PERFECT MIX OF WUXIA / XIANXIA FANTASY, MARTIAL ARTS AND ROMANCE
• The drama stars Cheng Yi as Wangquan Fu Gui, who has been trained from childhood as a “military weapon”, destined to slay demons.
• The female lead is Li Yitong as Qing Tong, a spirit (specifically a very cute spider-spirit) who infiltrates Wangquan Manor.
• The story revolves around Fu Gui’s rigid worldview (everyone is demon or threat) being challenged and questioned by Qing Tong’s presence, leading to growth, self-discovery and a romance layered with conflict.
• It is set in the wuxia / xianxia fantasy spectrum: martial arts, demons/spirits, inner transformation, duty vs freedom.
Visuals
• Visuals & setting: High end the production values: the costumes, the fantasy-landscapes, the use of spirit/demon mythos give it a lush, immersive feel.
• Cheng Yi’s performance: Cheng Yi absolutely perfectly captures the cold heartedness and aloofness of the soldier, he brings an authenticity to the character. His character’s arc (from weapon to person) gives him scope to show both stoicism and emotional depth.
• The chemistry between the leads: Li Yitong brings a softness which contrast to Fu Gui’s seriousness; their pairing is truly engaging, even as a spider spirit.
• A mix of steady, familiar tropes and a twist: How can soldiers trained to fight demons - meets demon/spy and begins to question everything, this is well-worn in the genre but in this drama done with enough style and narrative interest.
My thoughts
From the first 5 episodes this is very much worth a look if you enjoy and are into fantasy dramas with romantic arcs, visual grandeur, and a bit of internal transformation (rather than just external action).
So far this drama delivers: beauty, elegance, and emotional resonance, not just sword-chopping for its own sake.
• The female lead is Li Yitong as Qing Tong, a spirit (specifically a very cute spider-spirit) who infiltrates Wangquan Manor.
• The story revolves around Fu Gui’s rigid worldview (everyone is demon or threat) being challenged and questioned by Qing Tong’s presence, leading to growth, self-discovery and a romance layered with conflict.
• It is set in the wuxia / xianxia fantasy spectrum: martial arts, demons/spirits, inner transformation, duty vs freedom.
Visuals
• Visuals & setting: High end the production values: the costumes, the fantasy-landscapes, the use of spirit/demon mythos give it a lush, immersive feel.
• Cheng Yi’s performance: Cheng Yi absolutely perfectly captures the cold heartedness and aloofness of the soldier, he brings an authenticity to the character. His character’s arc (from weapon to person) gives him scope to show both stoicism and emotional depth.
• The chemistry between the leads: Li Yitong brings a softness which contrast to Fu Gui’s seriousness; their pairing is truly engaging, even as a spider spirit.
• A mix of steady, familiar tropes and a twist: How can soldiers trained to fight demons - meets demon/spy and begins to question everything, this is well-worn in the genre but in this drama done with enough style and narrative interest.
My thoughts
From the first 5 episodes this is very much worth a look if you enjoy and are into fantasy dramas with romantic arcs, visual grandeur, and a bit of internal transformation (rather than just external action).
So far this drama delivers: beauty, elegance, and emotional resonance, not just sword-chopping for its own sake.
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