Tiger and Crane Reviews

I watched two episodes, and I really can't stand the stupidity. First of all, Jiang Long's character Hu Zi is held hostage, and the male lead played by 0 Di doesn't even bother to open the box to see if Hu Zi is inside and just lets him go.
Then they go to the village, and I thought the male lead would be powerful, but it turns out... he's just like this. And to top it off, he's actually a leader... If he were a young prince or someone inexperienced, it would be understandable, but he already holds a position of authority and yet lacks experience.
I don't understand. He's even uglier than Yun Zhiyu, at least Yun Zhiyu didn't treat me like a fool with his pretentiousness. The male lead just keeps a straight face, and the second male lead keeps babbling.
This kind of drama is no longer popular... It's really terrible!

It's a decent way to pass the time without investing too much emotion. The characters in this drama seem a bit foolish, especially the male lead who appears to have some serious issues with his intellect...
Stealing the Red Pearl caused harm to the entire village, yet he acts all aggrieved when they chase him away? The female lead is even more bizarre, sympathizing with him and claiming that he saved the whole village.
Seriously, did the villagers need saving from someone who didn't steal from them? Their moral compass is off. To be honest, I think the plot involving Lianhua Tower is okay. If executed well, some cross-overs could work.
I just hope this drama doesn't become more disappointing as it progresses.

Hezi didn't carry the bead that concerns the world with him when he left. It was lost, and he searched for it slowly. Couldn't the female lead wait for a month?
She had to come and repair the gun at this moment, seizing the opportunity to repair the bead. Hezi didn't prioritize and alleviate the situation, forgetting loyalty for beauty, immediately wanting to give the opportunity to the female lead.
I watched for a while, but all I saw was anger. Maybe I've already passed the age of watching these hot-blooded, second-rate group anime adaptations.
Jiang Long's acting is good though. Let's meet again in another production.

Both male leads are ugly and bad in their own ways, neither of them is likable. But ultimately, the blame falls on the screenwriter. Even if you let elementary school students write the script, it wouldn't have so many loopholes.
The fight scenes in Episode 03 were decent, but then Hu Zi suddenly becomes a master, and the screenwriter makes another foolish mistake. The only beautiful woman in the entire series is Hei Feng in Episode 04.
He Lan Dou's portrayal in Episode 09 doesn't resemble a fairy or a villain, but rather a blind widow. The public breakup of Hu He in Episode 14 and Zhang Ling He's transformation into a villain made the plot slightly more interesting.
This is the worst script I've seen this year, and all the characters resemble elementary school students.

I watched two episodes, and every person who has appeared so far is unbelievably stupid... In the beginning, a few important characters were having a meeting when the guard reported that the Red Pearl had cracked.
Their first reaction was to question whether the guard was lying or seeing things, and they argued for two minutes... Only then did they say they should personally go and take a look.
And then they sent the supposedly amazing male lead to find a once-in-a-century treasure, and he found it in an instant. A group of guards, who were supposed to be highly skilled, were suddenly knocked unconscious by a random villager from a remote mountain village, and the male lead was captured.
In the blink of an eye, the treasure was stolen again... I mean, what's the use of this supposedly amazing male lead who appeared?

For Jiang Long, I've watched 8 episodes so far, but when I checked the synopsis, it said there are a total of 36 episodes. I might not be able to stick with it until the end. The plot is weak and filled with too many absurdities. The protagonist's character design is not good, and Hu Zi loves to cause trouble without thinking clearly.

The other male lead has a prestigious title but is too weak, unable to defeat anyone. I feel like he can't even beat his own sister. He should just pass on the inheritance to his sister already.

The dialogue for the female lead is not great, but I appreciate the phrase "to be filial and charming." It looks really good.
I have so many criticisms about the character Yi Mei. Why didn't they cast an older actress for that role? The actress has a baby face, a crooked neck, no expressions, and can't even open her mouth properly. She doesn't look like an "immortal" who has lived for hundreds of years at all!

It's not until they reach the capital city that the character Chen You Wei appears, and finally, things get a bit interesting. Chen You Wei has the coolest appearance, and his character is likable. Long, you should take on this role instead. I will continue watching, but I can't guarantee how many more episodes I can endure.

The flaws of this drama are actually quite numerous. The plotline jumps around without strict logic, the protagonist sometimes acts foolishly, and the supporting characters occasionally behave erratically. Climaxes arise suddenly, and values are inexplicably elevated.
The screenwriter seems to be rushing to fill in the predetermined framework with content, disregarding the organic development of the story. Whenever I find it slightly more enjoyable, various issues arise that lower my expectations. Just when I'm about to give up, certain scenes reignite my anticipation.
However, I managed to persist and watch it until the end.

Upon careful reflection, I think it's because I genuinely liked the ensemble characterization. Each character is vivid and full of life. In the drama, they are not mere rigid symbols of good or evil but countless ordinary individuals with both flaws and strengths.
They express their hatred candidly and love passionately. This vitality even compensates to some extent for the shortcomings in their character motivations, attributing everything to free choice. After all, in certain moments, rational analysis holds no meaning.

Lastly, the actors' performances imbue the ensemble with nearly fifty percent of its vitality, making everything appear more natural and plausible, especially Jiang Long. Without him, it would be difficult for viewers to develop an affinity for the character Hu Zi.

It's unbelievably terrible! How distorted must the male lead's values be for him to blame the person who got their pearls stolen for not safeguarding them properly after he caused a big trouble by stealing them!
Has the writer's brain not fully developed? That Yi Mei Fairy's acting is so awful, her words and actions are so affected, clearly indicating to the audience, "I'm not a good person, watch out, I'm about to start plotting something evil!
" The significance of obtaining the Chi Pearl that can save the world and repairing a broken gun shouldn't require any weighing. It's not like it's a one-time opportunity where you can only choose one.
What difference does it make if they repair the gun next time? How can such a thing even be aired?

A drama plagued with bugs. It started with dual male leads, then shifted to a dominant male lead, followed by a dominant female lead, and then the dual male lead camerawork. Finally, the female lead was killed off, and the story returned to the dual male leads, with various ensemble cast members intertwined throughout.
The main concept was supposed to be about wanting everything but not properly pursuing any one thing.

I'm tired of criticizing the character design of the male lead. It wasn't interesting even until the end.
In fact, the character designs of the main team aren't impressive. Zhao Xin Tong is slightly better, but Wang Yu Wen's performance wasn't good. Qi Xiao Xuan's character design wasn't great either, but the twin soul concept added some points.
Aside from the main team, I actually think the supporting characters have better character designs and storylines, which are more intriguing.

The same goes for the romantic relationships.
The chemistry between the male and female leads was simply awkward and forced. As I progressed, I couldn't bear it anymore and dropped all expectations. However, I found the romantic relationships between the supporting characters, excluding the main couple, quite enjoyable.

Seriously? If the Red Bead is so important, why would they entrust it to an inexperienced and clueless person? Wouldn't it be better to assign a large number of capable individuals to ensure its safety?
In Zhang Ling He's case, knowing that it was likely a trap, why would she approach it herself? The smoke only affected the followers, and the Red Bead was placed in her bag. She could smell that it wasn't a monster but couldn't smell that it wasn't a human.
Jiang Long's actions are even more incomprehensible. Stealing something valuable just to use it as a toy for a child? WTF! The logic in the first episode was already questionable. In the second episode, the female lead claims that Hu Zi saved the villagers.
What kind of nonsense is that? The screenwriter should be fired.

The actors' character setups have substantial conflicts, and many of the lines are intentionally written in a foolish and ridiculous manner. I don't know how these actors managed to utter them without feeling disgusted.
However, their acting skills are commendable. It's truly not easy to turn such a terrible script into a decent performance. The best part is the scene where the one-eyed character interacts with the owner's corpse.
The excessive buildup in the earlier parts, especially the time spent in the peak valley preparation, wasted a significant amount of content. As the story progresses, it becomes a desperate scramble of deaths. The overall script poorly arranges the compactness of the plot, with an imbalance in its structure.

Grumbling and complaining, I finished watching it. I initially watched it for Jiang Long, but it turns out that the entire cast combined couldn't even muster half a brain. The good guys are dumb, and the bad guys are dumb too. Who the hell wrote the script?
It's truly infuriating. The dialogue is ridiculously watered down. The female lead and her wooden accent are unbearable to listen to. Either work on the lines or use dubbing, thank you. It forcefully tries to be emotional and melancholic, while also pretending to be mysterious.
If they try to deceive the audience again with such a lousy plot and editing, I'll definitely toss it aside without a second thought.

It's fantastic, fantastic, fantastic! The storyline is unique and progresses quickly, with plenty of plot twists later on. Zhang Ling He's beauty is overwhelming me! Qi Xiao Xuan is so handsome, both Qian and Yan are great characters.
Yan's crying scene really got to me; they're all so handsome! Zhang Ling He is such a talented actor; you can immediately tell it's not the same person, the contrast is striking.
I even shed tears when Yimiao died. He Lan Dou's performance was impressive, definitely one of the highlights of the whole drama. Please make a second season, guarding the Peak Valley and bringing my demon-hunting team back to life.
Thank you!

The genre seemed interesting, and the poster had its own unique style. I thought at least a team-based story like this would be watchable. However, as soon as Jiang Long, that dreadful actor, appeared, the plot became unbearable.
Even if the story lacked logical consistency, he could have portrayed his character in a less annoying and greasy manner. But the result was just dirty and ugly. I'm truly astonished. What's even more terrifying is the director and the screenwriter.
How did they manage to produce such a sloppy plot? Don't they have any conscience? Do they think of the audience as monkeys to play with? Can't they just get lost?

It's quite nice to watch, but the logic of the plot in the early stages isn't very good. Hu Zi is a male lead with a growth arc, but his initial character setup isn't great. Qi Xiao Xuan's cold exterior and warm heart, his stubbornness and softness, I really love that.
I also quite like the concept of the dual souls in one body. And I think Hu Zi and Qi Xiao Xuan have great chemistry. I wrote a long paragraph about their relationship, but I didn't realize there was a word limit.
I'll include it in my drama review later, can't let all those words go to waste. ???

The impression this drama left on me is that Hu Zi, constantly worried about killing someone and constantly swayed by his thoughts, and the four old elders who are used to fill the plot, are the main characters.
I even feel like everyone around Hu Zi has anxiety, comforting this useless male protagonist every day when Hu Zi questions himself. The plot is lacking, and the main characters' group constantly portrays sincere friendship, but unfortunately, there is no good story to showcase, so I really can't grasp it, whether it's the core characters Hu Zi and Xiao Xuan or when they form a group.
However, there is one aspect of this drama that I find quite innovative, which is the concept of twin spirit guardians. It turns out there is a type of couple called "Me and My Spirit Guardian." At least the childhood story of the twin spirit guardians is quite touching.

It seems like many people only watched the first two episodes based on the comments. However, the show actually improves a lot from the fifth or sixth episode onwards. Although the characters, both good and bad, are quite stereotypical, I initially found Jiang Long unattractive with a poorly developed character, and Qi Xiao Xuan's acting lacked highlights.
But as I continued watching, I realized the strong bond between the characters, the feeling of friendship that surpasses everything. There are fewer melodramatic misunderstandings, and they communicate clearly when something happens.
It may not be a masterpiece, but as a lighthearted family TV show to pass the time, it's enjoyable. Zhang Ling He looks quite handsome as the story progresses. I wish they all had original dialogue; it does make a difference compared to dubbing.
Let's hope everyone continues to work hard.

I dropped it after six episodes. That girl disguised as a boy couldn't even respect the concept of cross-dressing. And those other two characters calling her "brother," I just felt they were clueless.
Moreover, when that girl clearly wasn't at fault and saved the villagers, I couldn't help but roll my eyes. If Hu Zi didn't steal that pearl, would there have been all the subsequent killings?
It's fundamentally his fault, yet he's there saying it's not his fault. It's ridiculous... Zhang gives off the impression of relying solely on family connections for generations to hold office, and Jiang's poorly written goody-two-shoes character is also frustrating.
And when He Yi appeared, sticking her neck out like that, does she really think she looks good...? I haven't read the original work, but is it as absurd as this in the original?

I watched it for Jiang Long, that Jiang Long who was once an honored "Three Good Students," that Jiang Long from "Chasing Dreams in the Entertainment Circle," and that Jiang Long who made me laugh to the point of tears in the "Annual Comedy Competition"...
It's such a pity that he didn't come across a good script. The writing is loose, and the pacing is slow. Jiang Long's acting is good, but the character is unlikeable. I'm really disappointed, and I'm inclined to give it three and a half stars.
I've reached the 8th episode and I'm hesitating whether to drop the drama or not.

One of the strengths of this drama is the well-developed characterization of every character, not just the main protagonist. Even the supporting roles, no matter how small, have their growth arcs and their moments to shine.

The story of this drama actually reminded me of a segment in "Soul Ferry" that tells the story of a mountain god.
It's quite similar.

Although it's a bit awkward, this statement is much more reasonable when it comes to the growth and development of the antagonists compared to the righteous characters. The righteous characters in this drama are truly born wicked, while the antagonists are indeed influenced by their environment.
That's how it can be summarized. The story of this drama is actually quite interesting, especially when it comes to the ensemble cast and the excellent character development.

However, the plot lacks a satisfying sense of excitement...