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Actually, that's not entirely correct. There are other genres like military/war, republican/japanese invasion/propaganda, lifestyle, medical, mystery/cops. It's just that we tend to not venture to these types bc it doesn't interest us. I guess I can't speak for everyone but for me. I don't tend to venture to these bc I like romance more. I have zero intersts in war and politics. I like romance and fantasy more, but as I mature, I've gotten sick of those nonsense idol dramas and leaning towards those with more quality acting and script that has more substances. But the trend in cdrama has changed in retrospect. I rmb I watched a lot of royal harem drama a decade ago. Now, there's parely any.

If you haven't watch Joy of Life I would totally give that try instead. Much more humorous (dark comedy)

As a person that has watched cdrama over a decade now, this type of ml character and plot is so refreshing. I'm sick of the same stagnet ml that's a goodie two shoe. Xfn's journey is long bc he just started...he went from 0 to starting martial arts. He saved himself many years since this master transfered his essence to him. Many higher elite levels/phases of masters are 100yrs old and their journey to where they are now are long and hard. You think getting powers and status to their level is quick and easy? It makes sense that xfn's journey would be long and turbulant.

I don't agree with your view that ml should be righteous. Why should he be righteous all the time, it's stupid and tiring for veiwers to see that in a male character. xfn is intelligent, he doesn't do things that aren't benificial to him (that's how his father taught him) if he does then he can put Northern Liang in jepeordy. There's a time and place for everything, including saving or helping others. He adapts and integrate to his environment to survive. Pretty smart to me. It shows he's can be rightous but not anal about it when time comes. He's flexible which is an important social skill. I like his character which is a little naughty, pompous and egotistical (with reason giving his background, I mean he is heir to the world's largest army that everyone fears. Heck I think he's pretty humble about it and doesn't sploit the power he or his dad has), but also empathetic, stubborn, and understanding. He's able to put himself in other people's shoes. I think this kind of character, not all white or black but inbetween. I don't like ml where he is good all the way through, there's no character development. This is a world where everyone can die, especially the weak. Death is so common in that world since most know martial arts and everyone seems to like to battle each other. So people have to get used to death coming their way and to the people around them.

His sevants are there to fight for him, life or death. They must protect him at all cost bc the death of xfn will cause chaos in the world. xfn knows what his life is worth so why would he risk himself? He knows what's happening and if things go bad there's the Sword God to help. He's not strong enough to battle, he only has the essence but doesn't know to retract it and use it. It's thx to Sword God's teaching that he's slowly learning some techniques. So I don't think xfn should be in a place to put himself in danger when he has help. Also. he's supposed to be aloof and weak to the world (again survival of the fittest).

I don't think it's savage at all to save the beast's babies. His servant grandpa said the beast is dieing and can't be saved, he even suggested to skin the scales of the beast to use as armor (that was a bit cruel to me, but given the situation it's pretty practical). xfn said no to the armor and to let the beast die in one piece. If he didn't cut open her stomach her babies would suffocate and die, and the beast fought hard to protect her babies. Beast basically begged him to take her babies. Did you not see the part where the grandpa mentioned that baby beasts will acknowledge the first person/beast they see as parent, inferring that once baby beasts open their eyes and see xfn first then they will become his pets. But xfn didn't want that, he wanted the babies to see their mom first but the mom beast told him to take that chance instead. Hypotheically, if a human pregnanet mom gets into a car crash and is dieing, but her baby is still alive, shouldn't doctors open her up to save the baby?? would you call these doctors cruel?? So should the doctor just let both mom and baby die?

Perhaps you weren't really watching this drama and just watching it superficially. I actually see that a lot from foreigners bc of the language barrier. Even with subs, you and others lack the underlying or multiple meanings of one action or dialogue. I feel like you would enjoy more happy idol romance dramas, they are more straightforward and parallel. Everyone has preferences, and this type of genre maybe isn't yours which is perfectly fine.

I like the classic The Legend of Condor Hereos 2008 is my fave. You can give it a try. The ml character might be your type since he's the saint type

this isn't a wuxia, it's actually a xuanhuan. An example is Journey of the Flower, that's xuanhuan. Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre is a wuxia. I at first was complaining about the fighting choreography, but it's not too bad now.

Survival of the fittest. In the very beginning, he's at a disadvantage so he's just adapting and integrating to his environment to survive. Pretty smart to me. It shows he's can be rightous but not anal about it when time comes. He's flexible which is an important social skill. I like his character which is a little naughty, pompous and egotistical (with reason giving his background, I mean he is heir to the world's largest army that everyone fears. Heck I think he's pretty humble about it and doesn't sploit the power he or his dad has), but also empathetic, stubborn, and understanding. He's able to put himself in other people's shoes. I think this kind of character, not all white or black but inbetween. I don't like ml where he is good all the way through, there's no character development.

You can give Reset a try. I'm currently enjoying it. A mystery, suspence thriller. Sure the plot and concept isnt anything new, Hollywood has a bunch, but it's a first in cdrama. I think it's done quite well.

That's the difference between xuanhuan and wuxia. I at first thought this was wuxia until I saw people mentioning it's actually xuanhuan, which is a world inbetween xianxa (gods, diety, heaven gods) and wuxia (sectors, martial arts world). A popular example is Journey to the Flower. This xuanhuan, SSS, is definitely different in that the main character isn't from any sector but from a non sector/royalty. Usually xuanhuan focuses heavily on one sector and have the fl/ml venture out to the world to gain insight, experience, love, friends etc.

I heard rumors that JiangNi's actress will change bc internet isn't happy with the current actress. Also, Qing Niao might change too, which most aren't happy about it so Idk why they are changing it. I quite like the actress for QingNiao. Also Teresa is growing on me, sure she isn't the best choice for JiangNi, but it feels weird to change fl. it would feel like a different drama.

Then you haven't watched harem dramas where one male has over 15-20 girls surrounding him. I'm sure you've watched JOL then, it's a similar theme as SSS and equally good if not better.

I think the novel is long, since some chinese novels can have hundred to thousands of chapters or series, just like GOT. Master pieces can't be rush, I'm happy there's even S2.

It's not that somber, there's some comedic or light tone scenes too. I actually like all the talking and the dialogue. I don't like mindless fighting. Without the dialogues we wouldn't know the revelations and surprises along the way. The stuff you didn't like are the stuff I liked haha.

I've been watching it at a slow pace like I'm hoarding this drama. Finally on ep 32 and just to see Li Chung Gang letting his past go or forgiving himself and seeing his true powers made me really emotional. This actor really did well and brought his character to life.

I gave this drama a go bc Wallace Chung's acting is always good. Plus, I havent's seen him in a modern for a while since Sunshine. He's a veteran actor, yes, but he still didn't improve his accent. I can't get into the drama and his character or storyline when his accent goes in and out from Mandarin to Cantonese. I feel like, as an actor in the mainland industry for decades now, he should make effort to fix his pronounciation, if not then just stick with his usual dubbed voice. I feel like he's just not making the effort, since I know Charmaine Sheh took Mandarin lessons to speak fluent Mandarin and she's doing great. Don't come for me, but I just don't think it's professional, especially since he's the lead.

I think what set aside from Reset or cdramas, compared to hollywood ones, is the use of human connection. In Reset, they take the painstakingly long task of telling each passenger's sob story and having us either relate or empathize with these characters. Which I don't think hollywood ones do

nvm haha I spoke too soon

I don't get why cops don't put those sharp things that kills the tires so the bus will have to forcefully stop itself. Or also have someone knock down the bus driver so he can't drive. So many other ways.

I feel like bai's character is slowly deteriorating , every time he wakes up some new ailment to his body happens. But the fl is fine, which I think the only reason could be that she's the OG in the loop while bai was accidently brought into the loop, so he may be a casualty in the end if this case doesn't end soon.

sometimes it is pretty naive

Honestly, this type of plot isn't anything new since Hollywood, and most likely other foreign countries, have done this concept. For instances, Source Code is a similar concept. But I believe Reset is China's first drama of this type of concept and it's pretty well done so far. These type of stories can have a lot of loopholes if not written well.

Give Ultimate Note a try, but it's a continuuem of previous series so you would have to kindda watch the lost tomb series. But Ultimate Note got me hooked on the whole trilogy and franchise