Too deep in thoughts maybe...
The vision for the plot is there. Like, I get it? But they don't explain it well enough. A lot of things are just left hanging. There's no proper opening, buildup, or closure whatsoever. It's more like BOOM, "I like you" "sex" "I love you" "it's you or none" "idc about anyone else." I get where this is going, but the journey there was just not developed enough.Shu Yuan's acting is very versatile, and I find his acting as "Gao Zhun" feels waayy more immersive and convincing compared to "Zhang Zhun." Also, the cinematography for the "Deep in" play is SOOOO GOOD. The transitions and all really make it feel like I'm watching two dramas at once.
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A perverted psycho but WHO AM I TO JUDGE??
The plot was good tbh. It wasn't going how I would imagine it to be, but at least it's not some mainstream plot. I actually liked that it took a different direction from what I expected, and the story had enough going on to keep me interested.Huang Xing's acting is really good, like you can see the stark difference of two personalities, the little changes in his expressions and mannerisms. But the other leads' acting doesn't feel "soulful" enough, and I'll just burst out laughing cuz sometimes they're just hootin' and hollering out their lines.
The main leads are just so pleasant to look at throughout the series. The only downside is that the production VFX is tacky for me, it feels like I'm watching Ultraman from the early 2000s.
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A solid CBL
Great plot, however I do prefer the pacing and storytelling in Mo Dao Zu Shi (the animated ver) better. The slow burn is really giving, especially with the lack of outright romantic relationship.I also felt that WWX's character was more dense in The Untamed, but in MDZS, he's smarter, brilliant, charming, aloof, and so on. And from there, there's the stark difference when he transitions into a person who does unspeakable crimes. That way, the contrast makes his character development and the overall plot in MDZS easier to understand.
Anyhow, the drama is still very much worth watching. You definitely need to watch it for the complete BL experience!
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