I noticed MDL already has it under shows ending this week.
So true. Blink, and it's over. However, I'm becoming quite fond of the short series. They actually have the feel of extended movies. I still like long-form shows (LOZH, for example). But, a 40-episode series has a completely different structure. The structure here, like I said, is similar to a movie. I'm absolutely loving it so far. I really enjoyed Drifting Away earlier in the year, too.
It's such a shame to see some people down-voting it already. Let it take shape for heaven's sake. When series are this short and delivered rapidly this way, they really don't need to finish each episode with a hook / cliffhanger. You consume them like a film. Films can often be ambiguous throughout, only revealing the truth at the end. Some even give you an ambiguous ending. There are plenty of interesting aspects and mysteries to keep you plugged-in.
These types of shows really do get unnecessarily ratings bombed on MDL. It's kind of frustrating. The overall runtime for the 8 episodes is about 5h 30m. The movie Gone With the Wind has a runtime of about 4h. There's really not that much difference in length. Yes, it's non-linear, but just sit back, enjoy the experience, and let the story unfold.
Lol... They were indeed. I found myself in that wonderful place where you don't really know what's going on, but whatever it is, you like it.
An old anime called Serial Experiments Lain popped into my brain while watching this. It's been so long that I can't really remember what it was about. But for some reason, WAWW triggered it to resurface in my mind. Perhaps it created a similar vibe to the one I explained above.
Alright, I'm confused. Confused in a good way. I'm not quite sure what's real and what's not? Who is real and who is not? But, without a doubt, the experience was a good one 👍😁.
Superb acting and stunning visuals. Can't wait for tomorrow to experience some more.
Ahhh - MGM is complex. So am starting Ep 9 and so far while MGM has been great, I have my suspicions too. Especially…
Sometimes, I feel he knows too much. And, there are also times when he seems to be leading ZH in the direction he wants him to go. These things always arouse my suspicion.
Finally someone who understands my love for PJ, I try to hate him but he got this malicious charisma
He's the type you'd love to have on your side and hate to have against you. He possesses hands that can both protect and provide you with safety, and crush you with one blow.
PJ is amazing, he is incredibly popular in China too. In fact his and Zanghai's interactions are the most popular,…
Yes, his performance is every bit as good as XZ's. I particularly love the fact he has such an authentic feel in his role as a revered military general. He has such a presence and an air of authority (I'd follow him into battle 😁). I actually wrote a big long rant on the OAO page about Ren Jialun's character lacking the authentic feel of a military leader.
Dude is an absolute serial killer. He just collecting trophies. I won't lie though when he was down there I was…
Yes, you're right. I think my biggest worry is how they'll execute / insert this element into LOZH without derailing it. So far, it continues to stay in the realm of the hyperrealistic. If they do go full supernatural, hopefully they won't do it sloppily and in a rushed manner at the end.
Wonderful acting by ZJY at the banquet. Her beautiful expressive eyes did all the work. I adore scenes like this 😍.
Quick thinking by gentleman ZH saving XAT's butt. She should consider the favour returned. But, then he goes and gets himself in a mess of his own, only to be bailed out by 8. Lol 😆
Alright, I'm totally getting mixed vibes from MGM. One minute I love him and see him as ZH's rock. The next minute, I'm suspicious and believe he's leading ZH in the direction he wants him to go.
The underlying realism of LOZH is really something else. It's so relatable to the real / modern world. Even down to the difficulties of trying to meet project deadlines and quality requirements with inexperienced staff / workers. It really is one of the show's greatest strengths.
I do have some concerns if they do go ahead and delve into the realms of the supernatural. I wonder how it will mesh with the drama's realism. I guess time will tell.
You wouldn't happen to know if the song in the original trailer will be on the OST? Or the name of that song? I love the vibe it has, and I've looped the trailer a few times just to listen to it.
Completed ep 19, and I've fallen for PJ's masculine charm, like so many others. He's my favourite type of villain, a real and complex one (neither purely evil nor purely good). I'm sure he'll pay for his misdeeds, but when he does, I'll likely shed some tears for him.
I'm really rooting for ZZX to make something of himself. Perhaps he will succeed his father and do things the right way. He took the dose of reality regarding relationships harder than the beating.
Oddly, I've started to develop some suspicions regarding MGM. Hopefully, they prove to be unfounded because, in general, I really like his character.
XZ's acting was once again world-class in the scene where he returned to his childhood home.
And, it's good to see some things in Cdrama never change. Relationships between the ML & FL should always follow the principle of one step forward, two steps back.
Dude is an absolute serial killer. He just collecting trophies. I won't lie though when he was down there I was…
True, but my scepticism remains high. The biggest reason is, if the Gui Seal is really a magical artefact capable of summoning an army of the dead, then it opens up a Pandora's box within the LOZH world / universe, which up to the halfway point has found its greatest strength in its underlying realism. LOZH is quite unique in that even though it is set in a fictional ancient China, the drama itself shares many parallels with modern life dramas. His struggles, limitations, and interactions with realistic, complex people, resemble more of the modern drama style you find in Northward rather than The Double or RON. He's not overpowered, he makes mistakes, learns and adapts, goes from logical to emotional and vice versa, has internal conflicts and issues (his relationship with the Marquis, for example), he takes risks to move forward (calculated risks, not the dumb impulsive kind). The only other historical drama that I found to be this relatable to the modern world was TSOPG.
Once they introduce a supernatural element as a real thing into the story, it creates all kinds of chaos in the LOZH world. Now a power exists that can revive the dead. You can't simply say it's only limited to this one army. Everyone with the slightest curiosity would be interested in this discovery. It's human nature. ZH could bring his parents back. ZZX could bring his mother back. Ancient emperors could be revived. Lost loves returned to the realm of the living. Etc, etc. There would even simply be the desire to study and understand this phenomenon and find applications for it.
I'm not sure how they'll be able to introduce a legitimate supernatural element in a coherent manner without destabilising a brilliant story. We will have to wait and see.
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https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5171219332860330
It's such a shame to see some people down-voting it already. Let it take shape for heaven's sake. When series are this short and delivered rapidly this way, they really don't need to finish each episode with a hook / cliffhanger. You consume them like a film. Films can often be ambiguous throughout, only revealing the truth at the end. Some even give you an ambiguous ending. There are plenty of interesting aspects and mysteries to keep you plugged-in.
These types of shows really do get unnecessarily ratings bombed on MDL. It's kind of frustrating. The overall runtime for the 8 episodes is about 5h 30m. The movie Gone With the Wind has a runtime of about 4h. There's really not that much difference in length. Yes, it's non-linear, but just sit back, enjoy the experience, and let the story unfold.
An old anime called Serial Experiments Lain popped into my brain while watching this. It's been so long that I can't really remember what it was about. But for some reason, WAWW triggered it to resurface in my mind. Perhaps it created a similar vibe to the one I explained above.
Superb acting and stunning visuals. Can't wait for tomorrow to experience some more.
Quick thinking by gentleman ZH saving XAT's butt. She should consider the favour returned. But, then he goes and gets himself in a mess of his own, only to be bailed out by 8. Lol 😆
Alright, I'm totally getting mixed vibes from MGM. One minute I love him and see him as ZH's rock. The next minute, I'm suspicious and believe he's leading ZH in the direction he wants him to go.
The underlying realism of LOZH is really something else. It's so relatable to the real / modern world. Even down to the difficulties of trying to meet project deadlines and quality requirements with inexperienced staff / workers. It really is one of the show's greatest strengths.
I do have some concerns if they do go ahead and delve into the realms of the supernatural. I wonder how it will mesh with the drama's realism. I guess time will tell.
https://h5.video.weibo.com/show/1034:5170664101838883
I'm really rooting for ZZX to make something of himself. Perhaps he will succeed his father and do things the right way. He took the dose of reality regarding relationships harder than the beating.
Oddly, I've started to develop some suspicions regarding MGM. Hopefully, they prove to be unfounded because, in general, I really like his character.
XZ's acting was once again world-class in the scene where he returned to his childhood home.
And, it's good to see some things in Cdrama never change. Relationships between the ML & FL should always follow the principle of one step forward, two steps back.
Once they introduce a supernatural element as a real thing into the story, it creates all kinds of chaos in the LOZH world. Now a power exists that can revive the dead. You can't simply say it's only limited to this one army. Everyone with the slightest curiosity would be interested in this discovery. It's human nature. ZH could bring his parents back. ZZX could bring his mother back. Ancient emperors could be revived. Lost loves returned to the realm of the living. Etc, etc. There would even simply be the desire to study and understand this phenomenon and find applications for it.
I'm not sure how they'll be able to introduce a legitimate supernatural element in a coherent manner without destabilising a brilliant story. We will have to wait and see.