I think going with fairly low expectations is the way, they changed quite a few things from the manhua which down…
My standards on dramas are pretty specific, so it’s my own fault that I let even something like editing draw me away, haha. No matter how much I adore Changge, AS and the rest of the cast, looking at the manhua and then the drama hurts me too much lol.
I agree on your points. The moment which shone the most to me is Changge’s character development in the manhua and how that wasn’t from random inspiration (or just from male lead), but through a combination of her interaction with great, compelling side characters and internal conflict. I also appreciated how even the people on Changge’s “side” are ruthless about their ways, shown by the lengths they went to protect her and their wish for her to stay hidden. Not many here are saints. This further highlighted her resolution to not do as they wished and showed the readers the consequences of Changge’s very existence. Innocent people could die simply for being near her. “The greater good/for the people vs myself” are themes which always hook me in.
I envy everyone who can get and are already used to the editing, haha. Maybe I’ll skim through until it it gets better in my eyes T_T For now I’m hoping that Jun Jiuling gets a more faithful adaptations, or just different editing ;-; - and that the novel continues being translated....
Enjoy your watch! The author has another great manhua, “Song of the Sky Pacers/Walkers,” which I think you’ll enjoy too if you haven’t already taken a peek :)
Cautiously putting this in my plan-to-watch list once it finishes fully airing. I hold this manhua and its female…
I think going with fairly low expectations is the way, they changed quite a few things from the manhua which down the line will introduce plot holes unless they completely diverge from the timeline or cook up another reason for certain events taking place.
Just a general overview without spoiling: they made a few characters less grey - more “villainous” kinda dumbing down the complexity so viewers can easily root for one side over the other. Situations were also changed so certain consequences were less severe right at the beginning.
I’ve slightly disappointed myself thinking this show will be about there being no real “villains”, just people, their ambitions and the knowledge that even those who want to harm Changge aren’t purely evil, they have their own strong convictions. The show so far doesn’t try to depict that, or if it is trying to, the execution is poor.
Now all of that is fine, hundreds of shows are the same way, but my biggest gripe is that the editing is ridiculously over the top. It takes away from serious moments, making them cartoonish. Biggest F, I had to stop watching just because of that.
Still, the show has amazing costumes, great soundtrack and cast - think of it as a loose adaptation and you’ll hopefully enjoy it :)
I agree on your points. The moment which shone the most to me is Changge’s character development in the manhua and how that wasn’t from random inspiration (or just from male lead), but through a combination of her interaction with great, compelling side characters and internal conflict. I also appreciated how even the people on Changge’s “side” are ruthless about their ways, shown by the lengths they went to protect her and their wish for her to stay hidden. Not many here are saints. This further highlighted her resolution to not do as they wished and showed the readers the consequences of Changge’s very existence. Innocent people could die simply for being near her. “The greater good/for the people vs myself” are themes which always hook me in.
I envy everyone who can get and are already used to the editing, haha. Maybe I’ll skim through until it it gets better in my eyes T_T
For now I’m hoping that Jun Jiuling gets a more faithful adaptations, or just different editing ;-; - and that the novel continues being translated....
Enjoy your watch! The author has another great manhua, “Song of the Sky Pacers/Walkers,” which I think you’ll enjoy too if you haven’t already taken a peek :)
Just a general overview without spoiling: they made a few characters less grey - more “villainous” kinda dumbing down the complexity so viewers can easily root for one side over the other. Situations were also changed so certain consequences were less severe right at the beginning.
I’ve slightly disappointed myself thinking this show will be about there being no real “villains”, just people, their ambitions and the knowledge that even those who want to harm Changge aren’t purely evil, they have their own strong convictions. The show so far doesn’t try to depict that, or if it is trying to, the execution is poor.
Now all of that is fine, hundreds of shows are the same way, but my biggest gripe is that the editing is ridiculously over the top. It takes away from serious moments, making them cartoonish. Biggest F, I had to stop watching just because of that.
Still, the show has amazing costumes, great soundtrack and cast - think of it as a loose adaptation and you’ll hopefully enjoy it :)
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