3yrs ago when Gu nianchi shot FL, he clearly saw her face right so why didn't he remember after 3yrs when he married…
My impression was she was so meaningless to him at the time - just one last random member of the family he was wiping out - that to him her face wasn't important enough to remember, and he's a psycho who has k1lled so many people one more doesn't stand out to him.
He only showed up 3 times with FL after they became adult. 1. When he and FL met again2. When he and FL went out…
Uh oh....that sounds like a natural way to expand the story might be having him become the stereotypical SML who either falls for the FL, turns into a villain, or both. I hope not!
So, this is really good so far! I watched all ten episodes currently out on Tencent (under the title Twin Fire Dawn.) YZX plays a dual role, brothers: one is the antagonist, one is the ML. I don't want to give any spoilers, but I will just say man, the antagonist a true psycho, and the ML is not. Honestly, this is so far probably the best Republican Era drama I've seen. While it has some familiar tropes: revenge, enemies-to-lovers, they are done in a pretty unique way as far as these dramas go, and of course, the chemistry from the leads is top notch!
Also, the directing and cinematography. Both leads look amazing in this. There have been times when I've literally thought "Wow, HXL has never looked more beautiful than in this shot."
I've watched every drama this pair has done together. After their last one (Eternal Joy with You) I saw a live they did together that someone posted with subs. They talked about how easy their chemistry and rapport is, that they find it very easy to act together because they hardly have to say things out loud, or if one of them has a thought about a direction for a scene and says something, it immediately clicks for the other. They clearly enjoy working together, and I think it comes across in their acting. They are a strong duo on screen because I think that level of tacit understanding allows them to bring their A-game. So far, I think this is their strongest drama since Love and Bid Farewell. In that same live they had a cute section where they asked each other questions they'd prepared. She asked him "Now that we've done this third collaboration together, what do you think?" And he responded immediately with "Bring on the fourth!" It was clear in their conversation that they know they make a strong on screen couple and feel that working together is a boost for both of them. It was honestly super wholesome and didn't play into any of the off screen fan service we sometimes see in CPs, but instead focused on their professional relationship and how much they each value it and enjoy working together.
Okay, someone who has read the novel please tell me if my man Wang Duo is going to be a villain or in love with FL in this, because I cannot TELL YOU how tired I am of seeing him ALWAYS end up with that kind of story. Or, you know, the tragic messed up romance he had in...the name escapes me but the Neo Hou drama he was in. I just need this man in a genuine SML role with his own happy ending for once, okay??
PoJ was okay but not a gem if we're to be honest. No hate I love the actors but sometimes logic went missing.…
I'm not sure which comment you're replying to, but I didn't really compare the martial arts of this to WRTW. I just said the FL here reminds me a bit of the FL there, meaning both are meant to be viewed as powerful figures of the martial world, and I like both of them. Honestly, as someone who is actually married to someone who has studied old world koryu martial arts for more than 30 years and used to train with him myself, NONE of the martial arts in ANY wuxia dramas are "real". They're meant to be flashy and look good on screen. Which is why my husband just cannot suspend disbelief and watch any with me, lol. So, the fact that the FL in WRTW fought with a length of fabric that defied physics didn't bother me any more than the fight scenes in ZZA. 🤣
I need honest review is it good? Romance? Also high quality?
Whether it's good or not will depend a lot on whether you like this genre. This is NOT a romance. This is a classic wuxia martial arts drama with a ML focus. Even though there are three main characters, as you might gather from the title Zhan Zhao is the main lead. The story focuses on the three leads joining forces to investigate and uncover conspiracies that threaten the peace of the land, so lots of gorgeous cinematography, epic fight scenes for all three leads, and growing friendships and bonds between the three of them. I'm loving every second, personally. But Yang Yang is one of my favorite actors, and I also really love the other two leads, which I've enjoyed watching in other dramas, and I don't mind a great wuxia even if it doesn't have romance.
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For whatever reason, certain actors and actresses have unhinged haters that have nothing better to do with their time than come to social media and post endless negativity.
All of these people upset because the ML "appears weak" - are we watching the same drama?? We come in to the story in the middle of the action, basically, and ML is already poisoned and grievously injured, but still kicks *** and takes names of everyone he comes across. Like...What are you even watching?? Also, keep going? Because we are only 9 episodes in and I can tell anyone making this complaint or worried must be on the first few episodes only....and even then I still don't understand because he is literally shown to be one of the greatest martial artists in this world even as injured as he is.
Also, what is all of this nonsense about the FL not being a strong fighter? Again, are we watching the same drama?? She's shown to be quite powerful, but limited because she's spent her life training but is only now experiencing the real world and people actually trying to harm her. And like....we'll get to see her grow. She's ALREADY growing.
IDK, I just feel people are really critical. This isn't the same story as Pursuit of Jade where Chanyu (for reasons that don't actually make real world sense, honestly; I love that drama A LOT but did get kind of tired of the complete lack of realism in that aspect, when it's not even really a wuxia, but more of a historical) can lift five times what a strong man can, nor is it Who Rules the World where FL is already one of the two most powerful martial artists in the world. But FL here is still a bad*** swordswoman with serious skills who is only going to get better and stronger as the drama goes on.
So, the trailer for ep 24. Can I just say how THRILLED I am that the Ye Xian/Qinglan ship appears to be sailing??? I despise SML storylines where he can't get over the FL, especially if it eventually makes them enemies. This is much better. He clearly has a "type" - women who challenge him, lol.
I went to Youku and it says the show isn't available (I'm in the US) so ran here and thank God I see it's also on Viki! Yang Yang is one of my "must watch" actors and I've been so looking forward to this drama!
ep 1 has plagiarized scene from Blossom (flying with glass shards reflecting moments from their life) and then…
You can't really plagiarize an aesthetic. Blossom wasn't the first drama to use that visual, either. That said, all of these short drama revenge shows are pretty derivative and repeat elements from others. This one at least has the soul sharing aspect that is somewhat unique.
Okay, it driving me nuts! What song is it that plays every time we have an epic power scene?? You know the one, back in episode 6 around 21 minutes in, it starts playing (the scene when the Dragon Deity makes his epic entrance with purple lightning and stops the fight.)
Also, the directing and cinematography. Both leads look amazing in this. There have been times when I've literally thought "Wow, HXL has never looked more beautiful than in this shot."
I've watched every drama this pair has done together. After their last one (Eternal Joy with You) I saw a live they did together that someone posted with subs. They talked about how easy their chemistry and rapport is, that they find it very easy to act together because they hardly have to say things out loud, or if one of them has a thought about a direction for a scene and says something, it immediately clicks for the other. They clearly enjoy working together, and I think it comes across in their acting. They are a strong duo on screen because I think that level of tacit understanding allows them to bring their A-game. So far, I think this is their strongest drama since Love and Bid Farewell. In that same live they had a cute section where they asked each other questions they'd prepared. She asked him "Now that we've done this third collaboration together, what do you think?" And he responded immediately with "Bring on the fourth!" It was clear in their conversation that they know they make a strong on screen couple and feel that working together is a boost for both of them. It was honestly super wholesome and didn't play into any of the off screen fan service we sometimes see in CPs, but instead focused on their professional relationship and how much they each value it and enjoy working together.
For whatever reason, certain actors and actresses have unhinged haters that have nothing better to do with their time than come to social media and post endless negativity.
Also, what is all of this nonsense about the FL not being a strong fighter? Again, are we watching the same drama?? She's shown to be quite powerful, but limited because she's spent her life training but is only now experiencing the real world and people actually trying to harm her. And like....we'll get to see her grow. She's ALREADY growing.
IDK, I just feel people are really critical. This isn't the same story as Pursuit of Jade where Chanyu (for reasons that don't actually make real world sense, honestly; I love that drama A LOT but did get kind of tired of the complete lack of realism in that aspect, when it's not even really a wuxia, but more of a historical) can lift five times what a strong man can, nor is it Who Rules the World where FL is already one of the two most powerful martial artists in the world. But FL here is still a bad*** swordswoman with serious skills who is only going to get better and stronger as the drama goes on.
Anyone know? Has it not been released yet?