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This is a serious and intense spy period drama. First few episodes were confusing as not familiar with the characters (looked alike) except for Chen Kun and Bai Yu, plus the pace was fast but once you get the hang of it, you would be able to follow each characters and the story accordingly. The ending recap is a plus as well, makes you understand the plot better in case you are still confused or missed out certain details. The brighter and slight comedic effect also manages to relieve some emotional feel with every episode.

Chen Kun is good in his laid back Chen Gong while Bai Yu, in his all seriousness, is great to watch as well. I also enjoyed Chancellor Mi's acting, Wei's Guo, Clerk Feng, Di Yue, Sun, AB, almost all.

Liked the cinematic screening of the drama, candles' dimness, the simple props, no fancy clothes, no act-cute actresses (AB counted ? ) no pretty boys, no extravagant backdrops.

If you like no-nonsense and dont mind bearded men in plots planning, then I would recommend you to watch this as this is one of the better production in the light of other period dramas during this time.

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Quite enjoyable drama

Only know Zhang Yi from this drama as i watched the other drama which he acted as "An Xin' and thought this guy's acting is pretty good and his past dramas should be 'good' as well. Along the way, admired other actors/actress from this show.

The Glorious Era is the crackdown between The Communist and KMT. 1st episode may be confusing with all the rush and hush and with so many unfamiliar faces and names. Subsequently you will get to see them again in following eposides, it has 46 episodes in total.

The drama involves among the good Police, the spies, the traitors, greedy people and also the helplessness. It mainly features the beginning of CCP managing the new China while still cracking down on KMT after the Liberation. KMT is already at the losing end and you can see their belief, loyalty, the struggles, betrayal, helplessness in the name of their party.

The story is not always tense and boring, they do have some cranky and happy/funny moments. I dont find the drama slow, quite a good steady pace in fact. Apart from Zhang Yi's usual rightful character, his brother Zheng Chao San is mature with cool and charming charisma, unfortunate and insecure Zhao Di, good partner Bai Lin, Ginger is older the spicier Duo Ye, 2-sided Zhong Xiang Fang, annoying but good to have him around Qi Lala, innocent and pretty Xiao Dong Xi and all the casts, i think this is relatively a good drama to watch. But of course if you are looking for pretty boys and girls then you will be disappointed as the Glorious Era carries a formal theme with a more matured cast, probably except for Bai Ling and Xiao Dong Xi which also may not be your cup of tea. Overall it is a nice and decent drama.

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