It's alright. I watched it with my parents, and my mom especially liked it. She felt it portrayed their childhood (children of railway workers) very authentically.
The production quality of the show is really good, and the set and costumes are well done. I didn't like the setup of both girls liking the male lead, and I found his behavior of not rejecting the advances of the Sea King a bit off-putting. The romantic storyline feels a bit odd, and I actually prefer the love-hate dynamic between the master and disciple.
The earlier episodes had more comedic elements, but now it's not as funny. It's just something to watch casually.
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GreenTea10 months ago rating:8.5
The story has a strong narrative and a good pace, thanks to the screenwriter and director. There are also many small humorous moments throughout. There's a fantastic detail: the voice actress Yao Er drinks water infused with fat sea cucumbers in her cup. As for the actors, Jin Chen lacks a bit of a sense of the era, and some non-northeastern actors have a harsh pronunciation that can make their lines sound a bit rigid. Overall, this drama is considered one of the top choices for a light-hearted watch. It's worth noting how responsible the characters in the show are; if only real-life public officials were as dedicated.
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Revival10 months ago rating:5.4
Even in a drama that promotes positive energy, it appears decayed and unbearable: Aside from various stereotypical and vulgar clichés, there's a case where a chemical engineer planned to pour a bottle of strong acid on his wife, who had decided to divorce him after finding a new boyfriend. However, just before he twisted the cap and poured it, he was stopped. Then, the white-haired master gave him a sermon, and the engineer cried and expressed remorse. As a result, he was released without any notification to his workplace or any record left (White, watching nearby, looked impressed by the scene).
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TigerRoseSmile10 months ago rating:7.4
I stopped watching after the 11th episode. The character Hu Ke, suffering from cancer, doesn't tell her family about it and insists on adopting a two-year-old child just to leave a companion for her husband. But who will take care of the child? Even the doctors refuse to tell the family the truth and continue to withhold information, even when they faint. I couldn't bear it anymore when I saw this... It's difficult for period dramas to align with modern values, especially when the scriptwriters are older and inevitably view sacrifice as something natural and love-driven.
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momo10 months ago rating:5.4
They spent money to set up a train scene, so why didn't they do more research? Are the windows of the green train really like that? I refuse to believe that no one on the production team has ever ridden this type of train. They could have simply asked someone to avoid such a mistake. Since they included the train scene, they should have filmed more stories on the train. Why do they always focus on irrelevant plotlines? Both the male and female leads, as well as the overall style of the drama, have deviated from the period drama style. The quality is also lacking.
Sullivan10 months ago rating:7.8
Actually, the immersion of Xiaobai's character is quite good, but Jin Chen feels too refined. In terms of the story, after watching three episodes, there haven't been any particularly captivating plot points. It's not like "In Between" where the opening scene is about family separation, which would make people curious about their subsequent story. However, in "Northbound," it's clear at a glance that there's a master-disciple relationship and a love story between the male and female leads, so the ending can be anticipated.
Dusty Crown10 months ago rating:7.9
It's hard to keep up with this drama. The main storyline isn't anything special, and some of the smaller scenes are intentionally designed, which I only realized when I saw that the director was Zheng Xiaolong. ????♀️
The acting skills of the entire cast are not outstanding, and Bai Jingting can't handle such a big role. If he wants to make good movies, it seems like he's not quite up to par. I hope he doesn't focus solely on his looks anymore and takes on more complex roles. An actor should be able to convey sighs and emotions.
Rainy Rendezvous10 months ago rating:9.3
In my heart, a tree is a powerful and gentle plant, silently standing in one place, never speaking a word. In reality, its roots are deeply grounded and it grows slowly when no one is paying attention, becoming tall and lush without asking for anything in return.
I also aspire to be like a tree, gentle yet strong, silent yet broad-minded.
FernMeat10 months ago rating:9.7
The cinematography of this drama is exceptionally beautiful. Every frame feels like a meticulously composed painting, transporting us back to that era. The director's background in photography is evident in the breathtaking visuals, presenting the audience with a masterpiece that balances both visual and emotional elements.
It's alright. I watched it with my parents, and my mom especially liked it. She felt it portrayed their childhood (children of railway workers) very authentically.
The production quality of the show is really good, and the set and costumes are well done.
I didn't like the setup of both girls liking the male lead, and I found his behavior of not rejecting the advances of the Sea King a bit off-putting. The romantic storyline feels a bit odd, and I actually prefer the love-hate dynamic between the master and disciple.
The earlier episodes had more comedic elements, but now it's not as funny. It's just something to watch casually.
The story has a strong narrative and a good pace, thanks to the screenwriter and director. There are also many small humorous moments throughout. There's a fantastic detail: the voice actress Yao Er drinks water infused with fat sea cucumbers in her cup.
As for the actors, Jin Chen lacks a bit of a sense of the era, and some non-northeastern actors have a harsh pronunciation that can make their lines sound a bit rigid. Overall, this drama is considered one of the top choices for a light-hearted watch.
It's worth noting how responsible the characters in the show are; if only real-life public officials were as dedicated.
Even in a drama that promotes positive energy, it appears decayed and unbearable: Aside from various stereotypical and vulgar clichés, there's a case where a chemical engineer planned to pour a bottle of strong acid on his wife, who had decided to divorce him after finding a new boyfriend.
However, just before he twisted the cap and poured it, he was stopped. Then, the white-haired master gave him a sermon, and the engineer cried and expressed remorse.
As a result, he was released without any notification to his workplace or any record left (White, watching nearby, looked impressed by the scene).
I stopped watching after the 11th episode. The character Hu Ke, suffering from cancer, doesn't tell her family about it and insists on adopting a two-year-old child just to leave a companion for her husband.
But who will take care of the child? Even the doctors refuse to tell the family the truth and continue to withhold information, even when they faint. I couldn't bear it anymore when I saw this...
It's difficult for period dramas to align with modern values, especially when the scriptwriters are older and inevitably view sacrifice as something natural and love-driven.
They spent money to set up a train scene, so why didn't they do more research? Are the windows of the green train really like that? I refuse to believe that no one on the production team has ever ridden this type of train. They could have simply asked someone to avoid such a mistake.
Since they included the train scene, they should have filmed more stories on the train. Why do they always focus on irrelevant plotlines? Both the male and female leads, as well as the overall style of the drama, have deviated from the period drama style.
The quality is also lacking.
Actually, the immersion of Xiaobai's character is quite good, but Jin Chen feels too refined. In terms of the story, after watching three episodes, there haven't been any particularly captivating plot points.
It's not like "In Between" where the opening scene is about family separation, which would make people curious about their subsequent story. However, in "Northbound," it's clear at a glance that there's a master-disciple relationship and a love story between the male and female leads, so the ending can be anticipated.
It's hard to keep up with this drama. The main storyline isn't anything special, and some of the smaller scenes are intentionally designed, which I only realized when I saw that the director was Zheng Xiaolong.
????♀️
The acting skills of the entire cast are not outstanding, and Bai Jingting can't handle such a big role. If he wants to make good movies, it seems like he's not quite up to par. I hope he doesn't focus solely on his looks anymore and takes on more complex roles.
An actor should be able to convey sighs and emotions.
In my heart, a tree is a powerful and gentle plant, silently standing in one place, never speaking a word. In reality, its roots are deeply grounded and it grows slowly when no one is paying attention, becoming tall and lush without asking for anything in return.
I also aspire to be like a tree, gentle yet strong, silent yet broad-minded.
The cinematography of this drama is exceptionally beautiful. Every frame feels like a meticulously composed painting, transporting us back to that era. The director's background in photography is evident in the breathtaking visuals, presenting the audience with a masterpiece that balances both visual and emotional elements.