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I'm also afraid of snake, don't worry friend.

YEAYYYYY

2 episodes in and I'm loving it already.

P.S.
After enduring the wrecking roller coaster of fiasco, Omniscient Reader.

Does the snake have a human form or is it just a mere snake? 🐍🐍

By the way, it's kinda cute if it hadn't been for its terrifying exterior. Reminds me of Slytherin's basilisk in the secret chamber and Sima Jiao as Tom Riddle aka Voldemort.

Maybe the drama is designed to be eccentric in every way loll

Yes, I'm also skipping those two. When Destiny Brings the Demon's plot sounds absurd to me (or maybe the synopsis is misleading) and Moonlit Reunion... not sure why, but I'm not really that interested anymore even though I love demon hunter-demoness trope.

Hope it'll air soon...

I know I'm not supposed to linger on this page anymore, but I do want to share my view after watching only 9 episodes. To be honest, the first 3 ones are the most spectacular opening in a xuanhuan drama, where the theme focuses on how to ascend to immortality step by step (from zero to hero kind of thing). In addition, the captivating natural scenery is pleasing to eye, unlike the typical fake scenery generated by the use of excessive green screen and VFX effects. I think the best part is Han Li and Physician Mo's master-disciple relationship since I have a troubled relationship with one of my teachers as well. And what Physician Mo teaches him (hide cleverness with clumsiness, be good in discretion) sounds just like me. Big whoop, isn't it?

However, after he enters the Yellow Maple Valley, things start to go downhill, and the harem thingy is activated by introducing the FL and SFL, whom I have no impression of. TFL is better tho.

Someone is oddly correct about using deceptive means to improve oneself and survive in this harsh world. Han Li is totally superb in terms of lying and stealing, if you ask me (not even I can beat him). The way he steals the pouch of money in the market is just too...

Moreover, I'm not Yang Yang's hardcore fangirl, and that's why I've been pondering whether to touch this drama or not.

But the OSTs are quite nice, especially the opening one, which pushes me to have a look at this drama for the first time.

Overall, a 7.5/10. I'm just trying to stipulate my opinion here, so please don't attack me, or else I won't be bothered to deal with you.

Han Li is exceptionally superb when it comes to deception, secret ambush, and guilt-trip (even he makes those cultivators second-guess themselves). Honestly, I don't have the courage to be so shameless as him, so as to lie without blinking an eye (I'm very bad at lying myself). Just like an user wrote in a review yesterday, this show does promote cheating, lying, stealing and killing for the sake of survival. I understand and can relate to it very well because I'm an opportunist as well (but not a ruthless one tho). And it's also true that he relies heavily on herbs, pills, and magical artifacts to increase his cultivation level (which is a letdown) and this means is closely referring to cheating once again because you won't need to put much effort into your cultivation progress and just keep waiting for artifacts to come by and if necessary, just be a thief.

Oh okay. I see

Is Yu Zheng also involved in the making of Calming Waves?

Despite being late in watching this show, I must say that this is by far the best xuanhuan drama I've ever come across in my life. I only watch the first episode, but I can sense the rollercoaster kind of emotions already. I particularly like the scene where they splash water to each other, eating lunch happily, and many joyful experiences. I'll also keep an eye on Master Mo. He reminds me of my chemistry teacher who has similar vibes too. At one time, he lets them do anything as they wish. At another time, he turns drastically into an entirely different person and forbids them to do this and that, which is what I experience as well. I'm not supposed to write this, but I feel "suffocated" and can't stand him any longer.

I never take Douban score in consideration so it's okay for me. Douban tends to be harsh when it comes to rating, and most of the shows earn 6-ish point. I'm not really surprised with this tho.

The day before, I did have a peek at the first episode but it turned me off soon enough. The ML is just so arrogant, prideful, and full of himself that I can't stand him any longer (he can be of a bad influence for me). The way he said that he could solve the Yesha case in just three days is.... ughhhh. Sooner or later, you'll see what it's like to be a boastful person. On the other hand, FL is quite bratty, not a damsel-in-distress and not a spoilt one either. No hate to anyone, but I just feel that Calming Waves is more inferior compared to other detective dramas. Gonna drop it and won't rate this show (that's my rule). Lastly, please don't come at me and say wishy washy stuffs because you know what I'm going to do.

Glad to hear that. If possible, I'll be starting Calming Waves straight after completing Coroner's Diary's review. Thanks for your tips, by the way.

Okay then. How about Calming Waves/The Wanted Detective? People are saying the FL screws the whole thing up. And yes, I'm also watching that anime. IT'S SO FREAKING AWESOME AND HOOKS ME UP FROM THE GET GO!! I feel that steampunk and victorian horror might be my cup of tea. It's not your typical Isekai story, but more of a nuanced one.

Hi there. How's this drama so far? I've just completed Coroner's Diary today. It's been quite a hectic month for me. By the way, are you watching Lord of Mysteries too?

What? Calming Waves isn't a high-budget drama? Shouldn't it be (at least) S tier? Or maybe A+?

But, I do admit I love coming to other pages too. It's just that I'm too busy to yap properly.

Seems like you're replying to the wrong person. I don't even have the slightest idea that the person I comment to is a troll