Have you seen the recent xianxia drama series "The Last Immortal"? As an experienced viewer of film and television, I have just finished watching the first four episodes, and I must say, it's a show that bores you to the point of wanting to close your eyes. This TV drama is frustrating to watch, primarily due to issues with the script, special effects, props, and other production elements.

Among similar shows, "The Last Immortal" ranks at the bottom. Audience preferences have also evolved, and such dishes have long gone out of fashion. Moreover, there's an abundance of similar works that all follow the same formula. Would you bother sampling them one by one? However, "The Last Immortal" falls short in these aspects, with simplistic filming techniques, unimpressive set designs, and lackluster special effects.

In today's xianxia dramas, they can't even afford extras to set off fireworks. With just a few dozen people and ordinary special effects, they try to depict epic battles between deities and demons. Yet, after all the fighting, not even a small grove of trees is blown away. Honestly, the destructive power of these battles doesn't even match the conflict scale of the 50-cent special effects short films found online! Additionally, various magical spells such as flying sand, raining stones, transforming beans into soldiers, summoning rainstorms, and covering cities with water from all four seas are hardly showcased.

Apart from flashy clashes, the application of magic spells in daily life is absent. The directors and screenwriters excel more in creating idol dramas, as any genre of drama that falls into their hands ends up as an idol drama. It's as if they specialize exclusively in such productions. Adding to the disappointment, the male lead in "The Last Immortal," Wang An Yu, is poorly portrayed. As soon as he appears, he strips away the cover that shields the top entertainment industry stars.

Furthermore, the attire of the second male lead is also unbearable to look at. Clearly, his appearance in other shows was much more pleasing, but in this particular drama, the styling is truly disappointing, ruining his handsome image. While it's expected that the male protagonist will eventually expose the true identity of the second female lead, fall in love with the female protagonist, and relentlessly pursue her, this setup based on misunderstandings does not make the show likable.

It must be said that "The Last Immortal" has truly torn apart the veil that covers the shame of the xianxia drama genre. The director and screenwriter are mere tools, and both the main and supporting characters are nothing more than tools as well. Whether the show will become popular depends on the remaining audience who enjoy watching the spectacle and whether the marketing budget can keep up.

The negative reception of "The Last Immortal" is also due to budget limitations and the male lead's flawed appearance. These aspects failed to meet the audience's expectations and naturally resulted in a poor reception.