Oh, how I tried ... This is a typical romance drama. Starts off with a group of young friends then for some reason, lose contact but eventually find each other again. All very much following the usual trope which made this show unbearably boring. More below ...
I liked this, despite its faults. It was entertaining and well-paced.
Actors ... Very good. Characters ... Lovely. OST ... Was nice, not overpowering, which fits this type of show. Storyline/plot ... It was different and different is good. Re-watchable ... Maybe.
All the actors seemed very professional and fit their characters. The characters themselves were relatable and fit their perspective roles. The side characters' backgrounds were deep enough to give them real substance although there was very little about the main leads, which was very annoying and a little strange.
The premise was pretty good; there were some occasions that I got frustrated due to a lack of reasoning skills and intensity from the FL and ML. There were occasions where the leads let their emotions take over and it caused a lot of unnecessary delays.
I pretty much knew who and what from the very first/second episode, so for me it was more about how and why. This show made you put yourself into their shoes to try and come up with solutions and that made me want to keep watching. That is pretty rare these days.
This was OK. It was like going on a stress-free stroll through a bloody forest. Cast ... was very good, and I think that is what made me continue to watch. Characters ... they were funny but shallow; there was no real, emotional connection between/with any of them. Storyline /plot ... a very shallow one. OST ... not noticeable. Cinematography/Visual effects ... Ummmmmmmmmmm they were bad. If I chose to watch or drop this show in the first 1-5 minutes ... I would have dropped it, they were very, very bad.
This show was a fun, easy watch. But it was far too cheesy with scenarios that were too convenient. It was nice enough and I finished it, but it is very forgettable. There were no substantial conflicts, none that made you hold your breath with anticipation, just a whoooole lot of yelling. It is a shame they did not give the characters more depth and have their relationships develop more. There have been plenty of shows that have accomplished that and still be a short series. They were just friendly co-workers. I believe they should have put more effort into creating chemistry and empathy for the audience, if they were wanting to set up a second season.
Despite its many, many faults, I liked this and have watched it many times. Copied this from #1 because it's about…
The FLs character was likable but was too obsessive/self-sacrificing. Her focus on love was too profound; it made her character seem weak and far too forgiving. She sacrificed so much but was given pain in return.
The ML started off likeable, but his ‘love’ lacked depth and was self-righteously pious. The show wanted us to see his heartbreak and feel his tears, but I wanted to see him fight for his love, not give her up so easily.
The ‘evil fairy’ ... her voice made me want to throw my PC out the window, but the actress was fantastic.
The sister made me want to throw my computer off the roof, but I liked the actress,
A lot of the problems could have easily been avoided and that drove me crazy. Main plot. It's all very same old, same old but the Main leads made it enjoyable. There were a lot of side stories which made the show a little boring at times and far too many characters. If you cut out the unnecessary parts, it could have been a lot shorter and more profound. I am OK with sad/tragic endings; I would rather that than a strange happily ever after endings. For all the things I disliked I still enjoy watching this; I do skip all the boring bits.
Despite its many, many faults, I liked this and have watched it many times. Copied this from #1 because it's about the same, other than a tiny bit about the ending.
Actors ... I liked most actors, and they suited their characters especially Yang Zi and Cheng Yi, I have watched and loved both in other shows.
Characters ... The ML and FL were good, but some side characters were unnecessary.
OST ... Beautiful and well used within the show
Story line/plot ... Hmmm, the story line, at its core was very good, but it was flooded with forced confusion and angst which made it frustrating to watch.
This was a typical Xianxia .There is a lot to cover but I decided to keep it short. 1 of the most forced, problematic shows that I have seen, and I have seen a lot. My thoughts are below ...
Despite its many, many faults, I liked this and have watched it many times. Actors ... I liked most actors, and…
The FLs character was likable but was too obsessive/self-sacrificing. Her focus on love was too profound; it made her character seem weak and far too forgiving. She sacrificed so much but was given pain in return.
The ML started off likeable, but his ‘love’ lacked depth and was self-righteously pious. The show wanted us to see his heartbreak and feel his tears, but I wanted to see him fight for his love, not give her up so easily.
The ‘evil fairy’ ... her voice made me want to throw my PC out the window, but the actress was fantastic.
The sister made me want to throw my computer off the roof, but I liked the actress,
A lot of the problems could have easily been avoided and that drove me crazy. Main plot. It's all very same old, same old but the Main leads made it enjoyable. There were a lot of side stories which made the show a little boring at times and far too many characters. If you cut out the unnecessary parts, it could have been a lot shorter and more profound. For all the things I disliked I still enjoy watching this; I do skip all the boring bits.
Despite its many, many faults, I liked this and have watched it many times.
Actors ... I liked most actors, and they suited their characters especially Yang Zi and Cheng Yi, I have watched and loved both in other shows.
Characters ... The ML and FL were good, but some side characters were unnecessary.
OST ... Beautiful and well used within the show
Story line/plot ... Hmmm, the story line, at its core was very good, but it was flooded with forced confusion and angst which made it frustrating to watch.
This was a typical Xianxia .There is a lot to cover but I decided to keep it short. 1 of the most forced, problematic shows that I have seen, and I have seen a lot. My thoughts are below ...
I debated putting in a comment but ... you only live once, right? Below is my review.Uuuum ... hmmm .... What…
Actors ... I will enjoy Hou Ming Hao in whatever he is in and I have always enjoyed Ai Mi as an actress. I thought she did an amazing job.
Chemistry ... They did well with not taking this too far and still have an obvious connection with FL and ML, but I didn’t feel romance. Hou Ming Hao can do romance and as much as I love Ai Mi and am glad, she got such a huge role, the show would have been better with an older FL so Hou Ming Hao can show us what he can really offer.
Supporting roles ... Good, taking into account this show was a bit different.
The storyline ... Mostly entertaining, the progression was interesting, which I think was mostly due to being cut for a shorter series?
OST ... the main songs were lovely.
Rewatchable ... for me, no.
Story/plot ... This is hard because there was so much involved. Firstly, it was very unrealistic. Yao Yao being as advanced as she was in the crafts ... mm sorry but I can’t believe that. Even though I hate when shows drag things out, most ... if not all of the issues seemed to be resolved when the cameras were looking the other way. The politics were also chaotic, things that should not have been let go, were ignored, things that were less important were given too much time. Who was the most powerful person in the region? Powers didn't struggle so much as relinquish ... people were slapped on the hand for things as horrendous as murder but beaten for doing a lot less. Some just walked away while others just died. It was all a bit strange. The actual storyline was ... it was ... umm it was ......
Sound ... Within the first minute I was blindsided. I thought I was watching an overly done prologue. Background, voices, music ... the sound was off. The music overlay was WAY too much; it's supposed to be background music, but it was in the foreground. The volume didn't fit some scenes and was overused. The voices ... oh the voices. It all sounded too unrealistic like I had another show playing in the background. They were so dramatic and sometimes did not match the actor or the scene. The actual acting was good but was overshadowed by the sounds. (It was so bad I had to keep checking if my audio compressor had been turned off)
The cinematography ... Having the outsides of some shots, blurred or occasionally blown out seemed like a dream sequence, yet it was to portray an emotional scene. Some shots, it was as if I had 10 seconds skipped my way through the show. I am assuming it boils down to how the show was cut. It didn’t flow for me. It felt like I was pulled out of and thrown into some scenes.
Fight scenes/choreography ... Oh dear, it was not done well, the camera man needed to take half a step to the left or right ... I could see that the punches and hits missed and were delivered too late/ too early. The wire work was OK, but the timing was still off. On some occasions though, they were amazing ... no consistency.
Characters ... It didn't seem like they were expected to show growth. All the characters, at their core, seemed to end as they began. It made it hard for me to feel anything about any of the characters; any emotion was brushed aside rather quickly, which was strange as this show was filmed in a very dramatic way.
To finish off, I liked the characters, I have no idea what the actual main plot was and felt nothing towards any of them. I was soooooooo looking forward to this show and that is why I finished it, but it was a HARD struggle.
I debated putting in a comment but ... you only live once, right? Below is my review. Uuuum ... hmmm .... What to say .... First off, this is my opinion only ... My reply after this comment has all the things I did not like. Even though there are NO spoilers, I put a spoiler tag on it, so you don't have to click it ... you don't have to see or read it ... you can just move along.
Maybe I will just do a review in the morning. I normally put my review in the comments as well but I don't think it's a good idea. Will decide in the morning. 😊
I just completed this show and I wrote .. what felt like an entire novel ... about my thoughts ... BUT after reading the comments, I will leave well enough alone.
This is a slow emotional journey, and I am glad I went on it. Beautiful, heartbreaking, joyful, cute, loving, tearful, warm, heartfelt, depressing, caring, all the words ... this show has all the words.
This show did well. I liked that it only had 1 focus for the audience, the main cast, learning to deal with feelings and growth going forward. They chose the characters that they wanted us to see and care for, which enabled us to really feel their journey. This was too short and too emotional to throw in unnecessary characters and plot points. As a mother ... it was heartbreaking. I won't speak on it anymore, other than to say, there are many different endings, and this is just one of them, to portray it in this way ... they did well.
This show was an interesting one. I finished it, so it was not that bad. The only way to take this show is to…
As I said before, the connections were strange. The ML and FLs connection seemed very forced, and they had no chemistry. The story was about saving evil people and having a bunch of innocent people die ... that's a new one for me. Left me with no satisfaction.
This show was an interesting one. I finished it, so it was not that bad. The only way to take this show is to see it as a long teaser. The actors... very good The characters ... the shells were great but that's all I was given Chemistry/romance ... none and that includes familial connections OST ... good Story line ... was interesting enough to finish Choreography/fight scenes ... hmmm If a show does not have the ability to create great fight scenes but they want their show to have great fight scenes, they just shake and throw the camera around so much, no one can actually see what is happening ... stop it!
I liked the fantasy element, even though the graphics were lacking in some places, it was nice in others. It is the only reason I continued to watch it. And .....
After reading some of the comments ... this might hurt, so hold your horses .... I personally found the ‘polish/beautification’…
The FL and ML suited each other, but they were so similar and that took away the spark. It was an interesting choice to have the ML and FL excessively wealthy. Privilege against privilege? Whether or not that resonated with most viewers ... opinions will be divided.
The FL as an actress was OK but her character was infuriating and dislikeable. She was portrayed as strong and decisive yet folded when things went downhill and lost all her resolve. Characters need to show growth, but emotionally and mentally she stayed the same and fell into the role of helpless girl. The backstory with her father/family was flimsy, which made it harder to connect with her. The brother and sister-in-law were great though, and you could see their growth.
The ML (Byeon Woo Seok ), I enjoyed his acting, I could feel his frustration and sadness. The character was a little bit flat; I wanted a bigger range of emotions, more intensity. His character was not written in a way that demanded growth, so he came off lackluster. More family backstory would have done wonders for his character building.
The Queen Dowager, I liked the actress and I think she did a great job. But the character was too much ... yet too little. She held such a high position with so much influence, yet she seemed isolated, infatuated, lacking any kind of force or ability to instill fear which should be expected considering her role. The connection with her only child lacked substance. The overbearing cruel father ‘bit’ came too late in the story, so it was impossible to feel her emotional turmoil. In the end she came across like a hurt little child. I liked her ending though.
I enjoyed the Prime Minister as an actor and character. He was prudent and kind. He showed grace and humility but sadly, he turned villainous, His regression felt real albeit fast. He was well written and the actor did a great job. I would have loved to see it in more depth, but this show is too shallow to deliver such a performance.
After reading some of the comments ... this might hurt, so hold your horses .... I personally found the ‘polish/beautification’ too blinding. I enjoyed the supporting cast; they were funny and gave some life to the series. The actors did a good job but were let down by the story which lacked passion and intensity. It was OK. It dragged a little. If you want an epic love story or heartbreaking sorrow filled with betrayal and redemption, this is not the show for you.
Actors/Characters ... Mostly good OST ... Audible Story line ... Predictable, repetitive, a little bland Re-watchable ... No
It is all about revenge ... but done in the messiest, illogical, dark and most unexpected way. Did I feel satisfied watching this ... no? Did I enjoy it ... Yes? But why?
Acting ... I think it was good? Actors ... I think they were good? Soundtrack ... it was good when it showed up. Storyline ... I think my brain either got smarter or more stupid watching this ... I am not sure? Fight scenes ... Good. Character Backstory/Development ... None that I saw, maybe?
This show kept me guessing and was shocking in parts. It was a show that I had to finish ... out of sheer curiosity? Will it be better the second time around? ... I don’t think so as I now know what to expect ... so without the intrigue ... will it still be as interesting? To sum it up ... I am confused but not by the storyline/plot more because I HAD to finish this. But why?
Perfection! So, so much to say ... I have seen this dozens of times. Why? .....
The characters were beautiful, each and every one of them. The story is about soulmates. Wei Wuxian who fights for everything, for those who cannot fight for themselves. Lan Zhan fights for righteousness and the people he loves. Even though their stories intersect and part at times, they come back together to fight for each other. The story is about cultivators who yearn for power and discard those who have more than they do, out of fear, jealousy, selfishness and hatred, about sacrificing anyone just to be the strongest and rule all others.
Wei Wuxian ... was such a beautiful soul who endured so much hardship. It was impossible not to fall in love with his kindness, and how carefree and selfless he was. Watching him go through such an arduous past and his eventual journey was heartbreaking. He loved causing trouble and having fun. When he met Lan Zhan, he knew instantly that he wanted to be close to him. He felt the connection and wanted to hold on to it, at all costs. Things unfortunately took a turn, his selflessness causing him to lose his core and his drive causing him to turn to dark arts. He endured the torture that came with learning such cultivation to help and save all others. Sadly, he was spurned because of his power, his personality, his generosity, and his beautiful heart. Wei Ying wanted to help those who were suffering and chose to separate himself from those who did not and would not see reason, not just for himself and those he wanted to protect but also his remaining family. When he saw people, he loved fall and those who were supposed to uphold the law and fight for the weak eventually turned against reason. He could no longer see himself in that world, so he chose to part from it. Coming back weaker, he still wanted to fight, still wanted to be the one to save those in need. He came across a group of people who could actually see the light and treat him with love and respect. Going through all that he had, he finally had people that would fight for him and protect him. Being back with Lan Zan and seeing how much he cared, trusted and stood alongside him, gave him hope. Even though he left at the end, to make sense of the years he had lived, he came back, to the people who cared for him, to Lan Zhan.
Lan Zhan was very strong-willed. He saw things in black and white and always lived up to his elders and clan members' ideas of righteousness ... until he met Wei Wuxian who was so carefree and unrestrained. He wanted to help, care, trust Wei Wuxian and lead him to the right path only to eventually see that things were not so rigid, that the world was grey, and Wei Wuxian was just as righteous, even more so than those he looked up to. It was hard for Lan Zhan to break from the path he had known his whole life, but he wanted to protect Wei Wuxian, breaking from convention. The first time he thought he had lost his soulmate (fell into the Burial Mounds), he was in pain, angry and lost. The second time he thought he had lost Wei Wuxian (to dark cultivation), he was scared and felt hopeless but determined to fight and bring him back into the light. The third time (sacrificed himself and fell from the cliff) he was heartbroken and his soul ached, but he still did not give up on Wei Wuxian and once he found him again, he needed to hold tight and protect and care for him. The last time (when they parted at the end of the story), he was regretful and longed for Wei Wuxian to stay but accepted what needed to be done and the parting that needed to take place. Lan Zhan had to turn the cultivation world back into those who fought for the right path. Hoping that Wei Wuxian would return one day ... and eventually he did. True soulmates.
This is a typical romance drama. Starts off with a group of young friends then for some reason, lose contact but eventually find each other again.
All very much following the usual trope which made this show unbearably boring. More below ...
It was entertaining and well-paced.
Actors ... Very good.
Characters ... Lovely.
OST ... Was nice, not overpowering, which fits this type of show.
Storyline/plot ... It was different and different is good.
Re-watchable ... Maybe.
All the actors seemed very professional and fit their characters. The characters themselves were relatable and fit their perspective roles. The side characters' backgrounds were deep enough to give them real substance although there was very little about the main leads, which was very annoying and a little strange.
The premise was pretty good; there were some occasions that I got frustrated due to a lack of reasoning skills and intensity from the FL and ML. There were occasions where the leads let their emotions take over and it caused a lot of unnecessary delays.
I pretty much knew who and what from the very first/second episode, so for me it was more about how and why. This show made you put yourself into their shoes to try and come up with solutions and that made me want to keep watching. That is pretty rare these days.
Cast ... was very good, and I think that is what made me continue to watch.
Characters ... they were funny but shallow; there was no real, emotional connection between/with any of them.
Storyline /plot ... a very shallow one.
OST ... not noticeable.
Cinematography/Visual effects ... Ummmmmmmmmmm they were bad. If I chose to watch or drop this show in the first 1-5 minutes ... I would have dropped it, they were very, very bad.
This show was a fun, easy watch. But it was far too cheesy with scenarios that were too convenient. It was nice enough and I finished it, but it is very forgettable. There were no substantial conflicts, none that made you hold your breath with anticipation, just a whoooole lot of yelling.
It is a shame they did not give the characters more depth and have their relationships develop more. There have been plenty of shows that have accomplished that and still be a short series. They were just friendly co-workers. I believe they should have put more effort into creating chemistry and empathy for the audience, if they were wanting to set up a second season.
The ML started off likeable, but his ‘love’ lacked depth and was self-righteously pious. The show wanted us to see his heartbreak and feel his tears, but I wanted to see him fight for his love, not give her up so easily.
The ‘evil fairy’ ... her voice made me want to throw my PC out the window, but the actress was fantastic.
The sister made me want to throw my computer off the roof, but I liked the actress,
A lot of the problems could have easily been avoided and that drove me crazy.
Main plot. It's all very same old, same old but the Main leads made it enjoyable. There were a lot of side stories which made the show a little boring at times and far too many characters. If you cut out the unnecessary parts, it could have been a lot shorter and more profound. I am OK with sad/tragic endings; I would rather that than a strange happily ever after endings. For all the things I disliked I still enjoy watching this; I do skip all the boring bits.
Copied this from #1 because it's about the same, other than a tiny bit about the ending.
Actors ... I liked most actors, and they suited their characters especially Yang Zi and Cheng Yi, I have watched and loved both in other shows.
Characters ... The ML and FL were good, but some side characters were unnecessary.
OST ... Beautiful and well used within the show
Story line/plot ... Hmmm, the story line, at its core was very good, but it was flooded with forced confusion and angst which made it frustrating to watch.
This was a typical Xianxia .There is a lot to cover but I decided to keep it short. 1 of the most forced, problematic shows that I have seen, and I have seen a lot. My thoughts are below ...
The ML started off likeable, but his ‘love’ lacked depth and was self-righteously pious. The show wanted us to see his heartbreak and feel his tears, but I wanted to see him fight for his love, not give her up so easily.
The ‘evil fairy’ ... her voice made me want to throw my PC out the window, but the actress was fantastic.
The sister made me want to throw my computer off the roof, but I liked the actress,
A lot of the problems could have easily been avoided and that drove me crazy.
Main plot. It's all very same old, same old but the Main leads made it enjoyable. There were a lot of side stories which made the show a little boring at times and far too many characters. If you cut out the unnecessary parts, it could have been a lot shorter and more profound. For all the things I disliked I still enjoy watching this; I do skip all the boring bits.
Actors ... I liked most actors, and they suited their characters especially Yang Zi and Cheng Yi, I have watched and loved both in other shows.
Characters ... The ML and FL were good, but some side characters were unnecessary.
OST ... Beautiful and well used within the show
Story line/plot ... Hmmm, the story line, at its core was very good, but it was flooded with forced confusion and angst which made it frustrating to watch.
This was a typical Xianxia .There is a lot to cover but I decided to keep it short. 1 of the most forced, problematic shows that I have seen, and I have seen a lot. My thoughts are below ...
Chemistry ... They did well with not taking this too far and still have an obvious connection with FL and ML, but I didn’t feel romance. Hou Ming Hao can do romance and as much as I love Ai Mi and am glad, she got such a huge role, the show would have been better with an older FL so Hou Ming Hao can show us what he can really offer.
Supporting roles ... Good, taking into account this show was a bit different.
The storyline ... Mostly entertaining, the progression was interesting, which I think was mostly due to being cut for a shorter series?
OST ... the main songs were lovely.
Rewatchable ... for me, no.
Story/plot ... This is hard because there was so much involved. Firstly, it was very unrealistic. Yao Yao being as advanced as she was in the crafts ... mm sorry but I can’t believe that. Even though I hate when shows drag things out, most ... if not all of the issues seemed to be resolved when the cameras were looking the other way. The politics were also chaotic, things that should not have been let go, were ignored, things that were less important were given too much time. Who was the most powerful person in the region? Powers didn't struggle so much as relinquish ... people were slapped on the hand for things as horrendous as murder but beaten for doing a lot less. Some just walked away while others just died. It was all a bit strange. The actual storyline was ... it was ... umm it was ......
Sound ... Within the first minute I was blindsided. I thought I was watching an overly done prologue. Background, voices, music ... the sound was off. The music overlay was WAY too much; it's supposed to be background music, but it was in the foreground. The volume didn't fit some scenes and was overused. The voices ... oh the voices. It all sounded too unrealistic like I had another show playing in the background. They were so dramatic and sometimes did not match the actor or the scene. The actual acting was good but was overshadowed by the sounds. (It was so bad I had to keep checking if my audio compressor had been turned off)
The cinematography ... Having the outsides of some shots, blurred or occasionally blown out seemed like a dream sequence, yet it was to portray an emotional scene. Some shots, it was as if I had 10 seconds skipped my way through the show. I am assuming it boils down to how the show was cut. It didn’t flow for me. It felt like I was pulled out of and thrown into some scenes.
Fight scenes/choreography ... Oh dear, it was not done well, the camera man needed to take half a step to the left or right ... I could see that the punches and hits missed and were delivered too late/ too early. The wire work was OK, but the timing was still off. On some occasions though, they were amazing ... no consistency.
Characters ... It didn't seem like they were expected to show growth. All the characters, at their core, seemed to end as they began. It made it hard for me to feel anything about any of the characters; any emotion was brushed aside rather quickly, which was strange as this show was filmed in a very dramatic way.
To finish off, I liked the characters, I have no idea what the actual main plot was and felt nothing towards any of them. I was soooooooo looking forward to this show and that is why I finished it, but it was a HARD struggle.
Uuuum ... hmmm .... What to say .... First off, this is my opinion only ... My reply after this comment has all the things I did not like. Even though there are NO spoilers, I put a spoiler tag on it, so you don't have to click it ... you don't have to see or read it ... you can just move along.
I finished it! Yaah.
Beautiful, heartbreaking, joyful, cute, loving, tearful, warm, heartfelt, depressing, caring, all the words ... this show has all the words.
Cast ... fabulous
Characters ... amazing
Story ... beautiful
OST ... lovely
This show did well. I liked that it only had 1 focus for the audience, the main cast, learning to deal with feelings and growth going forward. They chose the characters that they wanted us to see and care for, which enabled us to really feel their journey. This was too short and too emotional to throw in unnecessary characters and plot points. As a mother ... it was heartbreaking. I won't speak on it anymore, other than to say, there are many different endings, and this is just one of them, to portray it in this way ... they did well.
The only way to take this show is to see it as a long teaser.
The actors... very good
The characters ... the shells were great but that's all I was given
Chemistry/romance ... none and that includes familial connections
OST ... good
Story line ... was interesting enough to finish
Choreography/fight scenes ... hmmm If a show does not have the ability to create great fight scenes but they want their show to have great fight scenes, they just shake and throw the camera around so much, no one can actually see what is happening ... stop it!
I liked the fantasy element, even though the graphics were lacking in some places, it was nice in others. It is the only reason I continued to watch it. And .....
The FL as an actress was OK but her character was infuriating and dislikeable. She was portrayed as strong and decisive yet folded when things went downhill and lost all her resolve. Characters need to show growth, but emotionally and mentally she stayed the same and fell into the role of helpless girl. The backstory with her father/family was flimsy, which made it harder to connect with her. The brother and sister-in-law were great though, and you could see their growth.
The ML (Byeon Woo Seok ), I enjoyed his acting, I could feel his frustration and sadness. The character was a little bit flat; I wanted a bigger range of emotions, more intensity. His character was not written in a way that demanded growth, so he came off lackluster. More family backstory would have done wonders for his character building.
The Queen Dowager, I liked the actress and I think she did a great job. But the character was too much ... yet too little. She held such a high position with so much influence, yet she seemed isolated, infatuated, lacking any kind of force or ability to instill fear which should be expected considering her role. The connection with her only child lacked substance. The overbearing cruel father ‘bit’ came too late in the story, so it was impossible to feel her emotional turmoil. In the end she came across like a hurt little child. I liked her ending though.
I enjoyed the Prime Minister as an actor and character. He was prudent and kind. He showed grace and humility but sadly, he turned villainous, His regression felt real albeit fast. He was well written and the actor did a great job. I would have loved to see it in more depth, but this show is too shallow to deliver such a performance.
I personally found the ‘polish/beautification’ too blinding. I enjoyed the supporting cast; they were funny and gave some life to the series. The actors did a good job but were let down by the story which lacked passion and intensity. It was OK. It dragged a little. If you want an epic love story or heartbreaking sorrow filled with betrayal and redemption, this is not the show for you.
Actors/Characters ... Mostly good
OST ... Audible
Story line ... Predictable, repetitive, a little bland
Re-watchable ... No
I completed this series BUT ....
It is all about revenge ... but done in the messiest, illogical, dark and most unexpected way. Did I feel satisfied watching this ... no? Did I enjoy it ... Yes? But why?
Acting ... I think it was good?
Actors ... I think they were good?
Soundtrack ... it was good when it showed up.
Storyline ... I think my brain either got smarter or more stupid watching this ... I am not sure?
Fight scenes ... Good.
Character Backstory/Development ... None that I saw, maybe?
This show kept me guessing and was shocking in parts. It was a show that I had to finish ... out of sheer curiosity? Will it be better the second time around? ... I don’t think so as I now know what to expect ... so without the intrigue ... will it still be as interesting? To sum it up ... I am confused but not by the storyline/plot more because I HAD to finish this. But why?
Wei Wuxian who fights for everything, for those who cannot fight for themselves.
Lan Zhan fights for righteousness and the people he loves.
Even though their stories intersect and part at times, they come back together to fight for each other.
The story is about cultivators who yearn for power and discard those who have more than they do, out of fear, jealousy, selfishness and hatred, about sacrificing anyone just to be the strongest and rule all others.
OST, unforgettable
Acting, fabulous
Cast, perfection
Wei Wuxian ... was such a beautiful soul who endured so much hardship. It was impossible not to fall in love with his kindness, and how carefree and selfless he was. Watching him go through such an arduous past and his eventual journey was heartbreaking. He loved causing trouble and having fun. When he met Lan Zhan, he knew instantly that he wanted to be close to him. He felt the connection and wanted to hold on to it, at all costs. Things unfortunately took a turn, his selflessness causing him to lose his core and his drive causing him to turn to dark arts. He endured the torture that came with learning such cultivation to help and save all others. Sadly, he was spurned because of his power, his personality, his generosity, and his beautiful heart. Wei Ying wanted to help those who were suffering and chose to separate himself from those who did not and would not see reason, not just for himself and those he wanted to protect but also his remaining family. When he saw people, he loved fall and those who were supposed to uphold the law and fight for the weak eventually turned against reason. He could no longer see himself in that world, so he chose to part from it.
Coming back weaker, he still wanted to fight, still wanted to be the one to save those in need. He came across a group of people who could actually see the light and treat him with love and respect. Going through all that he had, he finally had people that would fight for him and protect him. Being back with Lan Zan and seeing how much he cared, trusted and stood alongside him, gave him hope. Even though he left at the end, to make sense of the years he had lived, he came back, to the people who cared for him, to Lan Zhan.
Lan Zhan was very strong-willed. He saw things in black and white and always lived up to his elders and clan members' ideas of righteousness ... until he met Wei Wuxian who was so carefree and unrestrained. He wanted to help, care, trust Wei Wuxian and lead him to the right path only to eventually see that things were not so rigid, that the world was grey, and Wei Wuxian was just as righteous, even more so than those he looked up to. It was hard for Lan Zhan to break from the path he had known his whole life, but he wanted to protect Wei Wuxian, breaking from convention. The first time he thought he had lost his soulmate (fell into the Burial Mounds), he was in pain, angry and lost. The second time he thought he had lost Wei Wuxian (to dark cultivation), he was scared and felt hopeless but determined to fight and bring him back into the light. The third time (sacrificed himself and fell from the cliff) he was heartbroken and his soul ached, but he still did not give up on Wei Wuxian and once he found him again, he needed to hold tight and protect and care for him. The last time (when they parted at the end of the story), he was regretful and longed for Wei Wuxian to stay but accepted what needed to be done and the parting that needed to take place. Lan Zhan had to turn the cultivation world back into those who fought for the right path. Hoping that Wei Wuxian would return one day ... and eventually he did. True soulmates.