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The Rushing Adrenaline amidst the Heartfelt Bond of Friendship and Brotherhood
So, I was supposed to have finished writing this review last month back when I trudged along the whole 28 episodes straight after wallowing internally due to the chaos of "Love beyond the Grave" and "Veil of Shadows". I accidentally found "Pegasus" when I was searching for racing-themed drama, for I can't let go of "Speed and Love" and am hoping to discover something even better than the former. To be honest, I'd been going back and forth on whether I should start this series or not, given the so-so rating and the unfamiliar assembles of casts. Finally, curiosity won and I began to absorb myself in "Pegasus". Let's move on, shall we?
Basically, "Pegasus" is the drama version of a film with similar title, and it tells the story of a legendary China rally racer named Zhang Chi. Back in his prime days, he had completed very single race in an impressive record of time, clinched numerous championships and awards, and had the best companionship with his teammates (and his team is called Speeding) - the passionate racer-turned-financial-backer Ye Gong, the astute and beautiful manager (also Zhang Chi's childhood sweetheart) Li Xiaohe, the clumsy but reliable co-driver Sun Yuqiang, and the team's mechanics Ji Xing and Zhang Weiyi. However, as time passed by, Zhang Chi's performance took a nosedive due to the advent of new racers and better teams with abundant funding, sophisticated high-tech racing cars, and well-groomed rising rookies on the deck. The team later disbanded after Ye Gong's death (he was knocked over by a car when he walked his dog), and every one of them walked through different paths that no longer align to the same goal. Zhang Chi, desperate to rebuild the team from scratch, started doing odd jobs to make ends meet and managed to secure a place in Bayanbulak Rally Race. In that race, he succeeded in securing the first place, but due to the malfunction of the brake, he didn't manage to stop on time and his car fell from a high cliff.
In his coma period, Zhang Chi found out that he could transmigrate between the present and the past. However, he was transported to the body of a rich second-generation heir Lin Zhendong, who apparently had a scarred childhood and developed a detestation for racing due to personal reasons. In his new body, Zhang Chi proactively used every trace of his knowledge of future to prevent the team from disbanding, and the old Zhang Chi suffer from regret and haplessness, leading them to think that he was a mystical prophet. Things took a turn when the real Lin Zhendong possessed his body again, only to find that he had done ridiculous stuffs regarding rally racing. The clash of fire and ice continued for a while, given the two of them never saw eye to eye in terms of ideals and life purposes. The past Zhang Chi then introduced Lin Zhendong to rally racing and even encouraged him to realize his true dream, and that was when Lin Zhendong knew where his talent lay now and then. Together, the team navigate through the challenges in the rally racing world and carve a memorable tale of self-discovery, personal growth, and deep friendship bond.
At first, I wasn't really convinced with the plot, but I soon got over with it and even had some good laugh when the comedic scenes crashed in. The script is also carefully written, showing how dedicated the scriptwriter is to this drama. "Pegasus" also explores multiple themes about psychological and relationship warfare, and how we make the most decisive yet crucial choice in our lives. The dialogues are composed of a plethora of motivative quotes to remind us to keep fighting even though we are in the lowest point of life.
The OSTs are club-bangers as well, and I particularly like "Consequence" by Win Wei and "Destination" by Joshua Jin. Sets and backgrounds are breathtaking, especially the desert circuit. I must also praise the camerawork during the filming of racing scenes - all of them are meticulously taken and bring a sense of adrenaline rush in your veins, constantly wishing for the protagonists to win the race against petty opponents of course.
Overall, I highly recommend this drama for those who are hardcore racing fans like me, or even those who are already tired of superficial interactions and are looking for close-knitted friendship bond. I guess that's all I can write for now. Sorry if the review is kinda sloppy, because I've forgotten majority portion of what I watched back then. Good luck and happy watching (wait for "Dazzling" review too, okay?).
Basically, "Pegasus" is the drama version of a film with similar title, and it tells the story of a legendary China rally racer named Zhang Chi. Back in his prime days, he had completed very single race in an impressive record of time, clinched numerous championships and awards, and had the best companionship with his teammates (and his team is called Speeding) - the passionate racer-turned-financial-backer Ye Gong, the astute and beautiful manager (also Zhang Chi's childhood sweetheart) Li Xiaohe, the clumsy but reliable co-driver Sun Yuqiang, and the team's mechanics Ji Xing and Zhang Weiyi. However, as time passed by, Zhang Chi's performance took a nosedive due to the advent of new racers and better teams with abundant funding, sophisticated high-tech racing cars, and well-groomed rising rookies on the deck. The team later disbanded after Ye Gong's death (he was knocked over by a car when he walked his dog), and every one of them walked through different paths that no longer align to the same goal. Zhang Chi, desperate to rebuild the team from scratch, started doing odd jobs to make ends meet and managed to secure a place in Bayanbulak Rally Race. In that race, he succeeded in securing the first place, but due to the malfunction of the brake, he didn't manage to stop on time and his car fell from a high cliff.
In his coma period, Zhang Chi found out that he could transmigrate between the present and the past. However, he was transported to the body of a rich second-generation heir Lin Zhendong, who apparently had a scarred childhood and developed a detestation for racing due to personal reasons. In his new body, Zhang Chi proactively used every trace of his knowledge of future to prevent the team from disbanding, and the old Zhang Chi suffer from regret and haplessness, leading them to think that he was a mystical prophet. Things took a turn when the real Lin Zhendong possessed his body again, only to find that he had done ridiculous stuffs regarding rally racing. The clash of fire and ice continued for a while, given the two of them never saw eye to eye in terms of ideals and life purposes. The past Zhang Chi then introduced Lin Zhendong to rally racing and even encouraged him to realize his true dream, and that was when Lin Zhendong knew where his talent lay now and then. Together, the team navigate through the challenges in the rally racing world and carve a memorable tale of self-discovery, personal growth, and deep friendship bond.
At first, I wasn't really convinced with the plot, but I soon got over with it and even had some good laugh when the comedic scenes crashed in. The script is also carefully written, showing how dedicated the scriptwriter is to this drama. "Pegasus" also explores multiple themes about psychological and relationship warfare, and how we make the most decisive yet crucial choice in our lives. The dialogues are composed of a plethora of motivative quotes to remind us to keep fighting even though we are in the lowest point of life.
The OSTs are club-bangers as well, and I particularly like "Consequence" by Win Wei and "Destination" by Joshua Jin. Sets and backgrounds are breathtaking, especially the desert circuit. I must also praise the camerawork during the filming of racing scenes - all of them are meticulously taken and bring a sense of adrenaline rush in your veins, constantly wishing for the protagonists to win the race against petty opponents of course.
Overall, I highly recommend this drama for those who are hardcore racing fans like me, or even those who are already tired of superficial interactions and are looking for close-knitted friendship bond. I guess that's all I can write for now. Sorry if the review is kinda sloppy, because I've forgotten majority portion of what I watched back then. Good luck and happy watching (wait for "Dazzling" review too, okay?).
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