To begin, my memories of this drama may be hazy as it’s been some years since I watched it but I do still remember some of how I felt while I watched it.

So this is definitely a remake of the magic blade and seeing as I’d already watched the magic blade before this, I couldn’t help but compare the two and the result was I wasn’t a fan of border town prodigal. I didn’t like how they changed certain plot lines and introduced new characters leading to what I felt was an over complicated plot. The magic blade had its twists but it was pretty straightforward. In BTP I felt they just kept adding unnecessary stuff and the love triangle was just irritating.

Honestly most of my dislike for this drama stems from one character that is Ma Fangling. first off in the magic blade she didn’t even exist then she shows up in this one all entitled and irritating. I felt she was too self centered and pushy on Fu Hong Xue and basically forced her love on him. Like girl have some pride. I much preferred Cui Nong. The ending was expectedly irritating. I was prepared for it but it was very disappointing in terms of the love factor. I’d love to explain what I mean by that but I’d be majorly spoiling.

I haven’t read Gu Long’s works so I’m not sure which between the two stuck to the source material but in the end I still prefer the magic blade.

Despite all this, the soundtrack was amazing, the cast were gorgeous and so were the visuals and costumes but I’ve never been able to bring myself to watch it again.