Why did they waste such a good character (Wu Xin)?
To start, I have not read Shao Nian Ge Xing the novel or series (not sure what it is). I don’t know if the original story misses out on what could have been with Wu Xin or not. Either way, the screen writer or the original author missed out here.
This would have been a perfect drama if the character of Wu Xin was on screen more than he was.
Characters:
The Blood of Youth is wuxia show with an ensemble cast of interesting characters. It all starts out with Xiao Se meeting Lei Wu Jie and setting off on a journey. I believe that the goal of this drama is to take Xiao Se (played by Li Hong Yi) on a road to redemption. After several episodes, Xiao Se, Lei Wu Jie (portrayed by Ao Rui Peng), and Wu Xin (well done Liu Xue Yi) develop a strong friendship.
Sikong Qian Luo (Lin Bo Yang), Ye Ruo Yi (Flora Dai), and Tang Lian (Li Xin Ze) all come in and out of episodes like ships passing in the night. Don’t get me wrong, I like all the interesting characters that ebb and flow in this drama. It keeps things lively.
Wu Xin was the best character of all, full of inconsistencies and fun. Liu Xue Yi did an amazing job portraying such a likeable character who could have been obnoxious or too understated. I wanted him on the screen……as much as possible.
Sadly, by episode 7, Wu Xin leaves and doesn’t comeback for anything meaningful until the wrap up of story lines towards the end of the 40 episodes.
Why???
The dichotomy and chemistry between Wu Xin, Xiao Se, and Lei Wu Jie are amazing. Why couldn’t that keep going? Why did they just trot him out to fix things in the middle and then provide the answers at the end?
This drama would have been so much better if the relationship between these three had been explored more in depth.
A special shout out to some of my favorite characters: Luo Ming Xuan (Zhao Wen Hao) played the phenom who was in love with his shifu. Wu Shuang (Dong Li Wu You) cocky kid who could use a sword and had integrity, Hua Jin (Ai Mi) doctor extraordinaire, and Mu Chun Feng (Hu Wei) rich kid and intellectual with a sunny attitude.
Story:
The story of this drama mainly revolves around Xiao Se and his quest for redemption. His ending was spot on and could have really been bungled, same with Lei Wu Jie. To avoid spoilers, I’ll just say that Xiao Se had the most to lose in this drama, but Lei Wu Jie, Sikong Qian Luo, and Ye Ruo Yi remained steadfast in their support of him. I loved that his friends NEVER wavered.
The friendships developed in this drama are what kept me watching until episode 40. The romance was non-existent but the friendships…….top notch.
Music:
The music did not detract from the show, but it wasn’t as fun as A Dream within a Dream or timeless as Love Between Fairy and Devil. Would I purchase any of the songs…….NOPE. Production spent their money on sets, costumes, and enough actors to populate a small village, not the music.
Overall:
I plan to rewatch much of this, especially the parts with WuXian, because he was the best character by far. My lower rating stems from how much he was underutilized. His character should have been written out or written in instead of this strange on-the-fence type of situation…….I’m so frustrated.
If you’re looking for a good drama about friendship, this is exactly the one you want to watch, but don’t get attached to Wu Xin. You’ll be pissed off like I am.
This would have been a perfect drama if the character of Wu Xin was on screen more than he was.
Characters:
The Blood of Youth is wuxia show with an ensemble cast of interesting characters. It all starts out with Xiao Se meeting Lei Wu Jie and setting off on a journey. I believe that the goal of this drama is to take Xiao Se (played by Li Hong Yi) on a road to redemption. After several episodes, Xiao Se, Lei Wu Jie (portrayed by Ao Rui Peng), and Wu Xin (well done Liu Xue Yi) develop a strong friendship.
Sikong Qian Luo (Lin Bo Yang), Ye Ruo Yi (Flora Dai), and Tang Lian (Li Xin Ze) all come in and out of episodes like ships passing in the night. Don’t get me wrong, I like all the interesting characters that ebb and flow in this drama. It keeps things lively.
Wu Xin was the best character of all, full of inconsistencies and fun. Liu Xue Yi did an amazing job portraying such a likeable character who could have been obnoxious or too understated. I wanted him on the screen……as much as possible.
Sadly, by episode 7, Wu Xin leaves and doesn’t comeback for anything meaningful until the wrap up of story lines towards the end of the 40 episodes.
Why???
The dichotomy and chemistry between Wu Xin, Xiao Se, and Lei Wu Jie are amazing. Why couldn’t that keep going? Why did they just trot him out to fix things in the middle and then provide the answers at the end?
This drama would have been so much better if the relationship between these three had been explored more in depth.
A special shout out to some of my favorite characters: Luo Ming Xuan (Zhao Wen Hao) played the phenom who was in love with his shifu. Wu Shuang (Dong Li Wu You) cocky kid who could use a sword and had integrity, Hua Jin (Ai Mi) doctor extraordinaire, and Mu Chun Feng (Hu Wei) rich kid and intellectual with a sunny attitude.
Story:
The story of this drama mainly revolves around Xiao Se and his quest for redemption. His ending was spot on and could have really been bungled, same with Lei Wu Jie. To avoid spoilers, I’ll just say that Xiao Se had the most to lose in this drama, but Lei Wu Jie, Sikong Qian Luo, and Ye Ruo Yi remained steadfast in their support of him. I loved that his friends NEVER wavered.
The friendships developed in this drama are what kept me watching until episode 40. The romance was non-existent but the friendships…….top notch.
Music:
The music did not detract from the show, but it wasn’t as fun as A Dream within a Dream or timeless as Love Between Fairy and Devil. Would I purchase any of the songs…….NOPE. Production spent their money on sets, costumes, and enough actors to populate a small village, not the music.
Overall:
I plan to rewatch much of this, especially the parts with WuXian, because he was the best character by far. My lower rating stems from how much he was underutilized. His character should have been written out or written in instead of this strange on-the-fence type of situation…….I’m so frustrated.
If you’re looking for a good drama about friendship, this is exactly the one you want to watch, but don’t get attached to Wu Xin. You’ll be pissed off like I am.
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