Sunday 22 January 2023

Chinese Drama: Love Between Fairy and Devil 苍兰诀

Year Released

2022

Genre

Fantasy

No. of Episodes

36 - running time of 45 minutes per episode

Starring

Wang Hedi, Yu Shuxin

Storyline

Xiao Lanhua (Yu Shuxin) whose real form is an Orchid since birth, had accidentally released Dong Fang Qing Cang (Wang Hedi) the Supreme Lord from Moon Clan, from a seal made by Immortal Clan 30,000 years ago. Due to this, both their fates had been locked by a curse in which if Lanhua is hurt, Qingcang would also be injured.

Therefore, Qingcang has been looking for an ancient sword to kill Lanhua so as to lift the curse. When Lanhua is being tortured by Immortal Clan, Qingcang has no choice but to save her life and bring her back to Cang Yan Sea where Moon Clan resides. The reason why Immortal Clan is afraid of Qingcang is due to Hellfire where only those without any emotions could master this skill.

Qingcang gradually falls in love with Lanhua's kindness and love for him. Lanhua helps Qingcang gets back his emotions be it good or bad. However, once his emotions is back, Qingcang loses the ability to use Hellfire which gives Immortal Clan a good chance to attack Cang Yan Sea. Lanhua sacrifices her own life to break the curse and revive everyone from both clans.

My View

I skipped some last part so as not to provide more spoilers. Cang Lan Jue may seems hilarious, too sweet or boring at first but if you follow through, it shows us love, sacrifice and kindness. I'm especially touched by Rong Hao's (Xu Haiqiao) love for his master Chi Di, God of War (Guo Xiaoting) apart from two main leads. This drama made me cried a lot and what Qingcang and Lanhua did for each other, just too much to bear.

Rating

5/5 Stars

Chinese Drama: Gank Your Heart 陪你到世界之巅

Year Released

2019

Genre 

Esports

No. of Episodes

35 - running time of 40 minutes per episode

Starring

Wang Yibo, Wang Zixuan

Storyline

The story revolves around Ji Xiangkong (Wang Yibo) on how he moved from team Legends, to VNG and at last sets up his own team Phenix. Though being marked as 'Shou Chan' (literally disabled hand - meaning his speed) in the Esports insdustry, his game tactics are one of the best especially Shadow. 

On the way he meets up with love of his life, Qiu Ying (Wang Zixuan) and new teammates Pei Xi (Yan Yuhao) and Xia Ling (Yan Xujia). Together with Xiangkong's best friend in team Legends, Lin Yixuan (Ding Guansen) and former team leader of Pioneer (which won the World Championship representing China 5 years ago) Sun Zeyi (Cheng Qimeng), team Phenix took the second World Championship.

My View

Another well-written Esports drama which I loved. It is very genuine and like your day-to-day life. No game tactic is unbeatable and most of the time you need to play according to the flows "live".

Rating

4/5 Stars