My own thoughts on lead role acting

I’ve been a huge fan of this story for a long time. I read the book in one sitting, watched the anime, and even checked out the first drama adaptation of Douluo Continent. Honestly, while I loved Xiao Zhan as Tang San and Wu Xuanyi as Xiao Wu in the first series (they were fantastic!), I was a bit let down by how they adjusted some of the characters.

So, going into this new version, I was skeptical—especially about Zhang Yu Xi as Xiao Wu. But wow, she nailed it! She completely surpassed my expectations and even topped my own imagination of what Xiao Wu should be like. On the other hand, Zhou Yi Ran as Tang San didn’t fully click for me. Don’t get me wrong—he’s an amazing actor (I’ve loved him in other series), but as Tang San? I wasn’t fully sold.

It might not even be his fault, though. Maybe the director or writers wanted him to approach the role this way. But for me, Tang San always had this subtle, reserved charm—like he keeps most of his emotions in check, except when it comes to Xiao Wu. Zhou Yi Ran’s portrayal felt a bit off at times, with expressions that didn’t match what I imagined Tang San would give in those moments.

And let me just say—the biggest disappointment for me? No blue hair after Tang San’s second awakening! That blue hair is such an iconic part of his character for me, and its absence felt like a big miss.

Overall, though, the show was pretty solid. Sure, a lot was cut or changed from the book and anime, but that’s expected with a TV adaptation. I get that tweaks have to be made, and I’m still happy with how it turned out.

Massive kudos to Zhang Yu Xi for her portrayal of Xiao Wu—she was phenomenal! Now, I’m just eagerly waiting for the final installment of the story.

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It's completely different from usual BL Thai drama

I have seen a lot of BL drama, and to be honest most of Thai BL drama are teen oriented so the stories are cute, lovely which is great....but when I first heard about this i wasn't even planning to watch it, i thought it is so typical...a fantasy teddy come alive....
Then suddenly i don't know why when episode 2 was released it first came to my suggestion list in Netflix...and i was very skeptical but i was like why not I'll stop watching if not good.......and my journey started and it ended with the story it self with their last episode....
I loved everything about it....it can't fall under one or two genre.....it started with fantasy then mystery continued with comedy, drama, family trauma, sociological issue, phycological effect, romance, thriller, heartbreak....everything I might not even cover......I loved the whole journey...…I cried my eyes out in the end....and i am still angry with the ending....even though i understand where they where coming from Tofu is a fantasy that can't be part of reality.....but i just can't accept it.....the whole journey ended with no one knowing who he was and what he did and suffered and how much he sacrificed......even in the ending when he was drinking poison he was understanding...and was thinking......that was what had to happen......Tofu deserved happy ending..........
The only reason for me to give the Rewatch Value 8.5 is even though i would love to watch it again i won't be able to relive with the ending as my eyes are already swollen from crying

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