DramaAjumma

I'm done with all the available episodes and from my perspective the show goes from strength to strength. I kept my expectations low but this is probably the first so-called "period" show that I've watched since Ancient Detective that I don't feel like I have to shut my brains off completely to enjoy. At least I don't feel like I have with many recent ones whereby they're rom coms masquerading as historical dramas. I'm glad to say that the show has some semblance of a substantial story (so far) and isn't primarily relying on the lovelines to carry it. The thing that I appreciate most is how well they're juggling the ensemble cast. The fact that they manage to bring back so many of the cast from the LoYX, speaks somewhat to their confidence in the script. I daresay this has the potential to exceed LoYX in scope and execution.

To my mind, JJY is a natural comedic talent. That's part of her charm. Her timing and delivery seems effortless compared to many of her peers. I love what she does with her eyes although I feel they often overdo her makeup.

Only a bit, eh?

I guess it depends on the character doesn't it? I have seen Ren Jialun play a less stoic character before and I thought he was fine.

To each their own, I think he's better here than he was in Yunxi. Occasionally he cracks a smile and even smirks.
But the stoicism fits the character. He's a military man, he's never been close to anyone. He barely even knows his own mother.

I think he's much more natural and animated here.

Don't you think that's in part why he chose to do this role? Because he is playing someone who is completely opposite to him? He must feel he needs the challenge.
He does modern day dramas too where is more animated.

I'm not really sure what other viewers are expecting but the Legend of Yunxi (even though I loved it heaps) was not exactly Joy of Life or Nirvana in Fire. It had flaws too. This isn't supposed to be a sequel and it's a completely different story with new dynamics despite the casting of familiar faces. The reasonable thing it seems to me is to give it a chance to develop. There's potential here and I like the pacing so far.

Seen all the 5 episodes. It's a light watch that's for certain. But surprising that I'm enjoying it. I'm not as annoyed with the FL as I thought I would be. It seems to be taking a different approach with the main romance which has piqued my interest. The noble idiocy comes early which is unusual and I suppose this is how they're choosing to do the push and pull.
Will be interested to see how this plays out.

If you like this, try Doctor Prisoner if you haven't seen it already.

Yeah, I do love how the show kind of breaks the fourth wall in the last episode.

Decent ending for an old fashioned romp down through dark caverns with a varied display of brains, brawn and wonderful camaraderie. Very entertaining piece of television warts and all. Thank you Zhu Yilong for picking this up. I had a great time with S2. Love the integration of sci-fi, mythology and superhero team-up.

There's little doubt that S2 is much better than the first for the fact that the pacing is so much better. I'm also enjoying the high level of thought and inventiveness in the storyline as it relates to Thunder City. I'm glad I watched this for Zhu Yilong but the actual plot can stand on its own merits. Even with all its flaws, as far as creativity and thoughtfulness goes, it beats most other offerings. Wu Xie is a well-written, admirable protagonist. It's no great surprise why when he tells his fellow travellers to jump, they say, "how high".

This predominantly male ensemble harkens back to an era of adventure films where daring and risk taking tethered to intelligence was celebrated. A wonderful tribute to a cooperative masculinity before the relentless oversexualization in popular culture.

I think what they were looking for was a female lead who could pass off as a guy. You don't want an actress that's too pretty either.

I'm beginning to understand what you're saying here. I don't mind that he fell hard and fast for her but what's really worrying is that his actions show a complete lack of discretion and he's putting her in an awkward position showing such obvious favoritism. He's a member of the royal family and he acts like an impulsive teenage boy when he's been so careful until now. I don't like where the script is going with this and the egregious anachronism is getting to me.

Really love the cinematography in S 2... very cinematic.

Cute, harmless fluff. Riddled with rom com cliches. At least the ladies don't annoy. The leads are good together. The lad that plays Pei Zhao reminds me of Merxat. Love the way he smirks.

Possibly. :D

No idea. Sorry I can't help you there.

I don't mind the Warehouse 11 doings. I enjoy the detective side of things there and Zhu Yilong did a good job carrying a lot of it on his own. The ideas there are decent and as for Xiao Bai, she serves her purpose there as Wu Xie's guide which makes sense although I am surprised that there aren't at least one or two more females. Given the nature of the work there, I can see why it is a predominantly male sphere. The downer for me was Piaopiao in those last few episodes.
I don't doubt the censorship issue prevails. But I think the C drama industry needs to be a lot cleverer about getting past the scrutiny of the censors the way Hollywood did in those early days.

No. There's a second season to come. ;)