Julie
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Boring leads - still watching because I love the cast and I am enjoying the side characters...
1st off I came into this drama with high expectations.1. I love Wuxia/Xianxia dramas
2. Vin Zhang is one of my favorite Chinese actors
3. I love Xu Lu too!
****Maybe slight spoilers about the leads?****
The beginning was very promising. It started with the typical Wuxia formula of overly optimistic and "fun" beginning which quickly begin turning dark no later than episode 8. I loved the plot idea of them not being able to be together due to the opposite Moon/Sun energy (which seemed to suddenly become not an issue at all?? Or did I sleep through a way they figured out to be together even with opposite powers? Are they even together? Cant even tell...) and couldn't wait to see how they tried to overcome it. Vin Zhang as Lu Li was such a fun character and I loved his chemistry with Liu Shao but once he became Luo Ge their relationship became a snorefest. The pining to be together again become redundant after like 5 episodes and I never felt the relationship recovered once they were "together" again, if they are? I can't tell..and again I did sleep throuh some parts of in episodes 28ish-32ish...I am at episode 36 now and I forgot they were even supposed to be in a relationship. At this point, I wouldn't even notice if they were gone. They quickly became the most boring characters in the show. I am way more invested in the Demon King He Na, his brother A Fu Jun, Luo Ge's sister Lou Ning, Wan Sui, and Shang Yu Rong. I was even more invested in the relationship between Wu Shi Wei and another guy for their brief appearance.
I only have 5 episodes left so I will most likely finish but I am seriously disappointed in the main characters. Their relationship appears nonexistent and they have become boring.
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Typical Zombie entertainemnt with its own spin.
Working front line during Covid19 made me hesitant watch this drama since the story line was linked to Covid but I am so glad I decided to watch it. I love the zombie genre and the lead actors!It follows the typical zombie drama plot of focusing more on the interaction between the people and realizing who the monsters really are.
There is limited romance but I felt the chemistry between the leads was so strong. There is just really no time for romance and I never felt bored with the drama. I can't say I like many of the characters other than the leads. The ones I do like aren't in it very much.
The music is not amazing but is good at setting the scene.
I found the ending satisfying except I wanted to see more of one character but don't want to give any spoilers. There is closure to the ending and I would hate for there to be a sequel.
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I think what I loved is that I found a lot of the plot reminded me of early 2000 dramas. The female 3rd wheel is over the top and unrealistic like 3rd wheels used to be. There are a lot of other aspects of the story that are over used and very predictable in many dramas. I think it made the show "comforting" as it was something I was used to in dramas.
Characters: Xia Lin grew on me quickly and I loved her! <3 But again she is the typically cheerful, honest female lead.
Ling Yi Zhou -around episode 6/7/8 a huge WTF moment with him. He is very controlling and manipulative and in real life I wouldn't go near him with a 10 foot poll. However as pretend I find his character somewhat attractive.
I like most of the side characters but can't stand the "villains" which again gives me the feels of early 2000 dramas. I feel nowadays most 3rd wheels are realistic and not over the top crazy! I like the relationships between the side characters.
The music was good but nothing I thought about while not watching the drama.
I could see myself maybe re watching some of the scenes with the leads as I loved their chemistry.
This drama is not on my top 20 or even top 30 but it hooked me and I couldn't stop watching which is why I rates it as a 9.
I feel the cast was great and look forward to seeing any of them in other dramas.
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