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No way! It's actually going to be released? Looks like iQIYI is really happy with how Bao Hu Feng He is coming along.

At this point, they should just rebrand this with WXY as top-billed and try crowdfunding its release.

23. Born 2002. Ridiculously talented AND good-looking.

His track record for awards is astonishing. 12 nominations and 11 wins.

Welcome to the cult classic. YESSS! The FL is intelligent. I don't know why people seem to think she's not. She's not to the level of her genius boyfriend and Peacock, but she's still a brilliant constable. She's also very emotionally grounded; you'll see in ep 18.

Yes, that suspense build up was intoxicating. But I don't see them doing a second season considering the backlash on the FL. Which is a pity because I would have loved to see their dynamic as an official couple when investigating cases with Peacock; XBM and Peacock competing and ZXM knocking down doors in exasperation.

Wow! This is a jury award, right? Which means skills, not popularity. Congratulations to WXY on regional recognition.

I've realised that many, many C-Drama viewers are looking for visual prettiness, idealised 'perfect' characters, and emotionally-safe storylines (not enough conflict to make them uncomfortable). They get this in the romance-driven plots that are popular.

The Wanted Detective, however, prioritises narrative depth, character-driven tension, and quiet moments of introspection rather than spectacle or cliffhangers. That's why so many people dropped this show when they found a flawed hero, atmosphere instead of 'glow', moral ambiguity, and devastating consequences (described as 'bugs'). All things that make me LOVE this story.

Yes. So many people seem unwilling to see the beautiful symmetry. Or just have no patience to follow a story to the end, or think heroes must be perfect in every way.

I have to say, having now watched a few C-Dramas, the cinematography in this is great. It has realistic lighting, for one. Everything isn't uniformly well-lit and smooth. There's actual ATMOSPHERE.

Any news yet on Bao Hu Feng He?

I really thought Duke Su was my favourite character until I met Xiao Beiming.

It is really great. Stands up to multiple re-watches.

The scene in the Infernal Dungeon (ep 27) is a perfect metaphor for Xiao Beiming. He keeps getting beaten down, but refuses to give up. Against all odds, he keeps going.

Sometimes, the penny drops...

Hahaha! It's difficult to move on from this show.

No misunderstanding - a justified break, in the beginning. But that lasts about 4 episodes (and not even that, truthfully).

At the end of the day, I've realised BeiKun's motives were never Haiya. He hated his brother for being 'favoured by fate'.

Great review. But also, Beiming is a genius. They had to show off his skills, after all. I'm so sad for people who just didn't give this a chance. They really missed out.

https://natasha-ahmed.medium.com/great-characters-dont-grow-on-trees-ff4a29451201

"The story [The Wanted Detective] is a compelling ode to the treachery of man and the resilience of the human spirit. And its main lead is one of the most powerful characters I’ve seen in C-dramas..."