Deirdre19

I agree, there should be equality. I think the initial point of the comment above was that they CHANGED a women-centric novel to a drama script that focuses on the ML.
If we had equality that should also happen to original novels where the ML is at the centre, but I couldn’t think of a single one that was changed this way.

I agree, there should be equality. I think the initial point of the comment above was that they CHANGED a women-centric novel to a drama script that focuses on the ML.
If we had equality that should also happen to original novels where the ML is at the centre, but I couldn’t think of a single one that was changed this way.

They seem, however, to have a penchant for open endings… Fingers crossed this has a proper ending.

Haha, that’s what I thought earlier this year, but then some of them got delayed and others flopped, so instead I’m in a bit of a draught now…
I’m currently watching some older stuff and I cannot help but thinking they don’t make them like that anymore. So many recent dramas had really bad writing/acting.
So high hopes for this one!!

Any ending that requires additional explaining (from the cast, director or whoever) or an additional “special” episode to tie up the loose ends fits my definition of a sh*t ending.
If the director/scriptwriters had done a decent job in the first place, none of this would be necessary.

This is absolutely nothing like BFTB. For one BFTB is a xianxia with heavy focus on romance and this drama is obviously more about cultivation. Also, and for me that is the most important difference, it has none of the silly, cringe-worthy attempts at humour of BFTB. You will find betrayal and loss of power in so many stories that it really cannot be a criteria for calling this a remake. Otherwise, BFTB could be considered a remake of King Lear…

It isn’t of the highest quality, but I find it acceptable. In the two episodes that I’ve seen so far they managed to avoid over the top effects with the tacky colours that you find in some xianxia.

Watched two episodes of this and find it quite watchable. Yes, the CGI could have been better, but at least they didn’t use any tacky colours. The story is interesting enough to continue and the subtitles are actually quite ok. The story progresses at a decent pace and episodes aren’t very long (+/- 30 min).

If you’re expecting any decent martial arts, then I’m afraid that you will be disappointed.
This is a typical cultivation-style drama, so all they ever do is wave their hands in the air and look constipated. All the rest is CGI.

I think it’s the acting. The actress left the same impression on me in the previous two dramas that I saw with her as the FL.
You call it introvert, to me it feels somehow lifeless and depressed, it’s really hard to describe. I usually like characters that are more reserved, but with most other actors/actresses these characters don’t feel so lifeless.

Yes, subs are a must for me, too and it is frustrating that some dramas that look quite good never get any.
If I remember correctly, the trailer had subs, so maybe it will be ok.

I see… Personally, I’d rather watch a good drama with unknown leads who can act, than some overrated production full of plot-holes with a few famous pretty boys.
For these dramas it sometimes feels like they’re not even making an effort because the fan-girls of those pretty boys will watch any ol’sh*t and rave about the glorious acting even if nobody else can see it.

This looks interesting… just wondering why barely anyone else seems to want to watch it?
8 watchers really isn’t a lot and it’s not as if we were bombarded with choices right now. 😂

Oh great! Maybe it’s the first sign of good news to come 😀

I’m on episode 13 and so far it’s ok to watch. I’m not a fan of the FL’s depressed look, but it gets better after a while. The ML needs some getting used to, as you know I’m spoilt 😉So far the story is interesting enough to continue…

Oh dear, yet another one of those idiotic time-travel stories…

Synopsis as provided by Douban:
The modern girl Cheng Su Ye is full of strange business experience, but unfortunately there is nowhere to play. She strayed into the tavern of the mysterious man Ye Shiyi and travelled into the ancient world of Wild Wolf City, where she was a business game. Cheng Suye can do business here to realise her dream. In exchange, she wants to find out the reason for the death of Qinglang. The Wild Wolf City superstitiously believes in the power of the high priest, and the people avoid medical treatment. Cheng Suye fell from the sky and was regarded by the people as a goddess who could drive away the disease. In order to survive, she had to pretend to be a goddess and partnered with Zhu Shizhen, a magic doctor from the Central Plains, to cure the stubborn disease of the city owner.

Cheng Suye and Zhu Shizhen are "traitors" from modern society and full of business experience, and the other is a "benevolent doctor" who is deeply influenced by Confucian culture and inspirational to help the world. The cooperation between the two jumped from the beginning of the chicken flying dog to the tacit understanding, until the spark of love came out. At the same time, Huck, the prince of Wild Wolf City, fell in love with Cheng Su Ye at first sight and launched a warm pursuit. In the process of investigating Qinglang, Cheng Suye found the conspiracy of the high priest to usurp power, so he joined hands with Zhu Shizhen and Huck to fight against the high priest and the forces behind him, and guarded the peace of the Wild Wolf City.

Yes, so far I like BOR better as well. I loved the book behind BFTB, but that forced comedy just feels out of place. I don’t mind if they make some changes in the drama version of a book, but I hate it when they completely change the tone of it!

Try watching BFTB they added a lot of comedy which wasn’t in the book and I found it so irritating that I stopped watching. Some people seem to like it though, so maybe you will, too.

Hmh…this is another one with these over the top martial arts effects like TBOY. I cannot say that I’m too fond of this. It may be ok in a xianxia, but for a wuxia I would prefer something a bit more down to earth…

A lot of people said that. The plot of DC sometimes was a bit weak, but I loved the way it was filmed!
Will give SW a try when I’m in the mood for something modern or some ZYC, whichever comes first 😂