Its a designated reboot with an assigned date/time vs a full factory reset even though with the right system you…
Not my point. Either way it still has to make sense and be comprehendable. Its pushing the story forward - more coherence should be expected. If its a fantasy then go all out. If its a reboot/reset then make it make sense.
got it. point taken. though I am commenting on his broken bones, torn/separated ligaments. and range of motion. meridians are one thing - physical state is another.
A bit about the 'Reset' and 'Reboot'In general, Reset means back to the factory setting, deleting all data. Reset…
Its a designated reboot with an assigned date/time vs a full factory reset even though with the right system you can also do the same designated configuration during a system reset. From my perspective, given that his physical injuries are not matching up, they used the reset/reboot as a conenience without an understanding of what the rule set is. I see this as a flaw in the concept and/or editing and/or laziness.
There is too much not to like in the first 12 episodes of this drama that I decided to piece together the things that I do like - particially to rationalize why I am still watching it. Low and behold, a reversal starts to build in episode 13 and by episode 18 I find myself liking more than disliking. Lets hope the trend continues. Either way, I am committed to finishing this drama and honoring the efforts of the outstanding actors and the martial arts director.
Points that continue to frustrate that I hope get resolved or at least mitigated:
1. The director(s) use of stellar actors like they are inanimate objects (door knobs), e.g., Cheng Yi & Edward Zhang. 2. The director(s) obsession with pushing their own personal version of story telling down our throats. It can feel stale, uncomfortable, and fratured in any given episode. Story telling is a science yes? Not a directors' boy dream. 3. The periodic blank look on the actors faces as if they are going through the motions - you want me to do and say what? Like this? Huh? 4. The sadness in Cheng Yi's eyes during the recent PR interviews. You can tell he gave his wuxia heart and soul to the acting and action in this drama and he seems as surprised as the rest of us at how the first half has played out. 5. Stop with the main actor designation 'fight' - we see it once again ala Gina Jin in The Immortal Ascension - is Gulnezer Bextiyar more of a main actor than Johnny Zhang? Come on!
Was really excited in the beginning but sadly can't like this show as much as everyone. There's lots of skinship…
Right there with you. It took a nose dive - not unusual for a cdrama but a nose dive just the same. Beginning was cute, clever, and fun to watch. Nevermind...
Not sure how I feel about these final episodes. Seems to be edited a lot and some of the episodes are light on substance. FLs absolutely mesmerizing charm keeps me watching. Agree also that XK knows how to get his cry on. My fav mini story so far is the plant man.
Points that continue to frustrate that I hope get resolved or at least mitigated:
1. The director(s) use of stellar actors like they are inanimate objects (door knobs), e.g.,
Cheng Yi & Edward Zhang.
2. The director(s) obsession with pushing their own personal version of story telling down our throats. It can feel stale, uncomfortable, and fratured in any given episode. Story telling is a science yes? Not a directors' boy dream.
3. The periodic blank look on the actors faces as if they are going through the motions - you want me to do and say what? Like this? Huh?
4. The sadness in Cheng Yi's eyes during the recent PR interviews. You can tell he gave his wuxia heart and soul to the acting and action in this drama and he seems as surprised as the rest of us at how the first half has played out.
5. Stop with the main actor designation 'fight' - we see it once again ala Gina Jin in The Immortal Ascension - is Gulnezer Bextiyar more of a main actor than Johnny Zhang? Come on!