A Lonely Hero's Journey, set in the republican era, delves into the tumultuous period of China's history, marked by the presence of various political parties (Japanese, the CCP, the National, etc.) While this genre may be saturated with similar narratives, this drama did not stand out with its storytelling and character development. Initially, it was interesting, but it went downhill after Gu Yi Zhong married Zhang Hai Mo (played by Cheng Du Ling; she cannot act). It got draggy and boring.

Synopsis: Gu Yi Zhong, the young master of the famous Gu Family in Suzhou, graduated from the architecture department of a renowned foreign university. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Gu Yi Zhong insisted on staying in Suzhou to protect cultural relics. He actively participated in anti-Japanese activities. In a rescue operation, Gu Yi Zhong was framed by the Japanese as a traitor within the party and betrayed overnight. Unable to prove his innocence and find the real traitor, Gu Yi Zhong took the initiative to infiltrate the Japanese army and became a hidden Suzhou Secret Service Station member. His hidden task is full of dangers.

My Reviews:
1. Initially, it was interesting, but it went downhill and got boring after Gu Yi Zhong married Zheng Hai Mo.
2. Gu Yi Zhong's character is portrayed as weak and unable to protect his family and loved ones. The tragic deaths of his father, sister, and lover serve as a testament to his perceived inadequacy, a disappointing turn for those who value strong characters.
3. He ended up marrying someone he didn't love, and I was disappointed when his lover, Xiao Ruo Tong (played by Wang Yu Wen), was killed by a sniper.
4. Zhang Song Wen's acting is good, but the plot is so bad that it doesn't do justice to the drama.

I am giving it a 5.0 rating because of the bad plot and acting from a few supporting casts.