Best Wuxia author of all time : master Jin Yong
I like the idea of the main character being a villain that was once a good guy... u don't see that too often in movies!
BL aside, is the wuxia really good? Or does the popularity mainly due to the BL element and pretty faces?
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I'm shocked you are watching this show considering the homophobic comment that you've made in this thread.
It's not the gay leads that bother me. It's the fact one of the leads is basically a sexual predator that refuses to take no for an answer. I've watched six episodes and the world interests me. But all the good wuxia drama, intrigue, and fighting is constantly interrupted by Wen Kexing forcing his affection on Zhou Zishu, who's clearly not interested. I can't stand watching it. I think the show's high ratings are purely due to fangirls watching to ogle at the actors and don't actually care about a good wuxia story.
The story is good but not to Jinyong level.
I'll give it a 7.5.
It does have references to Jinyong which places this world years after
Smiling Proud Wanderer as it briefly mentioned 5yue. I think
it respects JY in a sense it does not copy wholesale but only link
references.
Perhaps we are too accustomed to Jinyongs way of writing.
This story like many new-age writers lacks "inner strength heritage".
Wen Kexing's high inner strength lacks credibility in a "dog bite dog environment".
Zhou Zishu at least we can say his skills came from a good teacher.
JY's novels garner much discussion as ppl are comparing power levels
It is hard to care without heritage.
As for the BL part, I dont think there is a problem as the focus is never
on them. Btw the novel is much worse. And much bloodier.
Birds belong to the sky like fishes to water; Dont set them free, they are never meant be.
saw the tread and feel my heart start to bleed for Zhang Zhehan sigh....
anyway I like Word of Honor and keep watch in Netflix. I finally got my figurine from WOH omg...