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Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 6.0

Love-addled trance in the 1st half, exorcism and return to form in the 2nd half

‒Short Review‒
S2 returns the same cast and presumably the same production team as S1. But based on the initial episodes in the first half of the show, you'd be convinced that the crew were collectively replaced with 恋爱脑 (love-addled brain). It's not that I'm against romance and S1 did half romance between the leads, albeit in a more male-centric style. The problem is our leads fell into the most derivative romantic situations complete with misunderstandings, infantile romance that destroys characterization, and noble idiocy galore. It took a lot of anger suppression and fast-forwarding before I survived to the 2nd half (around ep8) where the show mostly returned to form.

This season will start with what happened to the fate of Ji Ruxue, who was punched off a cliff ... hint hint, flailing off a cliff might as well be the most foolproof survival tactic in CDrama. The more complicated background of Li Xinyun, Ji Ruxue, and Zhang Zifan is revealed. And the 2nd half revolves around the different factions searching and fighting for the Long Quan Treasures, and the Hellhound Chief's conspiracy. Pacing was much better in the 2nd half as there was a lot more fighting and a lot less idioting. Not everyone will like the ending as someone dies, though the Hellhound Chief had given plenty of hints and warnings, so it was a mistake to cross him. The good news is that even dead people can be revived, especially in Wuxia animes. The bad news is that there will be no continuation any time soon. Fans can try the anime, it's 3D style typical of Chinese anime, and apparently its one of the most popular Donghuas, lauded for its rich world building, attention to historical and cultural elements, and plot.

Note: There is a 2022 knock-off remake on Youtube. Unless you are desperate, I wouldn't recommend it as it's worse actors, worse looking actors, and cheap short-drama style. But if you did like it, just know you'll enjoy this version a lot more.

Bu Liang Ren S1 Review
https://mydramalist.com/profile/MyLangyaList/reviews/391521

--Component Ratings--

- Overall - charitable 7 (1st half 5.0, 2nd half 7.0)
- Plot - 7
- Theme / Message / Impact - 7.5
- Acting - 7.5
- Visuals - 7
- Audio - 7.5
- Rewatch - 6
- Accessibility - 7.5 (if you find decent subs)
- Subtitle quality - ??

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Rewatch Value 7.5
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I don't read comics or manwha but i love arts.
Previous Bu Liang Ren was more on complicated fighting scenes but this part 2 was more on mental war, it became slower after ep.13 because of relationship and family issue. Its still worth watching though. But those that's looking for romance or shipping , this drama is just not IT. I just adore the similarities of looks on the animated one with this drama version.
Hopefully they make another season with all same casts , i'm looking forward to more martial arts.



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