"The Legend of Zang Hai" will return to its original schedule, which is mid-May.A Tencent Video drama will air…
Thanks. Hopefully, they will make a decision soon. It's getting a little silly with the rumours, delays, and rescheduling. Youku has by far been the worst this year. They have plenty of great dramas in their upcoming catalogue (and they keep adding to them), but so far this year the only show I've watched on Youku is TBL, which, tbh, I really didn't like. iQIYI, by contrast, has given me five dramas (x2 costume, x1 modern romance, x1 life drama, x1 crime) that I really enjoyed. Two, in particular, I thought were outstanding. So, essentially, I'm in a Youku drought atm. A drought that seems unnecessary given the quality of show they are holding back. I'll probably add the Tencent app some time this year to offset when one of the other streaming apps goes into a strange scheduling period, like the one Youku is in now.
I actually decided to skip LIP for this (Cheng Yi is to blame 😁). It has to do with preferring to vary my watching habits (mix it up and watch different genres), so that I'm not consuming too much of the same type of drama. It's a formula that really works for me, and I don't get disappointed very often with the shows that I watch. But, after reading the comments here, I wonder if it might be necessary to watch LIP to fully enjoy S&B or can it still be enjoyed as a stand-alone drama?
Completed. I enjoyed many aspects of this drama. I thought BL was quite stellar in her role. I was particularly impressed by her acting during the fever dream sequence when she experienced ML's pain. The sets and costumes were amazing. The OST was nice. The various villains gave brilliant and convincing performances. The story had many wonderful intricacies and a surprise ending.
However, there was a component of the ML's performance that bothered me a little (perhaps a lot). I bought into his deep affection for CSY and those dear to him. Had this been a modern drama, I could've indulged in the tenderness and sweet interactions playing out on screen. But, it's not, and there was a military (leader of men) element to his character.
Unfortunately, I just didn't buy it. There's typically a presence / aura that surrounds these men both in real life and on screen. They fill / dominate the space in most situations. They have an air about them that creates a belief that victory can be achieved in even the most impossible circumstances. They conjure hope where there is none. They possess a magnetism that draws men to their cause, and spurs them on to battle. While the rest of the performance was fine, this dimension to his character never manifested. He simply lacked the authentic feel and on-screen stature of an accomplished military leader. His demeanour was more that of a teacher and devoted friend. Humble and kind, but not inspiring of conquest in warfare.
Very cool. This is becoming my sneaky MOST ANTICIPATED each new clip I see.
It certainly is. It's always good for an industry to have a good balance of refining what you do well (getting better) and venturing into new territory (exploration / experimentation). It's a good sign we are seeing more of the experimentation side. True sci-fi or genre blending with sci-fi themes is something I would really love to see C-ent do more of in the modern drama space. There is just so much scope for new ideas. It's also only right considering China's place as a world leader in science and technology. I'm curious to see if they bring new perspectives. Western sci-fi, outside of space opera (science fantasy), gradually moved towards dystopian storytelling / world building. Unfortunately, it kind of got stuck there (Man vs. Machine). I think the Chinese film and television industry may take us in a different direction. I hope this show does really well, so we will see a lot more bold and unique productions over time. I can't wait for it to air.
Very cool. This is becoming my sneaky MOST ANTICIPATED each new clip I see.
Yes. Every now and then, something catches the eye that makes me think, "Oh, that's a bit different." Then the interest / curiosity just keeps growing and growing.
There's not a second season. Youku's recently filmed dramas have max 30 eps and they're gonna get even shorter…
I don't hate this idea. In fact, I quite like it. It should cut down the filler. If you have enough content for 40 or a second season, go for it. If not, cut the episode count.
For me, this drama will still be release next month but around late May. Since another historical drama from Youku…
Ok. I'm not entirely unhappy about this decision because that Sean Xiao drama is on my watchlist. So it looks like I'll finally have something to watch on Youku. 😁
Would love to see it happen again. GJM certainly loves that pairing. They have a real chemistry. But Ai Mi is only in a guest role here. ZY seems to have a larger support role. So, it might not happen this time.
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However, there was a component of the ML's performance that bothered me a little (perhaps a lot). I bought into his deep affection for CSY and those dear to him. Had this been a modern drama, I could've indulged in the tenderness and sweet interactions playing out on screen. But, it's not, and there was a military (leader of men) element to his character.
Unfortunately, I just didn't buy it. There's typically a presence / aura that surrounds these men both in real life and on screen. They fill / dominate the space in most situations. They have an air about them that creates a belief that victory can be achieved in even the most impossible circumstances. They conjure hope where there is none. They possess a magnetism that draws men to their cause, and spurs them on to battle. While the rest of the performance was fine, this dimension to his character never manifested. He simply lacked the authentic feel and on-screen stature of an accomplished military leader. His demeanour was more that of a teacher and devoted friend. Humble and kind, but not inspiring of conquest in warfare.