An epic story of heroes in the wuxia world where rightenousness, justice, and chivalry reign
This was a highly anticipated drama with a spin on the regular wuxia, coming of age story. It was about the journey of growth, heroism, and friendship while ultimately saving the world from utter chaos and destruction. It also had an interesting twist, using the element of isekai (transported to another world) and connecting strands of modern life issues into the martial arts world through the character, Xiao Qiushui, or known as Xiao Mingming in modern day world.
I won't give away too many other details, but overall, it has all of the classic elements within these types of story: family, friendship, brotherhood, and rivalries. It contained gripping, thrilling fight scenes with breathtaking choreography. Many of the memorable scenes were the fight scenes that I can still remember with vivid excitement. There is one in particular that I very much enjoyed and rewatched again, which happens approximately more than halfway through. (Hint: It's shown in the opening.)
The acting and the comedy is a great plus. Some of the fourth wall jokes about elements within hero stories had me laughing. Furthermore, the actors were able to pull in at the viewers' heartstrings when moments of immense intensity exploded forth onto the screen. This made the characters likeable and fun to watch.
I also commend the drama for being ambitious with the various ideas and strands of intriguing subplots that pulled in my curiosity. However, unfortunately, I think that was also one of its downfalls. I think within the 40 episode length, not all of the subplots and relationships could fully flourish and develop, which I think is a shame because it had potential to be even better.
That being said, there were some scenes that dragged on a bit long and parts in the story that slowed the series to a lull. Also, at times, the pacing felt off. Towards the later half (especially towards the end of the series), it felt somewhat rushed and abrupt. It's a bit sad since I think the drama had a cool premise.
Overall, I like the drama for the action scenes, the comedy, the acting, and the characters. The story and pacing left something to be desired. For me, the fight scenes made up for it, and I'm a sucker for a hero who finds his purpose and meaning in life while uploading the righteousness of the martial arts world.
I won't give away too many other details, but overall, it has all of the classic elements within these types of story: family, friendship, brotherhood, and rivalries. It contained gripping, thrilling fight scenes with breathtaking choreography. Many of the memorable scenes were the fight scenes that I can still remember with vivid excitement. There is one in particular that I very much enjoyed and rewatched again, which happens approximately more than halfway through. (Hint: It's shown in the opening.)
The acting and the comedy is a great plus. Some of the fourth wall jokes about elements within hero stories had me laughing. Furthermore, the actors were able to pull in at the viewers' heartstrings when moments of immense intensity exploded forth onto the screen. This made the characters likeable and fun to watch.
I also commend the drama for being ambitious with the various ideas and strands of intriguing subplots that pulled in my curiosity. However, unfortunately, I think that was also one of its downfalls. I think within the 40 episode length, not all of the subplots and relationships could fully flourish and develop, which I think is a shame because it had potential to be even better.
That being said, there were some scenes that dragged on a bit long and parts in the story that slowed the series to a lull. Also, at times, the pacing felt off. Towards the later half (especially towards the end of the series), it felt somewhat rushed and abrupt. It's a bit sad since I think the drama had a cool premise.
Overall, I like the drama for the action scenes, the comedy, the acting, and the characters. The story and pacing left something to be desired. For me, the fight scenes made up for it, and I'm a sucker for a hero who finds his purpose and meaning in life while uploading the righteousness of the martial arts world.
Was this review helpful to you?
