What makes it more beautiful is that song is sung by Zhang Xincheng himself so I legit started sobbing the moment…
Oh, yes! I found out after posting this comment that the first two songs I mentioned were sung by Zhang Xincheng.His voice is really amazing and those two songs are really beautiful.
Finally done. I really loved it, but I do have a sweet spot for political period drama. The kind of low rating…
If you like action and suspense dramas, check out Archives: The Nanyang Mystery starring Zhang Xincheng and Ding Yuxi. The story keeps you hooked, and there wasn't a single dull moment for me. I love mystery dramas, and this one didn't disappoint
I just finished Episode 23 of "Archives: The Nanyang Mystery," and I have to say that this drama continues to impress me in every aspect.
One of the highlights of Episode 23 was the beautiful song that played during the train scene featuring Zhang Hailou and Zhang Haiqi. The moment was incredibly touching. I've replayed that scene several times because the combination of the music, cinematography, and emotions was simply perfect. The visuals were stunning, and the OST elevated the scene to another level.
The soundtrack deserves special praise. While I enjoyed all the songs in this drama, three tracks stood out the most for me:
* The emotional song during the train scene with Zhang Hailou and Zhang Haiqi in Episode 23. * The ending theme song of the drama. * The heartbreaking song that played when Zhang Haixia died in Nan'an.
These songs perfectly captured the emotions of their respective scenes and left a lasting impression on me. The music team did an outstanding job creating an OST that stays with the audience long after the episode ends.
Another aspect that deserves recognition is the costume design. The costumes are absolutely top-notch and beautifully reflect the period setting. Every character looks authentic, and the attention to detail enhances the overall viewing experience.
This is also my first time watching Zhang Xincheng, and now I completely understand why so many people admire him. His performance is exceptional, and he brings so much depth and charisma to his character. I have become a big fan after watching this drama.
As for Ding Yuxi, I had watched his dramas before, so I already knew he was talented. Once again, he delivered a fantastic performance. His acting is natural, expressive, and captivating.
Both Zhang Xincheng and Ding Yuxi are extraordinary actors. Their performances, combined with the excellent storytelling, memorable soundtrack, beautiful visuals, and impressive costumes, make "Archives: The Nanyang Mystery" a truly enjoyable drama.
Rare one! Well done!Netflix viewers: "Very popular!"Chinese viewers: "Meh."Proof that a famous…
Although this drama surpassed 10,000 views on Youku, its popularity dropped within a few hours. Basically, it is an overhyped drama that gained attention mainly because of its attractive cast. Chen Duling's fans reportedly spent 10 million yuan, while Zhou Yiran's fans spent 5 million yuan to help the drama break the 10,000 heat index on Youku. Otherwise, this drama probably wouldn't even deserve an 8,000 heat index.
There has been a lot of criticism of this drama on Weibo. Only fans and some casual viewers are praising it blindly. In fact, even Chen Duling's fans have admitted that the script is poorly written, the direction is weak, and there are many other issues. The male lead's fans are praising the drama because he received plenty of screen time in the first half and was given many highlight moments. Even though the original novel is female-centric, the female lead barely had any standout moments until the last few episodes.If you saw the Douban ratings people are complaining about same things but fans of lead actors are saying they are haters.22% people rate this drama 3 stars,34% rated this drama 2 stars and 20%+ people rared this drama 1 star.Only 10+10% people rated this drama 5 stars and 4 stars.So, basically they are saying all those people rated this drama with 3/2 stars are all haters?Of Course every actor/actress has haters but if a drama is really good casual people will definitely praise it like recent dramas like "The Main Character/The Lead" "Family Business" "The Epoch of Miyu".Those drama has good ratings on Douban though those are not internationally famous.
The author, who is also the screenwriter of this drama, has already explained that he deliberately portrayed the…
I don't want to argue with you. What you're saying is just beyond my understanding, man. It's a TV series—the story is written that way. And I don't think it doesn't make sense.
You say that you don't mind foolish characters, but foolish characters do foolish things in dramas. So how can you not mind that?
If a character is foolish, then the plot of the drama will definitely be foolish as well. Correct? So, don't try to find faults in a drama just for the sake of criticizing it. You can simply watch dramas with foolish characters if you don't mind them.This drama is not for you.
I put up through lightly written first episode thinking sometimes it need a second episode to start the story…
The author, who is also the screenwriter of this drama, has already explained that he deliberately portrayed the two leads in the first two episodes as cool but sometimes saying and doing foolish things because they were teenagers at that point in the story. Teenagers often act impulsively and make questionable decisions, so that characterization makes sense.
As for Zhang Haiqi appearing as a mentor while still looking young, what exactly is wrong with that? Who says a mentor has to be an old man or even an older person? Mentors can be female as well. Have you watched other DMBJ series? Do you know Zhang Qiling? He has remained youthful for the entire DMBJ series. In this universe, certain characters possess special abilities that allow them to live much longer than ordinary humans. Slow aging is one of those abilities. Also, I don't think the script is poorly written. The story becomes much more interesting and complex after the first two episodes. If you want to criticize it, that's completely fine, but at least provide specific and valid reasons.
"Archives: The Nanyang Mystery" received an S+ rating from "Yunhe"( A leading Chinese data and analytics company) after just 5 days of airing. It achieved this without any major promotion, relying mainly on word of mouth.
More and more viewers are drawn to the drama for its compelling plot and the superb performances of the lead cast. Currently, it ranks third in viewership, behind *Main Character* and *Moli*, with approximately 25 million views per episode.
The series achieved a 15% market share on Yunhe and 16.56% across all platforms on Kuyun. Its popularity on iQIYI exceeded 8,900, and it topped the Maoyan online drama popularity chart, showing its strong popularity and growing success. If the plot becomes more exciting, it can easily gain 30M views per episode. If I remember correctly, there weren't any promotional events until now. It's doing great in China. Casual viewers are also praising its plots and acting.
I had a question, is this series a spin-off, sequel, or part of a specific series? Do I need to watch something…
You can watch this drama without watching any other "Daomu Biji" series.But there are some characters from others series like Zhang Qiling ,Wu xie ,you can simply google it or maybe they will reintroduce them when they will appear.Also you can watch "Time Raiders",
After 7 eps I'm kind of underwhelmed. The story feels choppy. I don't like the cinematography. Everything feels…
The fight scenes are amazing, and don't look fake at all. The story is also top-notch. What's wrong with the cinematography? It's not bad.
In many other dramas, you see too many close-up shots, constant zoom-ins on faces or eyes, childish plots, and excessive skin smoothing. This drama avoids those issues and is really great.
I think you don't like this genre. I enjoy watching mystery and thriller dramas, and I've watched many of them. This one is definitely among the best.
If you look at the schedule calendar, you can see that there are images for each episode that give an idea of what the episode is about. In episodes 15–16, there are images of Zhang Haixia, Haiyan, and Haiqi, so I guess they will reunite in episodes 15–16
If you look at the schedule calendar, you can see that there are images for each episode that give an idea of what the episode is about. In episodes 15–16, there are images of Zhang Haixia, Haiyan, and Haiqi, so I guess they will reunite in episodes 15–16
Episodes 9 and 10 were so emotional. I cried so much when Zhang Haixia appeared. Ding Yuxi and Zhang Xincheng did an excellent job. This drama is truly a new masterpiece. I hope many people get the chance to watch this excellent drama because good works deserve recognition. I also hope Zhang Haixia comes back in the next few episodes. I really want to see the two brothers together again.
I want to start this 🥲 can someone explain me why rating is low ?
This drama deserves a rating of 6 or below. An 8.2 rating is far too high for it. After Rebirth, this is the second-worst drama. Whether you judge it by the acting or the plot, there are many aspects that are poorly executed.The story is so illogical and frustrating that watching it can make viewers with average intelligence, feel as though their intelligence is being underestimated.
I really love Thriller dramas. I've watched other dramas of the "The Grave Robbers Chronicles" series. The first 6 episodes are too good.I really like Zhang Xincheng characters also love Ding Yuxi's character. They both are great.
Many people are praising ML and FL, and they are obviously great. However, I really want to praise the director and the scriptwriters. They have done an amazing job. I've tried watching many costume dramas, but either the directing is poor or the script is badly written. Surprisingly, I've watched seven episodes of this drama without skipping a single second.
I also found the sister-in-law's acting really impressive—she genuinely looks depressed and portrays the character convincingly. The other supporting actors, including the uncles, senior brothers, and maids, have also done a fantastic job. In fact, I'd say that all of the supporting characters are portrayed exceptionally well.
I expected more. FL is very nice, but the romance with XYL is just not... there. There is no chemistry, and it…
I've read the original novel. The female lead character was too good in the novel. The full story revolved around her. But in this drama, there are 60–70% changes. They gave the ML highlights that were not even mentioned in the novel, like when he saved Chu Zhao and Xiao Xun, when he saved Chu Zhao and the little emperor, and many more.
Chen Duling's acting in this drama is not that good either. Also, the ML's acting feels forced and fake sometimes. He is trying too hard to act cool. The fighting scenes are the worst. There are no details. Out of nowhere, the ML comes and just does slash slash with his sword, and he defeats all the enemies within a minute.
Chen Duling is visually great in this drama, but the ML doesn't suit it at all. In fact, Chen Duling's fans gave up on this drama because of the poor script, the unattractive ML, so many highlights for the ML and FL's weak character. They supported the drama, but when the drama broke 10,000 views, they started leaving.
Wow, I really disagree. I am now watching the First Jazmine in tandem and First Jazmine seems tired, slow, poorly…
What are you talking about? I've also watched 6 episodes of The First Jasmine, and I can say that the storytelling is really great. It has a logical plot, and the director did a great job.
Those who like fast-paced dramas may find it slow-paced, but for a long drama, its pacing is excellent.
Also, about the acting? I found the supporting actors' performances even amazing. ML and FL's acting is excellent.If the acting of the actors in The First Jasmine is poor, then the acting in Ashes of Crown is even worse.
One of the highlights of Episode 23 was the beautiful song that played during the train scene featuring Zhang Hailou and Zhang Haiqi. The moment was incredibly touching. I've replayed that scene several times because the combination of the music, cinematography, and emotions was simply perfect. The visuals were stunning, and the OST elevated the scene to another level.
The soundtrack deserves special praise. While I enjoyed all the songs in this drama, three tracks stood out the most for me:
* The emotional song during the train scene with Zhang Hailou and Zhang Haiqi in Episode 23.
* The ending theme song of the drama.
* The heartbreaking song that played when Zhang Haixia died in Nan'an.
These songs perfectly captured the emotions of their respective scenes and left a lasting impression on me. The music team did an outstanding job creating an OST that stays with the audience long after the episode ends.
Another aspect that deserves recognition is the costume design. The costumes are absolutely top-notch and beautifully reflect the period setting. Every character looks authentic, and the attention to detail enhances the overall viewing experience.
This is also my first time watching Zhang Xincheng, and now I completely understand why so many people admire him. His performance is exceptional, and he brings so much depth and charisma to his character. I have become a big fan after watching this drama.
As for Ding Yuxi, I had watched his dramas before, so I already knew he was talented. Once again, he delivered a fantastic performance. His acting is natural, expressive, and captivating.
Both Zhang Xincheng and Ding Yuxi are extraordinary actors. Their performances, combined with the excellent storytelling, memorable soundtrack, beautiful visuals, and impressive costumes, make "Archives: The Nanyang Mystery" a truly enjoyable drama.
There has been a lot of criticism of this drama on Weibo. Only fans and some casual viewers are praising it blindly. In fact, even Chen Duling's fans have admitted that the script is poorly written, the direction is weak, and there are many other issues. The male lead's fans are praising the drama because he received plenty of screen time in the first half and was given many highlight moments. Even though the original novel is female-centric, the female lead barely had any standout moments until the last few episodes.If you saw the Douban ratings people are complaining about same things but fans of lead actors are saying they are haters.22% people rate this drama 3 stars,34% rated this drama 2 stars and 20%+ people rared this drama 1 star.Only 10+10% people rated this drama 5 stars and 4 stars.So, basically they are saying all those people rated this drama with 3/2 stars are all haters?Of Course every actor/actress has haters but if a drama is really good casual people will definitely praise it like recent dramas like "The Main Character/The Lead" "Family Business" "The Epoch of Miyu".Those drama has good ratings on Douban though those are not internationally famous.
You say that you don't mind foolish characters, but foolish characters do foolish things in dramas. So how can you not mind that?
If a character is foolish, then the plot of the drama will definitely be foolish as well. Correct?
So, don't try to find faults in a drama just for the sake of criticizing it. You can simply watch dramas with foolish characters if you don't mind them.This drama is not for you.
As for Zhang Haiqi appearing as a mentor while still looking young, what exactly is wrong with that? Who says a mentor has to be an old man or even an older person? Mentors can be female as well.
Have you watched other DMBJ series? Do you know Zhang Qiling? He has remained youthful for the entire DMBJ series. In this universe, certain characters possess special abilities that allow them to live much longer than ordinary humans. Slow aging is one of those abilities.
Also, I don't think the script is poorly written. The story becomes much more interesting and complex after the first two episodes. If you want to criticize it, that's completely fine, but at least provide specific and valid reasons.
More and more viewers are drawn to the drama for its compelling plot and the superb performances of the lead cast. Currently, it ranks third in viewership, behind *Main Character* and *Moli*, with approximately 25 million views per episode.
The series achieved a 15% market share on Yunhe and 16.56% across all platforms on Kuyun. Its popularity on iQIYI exceeded 8,900, and it topped the Maoyan online drama popularity chart, showing its strong popularity and growing success. If the plot becomes more exciting, it can easily gain 30M views per episode. If I remember correctly, there weren't any promotional events until now. It's doing great in China. Casual viewers are also praising its plots and acting.
In many other dramas, you see too many close-up shots, constant zoom-ins on faces or eyes, childish plots, and excessive skin smoothing. This drama avoids those issues and is really great.
I think you don't like this genre. I enjoy watching mystery and thriller dramas, and I've watched many of them. This one is definitely among the best.
I also found the sister-in-law's acting really impressive—she genuinely looks depressed and portrays the character convincingly. The other supporting actors, including the uncles, senior brothers, and maids, have also done a fantastic job. In fact, I'd say that all of the supporting characters are portrayed exceptionally well.
Chen Duling's acting in this drama is not that good either. Also, the ML's acting feels forced and fake sometimes. He is trying too hard to act cool. The fighting scenes are the worst. There are no details. Out of nowhere, the ML comes and just does slash slash with his sword, and he defeats all the enemies within a minute.
Chen Duling is visually great in this drama, but the ML doesn't suit it at all. In fact, Chen Duling's fans gave up on this drama because of the poor script, the unattractive ML, so many highlights for the ML and FL's weak character. They supported the drama, but when the drama broke 10,000 views, they started leaving.
Those who like fast-paced dramas may find it slow-paced, but for a long drama, its pacing is excellent.
Also, about the acting? I found the supporting actors' performances even amazing. ML and FL's acting is excellent.If the acting of the actors in The First Jasmine is poor, then the acting in Ashes of Crown is even worse.