My Journey to the Xianxia & Wuxia'sh genres so far...

Quite the experience to start exploring genre with that one... Without any expectations, I just looked at what the Chinese market can offer. No regrets, turns out a very unique first step in something new. Felt like a theater play but with CGI and no audience.

Honesty, they could completely ditch the "temple" plot line, it is so entertaining to watch it without it, so when they start showing more about it feels a bit disappointing. It easily ruins immersion.

Haitang Duo Duo, supremacy.

Thinner Fan Xian. Unfortunately, a few actors recast. But Haitang Duo Duo makes an appearance xD

Xin Zhi Lei reminds me of Kim Se Jeong.

I quite enjoyed this one. Like a standard hero's journey.
Zhao Kai is like Inigo Montoya from "The Princess Bride'"... "Hello My Name is Zhao Kai, I'm here to kill you!"

And I still don't understand Miss He He's actions. Not all of her actions were helpful, so maybe something was lost in the translations. Other than that it was a nice ride.

Even though their Shelock's cases are connected to the main plot, you probably will be tired of them at some point. But still a fun slowburn'sh experience in the martial arts world.

Very enjoyable and comforting story. Adorable plucked chicken and awesome OST. The main theme song will "aaaaaa" you through the whole series. Zhao Li Ying did a great job as an actress and producer here. Very good quality production here.

Another hero's journey story. But this time is more about brotherhood and what is right. Very calming OST but unfortunately I wasn't able to find it on Spotify ):
And, even second season is coming this series felt like the most complete one so far.

Very cheesy start and cringe second episode, at least for me. But it grows on you after that. Modern-day settings and "Mortal Kombat" like arena mixed together, 2 worlds exist in one. Character's growth and friendship.

Battle formations! But very rushed and disappointing last 2 episodes had a bit of ruined overall expression. And I think it would be better if Bai Feng Xi used "bullshit" flower on Hei Feng Xi first. That way it would be more meaningful for everyone involved. Change that and the scene before in Tian Shuang sect, where ML takes a hit instead. And cut white hair crap all together xD

Not perfect but still a great series despite some downsides.

Storywise, could be two seasons. Mini battle formations and tactics! On one side it is a shame that they replaced some scenes with comic drawings, but on another side, it is a creative choice and to save some money, so I take it. Very solid and good one all around.

The same screenwriter wrote (adapted) "Who Rules the World", where the last 2 episodes were rushed and messy, ruining my overall impression, so I was prepared for disappointment here from the start. But this time, I wasn't. It was 6 episodes final arch with better buildup/execution, so it felt more organic. For the story and settings like this, some sad/bittersweet moments are expected. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

A - for effort. C - for execution. Awesome costumes, great composers, and good VFX (apart from a few moments). It felt like the creators had an idea and passion before they started, but it deteriorated halfway through production. The last 4 episodes are just VFX extravaganza but everyone stops using their head. Most definitely needed more time in the oven. 'The Blood of Youth' depicted brotherhood way better. Even though we see emotions from actors and dialogue say there is a bond and they care... it only worked in a few moments, beyond that there was no attachment to the characters whatsoever. But still, weirdly enough, I never considered dropping it, maybe it was just completionist in me didn't allow it. Also, there is a Special Episode 34.5 out there somewhere.