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A drama that requires your full attention with excellent acting by the whole cast
"Legend of Zang Hai" is not a drama that I can binge. It has a combination of a lot of serious talking and subtle facial expressions and body language. This is not a drama that you can only listen to but actually have to watch and pay attention. As I was so tired from work each day, I had to watch it in small doses and rewind a couple times as I’ve missed some details.
Xiao Zhan did a great job here. I think his acting is elevated as he's acting alongside such a great veteran cast. It’s also nice to watch a drama full of smart characters. This is a beautiful production with realistic sets, costumes and lighting without artificial blinding white light. I am also pleasantly surprised at the fight choreography in this drama. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Zhang Jing Yi fight, and I have to say she looks good and believable.
Romance, as expected to be a side plot. The leads’ relationship is central to the story, but not the romance itself. I liked the chemistry between Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jing Yi in the earlier episodes when they were bickering and outsmarting each other. But later on when they are actually confessing feelings and become a pair, I am not feeling the romantic vibes, more like good friends.
One of the disappointing elements for me personally, is that Jiang Zing Yi was the only one who was dubbed, even though it was done well. The pacing of the drama was fine for the most part, but I did find it a little slow in the second 1/4 of the drama, yet the last 5 episodes were jam packed.
“Legend of Zhang Hai” did keep me guessing who was the 3rd villain. If you are interested in the revenge theme or political scheming and power struggle, this is a good one to watch. It has excellent acting and high production value. Try not to binge and pay attention to fully enjoy the drama.
Completed: 7/4/2025 - Review #597
Xiao Zhan did a great job here. I think his acting is elevated as he's acting alongside such a great veteran cast. It’s also nice to watch a drama full of smart characters. This is a beautiful production with realistic sets, costumes and lighting without artificial blinding white light. I am also pleasantly surprised at the fight choreography in this drama. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Zhang Jing Yi fight, and I have to say she looks good and believable.
Romance, as expected to be a side plot. The leads’ relationship is central to the story, but not the romance itself. I liked the chemistry between Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jing Yi in the earlier episodes when they were bickering and outsmarting each other. But later on when they are actually confessing feelings and become a pair, I am not feeling the romantic vibes, more like good friends.
One of the disappointing elements for me personally, is that Jiang Zing Yi was the only one who was dubbed, even though it was done well. The pacing of the drama was fine for the most part, but I did find it a little slow in the second 1/4 of the drama, yet the last 5 episodes were jam packed.
“Legend of Zhang Hai” did keep me guessing who was the 3rd villain. If you are interested in the revenge theme or political scheming and power struggle, this is a good one to watch. It has excellent acting and high production value. Try not to binge and pay attention to fully enjoy the drama.
Completed: 7/4/2025 - Review #597
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