The popularity of the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series remains sky-high as it reaches its latest installment, "South Sea Tomb." However, this new release fell short of expectations. After just a few episodes, sharp criticisms from viewers flooded in. Why did this phenomenon occur? Primarily, it was due to the slow pacing in the early stages, a lackluster middle section, and a forced attempt to create suspense towards the end. Surprisingly, even within its mere sixteen episodes, there was a noticeable amount of "filler" content, which accounts for the plethora of negative reviews.

It was anticipated that as the series approached its conclusion, there would be more exciting developments. However, after the final episode aired, the ratings plummeted to an all-time low, which was somewhat expected but still disheartening. The devil is in the details, and the success or failure of a film or television production often hinges on them. If there are too many flaws or inconsistencies, it directly diminishes the overall quality and invites numerous negative reviews.

Even in the first half of the series, bugs and logic loopholes were prevalent. For instance, there was a scene where Hu Ba Yi, Xue Liyang, Fatty, and others, led by Ruan Hei, boarded the "Ghost Ship" to reach the Spiral Coral. It was highly likely that they would find the Qin Emperor's Bone Mirror there. However, the screenwriter evidently overlooked this logical issue. Ruan Hei safely returned to the ship, while Gu Cai jumped into the water to save Hu Ba Yi. Surprisingly, in such deep waters, Hu Ba Yi emerged unscathed, which was quite remarkable.

Similar flaws and logical gaps persisted throughout the series, becoming significant hindrances that severely impacted its reputation. Furthermore, as the climax approached, crucial characters started disappearing one after another. Ruan Hei's presence from the early episodes had added a lot of mystery to the entire series. On their way to the Spiral Coral, they encountered the "Ghost Ship," and Ruan Hei, relying on his experience, quickly recognized it as an ancient three-masted ship.

The ending of episode 02 was rushed and failed to clarify the relationships between the characters. Ruan Hei left, but what would happen to his daughter, Duo Ling? From the earlier plotlines, Duo Ling was portrayed as a sincere and kind-hearted girl without any ulterior motives. After boarding the "Ghost Ship" and accompanying Hu Ba Yi and others to the Spiral Coral, she made significant sacrifices.

Following the original storyline, Duo Ling's fate would have been sealed quickly. It may have been a bit melodramatic, but after "South Sea Tomb," the likelihood of a sequel was minimal, which directly caused confusion in the character relationships, deviating significantly from the original. The romantic storyline between Hu Ba Yi and Xue Liyang was also a major highlight, but the execution fell short of expectations.

After much circling around, in "South Sea Tomb," Hu Ba Yi and Xue Liyang finally became a couple. However, it was expected that some sweet moments would be added to delight the audience, but even those were absent. The finale was far from being a simple closure; it could even be described as absurd.

In conclusion, the primary reasons for the overwhelmingly negative reviews of "South Sea Tomb" were the rough scene production, lackluster special effects, unclear character relationships, sluggish overall pacing, and somewhat lackadaisical acting by the cast. What are your thoughts on the finale of "South Sea Tomb"?