Before I started watching the drama, I had my reservations, but when I saw Ziyun Yi, I felt slightly relieved. During the intense competition, I let go of half of my worries, and when I saw Taixu Gulong, I completely let go. I'm very satisfied. If this is the level of the first major adaptation, then there should be more good ones to come.
Mosquito Sauce1 year ago rating:8.2
It's inevitable for the plot to be altered... Who doesn't know the formula of early male-oriented web novels? Could it even be adapted without changes? The speed at which Xiao Yan fights monsters, levels up, and recruits subordinates has already largely preserved the essence of a satisfying story. It's fine to watch it as a casual and enjoyable drama.
Windy1 year ago rating:5.2
What the heck! What a garbage adaptation??? The story and characterizations are all messed up! Don't even call it "Doupo Cangqiong"! It's an idol-led cast with no acting skills, truly painful to watch! Besides the main leads, even the supporting cast lacks attractiveness. The special effects and action design are also lackluster. The animation was done so well, and this is what you give us in live-action? ?? It's not even as good as Hu Lei's first installment!
Yimo1 year ago rating:8.6
I didn't miss a single episode of the live-action adaptation of "Doupo," and this is by far my favorite. The makeup and production quality have improved significantly, and the props look realistic. When combined with some special effects, the overall visual effects of the drama are quite impressive. As long as the casting remains solid, I'm willing to continue watching.
Bai Li Su Su1 year ago rating:6
The visual effects in this sequel are much more impressive than in the first installment. However, despite the improved production values, I simply can't continue watching this series. It goes to show just how important it is to have a male lead with strong acting skills to carry a drama. Moreover, the fight scenes in this show are in slow motion, and it's evident that wirework is being used extensively. In reality, the action sequences alone don't live up to the standard set by the first installment.
Shin Shan Fei Yu Zhen1 year ago rating:6.5
To be honest, the art style and special effects in this sequel are more faithful to the original world view compared to the first installment, so it's not as frustrating in that aspect. However, apart from that, there's hardly anything worth watching. The actors' performances are extremely lackluster, giving off a vibe of short videos on a fast video-sharing platform... As for the other characters, I can't be bothered to say much. Let's talk about this Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun Er. They don't fit their roles at all. The editing is especially weird, with strange and disjointed background music. The pacing is also terrible, and it's evident that the director didn't put much effort into filming... It's honestly even worse than the animation of transforming martial energy into horses.
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Five1 year ago rating:9.6
I haven't read the original work, but it's quite enjoyable. The pacing is fast-paced and doesn't drag on. If they want to capture the essence of the epic battle, they shouldn't cut out any parts. The actors and special effects are decent, although some of the larger-scale scenes could have been better shot. The plot changes are a bit nonsensical, and the director and screenwriter bear a significant responsibility for that. As a new drama, it's quite engaging and easy to get into. I've watched 20 episodes so far, and I can continue to follow it.
Melody1 year ago rating:8.6
Xun'er defending Xiao Yan in front of her oppressive father not once, but twice, and firmly asserting the connection between the Gu Clan, Xiao Clan, and the Jia Ma Empire truly shocked me. Xun'er will always unwaveringly choose to stand by Xiao Yan's side.
Candy1 year ago rating:6
Although it's not right to comment after only watching a few episodes, I'm so disappointed that I don't want to continue watching... Leaving aside the plot, even the main characters are not as good as in the first season. Does the female lead have any connection with Xun'er? Moreover, the actors' performances are really poor. I can't stand their exaggerated wide-eyed and big-mouthed acting! In the first season, despite the criticism of the horse riding scenes, there was at least some quality that kept me watching until the end. But this season... I just can't bear to watch it anymore.
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Deactivated1 year ago rating:6.4
The male lead's acting skills are subpar, the female lead lacks depth, and the director seems incapable of handling intense or serious scenes; they can only steer the whole show towards a "light-hearted" direction. I've always thought that Wu Lei's version wasn't that bad. The negative reviews are mostly because that particular adaptation not only deviated from the original, but also incorporated derivative elements (which I happen to be fine with). The emergence of the new version might somewhat redeem Wu Lei's portrayal... but the new version is only good for casual entertainment.
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LuckyXuBB1 year ago rating:8.6
I thought "Tai Xu" by Gu Long was the pinnacle, but then they hit me with the "Meteor Flame Python" that fell from the sky. I thought nothing could surpass the "Meteor Flame Python," but then they introduced the "Cloud Mist Sect's Formation," a formation formed by the collective power of all the sects in Yunlan. I'm curious to see how many more surprises await me that I haven't even thought of yet.
FomoYa1 year ago rating:9.2
This version of Xiao Yan isn't bad-looking. He has the impatience and impulsiveness of a young person, as well as the perseverance of a cultivator. He experiences the pain of losing loved ones and undergoes personal growth. I feel like I can continue watching and observe further. Based on what I've seen so far, I would give it a passing score or higher.
KittyKittyKitty1 year ago rating:8.7
I used to think that geniuses like Xiao Yan rely on a series of lucky encounters to succeed. But the more I watch, the more I realize that even though his talent is off the charts, he constantly practices tirelessly. He's the epitome of someone who not only has natural talent but also puts in consistent effort. He's truly an exceptional individual.
ZixiaoWangkun1 year ago rating:9.9
I read the novel many years ago, and I've mostly forgotten it by now, so watching the new drama adaptation was quite easy for me to adapt to. The male lead's acting is indeed that of an unpolished youth, but it doesn't detract from the overall experience. The special effects are praiseworthy, and the modeling work is impressive.
GhostDog1 year ago rating:8.7
At first, I thought Xiao Yan was just benefiting from plot conveniences to have so many people help him. But the more I watched, the more I realized that it was actually because Xiao Yan is loyal, righteous, responsible, and reliable, while also being hardworking. That's why everyone is willing to trust him.
QueenFanatic1 year ago rating:9.6
I really love the tsundere queen who always wholeheartedly helps Xiao Yi Xian. The part where she knocks on Xiao Yi Xian's head and earnestly advises her to be careful before they part ways really set off my shipper radar. I mean, can you feel the sparks?
voood1 year ago rating:5.3
Finally, there's a fantasy series to watch, but... the female lead is an actress I've admired since "Swords of Legends." She has a unique appearance, not your typical internet celebrity, and she has acting skills. Oh, my Qingniao~ (･ε･`), but she's just not suitable for playing Xun'er. The male lead is really awkward, not only in looks but also in acting and dialogue delivery. Where did they find such an actor? They can hardly be called actors.
In terms of production, some of the special effects are subpar, while others are decent. There's no overall cohesion, and the sensory experience is not consistent at all. That's all I have to say. I'm not in the mood to provide a detailed review.
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JarvenNastile1 year ago rating:5.2
I endured two episodes, but I couldn't continue watching. The special effects are barely passable, but still crude. What frustrates me the most is the fight scenes and casting choices. I don't want to attack the actors, as I'm not familiar with them. However, Xiao Yan looks feeble, and Xun Er has no connection to the original work. I thought the storyline would follow the original work, but it was also altered a bit. It was altered into a more childish adaptation. While the original work may not be as acclaimed as "The Three-Body Problem," staying true to the original work is what attracts fans. Otherwise, what's the point of making it for the fans?
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BeanFriendYZzjEE5cGI1 year ago rating:5.2
What happened to the powerful Three Thousand Thunderous Heavenly Fire, Three Profound Transformations, Mountain Opening Seal, Sea Flipping Seal, and Cloud Melody when San Shang Yun Lan Zong appeared? After learning all of that, what's the use? Why does it feel so lackluster? It doesn't even have the same vigor as the Wu Lei version. How did they turn the most exciting San Shang Yun Lan Zong into that? It's completely subverted my worldview. It's just disappointing!
GoodLuck1 year ago rating:7.2
From the first episode until now, the overall progression has been consistently at a good level. The special effects have never lagged behind, and the mission of the male lead seeking revenge for his father wasn't dragged out for too long. In the end, he successfully avenged his father. It's been quite satisfying to watch the action-packed journey unfold.
DawnDusk1 year ago rating:5.5
The actors don't fit their roles, and their acting skills are poor. The plot has no highlights, and the dubbing and music are a mess. And let's talk about the special effects. It's supposed to be a fantasy drama, but there are absolutely no special effects. It's like using basic attacks instead of showcasing any skills. If it's meant to be a martial arts drama, at least the fight scenes should have been designed properly, but unfortunately, they weren't. Furthermore, this drama is supposed to be a sequel, but there's no coherence with the plot of the first part. There's no recap of the previous events, so we have no idea what was previously discussed. If it's meant to be a completely new series, there should have been a basic introduction to the story background.
Before I started watching the drama, I had my reservations, but when I saw Ziyun Yi, I felt slightly relieved. During the intense competition, I let go of half of my worries, and when I saw Taixu Gulong, I completely let go. I'm very satisfied.
If this is the level of the first major adaptation, then there should be more good ones to come.
It's inevitable for the plot to be altered... Who doesn't know the formula of early male-oriented web novels? Could it even be adapted without changes? The speed at which Xiao Yan fights monsters, levels up, and recruits subordinates has already largely preserved the essence of a satisfying story.
It's fine to watch it as a casual and enjoyable drama.
What the heck! What a garbage adaptation??? The story and characterizations are all messed up! Don't even call it "Doupo Cangqiong"! It's an idol-led cast with no acting skills, truly painful to watch!
Besides the main leads, even the supporting cast lacks attractiveness. The special effects and action design are also lackluster. The animation was done so well, and this is what you give us in live-action?
?? It's not even as good as Hu Lei's first installment!
I didn't miss a single episode of the live-action adaptation of "Doupo," and this is by far my favorite. The makeup and production quality have improved significantly, and the props look realistic.
When combined with some special effects, the overall visual effects of the drama are quite impressive. As long as the casting remains solid, I'm willing to continue watching.
The visual effects in this sequel are much more impressive than in the first installment. However, despite the improved production values, I simply can't continue watching this series. It goes to show just how important it is to have a male lead with strong acting skills to carry a drama.
Moreover, the fight scenes in this show are in slow motion, and it's evident that wirework is being used extensively. In reality, the action sequences alone don't live up to the standard set by the first installment.
To be honest, the art style and special effects in this sequel are more faithful to the original world view compared to the first installment, so it's not as frustrating in that aspect. However, apart from that, there's hardly anything worth watching.
The actors' performances are extremely lackluster, giving off a vibe of short videos on a fast video-sharing platform... As for the other characters, I can't be bothered to say much. Let's talk about this Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun Er.
They don't fit their roles at all. The editing is especially weird, with strange and disjointed background music. The pacing is also terrible, and it's evident that the director didn't put much effort into filming...
It's honestly even worse than the animation of transforming martial energy into horses.
I haven't read the original work, but it's quite enjoyable. The pacing is fast-paced and doesn't drag on. If they want to capture the essence of the epic battle, they shouldn't cut out any parts.
The actors and special effects are decent, although some of the larger-scale scenes could have been better shot. The plot changes are a bit nonsensical, and the director and screenwriter bear a significant responsibility for that.
As a new drama, it's quite engaging and easy to get into. I've watched 20 episodes so far, and I can continue to follow it.
Xun'er defending Xiao Yan in front of her oppressive father not once, but twice, and firmly asserting the connection between the Gu Clan, Xiao Clan, and the Jia Ma Empire truly shocked me. Xun'er will always unwaveringly choose to stand by Xiao Yan's side.
Although it's not right to comment after only watching a few episodes, I'm so disappointed that I don't want to continue watching... Leaving aside the plot, even the main characters are not as good as in the first season.
Does the female lead have any connection with Xun'er? Moreover, the actors' performances are really poor. I can't stand their exaggerated wide-eyed and big-mouthed acting!
In the first season, despite the criticism of the horse riding scenes, there was at least some quality that kept me watching until the end. But this season... I just can't bear to watch it anymore.
The male lead's acting skills are subpar, the female lead lacks depth, and the director seems incapable of handling intense or serious scenes; they can only steer the whole show towards a "light-hearted" direction.
I've always thought that Wu Lei's version wasn't that bad. The negative reviews are mostly because that particular adaptation not only deviated from the original, but also incorporated derivative elements (which I happen to be fine with).
The emergence of the new version might somewhat redeem Wu Lei's portrayal... but the new version is only good for casual entertainment.
I thought "Tai Xu" by Gu Long was the pinnacle, but then they hit me with the "Meteor Flame Python" that fell from the sky. I thought nothing could surpass the "Meteor Flame Python," but then they introduced the "Cloud Mist Sect's Formation," a formation formed by the collective power of all the sects in Yunlan.
I'm curious to see how many more surprises await me that I haven't even thought of yet.
This version of Xiao Yan isn't bad-looking. He has the impatience and impulsiveness of a young person, as well as the perseverance of a cultivator. He experiences the pain of losing loved ones and undergoes personal growth.
I feel like I can continue watching and observe further. Based on what I've seen so far, I would give it a passing score or higher.
I used to think that geniuses like Xiao Yan rely on a series of lucky encounters to succeed. But the more I watch, the more I realize that even though his talent is off the charts, he constantly practices tirelessly. He's the epitome of someone who not only has natural talent but also puts in consistent effort.
He's truly an exceptional individual.
I read the novel many years ago, and I've mostly forgotten it by now, so watching the new drama adaptation was quite easy for me to adapt to. The male lead's acting is indeed that of an unpolished youth, but it doesn't detract from the overall experience.
The special effects are praiseworthy, and the modeling work is impressive.
At first, I thought Xiao Yan was just benefiting from plot conveniences to have so many people help him. But the more I watched, the more I realized that it was actually because Xiao Yan is loyal, righteous, responsible, and reliable, while also being hardworking.
That's why everyone is willing to trust him.
I really love the tsundere queen who always wholeheartedly helps Xiao Yi Xian. The part where she knocks on Xiao Yi Xian's head and earnestly advises her to be careful before they part ways really set off my shipper radar.
I mean, can you feel the sparks?
Finally, there's a fantasy series to watch, but... the female lead is an actress I've admired since "Swords of Legends." She has a unique appearance, not your typical internet celebrity, and she has acting skills.
Oh, my Qingniao~ (･ε･`), but she's just not suitable for playing Xun'er. The male lead is really awkward, not only in looks but also in acting and dialogue delivery. Where did they find such an actor?
They can hardly be called actors.
In terms of production, some of the special effects are subpar, while others are decent. There's no overall cohesion, and the sensory experience is not consistent at all.
That's all I have to say. I'm not in the mood to provide a detailed review.
I endured two episodes, but I couldn't continue watching. The special effects are barely passable, but still crude. What frustrates me the most is the fight scenes and casting choices. I don't want to attack the actors, as I'm not familiar with them.
However, Xiao Yan looks feeble, and Xun Er has no connection to the original work. I thought the storyline would follow the original work, but it was also altered a bit. It was altered into a more childish adaptation.
While the original work may not be as acclaimed as "The Three-Body Problem," staying true to the original work is what attracts fans. Otherwise, what's the point of making it for the fans?
What happened to the powerful Three Thousand Thunderous Heavenly Fire, Three Profound Transformations, Mountain Opening Seal, Sea Flipping Seal, and Cloud Melody when San Shang Yun Lan Zong appeared?
After learning all of that, what's the use? Why does it feel so lackluster? It doesn't even have the same vigor as the Wu Lei version. How did they turn the most exciting San Shang Yun Lan Zong into that?
It's completely subverted my worldview. It's just disappointing!
From the first episode until now, the overall progression has been consistently at a good level. The special effects have never lagged behind, and the mission of the male lead seeking revenge for his father wasn't dragged out for too long.
In the end, he successfully avenged his father. It's been quite satisfying to watch the action-packed journey unfold.
The actors don't fit their roles, and their acting skills are poor. The plot has no highlights, and the dubbing and music are a mess. And let's talk about the special effects. It's supposed to be a fantasy drama, but there are absolutely no special effects.
It's like using basic attacks instead of showcasing any skills. If it's meant to be a martial arts drama, at least the fight scenes should have been designed properly, but unfortunately, they weren't. Furthermore, this drama is supposed to be a sequel, but there's no coherence with the plot of the first part.
There's no recap of the previous events, so we have no idea what was previously discussed. If it's meant to be a completely new series, there should have been a basic introduction to the story background.