"South Sea Tomb" is a work that brings both joy and worry. I thought it was canceled, but suddenly it was aired out of nowhere. With high hopes, I started watching it, expecting it to be even better than "Kunlun Divine Palace," but I found myself disappointed. There were moments when I wanted to give up on the drama, but my nostalgia wouldn't allow it. I always believed that the plot would revive, but the reality proved that I overestimated the screenwriters and directors.

The casting of two paratrooper actors was a major flaw. They were already characters created out of thin air, yet they were given significant roles. Da Li, from the moment he appeared, caused trouble by drinking and being loud. His voice was louder than anyone else's, and his acting was overly exaggerated. A Hao seemed to be a privileged participant, as his looks and acting skills were below par. Fortunately, in the ninth episode, he got a free meal.

Apart from the characters, the plot and special effects were also disappointing. The indoor shooting, post-production editing, and cheap special effects made crucial moments appear dark and unclear. Many details were not well-executed. The Blue Dragon character, for example, didn't even have claws. Some characters went underwater, but when they resurfaced, they were completely dry. They stood at the bow of the ship, unaffected by strong winds and waves, with their hairstyles intact. It was unrealistically fake!

After struggling to continue until the tenth episode, Ruan Hei's exit became the final straw that broke me. Wang Yi Quan's portrayal of Ruan Hei was a crucial character in the series and the closest to the original source material in terms of character design and acting. However, during the exit, the screenwriters started to go off track again.

In the year 2023, in the series, it was absurd that the screenwriters wrote a plot where characters fought over a bag and threw it in the same direction. It was an insult to intelligence. Ruan Hei went underwater to find the backpack and ended up being bitten by a shark, indirectly causing the fat guy and Ming Shu to become the culprits of Ruan Hei's death. By the tenth episode, although they finally entered the Ruins, I truly didn't have the courage to continue watching.

From the impressive "Ancient City in Desolation" to the current decline in quality, the entire series has disappointed its audience. Although viewers are willing to pay for nostalgia, there will come a day when their patience runs out.