Sky Mirage (2025)

Story gets better ~12 ep in

Not your A list traffic actors but the story is more interesting IMO. I started watching for Rain Lu. She was so wonderful in "Butterfly Lovers" that it was nice to see her in a non short drama. ML is however is more suitable for supporting roles as Bu Hai's mysterious character stole the show. The other 2 Female characters are also very good. Story gets better ~12 ep in but eventually got a bit too complicated ep 20 on. There's just a lot dialogue = too much reading subtitles.

If you like:
- Supernatural story line
- Solving mystery
- Fight choreography

This could be a good choice. If you are looking for hot coupling CPs and side CPs, then this is not it.

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Recommend if you're interested in a mystery sci-fi drama and don't mind a budget production

Steer clear if: you want romance or good visuals.

Be prepared for:
• allowing it quite a few episodes to ‘warm up’ before the story becomes engrossing.
• waiting until after the credits in the last episode - There's more of the story.

Positives:
• A high opening Douban rating of over 8/10 drew me (and others judging from MyDramaList) to the production.
• An intriguing premise and plot.
• Grows to become a gripping mystery-thriller with twists and turns.
• Adequate acting.
• Accomplished action scenes.
• Enjoyable to see the lead squad develop trust and loyalty, leading to character development.

Negatives:
• The earlier episodes are not attention-grabbing (the Douban score made me stay).
• Everything looks terribly cheap, especially the costumes and makeup.
• An unusual premise, but with cliché wuxia stereotypes.
• Open ending? Most things are wrapped up, but I hope there'll be a season 2.

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