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His writing isn't as good as it was and let's be honest, he was always lacking in certain aspects. It is just that the awesome parts covered that up and now it is more noticeable.

The only surprise was horror because people who haven't read the books had nothing to be surprised about. If he had warned original fans in advance, the backlash would have been less. Hard-core fans would not have watched, milder would be prepared and would have given it a shot. As it is... I mean smart people knew it wasn't going to go over well. Look at how Xiao Zhan covered himself (not that he has to, IMO because it is hardly his fault and he is doing a great job but he still did).

They gambled. They tried to weigh between telling the truth and scaring the fans off and lying and getting at least some to check it out. They gambled badly because being warned in advance would have prevented the shock that just kept growing. As it is, they are getting destroyed in the novel and donghua circles. Their own fault.

Get ready to be pissed off because in 27, the trailer is out, Xiao Wu saves Tang San. Again.

He got money and signed a contract. Plus he has other projects with them. If he actually was respectful of the fans he had before, he would have said that the changes were drastic before the drama went on air. He didn't but they are spinning now to cover their behinds. Long story short, he sold himself. Hope at least it was good money.

Ignore her. Wang Juan is an "idol" screenwriter. He literally has water armies flooding Douban trying to explain how he is the best thing ever and no, Tang San is not nerfed, you are all just morons who are too stupid to understand his brilliance. It's pointless, they are all here to defend him because he has big projects coming and they know the drama sucks. If they don't defend him, his future value goes down and they can't afford that.

Which is basically a flop if we are being harsh and just being decent if we are kind. For the amount of promotion, the huge existing IP, Xiao Zhan, that is a flop if it stays at 4 billion. It might not because if action picks up people can ignore the first 15 episodes if word of mouth spreads.

I am not sure what isn't a face-palm at this point tbh. One of the main characteristics of this rewrite is that the incompetent screenwriter took highlights of certain people and then either deleted them or redistributed. It's unbelievable.

He was the guy who they used for the test to enter Shrek, where Tang San did that nebulous instinct fight in the courtyard, who then left. Supposedly because they have no money to pay him.
It is kind of funny every fan was afraid of the special effects and put their faith in the script writer before this started. And then....

I forgot. It is very possible Tang Chen is connected to the mutant souls which explains why Hu Liena is already here but that also means that Slaughter city is scrapped too.

Yes, you are right.

And Oscar's food type power is actually brilliant. You will see :)

I just know my brain went but... But...
But.... At the smack, splat one two. So much for that glorious moment.

About yy, I meant I've and Fire Ying yang well. In the drama, Xiao Wu is with him. Cnetz are very unhappy about the whole thing because there is also a possibility that actually it belongs to her. The whole Dugu Bo plot is under a question mark. About Rongrong, if she already has the nine treasure glazed tile pagoda then that entire plot from 7 to 9 will get scrapped. Beautiful Silk Tulip getting scrapped goes along with the Ying Yang well plot being altered too. I don't mind a thread for book lovers, sounds good.

At this point, I am horror watching. I think I am numb and there is just this horrifying feeling as they keep destroying all the essential and best parts.
I think in the end I was most appalled at what they are doing to the Haotian hammer because even in the drama they explained about adding rings. He uses it before and yet this time he one shots the spider. It doesn't give me the impression of the hammer's might; it makes me think the spider has the strength of a household cockroach. Everything about Tang San is awful. I know they didn't have much money initially but it doesn't hold water that this is why Tang San is so reduced when you look at the rest. I don't know if you have seen spoilers for yy? I was so angry that I am not even sure but that was a nine glazed pagoda, right? There goes that plot.

You definitely should. I am a book fan who doesn't like it but it's just me. You might like it. Maybe if they said in advance that they are changing a lot, I would have liked it more being prepared. I still think I could like it if certain things change (I am trying not to spoil, sorry). So since you are going in knowing there is a big difference, I think the impact will be less. I do hope that you will have fun.

The drama is drastically different from both the novel and the donghua. If you haven't seen either, you will have a better time but even then the pacing is not ideal.

The actors are all ok, Xiao Zhan is an excellent Tang San. Music can be off sometimes. I don't like this show so far but I still think you should give it a try because many people are enjoying it.

It's not a hit, it is not a flop. It's lingering somewhere in between. You are underestimating the number of preexisting fans. But if the show drops this support prioritising and allows the main lead and the main plot to explode, the whole show will be a big hit. Douluo IP is a huge hit because of Tang San. If the drama allows Tang San to shine, drama will be a hit. It is not complicated. 33% of the show is over. If that is not enough to start on the main lead plot line then I don't know.

600 million for 33% of the show, a huge preexisting IP and a huge main star is nothing to brag about.

Look, I may not like how some of his stans act but I try to be as objective as I can be. I like Xiao Zhan himself, I think he is a great actor who has legions of fans. Just IMO but I think the few Tang San's highlights that exist come from his own excellent acting, not the script. I think it is his fans that are mostly holding Douluo at decent ratings now (the viewership is steady so no new fans). So they are obviously doing good work of support. I admire that.

But we all know Xiao Zhan's troubles with a certain agency. He has better shows coming up. He is in a good place now. If Douluo doesn't end up being a big male hero show, I see no reason for him to say yes to s2 where he would be sidelined again. Why would he? Tencent can just move on with Tang San's children. I am sorry, I can't answer your question better because I just don't know. Of course, if the show changes course it will be easier to predict.

I am sorry, I can't decipher that.

In general, I have the right to write my criticism here, as does everyone else. Others have the right to write their positive thoughts, which is what the majority here is doing. You want to silence criticism? Find some place that doesn't allow free speech.

Like said before, you fans can wait till season 10 for all I care.
This is a drama with a main lead. I want that main lead 5 episodes ago, not some random point in the future. Tang San is Tang San, he has clear motives and path. You can develop other original dramas if you want something else. If you want only positivity, I am sure there is some Xiao Zhan page somewhere. They are pushing this drama as the best thing ever so you can do it there.

Please write properly.

Yes, it is my right, you got that correct. Everything else you wrote is irrelevant. Is it only allowed to gush here? I didn't get that memo because I see the same people repeatedly posting positive comments but I don't see you telling them to stop. Ah stans. You are so funny.

It's not that difficult. You sign a contract, you sell copyright and in general, form a relationship with thr company or maintain an existing one.