White Cat Legend Reviews

First of all, I'm an anime fan, and Ding Yu Xi can't be compared to the Lord of Cats at all.

Secondly, who the hell told you to add so many original plotlines? If you can't write, then just follow the manga step by step!

Didn't "Under One Person" also follow the manga without any changes? A lot of people didn't have high expectations for it, but the word of mouth turned out to be surprisingly good, right?

I'm halfway through and it's all just setup, even Chen Shi's arrival at the Bureau of Judicial Affairs is being dragged out and it's unbearable.

If you can't direct, then don't direct.

I haven't watched the anime yet, but it seems like a fast-paced entertainment type. Although I'm a bit worried about the director and writer's track record, I choose to believe in the foundation of the original work. Ding Yu Xi fits his role well with those big eyes of his.
You can tell that the original work is really interesting. I don't know where the director found this group of peculiar people to create an ensemble drama.

I was just about to say that I don't recognize any of these guys, but upon closer look, isn't that Kan Jian from the reboot?
Your part-time gig isn't as good as Wu Xiaogou's treatment, huh? I would rate it around 70%. I'll give it a chance for the sake of the mystery ensemble. If my loved ones find out that I secretly came to watch the adaptation, they might kill me.
Let's keep it a secret, my dear secretive friends... Oh, Darcy, I'm just really curious...

Forgot about the plot of the animation, but it left a deep impression. Rewatching it now! Yi Zhi Hua > Li Bing > Chen Shi > General Qiu. Oh, and I really like Wu Zetian too, she's so crazy! I also love that scene in the final season of the animation where the foreign female soldier dances, it's so poignant.
I really enjoy the collaboration of the six members of the Dali Temple, it's funny and interesting. It's a high-quality domestic suspense animation, and the TV drama adaptation is decent. The only thing is that the casting for Yi Zhi Hua feels a bit old?
It's quite enjoyable, with a tight plot. I feel like the TV drama hasn't caught up to the last episode of the animation yet...

The changes are truly inexplicable and completely unrecognizable. Teacher, isn't this our Cat Cat Shaoqing? Starting with Princess Zulan, it's really hard to digest. How can someone so ugly have such poor acting skills?
You can count as an outlier, huh? How come a character you added yourself has so much screen time? Cui Bei is simply playing the role of a hapless loser. If you like going to the sea, you can take a left turn right out the door.
The pacing is also dragging. It's been two episodes, and the protagonist still hasn't entered the Dali Temple. Unbelievable. As for comedy, it's relatively light-hearted and funny. A Li Ba Ba and Sun Bao are alright, I guess.
Wang Qi is passable, except for being too ugly. You can tell that some lines are directly lifted from comic books or animations, but please stay a bit further away from our original work with this ghostly appearance you've changed into.
The male lead has become a superpower version of Sherlock Holmes, and Qiuhu unexpectedly appears so early. It's really too abstract to add a female Shaoqing without Baoling. ????

Up to now, I feel that the most faithful adaptation is surprisingly A Li Ba Ba, it's like he's been transformed exactly as described in the original work. Let's not mention the Cat Lord, who has undergone the most drastic changes in appearance, but after watching, I can accept it.
Chen Shi's face may not be wide enough (not like the original), but his pure, natural, and kind-hearted nature is spot on. Qi Niang's temperament is fitting, although she doesn't have bubble eyes, a leopard works too. Cui Bei looks cute and obedient, but not quite as decadent as described.
General Qiu doesn't quite match.

I can't recall other characters at the moment who don't quite fit their roles. However, the good thing is that even though there have been many adaptations, you can see that the creators tried their best to align the characters with the original work.
Some small details are occasionally restored, which makes the interactions and daily lives of these characters enjoyable to watch.

Those who find it enjoyable are mostly those who haven't read the original work, while those who give it a low rating feel that it doesn't stay true enough to the source material. So, it's really challenging to adapt a drama with an existing source material; it's better to have an original screenplay.
Ultimately, it's due to the lack of recognition and status given to screenwriters in the production of domestic TV dramas. If screenwriters can't produce good works, they can only rely on adaptations, but it's difficult to strike a balance between staying faithful to the original and making appropriate changes to please the audience...

As a long-time fan who bought the RC manga back in 2011, I think this live-action adaptation is even more enjoyable than the anime. I'm genuinely happy to see such a great manga being promoted and adapted.
The "Tongtian Tower of Dali Temple" was also the first online community I joined when I started my internet life many years ago.

The choice of the male lead is truly a huge disappointment.
Despite being good-looking, he lacks any noticeable acting skills, and he's not even as good as Qiu Qing Zhi. My favorite character from childhood was Ali Baba, and the portrayal of Ali Baba here is very faithful and amusing.
Qiu Qing Zhi is too similar to Zhong Hui, which I find quite delightful. Chen Shi's performance is also quite good! However, overall, the plot is very boring.

As someone who isn't a fan of the original comic, I've watched six episodes. The flaws of Chinese suspense idol dramas still exist, such as prioritizing humor over precise investigative work and relying more on confessions from the culprits than on the process of deduction.
Li Bing is supposed to be a Sherlock Holmes-like detective, but unfortunately, his investigative skills are not as solid as the Di Renjie portrayed by Zhou Yumin in the neighboring series.
It feels too contrived. The actors in the Mingjing Hall of the Dali Temple are not particularly outstanding, but the ensemble cast setting in the drama is relatively light-hearted and enjoyable, making it watchable despite some slow pacing in the setup.
The story between Chen Shi and the Lord Cat is also somewhat engaging. The first case effectively portrays the state where the ruling class treats the common people as insignificant.
As a period mystery entertainment drama that leans more towards satire than serious storytelling, it serves as a decent pastime.

No matter how bad a detective drama is, I wouldn't abandon it halfway through. However, this one is truly infuriating, to the point where I have no desire to find out the direction of the upcoming cases.
In the first episode, I was brainwashed by the male lead "Big Li Zi," and there's a group of people in the Grand Court who all look exactly the same. Even Ren Min lacks the dignified aura of a female official.
It can be said that the entire casting is a complete mess. I think if I manage to endure and finish the whole series, I won't be able to resist giving it a one-star rating.

Just finished watching all ten episodes and here's my review. I absolutely love the character setup for the male lead! ????????????

Now whenever I see Ding Yu Xi, I think of Li Bing and that cat. I really want to have a pet like that too.
???????????? But I guess I can't compete with Chen Shi. ????????????

Although I find the second male lead unattractive, his role is not annoying. The supporting characters rambled a bit too much in the first two episodes, being long-winded.
Starting from episodes five and six, the plot becomes more intense and the pacing gets faster. I thought Yi Zhi Hua's story would be dragged out, but surprisingly, it only took one episode to wrap up. There are light and humorous moments inserted, without excessive sentimentality, so it doesn't overwhelm the viewers with tension and suppression.
Taking care of the audience's emotions is definitely a plus! ????????????

This drama turned out to be a big disappointment, alongside "The Great Tang Di Gong An" as one of the most anticipated shows of the year. "The Great Tang Di Gong An" at least had some quality deception, but this show, by the fifth episode, had absolutely no plot!
The detective work was briefly showcased and then disappeared. The main storyline of the first major case relied entirely on the suspect confessing? I was hoping to see the unity of the small team, but instead, they dawdled around without accomplishing anything.
Was their existence purely for comedic purposes? I couldn't bear it after watching the fifth episode. Giving it a score of more than 6 would be disrespectful to this genre!
The acting skills of Xiao Ding weren't utilized, Li Yunrui's handsomeness wasn't showcased, and the distinctive characteristics of the small team were overshadowed by the unlucky one.
It was a complete disappointment in every aspect, deceiving the viewers' emotions.

To dare to adapt a popular animated series into a live-action period drama, the production team must be really bold! Cui Bei's temperament, Chen Shi's accent, and A Li Ba Ba's appearance are quite similar, but what about the female general and Qiu Jiang Jun?
Their appearances and character designs are completely upside down! Although Wei Zhe Ming looks handsome in modern attire, he's supposed to be Qiu Jiang Jun! And don't even get me started on Ren Min. The actors should reflect on their acting skills and external abilities!
Xiao Ding's early styling looks strange, but it gets better later on. While he has good looks and acting skills, he still falls short compared to the animated character. In conclusion, if you can't do it justice, it's better not to do it at all!

Why do they always like to depict courtesans in a prosperous era? Speechless. The acting of that woman in the tavern in the first episode was so terrible. The sword-drawing scene was so perfunctory.
Did the director even approve that?

The 3D cat doesn't look good. Is it okay to just give the male lead the ability to pause time in the TV drama? The appearance of the female lead is just too ugly, she should be aware of it.
Shaoqing directly becomes the female lead.

The makeup of these characters... The case is being discussed for 29 minutes, but it's not interesting at all, and it's not clear.

In terms of accents and tone, I dislike Chen Shi, A Li Ba Ba, Cui Bei, and others.

Wang Qi's character design has completely collapsed, and he still has small eyes. Why is the background music for the male lead's entrance like this?
Are they starting to ship Chen Shi and the male lead?

The ending song is unpleasant to listen to.

As an ensemble light comedy, it's not bad. The production quality is better than expected, with well-developed ensemble characters and attention to detail. The humor hits the mark, and the fight scenes are well done. This drama seems to focus on human relationships.
The coming-of-age ceremony for "Nier," the struggles of the veteran soldier, the love story of Kou Niang and Qin Luan, and the bonds of the main characters are all quite touching.

A rating of 6.5 is a bit low. The overall pace of the case-solving is off, lacking excitement.
I'm not sure if it's because the cases are too complex and are solved too quickly in the drama, or if there's just too much trivial information. My brain can't process the process of solving the cases. The biggest thrill of watching a suspense drama is piecing together clues, guessing the culprit, and experiencing plot twists.

The individual investigation of the main characters is realistic, but it weakens the dramatic conflict. Another issue is that the dialogue lacks colloquialism. Yuan Bu Er talking about the killer cat, Kou Niang talking about her story with Qin Luan, both have this problem.
They are having face-to-face conversations, not just direct flashbacks. Either start with a brief introduction and then use flashbacks to drive the story, or use a more natural conversational style.

The songs in the drama are quite catchy, and the ending theme song is especially memorable.

The Young Detective of Dali Temple" is unexpectedly good. It's very cute and healing. I've finished watching the first six episodes. It's quite interesting, well-produced, and the plot is good.

Ding Yu Xi did a great job. This is the second time I've seen him in a drama, the last time was in "Ten Years." Li Bing's character is really well-done, the white hair looks so cool and handsome.

Zhou Qi's performance is also great. She's cute, lively, kind, brave, and righteous. The action scenes in this drama are well-executed, the filters are good, and the transitions are smooth.

I really love the anime-style shots.
The plot is a bit ensemble-like, and the characters in the Mingjing Hall of Dali Temple are all so lovely. Cao Gege is so silly but adorable.

Oh, and I like Hu Si. Who made him so sycophantic? I also want to become an official's sycophant.

Shangguan is still very steady. Otherwise, how could he hold his ground when there's chaos in the Dali Temple? In episodes five and six, we'll see more of Shangguan's character development.

With Li Bing's return, the brothers have all become more determined.
Looking forward to the upcoming plot.

Now, looking at it, it's pretty average. Pros: Cui Bei's performance is really fitting, very satisfied; the male lead is also okay, his acting is passable and watchable; the voice acting follows the anime and is well-received.

Cons: The plot is dragging, the "Yao Cat Murder Case" is stretched for nearly 6 episodes, and in some places, it feels a bit childish and rushed; Wang Qi's performance is extremely, extremely outlandish, and currently, Yi Zhi Hua's performance also feels a bit unappealing; and what about Lang Bai Ling?
Why isn't there Lang Bai Ling? Sob, sob, sob; finally, they added a new character played by Ren Min, which feels very abrupt and ineffective within the plot.

Ahem... I can only say that this is a fanfiction drama that I would use as a desperate attempt to quench my thirst... It really has no relation to the original work.

They claim the protagonist is Yao Bing, but I'd say it's more like a sick... case of, uh, what is this? It's a bit awkward and leaves me speechless; on the other hand, huh, maybe I should watch a couple more episodes?
I can't make up my mind! Although Bingshi is an industrial artificial sweetener, I just... ugh, ugh, ugh!

Although I have a decent impression of Xiaoding, and I actually quite like Teacher Fan Ming as the fortune-telling old man...
sigh, forget it, let's just treat it as an out-of-character work by a fanfiction author.

I really like this IP, and I also like Lord Mao. Zhou Qi did a good job portraying Chen Shi; it felt very natural. The male lead's action scenes were good and flexible, but he has a habit of frequently raising his eyebrows when speaking, which starts to look a bit strange after a while.
Also, being the Chief Minister of the Great Li Temple, he can show tenderness towards Chen Shi, but that limit has passed, and there is no trace of authority left. Sometimes it feels like watching an idol drama.
The screenwriter is really not up to par. The investigative part of this drama is not really investigative; it lacks logic. The action scenes are satisfactory, and the special effects are also satisfactory.
The screenwriter is really lacking.

The cinematography is absolutely stunning! It has a great visual quality, and the filters are beautiful without excessive airbrushing! Ding Yu Xi is really charming, and his acting is impressive. The dialogue is praiseworthy. Zhou Qi's acting feels natural, and her dialect is quite funny.
The plot has a mix of suspense and comedy elements, and the ensemble cast is well-portrayed. The only thing is that the solving of the cases feels a bit dragged out, and the setup of the breakthrough clues is somewhat perfunctory and straightforward, but it's still satisfying to watch.
The male lead has quite a remarkable talent. It's addictive and enjoyable to watch!

Reached episode 13, and the case setups are seriously flawed, not to mention the political struggles in the court... Although it leans towards fantasy, it still borrows from the Tang Dynasty setting, and the details really don't hold up under scrutiny.
Surprisingly, the two main characters' acting isn't as impressive as the four subordinates. General Qiu's actor is good-looking but too wooden, while Ren Min is slightly better, but her character doesn't seem to serve much purpose.
The original work itself deserves no more than three stars, but the adaptation at least has some logic and coherence so far. As a drama, it's not up to par, but as an adaptation, it's indeed better than the original.
Three stars, I guess.

Even though I've only watched two episodes, I can't help but give it a perfect score. The comedy's pacing is fantastic, and it's the result of the actors' synergy and professionalism.
Every single person is crucial to the show. It's been a long time since I've seen such a delightful and genuinely funny light comedy that isn't trying too hard to be funny.
I was laughing so hard in the first episode that I thought I'd develop abs. The humor is natural and the chemistry between the actors is evident, so I can only imagine that there will be more laughs to come.
Having seen both the anime and the TV drama, I feel that they each have their own merits. It's truly rare to see a production that excels in every aspect. I believe it will also be a dark horse in terms of viewership for the beginning of the year.

I watched the anime without reading the manga. Treating it as a new story, it feels decent and not as bad as I expected. Moreover, the costume and makeup in the drama are quite well-done, and the actors' performances are natural. Most importantly, it's an ensemble drama.
Compared to the clichéd romance-focused dramas with the same formula of the main characters, I prefer ensemble dramas. It's admirable when a drama focuses on the ensemble cast and portrays them well. Treating the audience with respect and not excessively highlighting the main characters while not neglecting the supporting roles is a commendable thing.
A script is a collective effort of all the characters, and there's no distinction between major and minor roles.