tsuyoi_hikari

Thank you for your kind words. 🤗 This drama certainly has fantastic writing. Many dramas usually opt for telling but not showing but Burning Flames is definitely different. Everything is shown in action -- Wu Geng's intelligent, power, strength, wisdom and how he inspired people. All characters are like that as well. Like how Uncle Ziyu breaking the crystal at the end, its an indication that his power has grown so much by the end of the drama -- he is one of the strongest from the team as well.

I think a lot of people who didn't appreciate the script is either simply too young to understand the layers of the script since I read many comments that completely missed the message that the drama wanted to tell. And sometimes, it makes me wonder are we even watching the same drama lol.

Like some are not even convinced that Wu Geng is the one in the prophecy since they really cant see his power. When it is shown since the first episode that he is indeed the one with how he bring 'hope' to all the 3 realms. The prophecy said he has the 'power' to defeat Hei Long and you can see how he is indeed the has the 'power' to make impossible things happened -- it is more figurative in meaning not actually he has this super power than is even greater than Hei Long's.

I think what they prefers is a longer happy ending or an ending where we can see Wu Geng and Bai Cai actually hug each other at the end. 🤗

Aww thank you so much for your kind words! But the drama itself is amazing. :D I just pointed out the good points that the drama has in each episode. Not many dramas actually took time to write proper story and depth in their plot but this drama certainly did and they also touched many important things as well as social commentaries.

And about whether Wu Geng and Bai Cai reunited again. Someone asked me the same question before so I just copy & paste the answer:

Of course! I thought its very obvious. I wanted to say its an open ending but its actually not. Its a clear cut happy ending except, it wasn't in our face kind of thing. There is so much hints in the script to say that she will appear again. First, her conversation with Wu Geng before she disappear about life is long, and perhaps they will meet again. Then, Wu Geng promised to wait for her. Then all the conversation of Wu Geng with everyone about Bai Cai and everyone and him seemed to convince that he will meet her again. Wu Xia, the girl from the Shenyin Clan also passed a message to Bai Cai through Wu Geng to say that she knew it wasnt Bai Cai who attacked the village last time.

Also notice how Wu Geng never tries to find his mother or father since he knew that they are really gone but with Bai Cai, he is adamant he will find her again -- that she is waiting for him somewhere. I guess since her origin is the crystal, it served as a clue on why she is different. Remember how Shi Xing is being resurrected even when he is just a normal immortal? With Bai Cai identity as ancient divine spirit, she is definitely more special than Shi Xing.

But then, the most obvious one is the way the story progressed after that. It shows the passing of times; Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter before Wu Geng arrived at their house at human world again. They wont show this passing of times if they just want to make he is just meeting someone random / no one. This narrative served as a purpose to show us that his journey has ended when he met Bai Cai again.

Beside that, the Snowman is biggest clue to us that it is Bai Cai since it is exactly the same Snowman that she once did at the mine. Now I understand why the Snowman scene is important since its actually served as a clue for the ending. Then, the one that sealed the deal for me is Wu Geng's expression upon seeing the person who open the door -- its a relief expression, then he smile with tears in his eyes. If it wasn't Bai Cai, his expression wont be that way.

The reason why Wu Geng didnt take the throne is to show that his legacy is not due to the fact he make a dynasty but rather he lives in the heart of the people and his fight for equality will be the drive for other to follow as an example even to the later generations. Thats the real message of this drama. Also, he never wanted the throne and he always being clear about it -- he told the Bai Prince that whether he win or lose, the Bai Prince will remain as King for the Human World. So his decision in the end wasn't surprising at all

I found the drama is great at addressing some social/political issues which can be applied to real life as well. And even the Xin King's decision to rebel, are also being covered how his unilateral decision robbed the people choice's and the condemnations that he faced after that despite his good intention. Everyone are not being spared from being criticized and how they gave an anology (ant and giant) and follow the same example to prove the point (when Wu Geng defeated Hei Long). The script somehow very faithful on the characters and their overall theme.

And I love how all supporting characters have their own purpose and roles while still making their own decision and do not exist just to please the main leads. They will come and go, yet still give impact and contribution to the main story.

Yes, BC being an ancient divine spirit definitely play a role as well. Just like Shi Xing being resurrected after he is dead despite he is not even a ancient divine spirit. So in a way, BC probability to appear again is of higher chances that is why WG believes that she is not really dead and he is right with that.

Yes, it could be interpreted as that as well.

Nice of you to notice that! :D

Yes, the morning glory served as purpose as it a symbol of their love. Over the drama, so many times (I think 3 or 4 times) that BC told WG that she will never leave him and will always be together with him (she even said it again before the wedding) -- the morning glory kind of fulfill that promise that she made since she cant be physically with him at that time.

Thank you 🤗

They didnt explain how she will be back but I guess the fact that her origin is the crystal, it may serve as a clue. I first thought they gonna take the reincarnation route -- since Wu Geng is half human and half immortal, he may live for longer time than normal human so its possible for him to met BC again this way. But the passing of time is not that long -- perhaps 1 year since only 4 seasons has passed so it must be some other way.

WX is Wu Xia -- the girl from Shenyin clan. She told WG that once he met BC again, please tell her that she knew it wasnt BC when she attack the village.

It was stated since early on he never wanted to rule. He just wanted peace and free everyone from slavery. He told Zhou Qiao that whether he win or lose, Zhou Qiao will be the the King of the human world. He said this in the 30th episode if I'm not mistaken.

So I always knew he wont stay and rule.

Its the script -- its really fantastic and compelling. The story is very layered and amazing and with substance and depth. Plus, the complex & lovable main characters as well as very interesting -- I mean, very interesting supporting characters -- its like finding gems in each episode -- they may come and go but all of them served a purpose. You might think they're gone but they will appear again to contribute to the main plot later.

And the CGI is bad on the 2nd episode but improved so much after that. I mean Wu Geng's fight with the Blue Giant Monster or with Shi Xing? -- its amazing.

Everyone survived except General An and friends, Chen Jing, Grandad, A'Lan and Erxing. Only 4 important people died.

It is because they want to make it as 2 endings. First for the people who is a realist or general public and need to convince that great achievements can only be achieved with sacrifices. And another one for people like us who love our happy endings. But I thought the way they actually spent in telling the ending is very awesome and all hints that comes with it. Everything has closure and properly being addressed. Though, a little extra will certainly make me more happy lol.

Ohh thank you! But the drama itself is amazing. :D I just pointed out the good points that the drama has in each episode. Not many dramas actually took time to write proper story and depth in their plot but this drama certainly did and they also cover many important things as well as a social commentary.

About whether WG and BC reunited again? Of course! I thought its very obvious. I wanted to say its an open ending but its actually not. Its a clear cut happy ending except, it wasn't in our face kind of thing. There is so much hints in the script to say that she will appear again. First, her conversation with WG before she disappear about life is long, and perhaps they will meet again. Then all the conversation of WG with everyone about BC and everyone seemed to convince that he will meet her again esp the message that WX passed to WG. Notice how WG never tries to find his mother or father since he knew that they are really gone but with BC, he is adamant he will find her again. I guess since her origin is the crystal it served as clue on why she is different.

But then, the most obvious one is the way the story progressed after that. It shows the passing of times; Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter before WG arrived at their house at human world again. They wont show this passing of times if they just want to make he is just meeting someone random / no one. This narrative served as a purpose to show us that his journey has ended when he met BC again.

Then, the Snowman is biggest clue to us that it is BC since it is exactly the same Snowman that she once did at at the mine. Now I understand why the Snowman scene is important since its actually served as clues for the ending. Then the one that sealed the deal for me is Wu Geng's expression upon seeing the person who open the door -- its a smile with tears in his eyes. If it wasnt BC, his expression wont be that way.

Ok, just finished watching the last episode. What a great ending. I love how they actually took time for the ending -- the battle with Hei Long, the aftermath, and all Wu Geng visits, and later the end. It wasnt rushed at all and it is beautifully written carefully with an awesome message on how Wu Geng's legacy is not him inheriting the throne but rather how he lives in people's hearts.

And tbh, I didnt expect to cry, like its a battle dramas with fighting from beginning to end but the script is awesome? They let everyone have their emotional moments -- starting with the grandad, not gonna name anyone here but even Xinyue Kui? Like they have to show the Dad and the sister, and there I was shedding a tear lol. 😂

I'm still not coherent right now to write review but I'm just very happy with this drama. The script is definitely its biggest strength and both Ren Jialun and Xing Fei are awesome playing their respective roles. And all the supporting casts did an awesome jobs as well. I love even how in the end, the drama shows that it wasnt Wu Geng ALONE who defeat Hei Long but rather a collective efforts and helps from everyone.

So many twist and turns in merely 3 episodes. Who ever wrote the script deserved a brownie point. This is how you write a good drama and a good ending!

Riding popularity of their previous work? You meant SJK and KJW? As in Arthdal Chronicles?

I think the biggest twist so far is Shen Yan is on their side -- I did not expect that part tbh, like AT ALL. But the drama writing so far like to be deceptive in their storytelling and fool us so I'm sure we gonna get another surprise later about his real motives.

I cant believe we only have 6 episodes left. And pretty amazed how they managed to fit so many things in yesterday's episode -- it was tight, but didnt feel rushed at all. I love this kind of pace. Its really fantastic!

And I just love love how the script keeps coming back to the main theme of the story which is 'Fate is in your hand' -- so you yourself decide on how you are going to fight against it. Wu Geng's conversation with Uncle Ziyu is all kind of awesome on how they touched the topic about fate and how his father will fight for it even when he knew the outcome and the effect on him and his family and the condemnation that he is going to face -- which being brought up multiple times in the drama. But change is needed, you can just stay at your place and wait for everything to change on its own.

I also love the fact the drama went back on the topic how Xin King's decision to rebel against the Immortal robbed the chance of ordinary people of choice -- choice to join or choice to just live their lives. Just because the main character decided on something, doesnt mean they get spared from being criticized with it. That is why with Wu Geng now, all the people who joined him are with choice -- a choice that they made on their own. That is why there is people like Chen Jing or Xiao Sheng -- despite supporting Wu Geng, yet, still making a choice of not to fight. I love how the drama paint all these people as different, and have their own thinking -- entities that just dont exist for the main leads or just exist as plot device -- they are their own people, making their own decisions on how to live their lives.

This kind of comments always had me scratching my head. The leads' acting has been impressive so far. Their expressions are on point.

Like yesterday's episode when Xing Fei's change from evil to good, you can clearly see when she made the switch clearly. And if that is not good acting, I dont know what is it. Her eyes expressed so much. When she said Ah Gou, you can see the yearning in her eyes. Then, when she becomes evil, you can see how blank is her stare.

I keep rewinding the scenes during the Ceremony (Ep. 28). The way Wu Geng's face expressed disappointment and sadness towards Bai Cai was so good. It made me question at that time that I could be wrong when I thought it was all part of his plan -- I was like 'he cant be this sad if he planned this lol'. 😂

That is why I love smart lead in my dramas. I feel less frustrated watching it. :D