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Does it have a broadcasting license?

Please be good

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Is Wenlang getting hotter every episode that passes or is it just my imagination?

Thanks! Most probably this will be on Viki. It seems that they have some type of contract with Youku. Their costume dramas are almost always on Viki.

It will also be on Viki.

Yeap certainly. They do show some things from Kill Boksoon so it's natural to be confusing. Someone may feel like they are missing details.

About the knife, I think the meaning was mentioned in this film or at least implied.

I agree. Kill Boksoon was a pretty entertaining film imo and one of the better ones on Netflix. It would definitely be a pity to skip it. I just thought that some people may only want to check this one (for the actors or for another purpose) and I believe it's understandable enough. I also don't remember much of Boksoon, but it didn't feel like a movie you can't follow if you haven't watched Boksoon.

Your points are valid plus I also preferred Kill Boksoon. However, I think this movie is still easy to understand for someone that hasn't watched Kill Boksoon.
I watched the movie when it came out, two years ago, and barely remembered it, but I didn't have a problem understanding what happened in Mantis. Worst thing is the spoilers, cause yes this is not even close to being as good as Kill Boksoon.

Not really. You can understand what's happening here without watching Kill Boksoon (you'll just see some spoilers).

I personally think Kill Boksoon was way better than this. This one has a very weak first half.

Yes 💯

Comedy is a big hit or miss in general. Unexpectedly, it worked for me here, but if you don't like the comedic parts, you will probably not enjoy this, cause it has tons of comedic elements from start to finish.

About the pacing and flashbacks, I watched it while it was airing, so that's maybe why I didn't have any problems.

Regarding arcs, I wouldn't say they are filler arcs. All these different individuals basically connect to solve cases at first, so it is natural that there are individual arcs/cases. That aside, most arcs are connected to the main story and are important for the plot to move forward. They don't exist there just to make the series longer.

For me, FoF is essentially a series about free will and I liked how many aspects from "Classic of Mountains and Seas" were integrated into the series and I think the arcs do a splendid job when it comes to introducing different yaos, so if you are interested in "mythology" the series does a good job at it.

Of course it has many flaws, some of which you mentioned. It's a "hit or miss" series imo, it depends on whether you connect with the characters, like the story and of course the cinematography (cause GJM pays extra attention to it, something that many dislike). So, all in all, I feel you may not enjoy the rest of it, if you don't like it at all now and find it boring, which is fine. Not everyone likes the same things.

"A knife's morality is determined by the hand that holds it."

Thank you!

That program sounds pretty plausible. I hope we truly get to see it this year though. I won't lose hope cause you never know with Youku.

I hope we get to see it at least in the beginning of 2026. It's a pity it still hasn't been broadcasted after so long.

Just because something is ridiculous doesn't mean it didn't happen. I just said it makes no sense. For me it is also ridiculous for grown up people to chase celebrities in airports, that doesn't mean it hasn't happened multiple times (and well I'm sure it will keep happening).

I get that, which is why it's better to stay away from comment sections in general and fandom wars.

People will not stop just because me or you or anyone will stop commenting. Toxic fans are very much capable of creating trouble even by themselves if they want to achieve something.

So we can only stay away from it as much as we can, but I do believe (again for ME) that it is unfair for us to not be able to comment freely on a platform that we use, because we love dramas.

I'd totally get people being angry if someone offended an actor/series, but the sheer mention of a name creating that many problems makes me feel that we just simply can't mention anything cause someone (that will create trouble anyways if they find any excuse) may see it.

What's on their broadcast list?

I heard about Love in the Clouds and Blood River, but which dramas are next?

I feel they barely mentioned any dramas in their conference honestly. Unlike iQiyi that gave us materials for many of their dramas Youku didn't bother with many series, but well at least it's still on their 2025-2026 list.

I feel they will soon 😊
Way too much promotion for them not to announce LITC 😄

The trailer is fantastic 🔥🔥🔥
Straight up movie quality.

I think it is worth a try if you like the two mains and you are looking for a visual feast. But if not, then no lol
The editing and plot is a bit all over the place.