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South Wind Knows chinese drama review
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South Wind Knows
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by Jeuhaen
Oct 8, 2024
39 of 39 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.5
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

Some things are great, some things are not…

Key take aways: Starts off good, middle part way too plot-heavy, gets better towards the end but feels a bit rushed and predictable.
Acting was strong, music ok, effects not great.

The following I wrote when on episode 24, but my thoughts are pretty much the same on these points after completing all episodes:

First of all: Fu Yun Shen (1st ML), brought to life by Cheng Yi, is just such a wholeheartedly good character. He didn't start out like that, but he turns out to be the kind of persona that fills you with a warm feeling. Everything from his acts and behaviour to the way he talks and smiles. Great acting by Cheng Yi.

As for Zhang Yu Xi portraying Zhu Jiu (1st FL), I have had some mixed impressions of her before, but I do think she fills this role well.

They had some sweet moments, but not off-the charts chemistry.

Fu Xin Bo as Fu Xi Zhou (2nd ML); I have liked some other works of his I have seen, and he does OK, but I think maybe his character becomes a bit "flat" as it progresses. I do like how they try to show his internal conflicts (will not divulge further to not give spoilers).

Then:
I sincerely wish the writers had skipped the family dramas and scheming character types. That would have made this SO much better. They could have created a story arch in a different way.
The drop that kind of did if for me now was Zhou Zhi Zhi's mum, but Fu Yun Shen's mother is also way over-the-top.

Some scenes are a bit too fake-looking (props & visual effects), but other part of the cinematography is quite beautiful.

I also find it a bit annoying that the female characters, especially Ruan Ruan, but also occasionally Zhu Jiu, talks in so childish ways. I know RR's character is supposed to be a bit spoiled and childish, but still - to talk like she is a 7 year old?
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