Seeks Epicness But Fails
What can I say about Burning Flames, or as I like to call it, "Where is Hei Long?"
Things I like about this drama are that the main storyline and concept are interesting (seeking freedom and independence from the immortals). This central theme is complemented by good elements of adventure and fantasy. Additionally, some of the fight scenes were impressive but not as thrilling as they should have been. Moreover, I enjoyed the bond between our ML and 1st FL; it was sweet. I also liked the other friendships and bonds formed as the story materialized.
What I did not like about this drama was that the villains are overpowered, smarter, and utterly annoying (PERSONAL OPINION, LOL). They are not even the "Main Bad Guy" of this show, which is Hei Long, but he is missing throughout the show. Meanwhile, our protagonists are weak and incompetent until the plot requires them to be wise, which feels unearned and cheap. Next, the undeveloped characters and how the writers tried to make a simple plot seem more complex and convoluted than it actually is. There are so many useless characters and filter scenes. These writers introduced new characters after episode 30 because the plot needed them. At one point, I questioned who a character was because I felt like I was being gaslit to remember him from "The Mining Arc," the BEST arc and my favorite in this show.
This show constantly introduces new characters and leaves them undeveloped, disrupting the narrative flow and making it difficult to connect with them. The writer trying to make the plot more intricate than it actually is ultimately detracted from the overall enjoyment of the series. I felt like I was enjoying the show from episode one to the end of "The Mining Arc." After that arc, I lost that interest until about episodes 26-29. Then they lost me after that, and I felt like I was forcing myself to finish this show. Do not get me started on the last five episodes, which try to get some emotional resonance but fail because, as a viewer, I could not connect to most of these characters; thus, the emotional appeal failed. Overall, it could have been EPIC and captivated its audience with fewer characters, fewer episodes, better pacing, and developed characters.
Things I like about this drama are that the main storyline and concept are interesting (seeking freedom and independence from the immortals). This central theme is complemented by good elements of adventure and fantasy. Additionally, some of the fight scenes were impressive but not as thrilling as they should have been. Moreover, I enjoyed the bond between our ML and 1st FL; it was sweet. I also liked the other friendships and bonds formed as the story materialized.
What I did not like about this drama was that the villains are overpowered, smarter, and utterly annoying (PERSONAL OPINION, LOL). They are not even the "Main Bad Guy" of this show, which is Hei Long, but he is missing throughout the show. Meanwhile, our protagonists are weak and incompetent until the plot requires them to be wise, which feels unearned and cheap. Next, the undeveloped characters and how the writers tried to make a simple plot seem more complex and convoluted than it actually is. There are so many useless characters and filter scenes. These writers introduced new characters after episode 30 because the plot needed them. At one point, I questioned who a character was because I felt like I was being gaslit to remember him from "The Mining Arc," the BEST arc and my favorite in this show.
This show constantly introduces new characters and leaves them undeveloped, disrupting the narrative flow and making it difficult to connect with them. The writer trying to make the plot more intricate than it actually is ultimately detracted from the overall enjoyment of the series. I felt like I was enjoying the show from episode one to the end of "The Mining Arc." After that arc, I lost that interest until about episodes 26-29. Then they lost me after that, and I felt like I was forcing myself to finish this show. Do not get me started on the last five episodes, which try to get some emotional resonance but fail because, as a viewer, I could not connect to most of these characters; thus, the emotional appeal failed. Overall, it could have been EPIC and captivated its audience with fewer characters, fewer episodes, better pacing, and developed characters.
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