Recommend if you're interested in a mystery sci-fi drama and don't mind a budget production
Steer clear if: you want romance or good visuals.
Be prepared for:
• allowing it quite a few episodes to ‘warm up’ before the story becomes engrossing.
• waiting until after the credits in the last episode - There's more of the story.
Positives:
• A high opening Douban rating of over 8/10 drew me (and others judging from kisskh) to the production.
• An intriguing premise and plot.
• Grows to become a gripping mystery-thriller with twists and turns.
• Adequate acting.
• Accomplished action scenes.
• Enjoyable to see the lead squad develop trust and loyalty, leading to character development.
Negatives:
• The earlier episodes are not attention-grabbing (the Douban score made me stay).
• Everything looks terribly cheap, especially the costumes and makeup.
• An unusual premise, but with cliché wuxia stereotypes.
• Open ending? Most things are wrapped up, but I hope there'll be a season 2.
Be prepared for:
• allowing it quite a few episodes to ‘warm up’ before the story becomes engrossing.
• waiting until after the credits in the last episode - There's more of the story.
Positives:
• A high opening Douban rating of over 8/10 drew me (and others judging from kisskh) to the production.
• An intriguing premise and plot.
• Grows to become a gripping mystery-thriller with twists and turns.
• Adequate acting.
• Accomplished action scenes.
• Enjoyable to see the lead squad develop trust and loyalty, leading to character development.
Negatives:
• The earlier episodes are not attention-grabbing (the Douban score made me stay).
• Everything looks terribly cheap, especially the costumes and makeup.
• An unusual premise, but with cliché wuxia stereotypes.
• Open ending? Most things are wrapped up, but I hope there'll be a season 2.
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