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Yu Gu Yao (2023)
Another can't miss drama with Xiao Zhan
Beautifully made drama with eye stopping main character acted by Xiao Zhan and jaw dropping special effects for a TV drama. The calm, gentle, albeit reserved but fun character ShiYing is superbly acted by Xiao Zhan! Just can't move my eyes away from him. He is the essence of xianxia Chinese dramas with his impeccable physique, and empathic acting; he is simply irresistable. He really took the Shakespearean tragedy of the exiled prince to the next level. Unlike those similar charcaters before him, Xiao Zhan's ShiYing is kind and calming to all those around him even though he is strong willed and extremely powerful. He just pulls the audience into the character through the windows of the spike of the characters.
The story of ShiYing is a story of the exiled prince who should have came back for revenge to those who cause the death of his mother and his own exile. But he in turn became the savior, rather than the avenger. To do this, he has to go against his love, a student of his, who is destined to end his life as told by prophesy. The drama is well made with beautiful scenery and wonderful costume design. The resistable Xiao Zhan will be the epiphany of xianxia charcater for many years to come. It's the Chinese drama to watch this summer!
Dou Luo Da Lu (2021)
Must see drama!
It's been many years since I followed a Chinese drama as it's being released. But I couldn't wait to watch every single episode as it's being released. The story is adapted from a book series of the same name. The adaptation really elevated the personalities of the characters and made it come more alive. The story is complex and well written to showcase the coming of age story of a determined young man as he tries to become a powerful "soul" master whilst searching for the truth of his family's past. All at the same time meeting a group of life long friends who will fight fir each other to the end. Well acted and the cinematography is just gorgeous! And let me say the special effects were just top notch for a TV drama. Just love it!!!