligent and cunning female protagonists, making the female lead's unique personality in this series a refreshing change. The drama's focus on the male lead means that the circumstances driving the female lead's behavior are not fully explored, but the glimpses provided allow for a degree of empathy. It is essential to remember that the actors are not responsible for the character development, and with the drama only halfway through its episode count, it is premature to draw conclusions.
The special effects so far are very decent, as are the action scenes. Each episode feels like a movie, with detailed settings, costumes, and overall production. It's definitely a visual spectacle... The main protagonist is not like any character I've seen before (at least in Chinese dramas, I haven't seen many). He's intelligent, cunning, and looks out for himself, constantly coming up with plans that benefit him. His heroic side hasn't emerged yet, but considering how the plot is unfolding, it'll be an emotional rollercoaster later on.
Episode 14 was so intense, with all the plot twists and mystery! And from the looks of the preview, episode 15 is going to be even more epic with all the fight scenes. I'm loving this drama!
"I completely agree, its epic touch is incredible. One of the opening songs I've ever heard. And it pairs perfectly with the drama. Usually, I skip opening songs, but with this one, it's the opposite.
Everyone is talking about how bad FL is, lol. I don't think she is that bad, but the overall situation is somewhat…
The interaction between the ML (Male Lead) and FL (Female Lead) is fine for me, they bring comedic moments, and after all, romance isn't the main focus of this series. It would be great to see some growth from the FL, but I understand why she behaves that way.
Episodes 11 and 12 were really exciting, the mystery is starting to unfold, and I love how Xu Quian is working undercover... it's piquing my curiosity about what might happen in the upcoming episodes. So far, the pacing is working well for me, the episodes feel really short, and the action scenes are also well-executed. Gradually, they're introducing new characters that are helping to lay the groundwork for the overall plot.
There are several standout scenes, the part where Xu Qian didn't kneel in any of the trials is something that will become more important in the plot later on, right?
I'm extremely disappointed, to be honest. I was super hyped for this drama, thanks to Wang Hedi's non-stop promotion…
The drama is a comedy, and it's achieving its goal of making laugh. There are no boring moments, and with only 8 episodes so far, it's clear that it won't rush into the dramatic parts. Xu Quian has just joined the Guardians, so it's unfair to talk about disappointment when we're not even halfway through the episodes.
Episode 8, and we're already with the Guardians! The best is yet to come.... Not a single boring episode so far, everything moves quickly and gets more interesting each time....
Wang Hedi's last good drama was in 2022. That's a long time ago! Babies born that year are now walking and running.…
I don't see a problem with the acting, I don't understand why some Chinese netizens are expressing themselves that way, many international "I'm not seeing any issues with the acting, it's puzzling to me why some Chinese online commentators are being so critical, while many international viewers, including fans of the original novel, are really enjoying the drama.
imo he's good in those kind of stoic/badass roles like DFQC but this one.. his acting is really cringey and over-acted.
That's exactly what was worrying me - they're criticizing it for the over-the-top comedy and acting, but that's normal in many comedy dramas. It's not the first time I've seen this in Chinese dramas or other Asian shows. Lately, I've been seeing criticisms in China, and I don't understand the negativity towards this drama and the comparisons to another drama that released its second season this year. You can tell they've put a lot of effort, attention to detail, and love into this drama - everything is very innovative, and it doesn't compare to what I've seen before.
I'm curious to know how the show is being received by critics in China, but personally, I'm having a blast watching…
I highly recommend the drama, the first 6 episodes are really good, and the interactions between all the characters are perfectly done. Once Xu Quian joins the Guardians, I think it'll get even more entertaining!!!!!!!!
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"I'm not seeing any issues with the acting, it's puzzling to me why some Chinese online commentators are being so critical, while many international viewers, including fans of the original novel, are really enjoying the drama.