love the details how they show us that Qingye finally free from the karma cycle, he let go of both of them.
In the beginning we were told that XZ wasn't given any mission. Perhaps that was his ultimate mission to fulfill the Heaven's last will - make a mistake, do your duty of protecting the realms and set all gods "free". I actually loved seeing Qinqye's scene because it proves that the Natural Law isn't biased only towards XZ.
Watched all the episodes and the ending!!! What a rare, great finish !! Zhao Li Ying herself producing the drama has indeed made the difference in the most positive terms. Story telling, sceneries, fight scenes, special effects, CGI, selection of the cast, their performance are simply a combined work of artl! Rewarding the viewers with the most satisfactory and well delivered ending is so hard to come by these days, most last episodes of all dramas are always rushed and some even ambiguous or tear-jerking, leaving us wanting, sad, saying to ourselves "why spend so much time chasing the show after all ?" Well, this time I said good bye to The Legend of Shen Li smiling and a grateful heart, certain to come back to rewatch all the episodes again soon.
Episode 39 and the "surprised expression" of Xing Zhi in the end was so entertaining. Lady Jin was missed, and we did get to see her, tying in with a very nice finale !
I enjoyed this xianxia very much, thrilled to see that it got over 100 million views lately, to share in the excitement. The core was important, but not so much that it couldn't be lived without. Finally, the time of the gods ended but not our favorites', to enjoy peace and love, and mischief, that added spice, after all the pain they'd gone through.
I have finished the Characters illustrated gallery, with short bio notes on the 63 we heard the name of during the 39 episodes. Added some Gif as well so it will not be too static. Now that it's over, you can have a look to remember, and do the challenge of naming the 37 in the group picture, or, for newcomers who start now, this is meant also as a companion piece, with characters listed by order of appearance, explaining who they are (big spoilers are hid, so those who prefer to discover the key elements can decide whether or not they want to click on those revelations to know more.) But I did not key in all the endings (final or not), so as to leave suspense intact and only build anticipation in the descriptions.
The final episodes (but not #39) were a bit protracted, but most of the time, things went fast and smooth, even when, like in the first episodes, it looked like it was slow in developing, but the contrast between LGX's "old god" slow enunciation, with pauses to reflect, and ZLY's straightforward diction was totally in character, bringing sometimes outrageous quips to add to the comedic glints in the eyes of the "old god" who had seen it all and was tired of shouldering responsibility single handedly for the worlds he had partly created.
Sometimes, deep reflections and thoughts were proffered : are gods still needed in our new age ? Do they need to be violently killed or cremated, or can they just retire and live for themselves ? Can those who have been put into power and accepted the duties, always be up to their tasks ?
I liked that the drama was a soft romance too, satisfying if not of the steamy sort, and that the marriage question was shown as not that necessary, as a political or society requirement, but just as a cherry on top of the cake, sealing the union in less flamboyant way as sealing an Abyss, but leaving room for sparks and continued slow burn but long lasting fire. This viral message to those who still see marriage as needed at a certain age, with desirable or not age gap, and body appearance in terms of height, roundness of face or filling the clothes as well as the shoes. Walking bare feet on the shards was one striking moment to show how despair and depression can hit even those that are relied on, taking them for granted, watching their moves and judging behaviors from below.
This drama actually went further than only pure entertainment. So it will now sit among my top dramas.
Link to my Notes in Discussion section (use the Table of contents and other links, to navigate them, get some perspective on those strange "Realms", find the characters and who played them, the Challenge to put a name on the 37 grouped pictures, find the good playlists, the announce for the April 11 variety show, how to get to filming location on your next weekend in China, etc.) https://mydramalist.com/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama
I will be moving on to view the remainder of the gripping minguo drama War of Faith, while debating with myself about which I will stay with next, among the upcoming or just started dramas I clicked on... Of course, I could also go on with Princess Agents, which I'd left hanging, without too much qualms since I know that drama is unfinished anyway. For completionism sake, perhaps. Bye for now, here.
I havent had a bigger actor crush since Chen Kun in RoP . Lin Geng Xin is too fine🤩
I had a crush on both main leads in RoP. If only they did it according to the novel. Still can't believe they did 70eps and haven't finished it according to the novel properly.
DONE! I know I'm going to miss this drama. WIll rewatch it again and again. For sure can't move on from this drama (the last I almost feel like this is after finish LLTG but I'm more satisfied with this ending). I know this is the end but I just it's not the end. Because I want to see more of their marriage time with kids and Ms Jin (should I start call her Madam Jin) come with her new husband.
Until the end, the comedy still there. Bravo to XZ. I can't with his surprise face when know about the news.
I watched few of his dramas before I think this is the best. I can't say much about ZLY. She is one of my favorite actresses so I will be bias on her.
I Loved this drama to bits! Glad it kept to the happy ending like in the novel though the novel also depicted they have a few kids. LGX & ZLY chemistry are awesome and the last episode is so sweet, lovey dovey kiss scenes and comedic too. So gonna rewatched this drama!!
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I enjoyed this xianxia very much, thrilled to see that it got over 100 million views lately, to share in the excitement. The core was important, but not so much that it couldn't be lived without. Finally, the time of the gods ended but not our favorites', to enjoy peace and love, and mischief, that added spice, after all the pain they'd gone through.
I have finished the Characters illustrated gallery, with short bio notes on the 63 we heard the name of during the 39 episodes. Added some Gif as well so it will not be too static. Now that it's over, you can have a look to remember, and do the challenge of naming the 37 in the group picture, or, for newcomers who start now, this is meant also as a companion piece, with characters listed by order of appearance, explaining who they are (big spoilers are hid, so those who prefer to discover the key elements can decide whether or not they want to click on those revelations to know more.) But I did not key in all the endings (final or not), so as to leave suspense intact and only build anticipation in the descriptions.
The final episodes (but not #39) were a bit protracted, but most of the time, things went fast and smooth, even when, like in the first episodes, it looked like it was slow in developing, but the contrast between LGX's "old god" slow enunciation, with pauses to reflect, and ZLY's straightforward diction was totally in character, bringing sometimes outrageous quips to add to the comedic glints in the eyes of the "old god" who had seen it all and was tired of shouldering responsibility single handedly for the worlds he had partly created.
Sometimes, deep reflections and thoughts were proffered : are gods still needed in our new age ? Do they need to be violently killed or cremated, or can they just retire and live for themselves ? Can those who have been put into power and accepted the duties, always be up to their tasks ?
I liked that the drama was a soft romance too, satisfying if not of the steamy sort, and that the marriage question was shown as not that necessary, as a political or society requirement, but just as a cherry on top of the cake, sealing the union in less flamboyant way as sealing an Abyss, but leaving room for sparks and continued slow burn but long lasting fire. This viral message to those who still see marriage as needed at a certain age, with desirable or not age gap, and body appearance in terms of height, roundness of face or filling the clothes as well as the shoes. Walking bare feet on the shards was one striking moment to show how despair and depression can hit even those that are relied on, taking them for granted, watching their moves and judging behaviors from below.
This drama actually went further than only pure entertainment.
So it will now sit among my top dramas.
Link to my Notes in Discussion section (use the Table of contents and other links, to navigate them, get some perspective on those strange "Realms", find the characters and who played them, the Challenge to put a name on the 37 grouped pictures, find the good playlists, the announce for the April 11 variety show, how to get to filming location on your next weekend in China, etc.)
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama
I will be moving on to view the remainder of the gripping minguo drama War of Faith, while debating with myself about which I will stay with next, among the upcoming or just started dramas I clicked on... Of course, I could also go on with Princess Agents, which I'd left hanging, without too much qualms since I know that drama is unfinished anyway. For completionism sake, perhaps.
Bye for now, here.
I know I'm going to miss this drama. WIll rewatch it again and again. For sure can't move on from this drama (the last I almost feel like this is after finish LLTG but I'm more satisfied with this ending). I know this is the end but I just it's not the end. Because I want to see more of their marriage time with kids and Ms Jin (should I start call her Madam Jin) come with her new husband.
Until the end, the comedy still there. Bravo to XZ. I can't with his surprise face when know about the news.
I watched few of his dramas before I think this is the best. I can't say much about ZLY. She is one of my favorite actresses so I will be bias on her.
*Signed out*