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In the end, it was an interesting drama, but one I will not carry with me among the best.
At last, I have finished it.
I must admit that I delayed a little during the final episodes, yet I do not regret choosing this drama.
Indeed, it is a difficult choice to make. Chinese productions are so numerous and diverse that it is truly impossible to give proper attention to, or fully appreciate, the majority of them.
Perhaps it would be a bit easier if I were to focus on a specific genre—but that is not the case. I enjoy them all, except for comedy. Therefore, if the plot is good, that is enough for me. In fact, I am currently watching an excellent crime drama, *The Perfect Suspect* (2025, Chinese), though unfortunately it seems to be rather underappreciated.
Now, let us talk about *Legend of Zang Hai*.
At first, the drama struck me as intense, vibrant, and full of great expectations—be it for the cast, the script, the direction, or the grand scale of production.
There were memorable moments, filled with suspense and mystery. The construction of the plot, paired with strong villains portrayed with outstanding performances, was truly remarkable.
The decision to focus on vengeance and keep the romance minimal seemed to me quite tasteful. Although I appreciated Xiao Zhan's performance, I could not bring myself to feel truly captivated by his character, Zang Hai. His younger version was brilliant, but the adult man, though attractive, lacked charm.
Zhang Jing Yi, as Princess An Tu, delivered a solid performance, yet her character promised much and contributed little—both as an individual and as a romantic partner.
It might have been better had the character been male, or not existed at all. She was, in truth, irrelevant.
On the other hand, when well executed, a revenge arc is very compelling. However, once numerous innocent lives begin to be taken without reason, the thrill becomes bitter, or loses most of its appeal.
The mysterious object of desire, the Gui Seal, proved ineffective, unremarkable, and far below the expectations it set at the beginning. Truly a disappointment—poorly explored, left unresolved, it appeared and vanished without offering any substantial contribution to the plot.
In the end, it was an interesting drama, but one I will not carry with me among the best.
My apologies to the fans.
I must admit that I delayed a little during the final episodes, yet I do not regret choosing this drama.
Indeed, it is a difficult choice to make. Chinese productions are so numerous and diverse that it is truly impossible to give proper attention to, or fully appreciate, the majority of them.
Perhaps it would be a bit easier if I were to focus on a specific genre—but that is not the case. I enjoy them all, except for comedy. Therefore, if the plot is good, that is enough for me. In fact, I am currently watching an excellent crime drama, *The Perfect Suspect* (2025, Chinese), though unfortunately it seems to be rather underappreciated.
Now, let us talk about *Legend of Zang Hai*.
At first, the drama struck me as intense, vibrant, and full of great expectations—be it for the cast, the script, the direction, or the grand scale of production.
There were memorable moments, filled with suspense and mystery. The construction of the plot, paired with strong villains portrayed with outstanding performances, was truly remarkable.
The decision to focus on vengeance and keep the romance minimal seemed to me quite tasteful. Although I appreciated Xiao Zhan's performance, I could not bring myself to feel truly captivated by his character, Zang Hai. His younger version was brilliant, but the adult man, though attractive, lacked charm.
Zhang Jing Yi, as Princess An Tu, delivered a solid performance, yet her character promised much and contributed little—both as an individual and as a romantic partner.
It might have been better had the character been male, or not existed at all. She was, in truth, irrelevant.
On the other hand, when well executed, a revenge arc is very compelling. However, once numerous innocent lives begin to be taken without reason, the thrill becomes bitter, or loses most of its appeal.
The mysterious object of desire, the Gui Seal, proved ineffective, unremarkable, and far below the expectations it set at the beginning. Truly a disappointment—poorly explored, left unresolved, it appeared and vanished without offering any substantial contribution to the plot.
In the end, it was an interesting drama, but one I will not carry with me among the best.
My apologies to the fans.
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