Hou Minghao carries the weight of this thrilling series.
I've been following this brilliant Chinese actor's career for some time now. Here, he plays the seemingly ruthless and cold Wuji, but as the series progresses, we learn more about his life and the heavy burden he carries, making it impossible not to empathize with him. Every gesture, every facial expression, and every glance is a marvel. This actor has a very bright future ahead of him. The first episode is breathtaking; the battlefield scenes with the flaming sword are some of the best I've seen in any Chinese series. The action sequences are one of the highlights of the series, which—along with a very good script and perfectly developed characters—make it one of the best I've seen lately (not just from China). The soundtrack is gorgeous, and yes, Hou Minghao also sings beautifully! I wholeheartedly recommend this series.
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