HarryHoudini
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basically a variation of Mulan!
I dropped this series after 16 Episodes!
The "disguise" of the FL is laughable! I recognized her immediately as a woman with no knowledge of plot or actors with my "western eyes", it is impossible to think that actual Chinese would fall for it.
There is more chemistry between a Misogynist and a Feminist than between any of the males and the FL. I havent found anything that I would even remotely call romantic. Even the kiss they shared is more like a kiss an Aunt gives to her Nephew after which he goes "bääh". Not that I care much about romance at all but either do it right or dont do it at all.
Her "anger" when she sees the killer looks like a Chihuahua barking at a Rottweiler. She is supposed to look menacing yet only manages to look ridiculous like a child whose toy has been taken away. Not convincing at all. I have to mention though, she does a good job overall in portraying male mannerisms but its just not enough!
I spoiled myself the rest of the story (which was the main reason for dropping it) and oh boy, it looks like the usual contrived Drama BS story.
Its not all bad and will probably work for others who can better manage the points I just criticized but it surely isnt working for me! Besides, I will admit that I have a personal bias. I am sick and tired of the "strong woman" trope with 100 pound women charging into the ranks of elite Soldiers some weighing twice as much. Especially as a man who has actually fought (boxing), knowing what that means, there is no way I can suspend my disbelief enough to be able to enjoy this. Its hard and unbelievable enough when its men doing it.
The "disguise" of the FL is laughable! I recognized her immediately as a woman with no knowledge of plot or actors with my "western eyes", it is impossible to think that actual Chinese would fall for it.
There is more chemistry between a Misogynist and a Feminist than between any of the males and the FL. I havent found anything that I would even remotely call romantic. Even the kiss they shared is more like a kiss an Aunt gives to her Nephew after which he goes "bääh". Not that I care much about romance at all but either do it right or dont do it at all.
Her "anger" when she sees the killer looks like a Chihuahua barking at a Rottweiler. She is supposed to look menacing yet only manages to look ridiculous like a child whose toy has been taken away. Not convincing at all. I have to mention though, she does a good job overall in portraying male mannerisms but its just not enough!
I spoiled myself the rest of the story (which was the main reason for dropping it) and oh boy, it looks like the usual contrived Drama BS story.
Its not all bad and will probably work for others who can better manage the points I just criticized but it surely isnt working for me! Besides, I will admit that I have a personal bias. I am sick and tired of the "strong woman" trope with 100 pound women charging into the ranks of elite Soldiers some weighing twice as much. Especially as a man who has actually fought (boxing), knowing what that means, there is no way I can suspend my disbelief enough to be able to enjoy this. Its hard and unbelievable enough when its men doing it.
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