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I am going down the mountain. I wrote this as my goodbye. But I will come here again sometimes.
#CONTAIN SPOILER, BUT NOT MUCH#Word of Honor is a drama focused on two main lead's story.
The drama started with someone who want to end his life three years wandering the world, changed to someone who want to live a long life after meet his other half.
And his other half, which is someone who want to ruin the world and himself in the end, changed to be someone who want to enjoy his life in the world he live after he meet his soulmate.
The point interest of this drama for me :
#Flirty character that teased an indifferent character. This is universal, and this is a BL version. It's a new for me.
#A different show where ML is not searching for a reason to life, not a ML where he want to change the world, not a ML who desire in treasure nor looking for it. But a ML where he gave up his life and meet someone that make him want to treasure it. It's unique and I want to experience watching it.
#THE MLs cried so beautiful. Especially on late eps.
#IS an angsty drama with a happy ending
#Has much classic scene where mostly a BG drama doing it. Watch the first three eps, you will know how and why.
Watch it fams! Don't judge a book by its cover.
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The storyline and The chemistry between the actors are so good!
When I first watched episode 1 I immediately fell in love with the storyline and the cast. This film managed to make me cry in the middle of the first episode. The storyline, the conflict, the chemistry between the actors are so good!!I'm happy that I discovered this drama.
To be honest, I accidentally watched this drama after I got a recommendation from YouTube. I'm not that familiar with Chinese dramas, but I didn't expect this drama to be so good!
Even though they said that the budget was not very much, but I know they gave everything in the making of this drama. I hope the whole team and the players will be more successful in the future
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Great Series !
I must said, i was surprised after watching the 2nd episode. Here, you can see performances by Simon Gong is quite superb. Compared to his other shows (Simon Gong), he really nailed it and very comfortable with this role. But Zhe Han is a bit stiff , only after few episodes, his character start to warming to Simon Gong 's character. Simon Gong's character flirtations is very bold and interesting, very pleasant to see such interactions between 2 male leads.The pace of the show indeed thrilling and splendid, not a moment bore. The choreography was extremely slow at times but still captivating overall, i must say. Though heard this is low budget productions but still background decorations plus costumes are interesting to look especially colorful clothes. I don't feels is a low budget productions, more like well spent budget series. I don't mind to re-watch this series again, i hope you would love this show too. It is worth for your leisure time. Enjoy! and give a good ratings or review if you could, thanks
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Disappointed with this drama in both acting, story, and production
I was truly disappointed with this drama after seeing how people talked about it and was so overly highly rated due to BL nature. After watching the untamed, I thought they will produce a similar or better quality BL drama but it is the opposite. I didn't like the acting nor the chemistry of the leads. The ghost clan chief (one of the male lead) is way too overacting and forced. He is too annoying and getting on my nerve. the other male lead is not too bad as his character is supposed to be odd, cold and stone faced. I lost interest after watching the first 5 episodes and drop this drama to watch other films. Came back again to give it another chance, after watching episodes 12. So far, I am very disappointed with the story, acting, background setting, etc. It looks like a low budget film as the overall production is nothing to boast about. I was hoping the actors will be better in acting as they both had been in the business for awhile and had acting/drama educational background.Was this review helpful to you?
Word of Honor....( AI.... amore.... Sarang nee.... like,,.. more BL please)
Word of honor series is exceptionally good both the actor and rest of stuff crew is good acting too.the word of honor serier overall more than you can imagine .. than THe untamed serie..
More BL and friendship, brormances ..AND LLOVEEEEEEEE.. ..
you can really fine one true soulmate in the world and its worth it whatever means to sacrifice youre self to each other
best ever.. BL... more.. please...
ohh.. i miss GUARDIAN....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXco-GoAvc0&list=RDGMEMQ1dJ7wXfLlqCjwV0xfSNbAVMcMRiFt9p-hY&index=2&ab_channel=FHAIAK
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comments on the ending
?: just having seen the epilogue I think I can fairly see that my imagined ending reflects this and my disappointed review should be read in this mind as referring up to episode 36〜 I feel they could have included this ending somehow with the main final episode at same time though which would have made the series ending much more satisfying： still I am glad they made this epilogue though it could have been longer and shown more of how they came together again and their life together afterwards✳️✳️This review is only about the ending〜 I hardly know where to begin in reviewing the whole superlative drama〜 as it was for me！〜 especially how it captured the relationship of the two men （especially using your own imagination）in spite of the restrictions within which the producer had to work。 I have put off watching the last episode for some days as I did not want it to end.。The last episode very neatly resolved the various strands of the plot though the endings are rarely totally satisfying。 It was not exactly unexpected in terms of the ”quest” being an anticlimax like many similar stories or Cheng Ling as an adult being the ”heir” of the heroes、although the specific manner of the ending for Zhou Zi Zhu and Wen Ke Xing was unexpected。Of course I was very disappointed particularly as the closing song always promised they would be together for ever！The ideal of self-sacrifice is very noble but does not Wen consider it would be even more painful for Zhou to recover only to find Wen was no longer alive for him？？ I suppose all you can say is that if Wen did not use the Six Combined Cultivation method it would be a case of him losing Zhou eventually 。Of course I hoped ーas seemingly promised at earlier points in the storyーZhou could be healed and they could both live together away from the pains of the World〜however I see them united in spirit in the Afterlife and maybe Wen even present in spirit with Zhou in this life and eventually coming together again as soulmates in a new incarnation〜for me however the ending of 「The Untamed」 was much better and happier although I found the relationship between the two during 「Word of Honor 」closer and more appealing to me than 「The Untamed」〜 but now with the epilogue 「Word of honor」 and 「Untamed」 are my joint favorites but I still feel the Word of honor better at suggesting same sex relationship as in original novel??
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Phenomenal acting!
Phenomenal drama! The 2 main male leads have more chemistry than any other drama I’ve seen. Zhang Zhe Han (Zhou Zi Shu) and Gong Jun (Wen Ke Xing) were fire in every scene. So much passion. Loved them!And I hope to see Li Dai Kun (Scorpion King) in main lead roles in the future. He was phenomenal as a supporting character but he is definitely worthy of a main lead role. I can see why he took this particular role. Though it was smaller role it required a certain depth and talent. His character took me on an inner emotional roller coaster I wasn’t ready for. I could feel a back story from his acting that was not presented or written in the story and that takes true talent. He was phenomenal and so were the rest of the cast!
The scenery was another treat! Like something you find in dreams. Absolutely breathtaking!
Highly recommend this drama!
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Masterpiece, Genius Story & Revolutionary
Wow! I just finished watching this series.I watched Gong Jun in Legend of Anle with Dilraba. (You guessed it right, I watched Legend of Anle because of Dilraba. But I’m very curious about Gong Jun whom I never heard off - played the boring character, Prince Han Ye quite well).
First, I was a bit reluctant to watch this drama. Although, it’s recommended to watch, I’m not fond of BL genre. However, this drama is not a BL or romance drama. It’s about soulmates and brotherhood. Some scenes between the 2 ML are daring but not over the line. Still acceptable for me to continue watching.
Story - The scriptwriter is a genius! The plot is masterpiece - unpredictable & surprising. Only ep. 24&25 are boring but luckily the plot pick-up again until the end. The words used by actors are spot on. Characters’ development are progressing good even for minor character that I have forgotten at the beginning of the drama. I like that as a viewer, I also have questions about the plot, and the conversation between the characters put that questions in acting. Very well-done. I thought I live in the drama itself.
Scenes - Excellent! This drama did not suffers excessive CG effects. Good to see natural light scenes. The director is doing a great job to connect the scenes beautifully. I love all the fighting scenes - intriguing.
Acting/Cast - Gong Jun plays Wen Ke Xing extremely well. I described the character as: mysterious, cunning, elegance, manly yet sissy. Confused? Me too. I applaud Gong Jun to be able to deliver dual personality & when I watched Gong Jun expressions, I can’t predict what Wen Ke Xing will do next or think because Gong Jun is really good at making ambiguous expression (like I don’t know he will turn left or right or go straight unless the dialogue & action shows that). How can he become so sissy yet very manly ?- good job Gong Jun.
Zhang Ze Han also plays the Zhao Zhishu cooly. Heartless leader and the he went through character development that progress well.
Other supporting roles are doing good but some can be improved like Cao Weining & Gao Xiaolian.
Music - the OST from Liu Yuning fits the drama really well.
No spoilers. You should watch it. Great that I didn’t let the BL reviews stopping me from watching it. Good job to the production & cast of this drama. Whoever casts Gong Jun & Zhang Ze Han has great eye for talents.
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The Untamed Re-Mastered
I don't know where to begin with this master piece. The plot/storyline is a good start I suppose... I didn't look much into the details cause I wanted a bit of a surprise with this series and I believe I got a very good surprise. There's a good amount of twists and turns with a few AH-HA! moments. If you're a fan of The Untamed, this is basically the Re-Mastered version. lol This is right on the edge of Bromance and BL. There were a lot of cute and fluffy romantic moments between the MCs that can technically pass as Bromance. There were visuals all around (male and female) and the costumes were on point! My ONLY flaw with this is the graphics...if you can get past that then you're set for an amazing ride of emotion, thrills and beauty.Enjoy...
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Love it.
Considering Youku intentionally sabotage the show in limiting the number of episodes released per week so that it wouldn't be too popular so that the entire series can be broadcasted, that alone deserve a 10 out of 10.There were flaws with the story and closer to the end felt rushed, but the two leads' chemistry what made WOH so special. The supporting characters were great.
Now that every episode is shown, I will binge-watch it. It would have made more sense than watching 3 episodes per week and waiting for it. It took away the rhythm and the beauty of the show.
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Best BL drama I've watched so far
Word of Honour follows the story of Zhou Zishu, ex-assassin who just wants to live out the rest of his days wild and free, and Wen Kexing, leader of the Ghost Valley with a dark past.This show was made on a tight budget, so I can excuse the reusing of the same five sets and the average CGI. It makes up for these minor details in its plot, character development and costumes. Character development, in particular, is really well done in this show. The show is definitely not black and white, nothing is ever just good or evil. Even the antagonists, you see their point of view and understand why they made the choices they did. Do you feel sorry for them? Yes (except for Zhao Jing). And the costumes are just amazing. They are so well made and beautiful. I'm glad the team spent money and effort into the costumes for each character. The team may have had to cut back on other aspects of the production, but I am glad they didn't reduce the budget for the costumes.
I absolutely loved the relationship between the two male leads. Zhang Zhehan and Gong Jun have really good chemistry and it shows on screen. You can see that their two characters really care for each other and are willing to sacrifice the world for each other. There's a lot more physical contact and flirting than I expected to see for a Chinese BL, but it still leaves the audience clues to fill in the gaps for the more subtle hints of romance. The acting is great - from the delivery, facial expressions and body language, the depth of their relationship is really touching to watch.
Since this show set in the wuxia world, it is a captivating show for many people. I totally recommend this show.
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