The only things spot on in this were Ji Xiao Bing's visuals, Zhang Fan's performance and a couple of supporting characters.
Was someone in the production team a problematic shipper (yk, the misgendering, s&m type)? They messed up characters and events for the sake of one-sided fanservice. What happened to Bai's originally warm and lively character? And how the hell did the screenwriter manage to turn Zhan Zhao into a total damsel in distress?! (With this view of ZZ, how is she gonna handle the second book's story, I wonder. ) Speaking of fanservice, it seemed to interest the acting director way more than the villains' performances. Seriously, 99% of the antagonists' acting almost made a parody out of this (with the exception of a certain fabulous psychologist). And for the love of God, stop dubbing.
This was clearly rushed, yet the action scenes were enjoyable. Hoping for a better season 2 (preferably with a different writer).
I kind of hope they don't choose high profile drama actors. Aside from giving less known actors a chance, I think part of the reason CQL worked was because of the fresh (yet talented) faces.
I've noticed kdramas are no good with Science fiction or action, they're better at doing melodramas, romance,…
On the contrary, I think they should make less romcoms and more Mystery/thrillers. Don't people get tired of always watching the almost same plot with only different names?
I see. Lol That's a fun way to call it. Don't know why I thought you meant angst or something ^^' Let's see. I have high hopes, though, since the director has made some of my favorite dramas, including Master's Sun.
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Except the last few minutes of episode 21 missing and a couple of parts having no audio, I don't remember any problems with it.
yes c-dramas love sad endings even if the book ends happily^^"
This one is happy ending but kind of open. for season 2.
Was someone in the production team a problematic shipper (yk, the misgendering, s&m type)? They messed up characters and events for the sake of one-sided fanservice. What happened to Bai's originally warm and lively character? And how the hell did the screenwriter manage to turn Zhan Zhao into a total damsel in distress?! (With this view of ZZ, how is she gonna handle the second book's story, I wonder. )
Speaking of fanservice, it seemed to interest the acting director way more than the villains' performances. Seriously, 99% of the antagonists' acting almost made a parody out of this (with the exception of a certain fabulous psychologist).
And for the love of God, stop dubbing.
This was clearly rushed, yet the action scenes were enjoyable. Hoping for a better season 2 (preferably with a different writer).
Let's see. I have high hopes, though, since the director has made some of my favorite dramas, including Master's Sun.