The Last Immortal Reviews

First four episodes are released, and both the makeup and special effects are impressive. The opening scene featuring the female ghost Ayin in the cycle of reincarnation immediately grabs your attention and sets up the story background.
Ayin, the newly born water spirit, is still a bit clumsy in speaking but very clever and eager to learn. Due to the master-servant bond, she practices martial arts together with Gu Jin, gradually increasing her spiritual power.
The sound design varies according to the different stages of the characters, including the early stage of Ayin's birth, the later stage of Ayin, the female ghost Ayin, and the majestic return of Feng Yin. The trailer showcases it well.
Despite learning that there are no other members of the water spirit clan, Ayin feels a slight disappointment. However, she finds solace in the companionship of the people in Da Ze Mountain, who have become her family.
She is determined to revive the water spirit clan and diligently works on enhancing her spiritual power every day. Overall, this is a coming-of-age drama where the protagonist undergoes trials and gradually grows into a better person.
I'm looking forward to the development of the story in the upcoming episodes.

No... This... I... The male lead isn't exactly handsome, but calling him ugly is going too far. It's just that there's a hint of a seductive vibe between his eyebrows, and his actions give off a vibe of a gigolo in a nightclub...
The male lead doesn't live up to expectations, which makes the whole drama feel like a mismatch... It's like pairing vinegar with dumplings, it feels unnecessary... And with the female lead being that type of woman, and the second male lead being more appealing than the male lead...
I just wanted to see a true and charismatic male character. Is that too much to ask for?! Is it so hard to satisfy me?! Ah?!

This drama is mediocre except for the immortal system, which can be somewhat referenced. The fight scenes are all over the place, with unstable stances, chaotic movements, and a lack of aesthetic appeal.
The editing is also a mess, completely illogical, serving only the purpose of romance. Especially in the scene where they obtained the Yin Fire and Yang Ice, shouldn't they have immediately given it to Hong Yi for healing?
But the next second, the female lead is helping the male lead pursue that peacock. All the female characters have romance on their minds, even the villains, it's truly exasperating. The character development is shallow, and the plot is extremely superficial.
The makeup is also average. Why are Zhao Lu Si's eyebrows like that? They are arched and squiggly like caterpillars, and they are poorly drawn. And the way they handle the tribulation is ridiculous.
They don't use any special effects or develop the plot; they just swipe their backs, and the tribulation is over. What kind of tribulation is that? It's exaggerated for no reason. Every character in the drama is incredibly foolish, like playing house, a group of chickens pretending to be immortals.
Also, I'm really tired of how idol dramas always depict a seductive second female lead and a saintly first female lead, while glorifying male competitiveness. It makes me want to vomit!

What on earth??? Can we have fewer of these idiotic and brainless idol dramas? Lately, I've been hurt by the ugliness of the male actors in ancient dramas. Each one is uglier than the last, and their acting skills are cringe-worthy.
And what's with the female lead using that cutesy voice? How old is she? Since her debut, her acting and dialogue delivery have been the same in every drama...
Can you act cute for your whole life? There's no acting skill to speak of! The fans might fall for it, but we, the audience, won't! It's simply eye-searing!
Maybe it's only suitable for kindergarteners and elementary school students...

Can I speak my mind? Audiences can actually accept the typical tropes of xianxia dramas, but the outrageous elements in this drama truly shocked me. The male lead being lazy and unproductive is one thing, but the problem is that he's also brainless.
As for the female lead's makeup, it lacks any sense of artistry. Her already plain features, combined with the intricate headpieces, create a mismatched and generic look. What's even scarier is her insistence on staring at the camera and pretending to be cute.
The audience's sanity is at stake too! Please, I beg you, entertainment industry, stop promoting these mouse-like male actors. They are terrifyingly ugly. Those who understand, understand.

It's like a children's play, but the bickering between the main characters is not your typical chicken pecking. These two second-generation immortals live like ordinary people. The author seems to love the "white moonlight trio" concept.
The male lead's affection for Hua Shu feels forced.

The female lead's appearance is decent, always ready to hiccup like a baby. The influence of visual customization in film and television is particularly evident, with elements like crossing tribulations, master-servant contracts, and forgetting the River of Oblivion all thrown in.
There's always a fox clan member providing support. It's like a massive fusion of fantasy elements, almost like an AI-generated script.

Although they encourage using the original voices, why does it feel like several actors are not on the same audio track?
Is it appropriate to pair the young villain with Qiuqiu's mature voice? I thought "Eternal Jade Dust" had made a comeback in the drama scene!

In 2024, it's unbelievable that such feudal remnants of categorizing immortals into different levels still exist. True children of gods cannot fall in love with divine beasts, and the female lead must be a phoenix to be considered a match.
Hua Shu being a peacock automatically makes her malicious and scheming. The plot truly lacks any bright spots, and how does the character Hongchou even compare to Qingchi Palace in Qianguli?
The storyline is even worse compared to Seven O'Clock, and the special effects are subpar compared to Qianguli, which was adapted by the same author.
And they have the audacity to claim it as a grand production of Eastern aesthetics? It's clear that 208 is full of lies and empty promises.

Indeed, current xianxia dramas lack originality. The plot is boring, and the characterization of the male lead is the worst I've seen in any xianxia drama, without exception. The special effects for the hidden god mode are far inferior to those in "Qian Gu Jue Chen." The costume and makeup department is also not up to par with "Qian Gu Jue Chen." The clothes are bizarre and of poor quality, giving off a cheap photo studio vibe.
The female lead's lines are sticky and uncomfortable to listen to, with a hint of artificiality. The male lead's lines are passable, at least without any major flaws. I had hoped for a quality similar to "Qian Gu Jue Chen," but it seems my expectations were too high!

It's been a while since I watched a xianxia drama, and the actual episodes of this drama are better than the promotion. The first episode already captivated me with its beautiful Wangchuan scenery and delightful melodies. Moreover, the attention to detail is excellent.
Ah Yin jumping into Wangchuan, Yuanqi Gujin flying down from the sky. Zhao Lusi's portrayal of Ah Yin is truly adorable and lively. Yuanqi's appearance is not outstanding, but he is youthful and energetic.

Other dramas often feature strong male and female leads, but this drama showcases both leads as weak.
In other dramas, the female lead is criticized for being dumbed down, while in this drama, the male lead is criticized for the same. As a feminist, I find it satisfying. I think the theme is innovative and quite good. It's no longer the cliché CEO and submissive wife trope.
Everyone grows together and gradually falls in love with each other. It's a nice development-focused drama.

This is the ugliest fantasy drama I've seen so far. How did they manage to make the male and female leads look so unattractive? They actually look good in real life. The plot is cliché, and aside from the "double weak" concept, there's nothing particularly outstanding about it.
The female lead's dialogue is terrible—sticky and overly affectionate. She can't even speak properly. If it's not working, they could have at least used dubbing. There are also overused jokes that feel out of place.
What I don't understand the most is why the female lead's character has a regional accent in this drama. "Starlight Brilliance" didn't have that, and it was pretty good.
I look forward to other works instead.

It's been a while since I've seen a xianxia drama with such young and good-looking main characters. Lusi looks absolutely stunning in the drama, and her makeup is actually quite light, but she exudes a vibrant and ethereal aura.
The plot is also very interesting. The male lead causes trouble, and the female lead's rebirth fails, resulting in a trace of celestial essence entering the Water Condensing Beast Ah Yin. Ah Yin is then found and hatched by the male lead, and together they embark on a journey of defeating monsters and leveling up in hopes of gathering the female lead's celestial essence.
It's all a fateful entanglement.

Why does Zhao Lusi think that playing younger roles requires her to act cute, with a voice that's overly sticky, incongruous facial expressions, and uncomfortable little movements...
Either let children play those roles, or don't shoot this stage altogether... I'm really sick of this suspended performance style of the new generation actors.
Everyone just wants to make quick money without thinking about the script. As long as it's cool, handsome, or beautiful, it's enough. The costumes, makeup, plot, and actors in ancient fantasy dramas are visibly becoming more and more standardized...
Where is the fantasy? Where is the chivalry? Isn't it just a love story disguised in the costume of ancient fantasy? The production team only cares about the official pairing, while fans are only concerned about chasing idols and shipping couples...
It's a fantasy drama, so the costumes, plot, acting style should be consistent with the fantasy genre. Let's all fantasize and float together, right? You capitalists earn money from ordinary people, but you invest in such terrible dramas, and in turn, you poison the audience's eyes.
It's truly a case of biting the hand that feeds you.

It's quite enjoyable to watch. I've finished watching "Dual Weakness" and "Four-Person Team Fighting Monsters." I find it very interesting, especially the two couples' storylines.
It starts off sweet, but later on, it goes from minor hardships to major ones. The romantic threads in Kuching were lost, and then there's the complete annihilation in Daze Mountain, Ayin being tormented, and so on.
The return of Feng Yin in the later part is a highlight, and it seems like we're heading towards a "chasing wife crematorium." Yan Shuang and the Fox's enduring companionship is also nice.
However, I think the Fox must have some small emotional conflicts with Ayin in his heart, right, Yan Shuang?

The lowest rating I can give is due to an issue with Douban. I watched one episode, and none of the actors had good looks, not a single one! The Phoenix Emperor, the white-haired sect leader (if you want to forcefully create an immortal and dignified character, learn from Patriarch Bodhi or Daoist Qingwei), and the main characters were even more hideous, with those hairstyles and plastic-like costumes!
Their acting was even worse! They were completely out of character throughout, and I couldn't get immersed in the story at all! And then there are the dialogues... Please learn from old dramas like "Detective Di Renjie" when it comes to dialogues, or just use dubbing.
Seriously, it's frustrating. Lastly, let's talk about the plot. The forced plot in the beginning of the first episode made me think that the female immortal fell in love with someone from the Fox Clan and destroyed the immortal mountain, and I thought the male protagonist's sacrifice for the greater good would be a plus point.
I expected the female lead to criticize the female immortal and praise the male lead, but instead, she directly criticized the male lead for being selfish and heartless. What kind of logic is that? And then I realized that the female immortal is actually the female lead.
Unbelievable, it's truly historical. Oh, and let's not forget the male actor who appeared lying on a tree, thinking he looked cool. He was overly greasy and his acting was subpar. Just holding a fan and forcefully striking poses, it's ridiculous.

In the end, I wish all the money-grubbing, audience-disregarding production teams an unhappy life.

The modern and ancient idol dramas released in mid-December are all so childlike, as if they were made for 8-12-year-old girls to watch...

Comparing "Missing You So Much" next door and Zhao Lusi's cute performance in this drama is quite eye-opening...

The CG scenes look like AI-generated, very fake, but there's a long list of visual effects companies in the end credits, so there's room for improvement in terms of aesthetics...

The plot involves collecting souls and the complicated relationship between the male and female leads, which is a typical setup...
If this storyline were made into an animated film, it wouldn't feel out of place at all...

Why are Zhao's lines getting more and more forced? I mean, she didn't act like this before, right? ???????? The male lead, on the other hand, is quite ordinary, nothing special, but his lines are stronger than Zhao's by a lot.

I was initially shocked when the peacock supporting character appeared; a bunch of fairies flocked to her, criticizing her while praising the female lead. The plot is too cliché, with the mermaid mistaking the benefactor trope and the hidden identity of the heavenly dragon characters as the main couple.

The positive aspect is that this drama has many powerful female characters in high positions. Apart from the female lead, both the supporting actresses have high martial skills and beauty, and there are more supporting female characters with distinct personalities than other shows.
The demon clan sister is truly beautiful.

But currently, the plot feels like a typical male-oriented story, with the male lead taking the spotlight and the female lead being treated like a decorative pet.
If the screenwriter has a bit of conscience, they shouldn't turn the female lead into a lovesick fool.

After watching until Episode 12, I gave up on this drama. There are significant issues with the script. It feels outdated, tacky, and cliché with concepts like transcending tribulations, reincarnation, master-servant relationships, and the River of Oblivion doppelgängers.
I'm truly tired of these worn-out tropes. The core of the drama is also contradictory. While it emphasizes equality among all beings, there is a clear distinction between the noble and the lowly, such as the differential treatment of the peacock towards the "Junior Martial Sister" and the "Fairy Servant." And there are various other inconsistencies in the details.
It makes sense in mythological dramas to have gods and immortals refrain from mortal desires because when gods have personal attachments, they become unfair in their decision-making. For example, the character Hong Chou clearly exhibits personal attachments, and it's annoying to watch.

Furthermore, there is an issue with the male lead's character portrayal. The setup is too traditionally naive and innocent, especially when he causes harm to the female lead and then acts like a saint, lending important artifacts to the second female lead without ever demanding them back, which indirectly leads to the destruction of Da Ze Mountain.
Although he pays a price for his actions, it doesn't justify the flaws in his character. Lastly, there is a problem with the actors. Zhao Lu Si already had a low starting point, and now she has adopted this annoyingly sweet and artificial tone of voice, which contributes to the overall flop of the drama.
[Lastly, let me mention the poorly delivered lines of Ying Er, which few people seem to talk about. Her dialogue in this drama is truly abysmal, perhaps even worse than Zhao Lu Si's.]

I just finished watching the first four episodes, and I feel pretty good about it. Firstly, it's light-hearted and funny. The special effects are exquisite, and the male lead's acting is also good.
The Water Nymph is adorable. However, I have to criticize the costume designer a bit. The attention to detail in the current designs is not as good as before. The Phoenix Clan, Fox Clan, Peacock Clan, and Eagle Clan all have the same style of costumes.
The hairstyles are similar, with only different headpieces and clothing colors, but they all have feathers at the shoulder area. In the past, the hairstyles had different unique characteristics, making it obvious to distinguish between different characters.
Also, when they went to the Fox Clan's territory, except for the leader and the second generation, everyone else looked like they were wearing wholesale uniforms. Some of them even had lines and were not just background characters.
Shouldn't they have different designs? The hairstyles are almost the same as the male lead's immortal style, and they don't look like the Fox Clan at all! I don't know when it started, but the attention to detail in the costume designs has been decreasing.

Disgusting "God Hidden" male lead, you're done for. You can't even compare to a single toe of Liu Yuning. What a disgusting plot, it's infuriating. First, you misunderstood and thought it was the peacock who saved you, but it was actually the phoenix.
Just because of a casual remark about the peacock's maid, you ran to the phoenix's place of rebirth and caused the dispersion of its immortal essence. When asked why you came, you even concealed it for the supporting female character, taking all the blame.
The phoenix transformed into a water nymph and returned, but as soon as it transformed, you kicked it off the bed. And then you formed a master-servant contract with it, where it cannot harm you or be more than a foot away from you without being forcibly pulled back...
It makes me want to vomit from disgust. What era is this? Do you have to use such a plot to tarnish me? Zhao Lu Si, you've tarnished yourself!

I was attracted by the drama stills! I'm absolutely loving it! It's been a while since I watched a protagonist team fighting monsters! The OST is surprising, it has a mix of joy, sorrow, and excitement.
I'm really looking forward to the plot! Zhao Lu Si is so pure and beautiful in this drama, reaching new heights! I really love her appearance, and I heard she has three different vocal ranges.
It's impressive! I don't understand why some people criticize that. A newly hatched egg should have a soft and adorable voice, right? And let's talk about the Water Nymph!
Who came up with this design? It's incredibly cute, resembling a bit of a marine creature. I really want some merchandise featuring it!