Omg, I’ve just only seen until episode 4 and have already big trust issues.. didn’t expect to like it so far.…
It's mainly the character, but the character does play into her strengths. I've only seen her in the Jackie Chan movies she guest starred in, but based on the titles and their ratings, I do think this show is probably her most memorable role yet.
This show is surprisingly entertaining so far. The first part of the story is like a reality (reali-tea?) show and the characters are so messy, lol. The “tea facts” after certain episodes are neat too.
This review has some profound misunderstandings about the story's goals which are more spiritual in nature and related to Chinese Daoist and Buddhist beliefs. I am wondering if this is caused by the show being presented in a very "Saturday Morning Cartoon" way that uses colorful characters and over-the-top action that maybe something different is being expected by certain viewers?
The character Tang Lisi's story is one where the main focus is on his journey towards enlightenment. His powers are god-like and he tries to be the smartest person in the room all the time, but when the story begins, he really does not know deep down what his life's purpose is nor the full extent of human nature or empathy (hence his "arrogant" and indifferent demeanor), and he has to learn what it means to have human connections and how to deal with the love, pain, suffering, and all other emotions that come from that.
The other characters all have unique personalities and motivations as well and this is one of the few shows I've seen recently that had many side characters that I was actually interested in and enjoyed seeing on screen. Even the villains are colorful and memorable and I found myself rooting for some of them as much as I didn't want them to succeed. I really enjoyed WoF and thought it was well done overall, presenting some very esoteric ideas in a simple, but highly entertaining way.
Sorry I know some folks on here are farther along watching the series already, but as a US Netflix watcher. I thought ep 26 and 27 were bangers. Esp, the end of episode 27. This show is far from perfect, but I'm actually enjoying even the frustrating bits and invested enough to see this through to the end.
For those who were thinking that Yan Xiao is too handsome to be an irredeemable jerk, you will be validated somewhat by episode 22's events. I do find that more than a few of our heroes have some rather frustrating behaviors due to how they decide to navigate the secrets and values they feel they need to uphold, but that's how it goes with these things...
Looks like episode 23 will finally rip the band aid on Ji Bozai finding out the truth about Ming Yi and judging from the brief foreshadowing scenes (there's also a trailer I didn't want to watch as it seems even more spoilery) it's going to be a devastating reveal that may once again tear our couple apart. You would think at this point, after all they've been through together and the need for their solidarity to fight the upcoming threat to the entire Six Realms that they'd get it together and come to an understanding but I guess that wouldn't make it as entertaining or interesting. Plus we've still got 14 episodes left and we gotta fill that time up somehow right? :3
The character Tang Lisi's story is one where the main focus is on his journey towards enlightenment. His powers are god-like and he tries to be the smartest person in the room all the time, but when the story begins, he really does not know deep down what his life's purpose is nor the full extent of human nature or empathy (hence his "arrogant" and indifferent demeanor), and he has to learn what it means to have human connections and how to deal with the love, pain, suffering, and all other emotions that come from that.
The other characters all have unique personalities and motivations as well and this is one of the few shows I've seen recently that had many side characters that I was actually interested in and enjoyed seeing on screen. Even the villains are colorful and memorable and I found myself rooting for some of them as much as I didn't want them to succeed. I really enjoyed WoF and thought it was well done overall, presenting some very esoteric ideas in a simple, but highly entertaining way.