Something Good!
I was craving a good combination of script/acting/direction, and this is such a relief! Great story, many beliavable twists and subplots, super performances, and never a dull ten minutes anywhere.
If you like political intrigue, risk, character development, and friendships in historical drama, mixed with action and heroic problem-solving, you will like this alot. It doesn't have the intellectual density of some famous recommendations, but the story is really well-done, with no major deus ex machina unreasonably added just to keep the story going! Because the story stands well without resorting to saves. It moves. It's well shot. The people are believable.
As far as the noise about a 17yr old actress working with a 28yo actor, all I can say is: These are seasoned professionals.
Given that the female lead character is SUPPOSED to be young, we are lucky to have Ai Mi in the role. I've seen her in about 10 series. Her skill is the reason she has been signed up with so many GREAT shows! In Phoenix Heart, her acting is on par with the rest of the cast. She is equal to the job, and she's no dummy.
Overall, the acting, chemistry, and tone, writing, character portrayals, and shoot angles are completely outstanding and appropriate. The whole cast is awesome. This is a breath of fresh air.
If you like political intrigue, risk, character development, and friendships in historical drama, mixed with action and heroic problem-solving, you will like this alot. It doesn't have the intellectual density of some famous recommendations, but the story is really well-done, with no major deus ex machina unreasonably added just to keep the story going! Because the story stands well without resorting to saves. It moves. It's well shot. The people are believable.
As far as the noise about a 17yr old actress working with a 28yo actor, all I can say is: These are seasoned professionals.
Given that the female lead character is SUPPOSED to be young, we are lucky to have Ai Mi in the role. I've seen her in about 10 series. Her skill is the reason she has been signed up with so many GREAT shows! In Phoenix Heart, her acting is on par with the rest of the cast. She is equal to the job, and she's no dummy.
Overall, the acting, chemistry, and tone, writing, character portrayals, and shoot angles are completely outstanding and appropriate. The whole cast is awesome. This is a breath of fresh air.
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