First Costume Drama I was able to finish in a week.
I've been a C-drama watcher since around 2019 to 2020, but even then, I rarely watched costume dramas—and never actually finished one until now.
Guardians of the Dafeng was the first costume drama I enjoyed from start to finish.
One thing I’ve always disliked about costume dramas is the guaranteed pain and angst. I don’t think there’s ever been one without it. That’s why I rarely watched them, and if I did, I usually didn’t finish because I’m very averse to emotional pain and angst.
With Guardians of the Dafeng, even though I knew some angst would come eventually, each episode kept me engaged. I didn’t even realize I was already halfway through the series by the time I started feeling a bit tired.
I think this drama is one of the best beginner-friendly costume dramas you could recommend to someone looking to get into the genre.
Probably the only disappointment for me was the lack of romantic scenes between Tian Xiwei and Wang Hedi. There were a few, but it just wasn’t enough for me.
Also, the ending was a bit rushed, and we weren't able to see any proper ending which is probably intended if they will make a season 2
Hopefully, there will be a season 2.
Guardians of the Dafeng was the first costume drama I enjoyed from start to finish.
One thing I’ve always disliked about costume dramas is the guaranteed pain and angst. I don’t think there’s ever been one without it. That’s why I rarely watched them, and if I did, I usually didn’t finish because I’m very averse to emotional pain and angst.
With Guardians of the Dafeng, even though I knew some angst would come eventually, each episode kept me engaged. I didn’t even realize I was already halfway through the series by the time I started feeling a bit tired.
I think this drama is one of the best beginner-friendly costume dramas you could recommend to someone looking to get into the genre.
Probably the only disappointment for me was the lack of romantic scenes between Tian Xiwei and Wang Hedi. There were a few, but it just wasn’t enough for me.
Also, the ending was a bit rushed, and we weren't able to see any proper ending which is probably intended if they will make a season 2
Hopefully, there will be a season 2.
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