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Peng Xiao Ran's acting skills fall short, and her makeup appears heavily edited. In "Unshakable Faith," Peng Xiao Ran portrays the female lead, Pang Hong Mei, a police officer in the 1950s. The character should exude a sense of grace and confidence.

It's worth noting that Peng Xiao Ran first gained attention for her role as "Xiao Feng" in "Eastern Palace." Riding a horse with her red clothes billowing in the wind, she brought to life the princess from the novel. However, in "Unshakable Faith," with the use of a deathly white filter, Peng Xiao Ran appears pale and expressionless, lacking any resemblance to a policewoman.

Furthermore, in later scenes, when Peng Xiao Ran's character, Pang Hong Mei, injures her arm and requires medical attention, her facial expressions and body movements seem stiff. While running alongside the male lead during their journey back to their homeland, Peng Xiao Ran's facial skin remains motionless, giving her the appearance of a delicate mannequin.

Apart from her reliance on cosmetic enhancements, Peng Xiao Ran's acting skills have also been heavily criticized by viewers. When meeting the male lead, Peng Xiao Ran's portrayal of Pang Hong Mei lacks expression, making it understandable why the male lead believed she was a spy.

This highlights a lack of understanding of the character by the actress, emphasizing only one aspect of the character and resulting in a rigid character portrayal. Therefore, labeling Peng Xiao Ran as the "failing actress" in "Unshakable Faith" is fitting. Liu Xue Yi's oily and powdered appearance, reminiscent of "Yang Yang the Second," portrays the mathematician Ji Dan Yang, who returns with classified information to his homeland.

Previously, both Liu Xue Yi and Peng Xiao Ran gained recognition for their roles in period dramas. "Unshakable Faith" marks their first attempt at a modern drama. Liu Xue Yi and Peng Xiao Ran share similar issues, as they both appear heavily made-up, considering they belong to the same production team.

Even for male characters, heavy makeup is applied. The exaggerated makeup not only breaks the immersion but also highlights significant problems with Liu Xue Yi's acting. His exaggerated mannerisms create a sense of familiarity for the audience. Audiences can accept character settings that align with the plot's background. For example, Liu Xue Yi's character, Ji Dan Yang, being a returned expert, is often seen in business suits and waistcoats, which appears normal to the audience.

As a researcher of defense weaponry in the 1950s, everyone was united in their efforts to protect their country. However, the male lead appears nonchalant and uninterested in his responsibilities. Although Yu Min lacks experience studying abroad, many of his colleagues have, and they all appear enthusiastic about scientific research. They dress simply, eat together, and discuss scientific truths. Unfortunately, this setup fails to showcase the male lead's capabilities and creates a significant deviation from reality. After all, all viewers know that scientific research is a team effort, not an individual endeavor. It must be said that the lack of experts in their team is purely a result of the screenwriter's desire to portray the male lead as exceptionally intelligent and to set the stage for the encounter between the male and female leads.

The following day, when crossing the border, it becomes apparent that the female lead has companions who help protect the male and female leads during their return to the mainland. However, the subsequent events in Lumen are even more absurd. A returned expert who went through countless hardships to begin research is repeatedly lost by the female lead. Such a plot perplexes viewers, questioning the importance of this so-called expert.

The creative team wanted to add more highlights to the character Pang Hong Mei, but these highlights are contradictory. The fundamental reason for this contradiction is that, in order to create interactions between the male and female leads, the screenwriter only allows them to be together, leading to inconsistencies. In "Unshakable Faith," the modern makeup and modern clothing of the actors greatly detract from the audience's immersion, not to mention the modern architecture!

Without being reminded, it's really hard to tell that this is set in the 1950s!

Hopefully, future creative teams can see the reality and understand that the audience cannot be easily fooled. Word of mouth often speaks volumes.