I just started this for the first time. The background stories to dramas from this era can be so heart-rending. Within all adult memories were some pretty tough economic times, with a lot of social dislocation.
The Korean backstories in dramas now, in the 20s, are much blander, since economically the last 20 years have been pretty positive.
In this show the contrast of the past with the newish modern corporate life of broadcasters is very sharp.
I liked this! Good mythic elements (ethereal child), some really interesting weapons (what was that sling and arrow line of the Moon Envoy!).
Just the two 'wandering heroes' makes it fresh. Sometimes the youth group plot can be repetitive.
It reminds me what classic wuxia is like -- lots and lots of fight scenes, but overall not too gloomy.
I am not sure if I am seeing the choreography correctly but I like the fact that I can see the fighters finding the right positions in space before they attack. Sometimes just focusing in on the blows can be boring. Fights occur in a real physical space.
finished 2 eps really like it so faralso do the ml and the kid think the fl is a guy?
The ML clearly guessed she was the eldest daughter engaged to Shao whatziz. The lid seemed to know she was a woman. This is wuxia. There are women warriors.
Ep16 Fall off a cliff, start a signal fire using your robe tie, hold her hand for a second too long and you're in trouble! Quick switch the topic to business! That will work! hehe
Its morning here on the eastern seaboard and I am looking at watching ep16-17 on viki. Please please please could all of you cooing about eps 18-19 put a spoiler veil? I am usually not fussy but this is a smallish drama in scope and you are really taking the fun out of it. Bec of the international dateline there is a short delay on sets of episodes here.
If the softer part Ye Xian could come out more consistently like it did when he picked up “their” cat, he…
I cant really see a girl who would be a good match for his character in the show. She would have to be really smart and interested in inventions and firearms. If The Heir Apparent could become the Disavowed then JZ's henchwoman would be perfect.
Hello can someone recommend me a historical chinese drama like this one or the double. I've only seen these two.…
I honestly think this is a unicorn. Its the writer who created the FL. I am watching her Rise of Phoenixes which does have a strong FL but in a way different mode. Also RoP is 70 eps long and no HEA. If you want happy ending heroic fantasy with aesthetic and intellectual cred, well wait about for a bit. We will hopefully see another soon.
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The Korean backstories in dramas now, in the 20s, are much blander, since economically the last 20 years have been pretty positive.
In this show the contrast of the past with the newish modern corporate life of broadcasters is very sharp.
Just the two 'wandering heroes' makes it fresh. Sometimes the youth group plot can be repetitive.
It reminds me what classic wuxia is like -- lots and lots of fight scenes, but overall not too gloomy.
I am not sure if I am seeing the choreography correctly but I like the fact that I can see the fighters finding the right positions in space before they attack. Sometimes just focusing in on the blows can be boring. Fights occur in a real physical space.
"I'll sell coffins!!!!"
Still mulling over the fate of Ye Xian (the Heir). And the whole plot to foil Ruichang's plot.
Fall off a cliff, start a signal fire using your robe tie, hold her hand for a second too long and you're in trouble! Quick switch the topic to business! That will work! hehe
I forgot to ask about whether or not getting a divorce meant that GuDe Zhao lost control of the dowry of his wife?
Anybody know?