I was skeptical about the story but it all comes together in the end. Overall, i love the simplicity and charm of the characters. Credit to the cast and the production team in bringing an original story that doesn't try to be flashy but leaves a hopeful and heartwarming impression that lingers till the very end.
Enjoyed these last episodes and the focus is back on the leads and their arc. I think the action is about to pick up, hope we get an epic battle scene in the finale.
One of things i like is how organic this xianxia feels on the production side from the mixture of high tech CGI and practical sets, natural sounds and costume design that is both detailed and specific to each character and their timeline. It's a nice balance that keeps the storyline grounded while not being overwhelmed by CGI.
love how the characters shift their strategy as soon as it doesn't fit their needs, new alliances form and old ones collapse. It's like watching a live chess match. I don't blame em, who wouldn't want to rule a tea business empire.
this drama is addicting, a reverse-harem game of thrones on a middle class merchant family. It's so much fun with it's fast paced narrative that keeps you guessing on most character's motives. Plus the CP slow burn chemistry takes it up a notch. what a way to start the new year with a banger
TUS is a slice-of-life xianxia style narrative and plus a family drama that can appeal to all ages. A slow burn and strong character arcs are the strong points. The weakness is the simple plot and execution at some points but overall it's a fun watch for the holidays and a visual treat.
An original historic-fiction story, great acting, bomb BGM and OST, multi-faceted characters and great cinematography. It's both entertaining and informative which is always a delicate balance in historicals.
I think a major misconception is people expect this drama to be romance dominant, which it never proclaimed to be. TUS is meant to generate discussion because it's a story driven narrative first that explores the good old theme of good vs evil in the conflict between humans and demons.
CGI is next level, costumes look amazing. The story arcs are being developed patiently so i think we will get a good sense of full picture around episode 10. This is classic xianxia similar vibes to BFTB so it might not be everyone's cup of tea. Enjoying it so far!
I feel the last arc was not executed well which led to the story losing it's momentum and that led to a questionable finale. However, that should not detract from how well the entire cast acted the hell out of this story. A lot of actors would be afraid to take a role like Baek A Jin but KYJ did an amazing job in bringing a complex and divisive (red flag) character to life on screen. The 4 sub male leads also played their respective roles to a T in their arcs based on what was given to them.
A story like this will always divide opinions but it's a unique, fresh and bold take in dramaland where mostly it's usually 80% of the stories are rinse and repeat.
The story is easy to follow, production is simple but all the actors bringing their A game here especially the vet ones. It's not about blood spits anymore, we need a stabbing count for this one lol
This is classic xianxia. Even though the production wasn't great, this was carried by the strong cast especially performances from HMH, YZ and Riley Wang. It's cool to see how far they have come in their careers since then and hope to see them collaborate again down the road.
Back to the Brink: Rom-Com
Dashing Youth: Youth
Fangs of Fortune: Melodrama
Love in the Clouds: Romance
The Unclouded Soul: Slice-of-life
Each work has it's own unique style and charm. Enjoy!
I'm excited to see what happens next.
A story like this will always divide opinions but it's a unique, fresh and bold take in dramaland where mostly it's usually 80% of the stories are rinse and repeat.
It's not about blood spits anymore, we need a stabbing count for this one lol