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My mistake. I posted the link for the drama, not the special.

This is the standard Chinese comedy-action drama with wuxia as the main theme. Special powers are gathered through cultivation of the Tao or finding magical treasures in wuxia novels. There is a lot of antics as masters of their fighting arts and powers challenge each other to duels in every episode like cowboys trying to prove who is gun slinger. Every argument leads to a fight and the loser spits out a mouthful of blood before he can surrender or run/fly away. Suspension lines are evident as in typical kung fu movies where even billowing capes are suspended by the obvious strings. This is not a drama for those looking for logic and seriousness. It's lighthearted cheap laughs. 8/10

This is impeccable story telling that is beautiful to watch with some of my favorite actors and a soundtrack worthy of the film. I have watched this a few times. Bravo!

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https://cfensi.wordpress.com/2017/12/28/huang-xuan-plays-a-struggling-entrepreneur-in-new-drama/#more-56391

Muyun Sheng and Shoufeng He Ye in another drama. Sweet!

It's very funny for a police drama with a good ending. Worth watching for the jokes and the chemistry of the cast.

There has to be a second season to finish off the original book and add a new storyline. I pray for a new director, a producer that can properly manage the budget for the drama, less than 50 episodes (35 is about right) and the same main cast members, but, I doubt the popular ones will return. Novoland The Eagle Flag will give an indication if this one will be back or die out like Princess Agents. NTEF has much bigger budget, but, the director, producer, cinematographer jobs are split between 3 people unlike this drama. So, it is unlikely to have the overruns and excessive poor editing as in this drama. Plus, viewers are more prepared and expect great things out of the follow-on Novoland projects. Let's hope they can live up to it.

-- Try out these Japanese romantic dramas:
5-ji Kara 9-ji Made (2015) - Hilarious from the opening scene. A bit more sad in places, but, ends on a good note.
L-DK - Set in high school with the cohabitation theme. It is lighthearted and cute in places.
--This Korean drama has a lot of cuteness from the male perspective.
Ho Goo's Love - Ho Goo is simply adorable.
-- This Chinese drama is great:
Sound of the Desert - Lots of endearing scenes and strong love rivals making it hard to choose who is the best man for the heroine.

You will miss out on the truck load of cuteness in this if you don't watch. It is surprisingly a lot better than the description because of the chemistry and very good humor. My favorite line is "I put a lot of effort into making you despicable!" Belly laughs from start to finish. I seriously love that dog!

I'm not an ELF, but, I know the song is Supergirl from 9 years ago, a suju-M release.

Novoland: Castle in the Sky is a high school production compared to this. See the previous comments for more opinions about this.

The middle drags quite a lot due to the added filler scenes to sell this drama at a higher price. I read 50 episode was the original length. Lots of flashbacks and endless conversations that amount to nothing are the weak points of this drama. The scenery, cinematography, sets, costumes and acting are the best. They make the drama worth watching. A re-edit would help this drama be the best and most beautiful Chinese drama. I state this with reserve since most Chinese drama with historical clothing ends terribly.

Shawn Dou is an excellent actor. He makes a great Muru Han Jiang because of his smile and his acting skills. Even the background music changes to playfulness when he is dealing with the Wise (little) people. Also, Muru Han Jiang is the most selfless and friendly character. He spends most of the drama helping others. He is quick to declare life long protection and friendship.
Muyun Sheng is understandably a social misfit. He has only one friend and many enemies. Everyone hates and/or fears him through no fault of his own. So, of course he does not trust people since he has been locked up like a dirty secret all his life without warmth and intimacy. So, he gets and deserve more pity than Han Jiang that had freedom and He Ye who had parental love.

So far, 22 episodes released and still no subs.
https://dramacool9.com/drama-detail/the-advisors-alliance-2

The comedy is more entertaining than the romance. Second lead is strong, but, not strong enough to overtake a 10 year one-sided relationship. The old ship is made of steel!
I enjoyed it, even the ending because everyone benefited including the 2nd lead who moved on from ex-girfriend hangups.

Rinse, repeat and add two rivals for the couple. Nothing changes except the setting. They are not more mature by being in college. The new rivals are more exciting and more appealing. The MC still lack communication skills and avoid the obvious which is typical of a school romantic comedy. Doesn't feel as satisfying as the first season even with the cute moments sprinkled in. Maybe, I know the main characters too well and they offered no new surprises. Ok to watch.

This should be retitled "Mo Ri Who Stole the Drama" because of the transformation of the character whose acting and facial expressions clearly showed a man fighting with his conscience! Kim Jung Hyun's scene stealers were the most memorable and he has only acted 2 years!
The start of the drama gets you hooked on the Hong family issues. The middle was a snooze fest with very repetitive action that could have been cut and not missed. The ending provided closure. 8/10 is generous. No epic work here.

Me too! I love Jin Dong dramas.

I watched even after reading the bad reviews. I liked the cast, so, I lowered my exceptions to watch it. I did not go low enough. The animation , Yang Yang and CGI backgrounds were beautiful. The rest of it was disjointed.