Sunbath12

When I consider everything as a whole - everything in this drama seems half-baked. Whether it is the costumes and set designs, or the blocking of scenes and cinematography, everything seems unpolished and unfinished. More importantly, the script has not allowed for adequate development of characters, plot or themes. What should be emphasized is rushed (especially at the end). What drags on and on long overstays its welcome (ahem Gu Qin storyline).

Even with these technical deficits, a skilled director and actors could probably have made due and produced some chemistry on screen to enjoy. Alas, Chen Zheyuan looks uncharacteristically dull here, and Wu Jingyan brings nothing new. There are some exciting moments especially in the middle third of the drama, but the conclusion leaves a hollow feeling by far.