A very disappointing ending for many viewers

The drama started well with comical and entertaining scenes and strong storyline. One viewer labeled the heroes 'Power Rangers' as their camaraderie was endearing and close knitted. Many viewers had assumed the ending would be happy, and two-thirds into the series, some started dropping the drama when we saw the lead actors dying, which brought us bucket of tears.

It was heartening to see the Wu Emperor changed and became a better person. His eventual death was expected too. His decision to let male lead choose the next Emperor was an interesting outcome.

Nonetheless, many viewers were left angry on seeing both lead actor and actress dying in the ending episode.

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Korean wrestling in a township, spiced up with murder

ML is a docile likeable character who has been a born loser thus far in life. He simply can't win a championship, unlike his brothers and father. He resides in a closed-knit community with colourful characters. He lacks assertiveness and hates conflicts. We often get to see his almost naked body with flabs of fats. We will likely see his road to his 1st championship.
Romance is thrown in when FL Du Sik returns to investigate the murder of a money syndicate leader. The blondie cafe owner is also an enigma, running a quiet and likely money losing business. We see many over-weight wrestlers in numerous eating scenes.
This is a light-hearted family drama with elements of comedy, romance and murder.

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The best Chinese drama in 2024

I initially aborted watching the drama as I was not familiar with the actor - Zhang Wan Yi. But I enjoyed his acting in another drama - The Rise of Ning. I decided to return and watch this series again. It was really entertaining seeing the chemistry between 2 leads and comical camaraderie between Zhang Chi (Marquis) and Zhang Wan Yi.

The alluring beauty and acting skills of Wang Chu Ran certainly help maintain my interest. She has acted with many leading man in numerous romance dramas, but I very seldom completed an entire drama with her as lead. It is not because she can't act but rather because many of her dramas usually had weak storylines.

Having watched The Rise of Ning, this drama is far more enjoyable and better scripted.

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The story unfolds very slowly and can be boring

Watching this drama, you need to sip your wine slowly, enjoy the background music and observe the hand gestures. The conversations were largely silent. I saw a man, given away to an orphanage as a child, who lived a lonely life, steered away from people and relationships. A kind and sweet woman, struggling as an actress, opened her heart to him, and he reluctantly accepted her feelings.

His ex-girl friend returned, hoping to rekindle their relationship. Their relationship then seemed perfect and unbreakable, but their affair broke after a fire accident. He lived a broken life until FL appeared. Likewise, FL's childhood friend decided to pursue her. a quadruple relationship is formed.

The deaf students introduced another aspect of him as art teacher and mentor. He saw in them, his own struggles growing up as a deaf child. He was generous with money and time to help people and his orphanage. I never knew a deaf person is allowed to own and drive a car.

He has established a good career as an artist that give good income and comfort. Yet, her family were sad and objected to their relationship. Her mother cried after learning her boyfriend was deaf. Doubts seeped in her, FL feared she won't be able to endure a relationship with a deaf person.

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Incredibly boring

I struggled to watch episode 2 to 4, while the 1st episode was good. The story was incredibly tasteless and boring. The editing of the series was poor, It was painful to see her struggle to pay for her bills and meals. I began to suspect the director lack experience in his role.

I was initially impressed the lead actress was Zhou YiMou's chosen actress for his movies. I patiently watched 4 episodes. I have never watched the lead male actor's previous dramas, although he had a few leading roles. I am not fond of his acting skills. I still noted that the acting cast in this drama, has many fresh faces.

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