Enjoyable, but Goofy
If you like your comedy dramas on the goofy side, this one is for you. This series doesn't take itself too seriously and that isn't a bad thing. It likes to flip flop between the campy and dramatic elements to keep it from stagnating. It has just enough elements to keep you engaged from the sets, to the stellar acting from the seasoned cast. I feel that Dylan Wang's performances improve with every series he is cast in. It is satisfying to see him grow as an actor and he has been very lucky to choose some really great projects. He can be the goofy little brother in one show and the cold demon lord in the other. There is no denying that he has onscreen charisma and deserves the success he has--and, here, he does not disappoint. There is a playful spark in his eyes in GOTD that just draws you in.
His playfulness is tempered by his guardian master, Wei Yuan, brilliantly played by Liu Yi Jun, whose performances I have been impressed with since Legend of Fuyao. This man breathes life into his roles like no other. He is exceptionally talented. As the leader of the Guardian forces, he is quiet, guarded and calculating. He quietly "brings up" our ML, instilling in him a confidence that he would later draw from. He is very much the father figure our ML lacks.
Rounding out this exceptional cast are the essential buddies and colleagues needed to support our principal lead. All provide the right amount of comic relief and unyielding loyalty to keep viewers entertained. Unfortunately, the cast is too large and because of this, characters disappear for large stretches enough to miss them. Some of the writing elements were off--I never understood the present day setting as it isn't central to the plot. It gives me the impression that the writers were trying anything and everything in this mishmash of plots to see what stuck. I prefer more linear story lines with a less-is-more approach. If there is too much to keep track of that doesn't really further the plot, then it's just filler. Though it was interesting to see our ML go from one adventure to the next, I felt none of the storyline all that impactful. The hastily wrapped up cliffhanger ending was disappointing because it wasn't fair to the viewers. It left a lot of loose ends and unfairly treated some of its characters. I felt this was the weakest part of the show. I am hearing there might be a movie to finish the story, but I'm not all that invested in the series to follow it through because it didn't leave a lasting impression. So, good series, terrible ending.
OST was really great. I liked the different genres of music used and that there is something for everyone to enjoy. I rarely rewatch shows, so I really can't talk about its rewatch value. I would pass on a rewatch.
His playfulness is tempered by his guardian master, Wei Yuan, brilliantly played by Liu Yi Jun, whose performances I have been impressed with since Legend of Fuyao. This man breathes life into his roles like no other. He is exceptionally talented. As the leader of the Guardian forces, he is quiet, guarded and calculating. He quietly "brings up" our ML, instilling in him a confidence that he would later draw from. He is very much the father figure our ML lacks.
Rounding out this exceptional cast are the essential buddies and colleagues needed to support our principal lead. All provide the right amount of comic relief and unyielding loyalty to keep viewers entertained. Unfortunately, the cast is too large and because of this, characters disappear for large stretches enough to miss them. Some of the writing elements were off--I never understood the present day setting as it isn't central to the plot. It gives me the impression that the writers were trying anything and everything in this mishmash of plots to see what stuck. I prefer more linear story lines with a less-is-more approach. If there is too much to keep track of that doesn't really further the plot, then it's just filler. Though it was interesting to see our ML go from one adventure to the next, I felt none of the storyline all that impactful. The hastily wrapped up cliffhanger ending was disappointing because it wasn't fair to the viewers. It left a lot of loose ends and unfairly treated some of its characters. I felt this was the weakest part of the show. I am hearing there might be a movie to finish the story, but I'm not all that invested in the series to follow it through because it didn't leave a lasting impression. So, good series, terrible ending.
OST was really great. I liked the different genres of music used and that there is something for everyone to enjoy. I rarely rewatch shows, so I really can't talk about its rewatch value. I would pass on a rewatch.
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