This is a complete disaster! Besides the attire of the second male lead, I don't see anything worth showcasing in this drama! The director and writer must have just had their names attached; I don't even want to give it a single star. If it weren't for Yao Mei, I wouldn't have clicked on it, and I'm giving her three stars. The director did a terrible job with the details; the subtle emotions between the three characters were not captured at all, especially the relationship between the second male lead and Shen Qiu Ping. The second male lead's acting is decent. The portrayal of brotherly affection is also sloppy. Did they think they could set it up properly in just three episodes? Yao Mei's first character had very little presence; she was purely there to serve the two male leads. Tian Liu seemed to make an appearance in episode 7 and disappear in the twenties... I'd rather watch a compilation of individual character cuts. The comments are also outrageous. Are they expecting me to carry the flag for Yao Mei? It's all because of Haoyi Xing; it's disgusting. The drama hasn't even aired, and yet it's entangled with all these dirty things. They have no idea how to film people; they all seem like cardboard cutouts, lacking any charm whatsoever.
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Momo1 year ago rating:7.3
In terms of the cast of this drama, I only recognize Chen Yao. Plus, there's a body double subplot, so I initially thought she was the female lead. But as I watched further, I realized I was mistaken. However, she really needs to improve her acting... The script itself is not that great, and she portrays her character in such a superficial way. I don't even know how to criticize her exaggerated, silly, sweet style of delivery. It turns out that the leading female star of Shanghai is like this.
Furthermore, the romantic storyline between the male and female leads is quite cliché. This Luo Bing character, how should I put it, has a very old-fashioned romantic flavor to his characterization. In the early, middle, and later parts of the drama, each has their own annoying aspects. Who exactly is he? I don't think the audience will like a protagonist with such a twisted personality.
As for the two male leads, it feels quite childish, like a child's play. There are already so many spy dramas, and suddenly seeing an antagonist who is so inept at causing trouble is quite unfamiliar and uncomfortable.
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NorthSea1 year ago rating:5.8
I saw a new drama on iQiyi and decided to give it a try... The beginning was inexplicably filled with confrontations and bizarre beheadings, which was really eerie. Even more bizarre was when it started telling a story from six months ago. I couldn't keep up with it all of a sudden, and it felt like after finishing this story, the fate of the main characters would still be inexplicably beheaded? And then the spy training course was also overly greasy, and the later plot of developing romantic feelings felt quite cheap. I just can't continue watching it.
Aqua1 year ago rating:6.5
With a change of male lead and a slight improvement, the plot is passable. However, the protagonist's appearance feels a bit awkward. His shiny, slicked-back hairstyle lacks any trace of handsomeness. Watching the male lead smugly analyze how to manipulate his brothers' personalities for missions is disgusting. I strongly dislike these tactics of exploiting brotherly bonds for intelligence work, backstabbing and betrayal. Being a spy is such an unethical profession, no wonder it always ends tragically. In the end, enemies want your life, and even your own people don't trust you. How frustrating!
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OceanStar1 year ago rating:7.4
I've finished watching the entire series, and I feel like this drama only has one advantage, which is the portrayal of the brotherly bond between the two male leads. Neither of them wants to harm the other. As for the other aspects, they are all disadvantages. The plot is not exciting and somewhat melodramatic. The female lead is treated as a tool, dying twice and both times at the hands of the same man. She doesn't have much screen time. On the other hand, the second female lead has more screen time, making me think that the three screenwriters and the director are quite lacking in skills. As for the cast, they are all okay. Among the main characters, Wang Sen's performance is much better than Gao Zhi Ting's. Gao Zhi Ting couldn't fully immerse himself in his role throughout the series, and it felt unnatural.
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233331 year ago rating:7.6 8 of 36 episodes seen
To be honest, Wang Sen's acting skills are indeed impressive. The subtle expressions he displayed when seeing Tian Liu again were truly heartfelt - the fear, the nervousness, and even a hint of surprise. When a person is in such a state, their facial muscles may twitch slightly. Honestly, when I watched Fang Li's character, I surprisingly didn't feel any aversion.
Duanyang1 year ago rating:8.5 11 of 36 episodes seen
The excellent performances by Gao Zhi Ting and Wang Sen truly showcased the youthful vigor, courage, and the helplessness and resilience in the face of war. They were not only comrades-in-arms but also trusted friends, even serving as emotional anchors for each other amidst being deeply entrenched in enemy lines. This interweaving of emotions undoubtedly added much depth to the plot and provided a deeper understanding of war.
Northlake1 year ago rating:7.6
The plot is decent, but there are too many bugs. Every gunfight scene is in slow motion, and the male lead's northeastern accent feels a bit off. Zhang Yue looks beautiful. The excessive deletion of plot elements has resulted in many inconsistencies. The biggest impression throughout the series is that Lao Jin loves Fang Li, Fang Li loves Chen Ke Hai, and everything Fang Li does is to protect Chen Ke Hai. The two female characters are merely tools. Wang Sen even princess-carries Gao Zhi Ting, which is quite impressive. In the last episode, Fang Li says, "Ke Hai, I may be cold, selfish, and ruthless in achieving my goals, but I have given you all the genuine feelings, even though they are as tiny as sesame seeds in my heart. Since you don't cherish them, then just die! " Oh my goodness, if this show weren't so confusing, it would probably drive many people crazy. But the more I watched it, the more I wanted to say to Fang Li, "Take a look at Lao Jin. He's the one who loves you the most." Such a ruthless person, willing to sacrifice his life to protect you... His last gaze before dying was always directed at you. He always chose to stand by your side because you saved him from the pile of dead bodies. He would protect you for a lifetime. The plot in the beginning of the series was average, but it became quite enjoyable towards the end.
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MovieWatcher1 year ago rating:5.2
I'm speechless about this garbage drama. The female lead has such a lack of plot that she dies not once, but twice! She dies in just 26 episodes out of a total of 36 episodes. And the male lead ends up living with the second female lead and even raising a child together! Why not just make the second female lead the female lead in the first place? What's the point of Liao Yao Mei?
This drama is so foolish. If it wasn't for Liao Yao Mei, who would watch this lousy drama? The character development of the second female lead is more suitable for the female lead. I'm truly speechless.
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JunYue1 year ago rating:8.7
It's infuriating to watch. Apart from the beautiful appearance of Yao Mei, there is nothing worthwhile. The spy plot is like children playing house, lacking genuine emotions and thrilling strategies. The storyline feels like ticking off tasks without depth, remaining superficial, and the characters are being hurried along by the plot.
Bamboo1 year ago rating:8.2
The show is actually quite well-made, and the plot is tight. Both male actors are passable, although Gao Zhi Ting seems to lack a certain flavor, as if something isn't quite in place. Wang Sen, on the other hand, genuinely comes across as villainous, and it doesn't seem like he's just acting.
However, I'm puzzled as to why Chen Yao took on this role. She appears to be a mere tool in the story, and her character feels very shallow.
DanceRainPeachBrew1 year ago rating:6.8
Both male leads are pretty good. I wondered why that actor with the surname Gao looked so familiar, turns out he was in "The Story of Time." And the other actor who played Fang Li, after his character developed feelings for the role portrayed by Chen Yao, I quite liked their scenes together. But at other times, he was really deserving of a good beating. Actually, the character portrayed by Chen Yao was never the female lead from beginning to end. She was just a supporting role. However, she did die twice, and it was truly frustrating. Maybe it's because Chen Yao has a leading lady's face, so it was difficult for everyone to accept her repeatedly dying. It wasn't until later on that the character portrayed by actor Zhang Yue started to become more pleasing to the eye.
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Little Red Pharma1 year ago rating:5.7
Spy dramas have their own production line, and the screenwriters follow a set formula for mass production. It's evident that the character Qiuping is attempting to imitate Yu Manli from the TV series "The Disguiser," but it's a complete failure. The two male leads didn't portray the sense of destiny and deep connection that comes from facing life and death situations together. The only redeeming aspect is that Luo Bing's character development is somewhat discernible.
This is a complete disaster! Besides the attire of the second male lead, I don't see anything worth showcasing in this drama! The director and writer must have just had their names attached; I don't even want to give it a single star. If it weren't for Yao Mei, I wouldn't have clicked on it, and I'm giving her three stars.
The director did a terrible job with the details; the subtle emotions between the three characters were not captured at all, especially the relationship between the second male lead and Shen Qiu Ping. The second male lead's acting is decent.
The portrayal of brotherly affection is also sloppy. Did they think they could set it up properly in just three episodes? Yao Mei's first character had very little presence; she was purely there to serve the two male leads. Tian Liu seemed to make an appearance in episode 7 and disappear in the twenties...
I'd rather watch a compilation of individual character cuts. The comments are also outrageous. Are they expecting me to carry the flag for Yao Mei? It's all because of Haoyi Xing; it's disgusting. The drama hasn't even aired, and yet it's entangled with all these dirty things.
They have no idea how to film people; they all seem like cardboard cutouts, lacking any charm whatsoever.
In terms of the cast of this drama, I only recognize Chen Yao. Plus, there's a body double subplot, so I initially thought she was the female lead. But as I watched further, I realized I was mistaken.
However, she really needs to improve her acting... The script itself is not that great, and she portrays her character in such a superficial way. I don't even know how to criticize her exaggerated, silly, sweet style of delivery.
It turns out that the leading female star of Shanghai is like this.
Furthermore, the romantic storyline between the male and female leads is quite cliché. This Luo Bing character, how should I put it, has a very old-fashioned romantic flavor to his characterization.
In the early, middle, and later parts of the drama, each has their own annoying aspects. Who exactly is he? I don't think the audience will like a protagonist with such a twisted personality.
As for the two male leads, it feels quite childish, like a child's play. There are already so many spy dramas, and suddenly seeing an antagonist who is so inept at causing trouble is quite unfamiliar and uncomfortable.
I saw a new drama on iQiyi and decided to give it a try... The beginning was inexplicably filled with confrontations and bizarre beheadings, which was really eerie. Even more bizarre was when it started telling a story from six months ago.
I couldn't keep up with it all of a sudden, and it felt like after finishing this story, the fate of the main characters would still be inexplicably beheaded? And then the spy training course was also overly greasy, and the later plot of developing romantic feelings felt quite cheap.
I just can't continue watching it.
With a change of male lead and a slight improvement, the plot is passable. However, the protagonist's appearance feels a bit awkward. His shiny, slicked-back hairstyle lacks any trace of handsomeness.
Watching the male lead smugly analyze how to manipulate his brothers' personalities for missions is disgusting. I strongly dislike these tactics of exploiting brotherly bonds for intelligence work, backstabbing and betrayal.
Being a spy is such an unethical profession, no wonder it always ends tragically. In the end, enemies want your life, and even your own people don't trust you. How frustrating!
I've finished watching the entire series, and I feel like this drama only has one advantage, which is the portrayal of the brotherly bond between the two male leads.
Neither of them wants to harm the other. As for the other aspects, they are all disadvantages. The plot is not exciting and somewhat melodramatic. The female lead is treated as a tool, dying twice and both times at the hands of the same man.
She doesn't have much screen time. On the other hand, the second female lead has more screen time, making me think that the three screenwriters and the director are quite lacking in skills.
As for the cast, they are all okay. Among the main characters, Wang Sen's performance is much better than Gao Zhi Ting's. Gao Zhi Ting couldn't fully immerse himself in his role throughout the series, and it felt unnatural.
To be honest, Wang Sen's acting skills are indeed impressive. The subtle expressions he displayed when seeing Tian Liu again were truly heartfelt - the fear, the nervousness, and even a hint of surprise. When a person is in such a state, their facial muscles may twitch slightly. Honestly, when I watched Fang Li's character, I surprisingly didn't feel any aversion.
The excellent performances by Gao Zhi Ting and Wang Sen truly showcased the youthful vigor, courage, and the helplessness and resilience in the face of war. They were not only comrades-in-arms but also trusted friends, even serving as emotional anchors for each other amidst being deeply entrenched in enemy lines. This interweaving of emotions undoubtedly added much depth to the plot and provided a deeper understanding of war.
The plot is decent, but there are too many bugs. Every gunfight scene is in slow motion, and the male lead's northeastern accent feels a bit off. Zhang Yue looks beautiful. The excessive deletion of plot elements has resulted in many inconsistencies.
The biggest impression throughout the series is that Lao Jin loves Fang Li, Fang Li loves Chen Ke Hai, and everything Fang Li does is to protect Chen Ke Hai. The two female characters are merely tools. Wang Sen even princess-carries Gao Zhi Ting, which is quite impressive.
In the last episode, Fang Li says, "Ke Hai, I may be cold, selfish, and ruthless in achieving my goals, but I have given you all the genuine feelings, even though they are as tiny as sesame seeds in my heart. Since you don't cherish them, then just die!
" Oh my goodness, if this show weren't so confusing, it would probably drive many people crazy. But the more I watched it, the more I wanted to say to Fang Li, "Take a look at Lao Jin. He's the one who loves you the most." Such a ruthless person, willing to sacrifice his life to protect you...
His last gaze before dying was always directed at you. He always chose to stand by your side because you saved him from the pile of dead bodies. He would protect you for a lifetime. The plot in the beginning of the series was average, but it became quite enjoyable towards the end.
I'm speechless about this garbage drama. The female lead has such a lack of plot that she dies not once, but twice! She dies in just 26 episodes out of a total of 36 episodes. And the male lead ends up living with the second female lead and even raising a child together!
Why not just make the second female lead the female lead in the first place? What's the point of Liao Yao Mei?
This drama is so foolish. If it wasn't for Liao Yao Mei, who would watch this lousy drama? The character development of the second female lead is more suitable for the female lead.
I'm truly speechless.
It's infuriating to watch. Apart from the beautiful appearance of Yao Mei, there is nothing worthwhile. The spy plot is like children playing house, lacking genuine emotions and thrilling strategies.
The storyline feels like ticking off tasks without depth, remaining superficial, and the characters are being hurried along by the plot.
The show is actually quite well-made, and the plot is tight. Both male actors are passable, although Gao Zhi Ting seems to lack a certain flavor, as if something isn't quite in place.
Wang Sen, on the other hand, genuinely comes across as villainous, and it doesn't seem like he's just acting.
However, I'm puzzled as to why Chen Yao took on this role.
She appears to be a mere tool in the story, and her character feels very shallow.
Both male leads are pretty good. I wondered why that actor with the surname Gao looked so familiar, turns out he was in "The Story of Time." And the other actor who played Fang Li, after his character developed feelings for the role portrayed by Chen Yao, I quite liked their scenes together.
But at other times, he was really deserving of a good beating. Actually, the character portrayed by Chen Yao was never the female lead from beginning to end. She was just a supporting role.
However, she did die twice, and it was truly frustrating. Maybe it's because Chen Yao has a leading lady's face, so it was difficult for everyone to accept her repeatedly dying. It wasn't until later on that the character portrayed by actor Zhang Yue started to become more pleasing to the eye.
Spy dramas have their own production line, and the screenwriters follow a set formula for mass production. It's evident that the character Qiuping is attempting to imitate Yu Manli from the TV series "The Disguiser," but it's a complete failure. The two male leads didn't portray the sense of destiny and deep connection that comes from facing life and death situations together. The only redeeming aspect is that Luo Bing's character development is somewhat discernible.