I agreed with Spy Candy. Female lead He Ying was supposedly a strong n supportive activist but she was portrayed as weak n troublesome who often brings worries to male lead Ye Chong. She was most frustrating to watch. This part of the drama actually weighs it down but overall, drama has the suspense n depth of spy espionage plot. Allen Ren JaiLun is excellent in lead n the supporting cast is strong. Like Chi Cheng played by Li Huan, baddie Major Miyamoto, etc.. Even Junko played by Joyce Jian is refreshing to watch. Overall drama is well executed. Cant wait for final episode.
Don't think we should give up on Alan Yu. Didn't think he was too wooden or stiff. Thought he was just portraying his role as someone serious n aloof. He's no different from Wan Yibo in The Untamed who was also in similar role of same traits. Will continue watching drama as it has good plot n enough intrigue to capture my attention. The cast is good overall. Though cast is relatively new (to me), i think they are all making a gallant effort to make the drama interesting n captivating for audiences around the global.