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A Rewarding Journey
I came to Hot Blooded after watching the side stories of the main characters 2025, which I absolutely loved. Those shorter tales felt lively, well-paced, and full of personality—so I was excited to dive into this main story.
That said, I’ll be honest: I skipped through quite a few scenes in the first 14 episodes. But once the legendary figures—the Five Greats—entered the picture, the drama became far more engaging. Their presence brought depth and energy.
On the acting front, I genuinely enjoyed almost every performance. The supporting cast and senior actors carried their roles beautifully, and many of the side characters felt alive and memorable. However, the male lead, Guo Jing (Ci Sha), left me underwhelmed. It wasn’t bad acting, but it never quite convinced me he was Guo Jing. If I judged the acting as a whole, I’d give it a 10/10—but considering the ML, my score drops slightly to a 9/10.
This drama may stumble at times, but when the legends come alive, it captures a magic that stayed with me long after the final episode.
That said, I’ll be honest: I skipped through quite a few scenes in the first 14 episodes. But once the legendary figures—the Five Greats—entered the picture, the drama became far more engaging. Their presence brought depth and energy.
On the acting front, I genuinely enjoyed almost every performance. The supporting cast and senior actors carried their roles beautifully, and many of the side characters felt alive and memorable. However, the male lead, Guo Jing (Ci Sha), left me underwhelmed. It wasn’t bad acting, but it never quite convinced me he was Guo Jing. If I judged the acting as a whole, I’d give it a 10/10—but considering the ML, my score drops slightly to a 9/10.
This drama may stumble at times, but when the legends come alive, it captures a magic that stayed with me long after the final episode.
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