I'm watching The Journey of Legend and I noticed his pretty face (👀), but then I did a double-take when I realized he's the same actor who played Ying Lei. His face did look somewhat familiar, but holy f***, the vibes are completely different! He's rocking both roles.
Oh, this was a good one! It took me ages to finish, mainly because I saw some spoilers and lost my motivation to continue. I picked it up again later, and I'm so glad I did. I loved all the characters; the FL was actually badass and likable, and the romance was nicely done. I also have to say the little princess/prince (He Lan Dou) really shined in that role, she's one of the rare actresses who could genuinely pass as a boy, and her acting was amazing.
Hayat is doing most of these under some new guidelines by MDL. There was a Lot of discussion of this on Legend…
Also, if they want to regulate something they should regulate 'pictures' section because people tend to upload so much nonsense (and duplicates) in there, that normal/official pictures get flooded and you can't find anything.
Anyway, I'm just ranting at this point. Sorry. 🤣
Who keeps posting these ugly posters on MDL when there are so many better choices?! 😠As someone who picks what to watch partially based on the poster design this is driving me crazy.
I liked it. The relationship between the leads was beautifully developed and I love how they gradually moved from distrust to genuine love and affection; it felt so natural. It’s not the kind of drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat, but it’s still very good. I didn’t skip or fast-forward any part, though it did take me quite a while to finish. 9/10
It was… I dunno. I liked the batshit crazy characters, but the plot didn’t end up being all that interesting. CDH’s motivation and his plan to 'help' JSO just seemed ??? I don’t know, it didn’t make any sense to me.
Her losing one person she cares about in the OR won’t suddenly turn her into an empathetic, good doctor. And aside from that, I don’t really see the point of that 'lesson.' Is she supposed to realize she’s not perfect? He already thinks she is. And how would losing her confidence help her? For something that’s meant to be the central point of the drama, it felt very flawed.
Still, loved the weird relationship they had. The acting was also great!
i had watched this drama up to ep 2 and seeing the gernes im kinda confused? it says "fantasy". is this actually…
The "fantasy" genre is there because the original story involves time travel. However, the drama doesn't focus much on that aspect, and it's only implied, especially toward the end. Still, one of the characters does end up traveling back to the past.
I'm sorry, but you just can't make a good historical drama with so few episodes. The acting? A solid 10. Cinematography?…
Also, when I first started watching, I was so pleasantly surprised that it focused on the siblings and their relationship and not on romance. I was fully convinced he was her little brother, and I refused to believe otherwise. The clown I ended up being, LOL.
I'm sorry, but you just can't make a good historical drama with so few episodes. The acting? A solid 10. Cinematography? 10. Music? 10. The fight scenes and choreography? Also a 10. But the story? That's where it falls apart. I don’t even know how to explain it, but it feels like it’s on fast-forward. Characters suddenly know things they shouldn’t, or meet people they realistically shouldn’t have access to. Events just keep happening with no proper buildup or introduction. Some plot points feel really incomplete.
That said, I do really like the core concept. It’s genuinely interesting. The whole storyline involving the painter and the ML’s trauma is right up my alley. I just wish they had more time and space to properly develop the story.
I don't remember the exact episode, but right after removing DPJ, he starts thinking about the same thing you…
You're welcome! I'm glad we were able to have a civil conversation, it's becoming rare on this site. 😂 I'm interested to hear your thoughts once you’ve finished watching it.
I don't remember the exact episode, but right after removing DPJ, he starts thinking about the same thing you…
I didn’t find him hypocritical at all, which is surprising because I usually notice and take issue with that kind of thing. For instance, I really couldn't stand the ML in Joy of Life S1, his holier-than-thou attitude was incredibly off-putting to me. But I felt different about Zang Hai. He doesn’t pretend to be righteous. He’s not needlessly cruel, and he doesn’t hurt people for the sake of it, but he does have a goal, and he’s prepared to do whatever it takes to reach it.
What makes him compelling is the internal conflict he carries. He’s his father’s son, but he consciously chooses a different path; like when he decides to take the carriage instead of walking, a small but telling moment. There’s also that scene where DPJ questions whether his father would be proud or disappointed in him. I don’t remember the exact words, but the impact of those words was clear. That moment shakes him because he realizes that, in chasing revenge, he’s become something monstrous.
To me personally, those moments were enough to show that he isn’t a hypocrite. He’s self-aware. He understands what he’s doing and why. He’s not driven by cruelty, but by purpose, and he’s willing to bend his morals for that purpose. I actually found his character arc deeply satisfying.
Of course, I understand why others might see him differently. We all bring our own preferences and perspectives to stories.
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Anyway, I'm just ranting at this point. Sorry. 🤣
Thanks for replying tho.
As someone who picks what to watch partially based on the poster design this is driving me crazy.
Sorry for the late reply. 😬
Her losing one person she cares about in the OR won’t suddenly turn her into an empathetic, good doctor. And aside from that, I don’t really see the point of that 'lesson.' Is she supposed to realize she’s not perfect? He already thinks she is. And how would losing her confidence help her? For something that’s meant to be the central point of the drama, it felt very flawed.
Still, loved the weird relationship they had. The acting was also great!
7.5/10
That said, I do really like the core concept. It’s genuinely interesting. The whole storyline involving the painter and the ML’s trauma is right up my alley. I just wish they had more time and space to properly develop the story.
What makes him compelling is the internal conflict he carries. He’s his father’s son, but he consciously chooses a different path; like when he decides to take the carriage instead of walking, a small but telling moment. There’s also that scene where DPJ questions whether his father would be proud or disappointed in him. I don’t remember the exact words, but the impact of those words was clear. That moment shakes him because he realizes that, in chasing revenge, he’s become something monstrous.
To me personally, those moments were enough to show that he isn’t a hypocrite. He’s self-aware. He understands what he’s doing and why. He’s not driven by cruelty, but by purpose, and he’s willing to bend his morals for that purpose. I actually found his character arc deeply satisfying.
Of course, I understand why others might see him differently. We all bring our own preferences and perspectives to stories.