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An amazing show that's marred by the side kicks
You thought that China forgot how to make action wuxia dramas ever since they discovered CGI but out of no where, this appears.
This is a old school Wuxia action drama that is so good, despite Di Ren Jie not looking as handsome as the other actors who have played him.
No finger pointing and hand seal that pretends to be a live action naruto drama here.
Di Ren Jie/Detective Dee is China's version of Sherlock Homes and people who love chinese dramas should be no stranger to him as there's already numerous dramas and movies about his adventures.
In 2024, This drama is a refreshing blast as we don't have over the top CGI and finger pointing fight scenes here. The drama is more reminiscence of old wuxia dramas and Jackie Chan/Donnie Yen movies.
The cases so far are well reasoned and interesting to watch as the people often cry of supernatural happening which is typical of the ancient people and there are enough action scenes to leave you on the edge of your seat. Sadly in the later half, the cases are not as good and the emotions of the characters take focus as they become personally involved.
One issue is perhaps the music could be better, as it is a little dull and obviously as mentioned above, very little romance if you really like the romance in your dramas.
While the first half of the drama is stunning, the latter half is sadly marred by the magistrate sidekicks. One was even gender-changed from male to female to bring some romantic-tension
After finishing the show, I can't help but feel that the show started amazingly. the first half of the show was superb. The sidekicks was tolerable but sadly, it all falls apart due to a disappointing second half. You can't help but feel sad when you read about the rumors regarding one of the sidekicks.
This is a old school Wuxia action drama that is so good, despite Di Ren Jie not looking as handsome as the other actors who have played him.
No finger pointing and hand seal that pretends to be a live action naruto drama here.
Di Ren Jie/Detective Dee is China's version of Sherlock Homes and people who love chinese dramas should be no stranger to him as there's already numerous dramas and movies about his adventures.
In 2024, This drama is a refreshing blast as we don't have over the top CGI and finger pointing fight scenes here. The drama is more reminiscence of old wuxia dramas and Jackie Chan/Donnie Yen movies.
The cases so far are well reasoned and interesting to watch as the people often cry of supernatural happening which is typical of the ancient people and there are enough action scenes to leave you on the edge of your seat. Sadly in the later half, the cases are not as good and the emotions of the characters take focus as they become personally involved.
One issue is perhaps the music could be better, as it is a little dull and obviously as mentioned above, very little romance if you really like the romance in your dramas.
While the first half of the drama is stunning, the latter half is sadly marred by the magistrate sidekicks. One was even gender-changed from male to female to bring some romantic-tension
After finishing the show, I can't help but feel that the show started amazingly. the first half of the show was superb. The sidekicks was tolerable but sadly, it all falls apart due to a disappointing second half. You can't help but feel sad when you read about the rumors regarding one of the sidekicks.
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