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So glad that among this thread you also acknowledge the director's gift.

The director is the sculptor. Young actors are good most of the time. But they become better once they come across THE director that will take them by the hand to perfect their craft, the result is astonishing.

Agree, unfortunately, it takes all kinds to make the World, as the World isn't perfect.

down this thread, a few viewers' complaint

Hua Mulan is back !
Our piggy butcher has paused like a monument dedicated to fallen chinese soldiers. What a detail ! What a message for veteran women !

To the viewers who fastforward scenes.

With all due respect, I wish to emphasize what are the details you miss when fastforwarding for example: the music theme for each scene and at times the lietmotiv for your favorite actor/actress, all the actor's micro expressions including their tones of voice and script, the settings itself so simple but well drawn from paper to the screen, the scenery, wardrobe accurately designed, the props well documented. All these are quite fun to watch and to listen for "only" a 40 episode drama.

Should you take this gem for granted, you miss the crew's hard work. These departments worked intelligently for month to grace you with your favorite actor/actress. And these actor and actress, in return, molded their craft diligently into something they believe in, and in turn, would please you..

We have to acknowledge that it's not at the same level as a movie with a spendthrift budget. Still, they propel a fun story nicely created from a script to our screen. The director's creativity is to be reckoned with.

You could find it fun if for at least one episode you test your patience and enjoy it at its fullest.
In the meantime, I wish you an enjoyable Pursuit Of Jade watching.

I cannot skip...my hands, my mind, my heart doen't allow it.

I was obsessed at Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon at the time of its airing.
Blades of the Guardians gave me the same drive and your obsession is in my favour as I don't have to dig much about the production.
Once more thank you.

Watched this movie twice on big screen at the time of its airing.

Welcome to you ! Have fun feeding all the threads on MDL with your comments.

I understood your 1st comment. I read all the comments except for the spoilers because my heart won't take it.

I don't read the spoilers.

Memorable Tan Yan Ci with the same vibe.

What an actor he is ! What an amazing director !
Where are these young actors/actresses trained ?
Where Cdramaland casting department fishes them from ?

"My daughter"
"My daughter"
"My daughter"
He is acting like a "hen" protecting his only little chick.

I use Bian stone for my scrapping method and it will never EVER be as sensual as his 🤣. What a scene ! Obviously he IS her husband.

What ? This Lady Shisan was harassed with a kiss and is falling for her abuser ? What type of message is that ?

Very interesting article and motivating to watch this movie. Thank you for sharing.

There are details that make this story interesting to watch. It isn't concentrated only on fighting and infighting among the political court. It's about the whole cast even the pigs and the recipes are included, neighboors' grudges, village incidents. Each episode is packed of info. Not one boring moment.

The Sobbing team !