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Revenge is best served with family secrets
City of Streamer is an exceptionally polished production and, to date, the best in its genre.
The plot itself isn’t groundbreaking--a classic revenge story with mystery--but the execution is excellent. It’s the kind of drama that'll keep you engaged in every scene; you won't want to miss a moment. The cinematography is gorgeous, and the period styling is very beautiful.
The cast is phenomenal. The characters are nuanced, distinct, and complicated, with believable motivations and contradictions. Jing Tian is fantastic as Feng Shi Zhen. She’s effortlessly elegant and commands the screen.
Timmy Xu was a pleasant surprise as Rong Jia Shang. Other reviewers criticized his acting, but his almost restrained style suits the character perfectly.
The chemistry between the two is perfect; their relationship becomes increasingly complicated and tense. I can understand why some viewers found themselves rooting for Mr. Meng (the SML). Still, once you understand what Shi Zhen is being forced to endure psychologically, her choices and actions become much more understandable and tolerable.
A warning: this drama deals with some very dark themes, including off-screen rape, drug addiction, mental illness, and child abuse.
Overall, this was such a pleasant surprise. Stylish, atmospheric, intelligent, and gripping--I was invested from beginning to end. All of the episodes maintain a fast pace, and all characters get their ending.
This is very underrated and a solid 8.5.
The plot itself isn’t groundbreaking--a classic revenge story with mystery--but the execution is excellent. It’s the kind of drama that'll keep you engaged in every scene; you won't want to miss a moment. The cinematography is gorgeous, and the period styling is very beautiful.
The cast is phenomenal. The characters are nuanced, distinct, and complicated, with believable motivations and contradictions. Jing Tian is fantastic as Feng Shi Zhen. She’s effortlessly elegant and commands the screen.
Timmy Xu was a pleasant surprise as Rong Jia Shang. Other reviewers criticized his acting, but his almost restrained style suits the character perfectly.
The chemistry between the two is perfect; their relationship becomes increasingly complicated and tense. I can understand why some viewers found themselves rooting for Mr. Meng (the SML). Still, once you understand what Shi Zhen is being forced to endure psychologically, her choices and actions become much more understandable and tolerable.
A warning: this drama deals with some very dark themes, including off-screen rape, drug addiction, mental illness, and child abuse.
Overall, this was such a pleasant surprise. Stylish, atmospheric, intelligent, and gripping--I was invested from beginning to end. All of the episodes maintain a fast pace, and all characters get their ending.
This is very underrated and a solid 8.5.
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