it started good but somehow disappointed. It was too focused the ML to look cool. very fan service plot . Even…
I don’t really agree that Pursuit of Jade is just fan service or only focused on making the male lead look cool. The drama actually carries a lot of emotional weight — the relationships, sacrifices, character growth, and the choices the characters make aren’t just there for show.
And comparing it to The Untamed doesn’t really prove it’s worse — both tell very different stories in different styles. You can prefer one, sure, but that doesn’t erase the emotional meaning or depth this one delivers. 🙂
9,1???? That is such a high score!!?Did everyone give a 10?When it aired, people kept criticizing how bad it is…
Not everyone gave it a 10 😅 — a 9.1 just means *enough* people rated Pursuit of Jade highly to balance out the mixed opinions.
Yeah, some viewers criticised the second half and said the FL’s arc and parts of the script didn’t hit like the novel. But others still enjoyed the performances, the characters, and the emotional moments enough to rate it highly. If you’re watching for Kong Xueer, Deng Kai and Ren Hao, then just watch it and see for yourself. Worst case, you switch to the novel. Best case, you end up enjoying it more than the comment section expects. 😉
I’m not trying to be antifeminist or anything, but i found the fight scene between the female lead and Shi Hu…
Nah, I fully disagree. The fights in Pursuit of Jade aren’t some lazy “plot armor” mistake — they’re stylized on purpose.
The whole point of those scenes isn’t strict realism, it’s emotional payoff and character momentum. If you’re judging every swing and impact like a real-world fight, you’re missing the genre. You can dislike the style, sure, but calling it unbelievable or badly done just because it’s not hyper-realistic doesn’t really hold up. 🙂
The fight people are talking about in Pursuit of Jade isn’t meant to play like a realistic, strength-vs-strength duel. The way the scene is shot and edited gives you clues about what the writers were actually trying to convey.
1. It’s not a “who’s stronger” contest On the surface it looks like brute force, but the staging leans more on endurance and willpower. The female lead isn’t shown overpowering her opponent because she’s physically stronger; she wins because she refuses to stay down and keeps getting back up until her opponent tires out.
2. The choreography favors drama over physics Notice how the camera lingers on heavy impacts, slow recovery, and the characters’ expressions rather than on clean martial techniques. That’s intentional. The scene is selling emotional stakes, not martial arts authenticity.
3. Her opponent’s downfall is psychological as much as physical He grows impatient, wastes energy on heavy swings, and loses composure. That gives her openings. It’s less about her being stronger and more about him burning out while she keeps her composure.
4. The duel is part of her character arc Up to this point she’s been underestimated. The fight is framed as proof of her growth — not that she can suddenly out-muscle a larger fighter, but that she can endure and outlast someone who looks unbeatable.
If you watch it expecting a grounded, realistic combat scene, it will feel off. But if you read it as a stylized, character-driven sequence about persistence, the choices in choreography and outcome make more sense.
WHILE WATCHING POJ TRY TO FOCUS ON EMOTIONAL VALUE AS WELL.
did u know, i just found out this. The Chinese historical drama Pursuit of Jade (逐玉), which premiered on March 6, 2026, generated significant anticipation with over 9 million to 10 million combined reservations (or pre-release bookings) across major platforms like iQIYI and Tencent Video before it began airing.
Key pre-release milestones for the drama included: Over 2 million: Early anticipation milestone. Over 4 million: Reached early March 2026. Over 8 million: Surpassed shortly before the March 6 release. 10 Million: Reached shortly before or on the day of the premiere.
The series, starring Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei, was recognized as one of the most-reserved TV series of 2026.
Exciting news coming from the drama Pursuit of Jade that is said to be called a celebration banquet in the near future. The rumors flare after an executive involved in the production hinted via social media that a central celebration was being prepared.
The drama starring Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei is reportedly set to hold a festive event on April 13. In fact, the producers were said to give “hints” that the show was indeed planned to take place.
Although still a rumor, the news was immediately welcomed with enthusiasm by fans who hoped the drama's success would be truly celebrated.
Pursuit Of Jade has officially ascended to the throne, becoming the #1 Chinese Drama of all time on Netflix! Since its explosive March 6 debut, the series has reached a massive 7 Million views, officially overtaking The First Frost (6.1M) to claim the crown.
DID U GUYS KNOW IN THE RED RIBBON TREE SCENE IN LIN'AN XIE ZHENG WROTE FANCHANGYU NAME ON EVERY RIBBON, THAT'S WHY HE DIDN'T LET HER TO MOVE THE RIBBON WHEN IT DIDN'T FELL ON TO HIS RIBBON. THE DETAILS
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And comparing it to The Untamed doesn’t really prove it’s worse — both tell very different stories in different styles. You can prefer one, sure, but that doesn’t erase the emotional meaning or depth this one delivers. 🙂
Yeah, some viewers criticised the second half and said the FL’s arc and parts of the script didn’t hit like the novel. But others still enjoyed the performances, the characters, and the emotional moments enough to rate it highly.
If you’re watching for Kong Xueer, Deng Kai and Ren Hao, then just watch it and see for yourself. Worst case, you switch to the novel. Best case, you end up enjoying it more than the comment section expects. 😉
The whole point of those scenes isn’t strict realism, it’s emotional payoff and character momentum. If you’re judging every swing and impact like a real-world fight, you’re missing the genre. You can dislike the style, sure, but calling it unbelievable or badly done just because it’s not hyper-realistic doesn’t really hold up. 🙂
The fight people are talking about in Pursuit of Jade isn’t meant to play like a realistic, strength-vs-strength duel. The way the scene is shot and edited gives you clues about what the writers were actually trying to convey.
1. It’s not a “who’s stronger” contest
On the surface it looks like brute force, but the staging leans more on endurance and willpower. The female lead isn’t shown overpowering her opponent because she’s physically stronger; she wins because she refuses to stay down and keeps getting back up until her opponent tires out.
2. The choreography favors drama over physics
Notice how the camera lingers on heavy impacts, slow recovery, and the characters’ expressions rather than on clean martial techniques. That’s intentional. The scene is selling emotional stakes, not martial arts authenticity.
3. Her opponent’s downfall is psychological as much as physical
He grows impatient, wastes energy on heavy swings, and loses composure. That gives her openings. It’s less about her being stronger and more about him burning out while she keeps her composure.
4. The duel is part of her character arc
Up to this point she’s been underestimated. The fight is framed as proof of her growth — not that she can suddenly out-muscle a larger fighter, but that she can endure and outlast someone who looks unbeatable.
If you watch it expecting a grounded, realistic combat scene, it will feel off. But if you read it as a stylized, character-driven sequence about persistence, the choices in choreography and outcome make more sense.
WHILE WATCHING POJ TRY TO FOCUS ON EMOTIONAL VALUE AS WELL.
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Key pre-release milestones for the drama included:
Over 2 million: Early anticipation milestone.
Over 4 million: Reached early March 2026.
Over 8 million: Surpassed shortly before the March 6 release.
10 Million: Reached shortly before or on the day of the premiere.
The series, starring Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei, was recognized as one of the most-reserved TV series of 2026.
The drama starring Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei is reportedly set to hold a festive event on April 13. In fact, the producers were said to give “hints” that the show was indeed planned to take place.
Although still a rumor, the news was immediately welcomed with enthusiasm by fans who hoped the drama's success would be truly celebrated.
🍉 = rumor
i saw this on ig.
Since its explosive March 6 debut, the series has reached a massive 7 Million views, officially overtaking The First Frost (6.1M) to claim the crown.
no doubt, totally deserved. THE BEST OF BEST