how could production look so high yet comes off low quality? fantasy should be tagged i think...
With the high volume of scenes, props, sets and costumes that they need for this drama, I would say that the quality is already very high. There are other dramas in the DMBJ series with less budget (but still great though!).
For the first 2 episodes, I feel the camerawork and visual aesthetic is quite different compared to other episodes. My theory is that these were the first few scenes filmed with the primary intention to heavily use it for the first trailer that was released shortly after filming started.
[Spoilers!! + Rant] Examples:1) When Zhang HaiQi had to close the bureau, what was the point of cutting all contact…
Precisely, if she lets ZHY know in advance what might happen to ZHX, maybe he can keep ZHX in check and talk sense to him. ZHX is already in such a fragile mental state, now coupled with the revival poison, he needs soooo much more moral support from everyone
People should try to watch all the bts clips being shared by the production team. There are a lot more details and scenes being shown that were not broadcasted. While it's a pity it wasn't broadcasted, but at least we are able to get glimpses of it.
Props to the team for putting these bts clips together and sharing it with us.
Watched till ep 16 and have seen the trailers of the next 2 episodes. The mentor really can prevent some issues…
[Spoilers!! + Rant] Examples: 1) When Zhang HaiQi had to close the bureau, what was the point of cutting all contact to ZHX & ZHY? Leaving ZHX crippled and depressed for 3 years with no info? I get that she had doubts of whether they were spies but having raised them since young, and being an expert agent herself, shouldn't she at least get in contact and understand what happened.
2) When she met ZHY on the cruise under disguise, wouldn't this be the perfect time to confront him? The whole time she just kept away from him, letting ZHY waste time and energy, when it could have been a more coordinated mission. Even ZHX tried to look for ZHY on the cruise.
3) When ZHY reunites with ZHQ in Xiamen, she doesn't immediately let him know there is a way to cure ZHX, making ZHY think he is a failure and almost caused him to take his life. She only unveils it after wasting a whole day and then goes, "oh you have 12 hours". Seriously what...
I understand that to a certain extent she needs to test them to make sure they are worthy to be part of the Zhang Family. However some parts do make me question her thinking. Don't get me wrong, I love the show and like the way ZHQ is portrayed, she is very cool, calm, collected and strong. Just sharing my 2 cents!
Watched till ep 16 and have seen the trailers of the next 2 episodes. The mentor really can prevent some issues if she just shares more information. I get that she has a lot of responsibility weighing on her so she has to make many decisions and be cautious in her every action, but the reality is that she needs ZHX and ZHY to save the Southern Bureau. Since they are so crucial to the whole plan, would it kill to give them more information? Just drip dropping info as she likes and mostly after the fact is not particularly helpful.
I know He Jian Xi is innocent in all this, but, I really really wanna slap that guy 50 million times across the…
Yes, this was the part that I felt was very out of character for him. For someone who couldn't keep his mouth shut for the entire time, he chose now to not say anything about the notes to ZHL. He took a dying man's notes and decided to keep it for himself!? The show tried to cover this by showing his silly and dense side but it was just not convincing enough and made me so annoyed.
Also, for him to have similar heightened sense of smell as ZHX is just so.... convenient for the plot? Like the moment ZHX is not with ZHY, poof comes this random guy that conveniently has similar skills to help him.
This is so interesting and engaging! The pacing is amazing, where every scene is there for a reason, nothing is wasted. Love how the show is so intriguing and constantly putting the viewer on their toes.
The acting here by Ding Yu Xi and Zhang Xin Chen is just chefs kiss, love the duality of Zhang Hai Xia and Zhang Hai Yan. I can't wait for more episodes!
Such a simple story but told in such a beautiful manner. The story speaks to the soul, so raw, so honest, so sincere. The moments of nostalgia, of regret, of longing, of hope and of dreams. The last song put me through a roller coaster of emotions.
So happy that this drama has allowed more people to take notice of Zheng Ye Chen. Have watched many of his dramas and he is someone with great acting skills, has range, looks and talent.
May he continue to have good resources and plenty of good scripts coming his way cause we need such good actors!
For the first 2 episodes, I feel the camerawork and visual aesthetic is quite different compared to other episodes. My theory is that these were the first few scenes filmed with the primary intention to heavily use it for the first trailer that was released shortly after filming started.
Props to the team for putting these bts clips together and sharing it with us.
1) When Zhang HaiQi had to close the bureau, what was the point of cutting all contact to ZHX & ZHY? Leaving ZHX crippled and depressed for 3 years with no info? I get that she had doubts of whether they were spies but having raised them since young, and being an expert agent herself, shouldn't she at least get in contact and understand what happened.
2) When she met ZHY on the cruise under disguise, wouldn't this be the perfect time to confront him? The whole time she just kept away from him, letting ZHY waste time and energy, when it could have been a more coordinated mission. Even ZHX tried to look for ZHY on the cruise.
3) When ZHY reunites with ZHQ in Xiamen, she doesn't immediately let him know there is a way to cure ZHX, making ZHY think he is a failure and almost caused him to take his life. She only unveils it after wasting a whole day and then goes, "oh you have 12 hours". Seriously what...
I understand that to a certain extent she needs to test them to make sure they are worthy to be part of the Zhang Family. However some parts do make me question her thinking.
Don't get me wrong, I love the show and like the way ZHQ is portrayed, she is very cool, calm, collected and strong. Just sharing my 2 cents!
The mentor really can prevent some issues if she just shares more information. I get that she has a lot of responsibility weighing on her so she has to make many decisions and be cautious in her every action, but the reality is that she needs ZHX and ZHY to save the Southern Bureau. Since they are so crucial to the whole plan, would it kill to give them more information? Just drip dropping info as she likes and mostly after the fact is not particularly helpful.
The show tried to cover this by showing his silly and dense side but it was just not convincing enough and made me so annoyed.
Also, for him to have similar heightened sense of smell as ZHX is just so.... convenient for the plot? Like the moment ZHX is not with ZHY, poof comes this random guy that conveniently has similar skills to help him.
I just want the 2 brothers to be happy!
The acting here by Ding Yu Xi and Zhang Xin Chen is just chefs kiss, love the duality of Zhang Hai Xia and Zhang Hai Yan. I can't wait for more episodes!
The last song put me through a roller coaster of emotions.
10/10! A must watch!
May he continue to have good resources and plenty of good scripts coming his way cause we need such good actors!