This drama is amazing!!! PLEASE give us a season 2 with the same cast!!! I absolutely loved the balance between all the comedic and deep elements, every arc told such meaningful stories and lessons. This drama covers many elements from family values, friendships, justice and heroism, fantastic action/fighting, mystery/case solving, good music, the politics werenโt boring and were always relevant to the plot, the CGI/magic looked cool and never overly done, and while romance was not the main focus the scenes that had it were cute and endearing.
I grew up watching a lot of 90s and early 2000s wuxia dramas that mostly featured martial arts/jianghu/heroism, a lot of them were the classic Jin Yong stories. And maybe itโs due to a mix of that and my love for shonen animes, but I love stories with comedy that can also get deep and serious, especially when the plot unravels and emotions hit you unexpectedly. Humor is subjective to everyone so I donโt expect everyone out there to get or laugh at the jokes in this drama, but my friends and I watched it together and thoroughly enjoyed it without feeling like it was overly done. The start of the drama is of course going to be more unserious because the plot is just beginning, and with the crazy world we live in today, everything was so fun and refreshing to watch. Itโs actually a great way to show the protagonistโs journey, starting as a carefree character whoโs simply going along for the ride. As he gradually learns more about the world heโs in, the powers at play, and how these affect him and the people he cares about, we see how he evolves and reacts to the challenges around him. I often found this drama endearing and touching, both when things were lighthearted or more serious.
The actors did an excellent job with their roles. Viewers can see Dylan Wang grew a lot as an actor here and did a spectacular job portraying the many layers of Xu QiโAn as the protagonist, who can be carefree and mischievous at times but also intelligent, passionate, and honorable. The entire cast captured my heart as well, literally Xu QiโAn and everyone dear to him are all so precious to me. The visuals and production quality were also top-notchโthe costumes looked badass, set designs were so pretty, and attention to detail really brought the world to life, making it feel immersive and engaging. The CGI and magical elements were used beautifully and never felt overdone, striking a great balance between realism and fantasy. Even the poetry and dialogueโthere was so much intention behind every word. The music/OST was also awesome.
I truly hope Tencent recognizes the potential of continuing this masterpiece. There are so many intriguing themes and stories left to explore, and this drama has so much room to expand its world and characters in a second season, especially with the introduction of brand-new secrets and even the romance aspect! I believe this drama resonates not only with fans of heroism but also with global audiences who appreciate well-rounded storytelling, meaningful themes, and lovable characters.
I highly recommend everyone to give this drama a try, and I really, really pray for a Season 2 with the same cast. I canโt stop thinking about this drama!