TheNostalgicType

Yes, this brilliant drama did so much with so little (8 episodes). Even the tiniest interactions were impactful, conveyed deep messages, and stirred the emotions. There are intricate details embedded within this masterpiece of visual storytelling that stay with you long after the final episode. The way the drama put us in the fog of confusion and then gradually lifted that fog and moved us towards clarity and understanding, which was synchronised perfectly with Xu Tian's treatment period in the hospital and his release back into society. 

I hope this drama builds momentum over time and is rediscovered over and over again. It really is something special. Even if it's not fully appreciated now, it's the type of project that may find that appreciation in the future. Think "Night of the Hunter" (1955).

I have a feeling that I will be haunting this comment section to let those who may have doubts due to the rating know that this drama is indeed more than worth it, and a wonderful experience awaits.

PS... I need to stop being lazy and leave a review. WAWW deserves it.

Yes, you are right. L&C could certainly be the next drama released in the second half of the month (June / July transition). There will be some overlap for those who don't purchase the express. But, typically, they don't set their big dramas up to compete with each other (although Tencent may be different). IQIYI did air their Light On short drama Drifting Away while Moonlight Mystique was playing. Jinmai's short crime drama reached a heat index of 10000, which I don't think MM achieved. But, I don't remember IQIYI or Youku ever starting two highly anticipated long dramas (both LAC & TSROO have surpassed 1M reservations), let's say, a week apart or even halfway through.

TSROO is confirmed now. June 8th. Hopefully, HS hits 1M reservations soon. I know it's getting close. That should prompt Youku to release it. Although, credit to Youku for finally moving things along and releasing these anticipated dramas (Omen is also on my WL).

Hopefully, it gets resolved quickly, and doesn't snowball like what happened with the Cheng Yi drama TJOL (which I think they finally resolved).

Usually they don't air anticipated dramas at the same time. It doesn't matter if they are modern or costume dramas.

PS... TSROO has been confirmed as June's airing drama (8th).

Do you know the nature of the complaint? (Or is it plagiarism related again?)

Lol. I'm about ready to give up on trying to predict what Youku is going to do next. There are rumours on The Seven Relics of Omen page about a June release.

June rumours are also being dropped on The Seven Relics of Omen page. Typical Youku, you never know what's going on.

Youku dropping promo on YT. So, it must now certainly be in the mix for next to be released after Zang Hai.

Feud is confirmed for IQIYI. So, when will Youku make its move?

Lol. Youku & Tencent are so stingy making you pay again. Yes, this is IQIYI's greatest strength. Also, Youku doesn't have a skip function for intros & outros.

Yes, the tags are a little misleading. There is a mystery element, but not in the way most would expect. Arthouse / experimental tags also fit this drama. Luckily, as the drama progressed towards its end, it moved in the direction of clarity. Had it remained purely in the experience space and provided an ending that was open to interpretation (was it real or imagined), many people would've had a fit.

I probably would have enjoyed that type of ending, too. 😄

The brief scenes with his sister in episodes 7 and 8 were also extremely moving when viewed together in context. The first encounter was in the convenience store (ep. 7), where we met her as a helpful stranger who showed unusual kindness and concern for him. Only to be dismissed by Xu Tian as an annoying busybody that he refers to as crazy (the irony). Then, we meet her again in (ep. 8) when she picks him up from the hospital, and we discover her real identity. It's particularly jarring as we see her fatigue and the impact that his mental illnesses have had, not only on his life, but also the lives of those closest to him. She's at her breaking point, and has been trying to help him on his road to recovery for some time, in what is most likely a thankless task. It seems she's had enough, and won't help him anymore (at least for the foreseeable future). He is well and truly on his own now. 😥

With the level of planning in LOZH, I am really starting to believe in this possibility. ZN being selected as the perfect candidate who fits the psychological profile required to become ZH and successfully complete the mission.

Love flowers blossom in a vengeful desert 🌸 ♥️. I hate to bring it up, but XAT needs to remember that if a baby is born, it won't look like Xiao Zhan 😏 😉 .

At ep. 30 (nearly finished). I am starting to have concerns that Zang Hai has been manipulated (due to hatred) and used as an instrument to get rid of the competition for the Gui Seal, and to find it, by his real enemy.

I really wish I never saw the original spoiler synopsis. I would've loved to have walked into this masterpiece's finale completely blind. The final take seems to be that he was cured to the point of functionality. But one can never be completely cured. Now he cohabits his body with his last remaining alter. Perhaps I should say, his most beloved alter.

What a truly wonderful experience ❤️ .

Wow! Yin Fang this beautiful acting is both blowing my mind and hurting my heart.

Something new...

https://weibo.com/detail/5172666248201097

I've just completed episodes 28 and 29. Zang Hai has really set new standards for historical dramas. I'm actually afraid LOZH is going to ruin the viewing experience for future historical dramas. Every aspect has been first-rate. The battle sequences are fused with realism and tactics. The dramatic / emotional sequences are realistic and complex. Every time I sit down to begin a future HD, LOZH will be my baseline.