I loved this series. It actually made me a mainland period film fan! The ensemble cast was great. I love the focus on the men of the Yang clan. Also, Yuan Hong made a perfect Ye Lu Xie!
I am so disappointed. I liked the cast initially but as vindi said it is so far off from the original. I guess I am a purist when it comes to Jin Yong.
I liked this series for the most part, but the girl they cast for the final villain was a serious error. Her acting made me cringe!