As a Republican Era Cdrama veteran (my all-time favorite is SPARROW (2016), similar spy and communist themes, but much darker and tragic) and someone who minors in Chinese Language and Ancient/Modern History, I will say that this series is not bad so far. I'm aware many people don't watch these shows because of "CCP propaganda," but this series is more romantic and nerve-racking than it is preachy. It holds a good level of seriousness and authenticity to the danger of their cause, the oppressiveness of Japanese occupation, as well as how some of the Communist spy cells used to operate, all while showing the chemistry between leads. And nonetheless, whatever your political and ideological stance, the terrors and political turmoil these people lived through at this time were no less real.
The leads are smart but not TOO smart that it makes you roll your eyes. There are mistakes they have to make up for here and there (the letters being snatched, the Hospital Morgue fiasco) that require them to realistically problem solve.
I will say, I am a bit surprised by the anxiousness and apprehension to highly rate this drama in the comments and other areas. (α΅βα΄β) Maybe they are having a buffer to ward of disappointment, or they are fans of the leads (Elvis Han, Guan Xiaotong) and are cringing at the fear of seeing these two actors in a Republican Era drama, or maybe they are still sour at the Mr. and Mrs. Smith claimed remake. In any case, I must honestly say that my expectations were very low, but watching the first 4 episodes made me have to change that mindset.
Now, if this goes down the drain I'll be VERY mad. The side characters and even allies seem to be quite formidable and clever. They should not waste them.
"Determined to provide a ray of light for those under her care, a young nurse navigates the world of mental health…
Yikes. I am so glad I can't see that person's pseudo-intellectual comments anymore. One time I got fed up because they said something SO nonsensical and replied to them inquisitively about why they think that way... and they proceeded to reply and then block me.
After logging out and refreshing I saw it was a stupid reply about how 'eyes are the window to the soul etc. but they creeped them out, it wasn't me, but the eye!' LMAOAAOAO what in the wacky world.
"Determined to provide a ray of light for those under her care, a young nurse navigates the world of mental health…
Yikes. I am so glad I can't see that person's pseudo-intellectual comments anymore. One time I got fed up because they said something SO nonsensical and replied to them inquisitively about why they think that way... and they proceeded to reply and then block me.
After logging out and refreshing I saw it was a stupid reply about how 'eyes are the window to the soul etc. but they creeped them out, it wasn't me, but the eye!' LMAOAAOAO what in the wacky world.
Wang Yang and Li Qin ι½ζ₯δΊοΌAlso, I loved Wang Yibo in Hidden Blade. Haha, the slicked hairstyle suits him. I like Republican Era dramas, such as Sparrow and Arsenal Military Academy. This looks like it'll be good!
Li qin isn't "lucky". She didn't work in the industry for 15 years for you to call her lucky bc she got paired…
Exactly lol. She might not have major traffic or always in trending hashtags, but visibly she's known. Supporting Character Queen, she's booked and busy
The leads are smart but not TOO smart that it makes you roll your eyes. There are mistakes they have to make up for here and there (the letters being snatched, the Hospital Morgue fiasco) that require them to realistically problem solve.
I will say, I am a bit surprised by the anxiousness and apprehension to highly rate this drama in the comments and other areas. (α΅βα΄β) Maybe they are having a buffer to ward of disappointment, or they are fans of the leads (Elvis Han, Guan Xiaotong) and are cringing at the fear of seeing these two actors in a Republican Era drama, or maybe they are still sour at the Mr. and Mrs. Smith claimed remake. In any case, I must honestly say that my expectations were very low, but watching the first 4 episodes made me have to change that mindset.
Now, if this goes down the drain I'll be VERY mad. The side characters and even allies seem to be quite formidable and clever. They should not waste them.
After logging out and refreshing I saw it was a stupid reply about how 'eyes are the window to the soul etc. but they creeped them out, it wasn't me, but the eye!' LMAOAAOAO what in the wacky world.
After logging out and refreshing I saw it was a stupid reply about how 'eyes are the window to the soul etc. but they creeped them out, it wasn't me, but the eye!' LMAOAAOAO what in the wacky world.
WHERE THE HELL IS IT