The Tale of Loyal Heroes and Righteous Gallants
Before Jin Yong's Wuxia heroes, there's Shi Yukun's The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants [1879]
Zhan Zhao was one of the Seven Heroes, a formidable martial artist, well known in Jianghu, a very loyal aid to Bao Zheng [Judge Bao] the Prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture in the Song Dynasty era.
My mother's love for Chinese ancient, classic Wuxia stories introduced me to Zhan Zhao's character and I fell in love with him. Zhan Zhao is truly my most favourite superhero.
During my teens, I spent my afternoon time by watching Justice Bao [1993] series.
236 episodes and none was boring.
Kenny Ho portrayed this character perfectly that for me, no other actors could surpass it, until I watched this Zhan Zhao Adventures.
As a very avid fan of Zhan Zhao character, I must say this version was second to 1993 series [for me Kenny Ho is still the best]
This production really showcased Zhan Zhao's personality.
Righteous, smart, benevolent, gentle, kindhearted, formidable, and handsome of course
We could also see Zhan Zhao's past as Jianghu's warrior, his regrets, his reasons why he avoided to kill but in the end he still ended up killing his enemy. [Zhan Zhao indeed avoided killing unless it's very necessary]
It also showed his conflicted heart, how he still believed in following the law but somehow also tempted to use his past act which was killing the villain.
Everything that I have known about Zhan Zhao was shown here in this series, including his famous red robe.
I'm truly impressed, a real embodiment of Wuxia, 37 episodes full of fighting scenes [that's what Wuxia should be] and in between those fighting scenes, we still can enjoy the story, the plot, the emotion, the conflicted minds.
Yang Yang really nailed this Zhan Zhao's version.
His expressions, gestures, personalities, and even the calm voice. He did a very good job as Zhan Zhao.
Alen Fang as Bai Yutang, a naughty, reckless, impulsive, a bit childish but a very loyal friend and compatriot.
He actually did very well job as Bai Yutang, but somehow he reminded me of Wen Kexing a bit. [gestures, expression, movement] but still a very pleasant portrayal.
As for Huo Linglong, she's an interesting character. Although young, she's quite mature and also smart, but sometimes looked like flat and lost words in the middle. Probably the script for this character was made like this.
As for other actors, all of them have done a good job, really. Even the villain can make me sad and pity them a lot.
This Seven Heroes and Five Gallants tale doesn't emphasize on romance, it's all about the journey in upholding justice throughout the kingdom.
That is why there is no romance in this series although we can see Huo Linglong's deep affection and devotion to Zhan Zhao, and Bai Yutang's ocassional tease but Zhan Zhao was either quite immune or dense.
[If you wanna know who's Zhan Zhao's wife on the Shi Yukun's original story, you can find it on the internet.]
I'm really grateful that the screen writer and the production team didn't change this into a romance series.
For Wuxia lover, you should not miss watching this series.
A very highly recommended series to be watched and to be rewatched.
仗劍三尺，江湖之外，紅袍展仁心，青峰昭律義
[Zhàng jiàn sān chǐ, jiānghú zhī wài, hóng páo zhǎn rén xīn, qīngfēng zhāo lǜyì]
Wielding a three-foot sword, beyond the martial world, a red-robed figure displays benevolence, while a green-crowned crane embodies justice and righteousness.
😊💐👏🏼
Zhan Zhao was one of the Seven Heroes, a formidable martial artist, well known in Jianghu, a very loyal aid to Bao Zheng [Judge Bao] the Prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture in the Song Dynasty era.
My mother's love for Chinese ancient, classic Wuxia stories introduced me to Zhan Zhao's character and I fell in love with him. Zhan Zhao is truly my most favourite superhero.
During my teens, I spent my afternoon time by watching Justice Bao [1993] series.
236 episodes and none was boring.
Kenny Ho portrayed this character perfectly that for me, no other actors could surpass it, until I watched this Zhan Zhao Adventures.
As a very avid fan of Zhan Zhao character, I must say this version was second to 1993 series [for me Kenny Ho is still the best]
This production really showcased Zhan Zhao's personality.
Righteous, smart, benevolent, gentle, kindhearted, formidable, and handsome of course
We could also see Zhan Zhao's past as Jianghu's warrior, his regrets, his reasons why he avoided to kill but in the end he still ended up killing his enemy. [Zhan Zhao indeed avoided killing unless it's very necessary]
It also showed his conflicted heart, how he still believed in following the law but somehow also tempted to use his past act which was killing the villain.
Everything that I have known about Zhan Zhao was shown here in this series, including his famous red robe.
I'm truly impressed, a real embodiment of Wuxia, 37 episodes full of fighting scenes [that's what Wuxia should be] and in between those fighting scenes, we still can enjoy the story, the plot, the emotion, the conflicted minds.
Yang Yang really nailed this Zhan Zhao's version.
His expressions, gestures, personalities, and even the calm voice. He did a very good job as Zhan Zhao.
Alen Fang as Bai Yutang, a naughty, reckless, impulsive, a bit childish but a very loyal friend and compatriot.
He actually did very well job as Bai Yutang, but somehow he reminded me of Wen Kexing a bit. [gestures, expression, movement] but still a very pleasant portrayal.
As for Huo Linglong, she's an interesting character. Although young, she's quite mature and also smart, but sometimes looked like flat and lost words in the middle. Probably the script for this character was made like this.
As for other actors, all of them have done a good job, really. Even the villain can make me sad and pity them a lot.
This Seven Heroes and Five Gallants tale doesn't emphasize on romance, it's all about the journey in upholding justice throughout the kingdom.
That is why there is no romance in this series although we can see Huo Linglong's deep affection and devotion to Zhan Zhao, and Bai Yutang's ocassional tease but Zhan Zhao was either quite immune or dense.
[If you wanna know who's Zhan Zhao's wife on the Shi Yukun's original story, you can find it on the internet.]
I'm really grateful that the screen writer and the production team didn't change this into a romance series.
For Wuxia lover, you should not miss watching this series.
A very highly recommended series to be watched and to be rewatched.
仗劍三尺，江湖之外，紅袍展仁心，青峰昭律義
[Zhàng jiàn sān chǐ, jiānghú zhī wài, hóng páo zhǎn rén xīn, qīngfēng zhāo lǜyì]
Wielding a three-foot sword, beyond the martial world, a red-robed figure displays benevolence, while a green-crowned crane embodies justice and righteousness.
😊💐👏🏼
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