This review may contain spoilers First off, I'd like to say that this is one of my favorite storylines written by Jin Yong. I am 49 years old Wuxia lover from Indonesia and I have read almost all Jin Yong, Gu Long and Liang Yu Sheng My deepest thanks for the team behind this project, if there is anyway I can buy the whole complete series please let me know as that will be the least I can do to show my support. As for the end, I am hoping that we can see more of Zhang Wuji and Zhao Min realizing their dream as Zhao Min pictured during their travel. Last but not least, the ending, ultimate test of their relationship was a bit too fast as I had hope but still acceptable. Imagine, the Head of the Rebellion against the Mongol occupation and the Mongolian Princess? These were pictured and played perfectly throughout the series, you can see details here and there. In which Zhao Min knew all a long the hardship that they will endure. It took him a while to reached the life changing decision. Zhang Wuji contemplated a lot on this, until he decided to be with Zhao Min for good. No wonder some people were hoping that this time Zhang Wuji will be with Zhou Zhirou, but based on the story line, it was not compatible. I would like to make a special remark for the kid actor who played Zhang Wuji age 10 from the beginning he really stole the show! The relationship between Zhang Wuji and Zhou Zhiruo at that age was entertaining to watch to say the least. So we can be in touch with the character struggles as well as understanding why they did it. The character building was also very good, something that I have never see in any adaptation. The special effect are also exquisitely done, not overly doing it so still acceptable to watch but able to relay how good of a Wukong Zhang Wuji has, perhaps the best Fighter of the time. Perhaps this is the only series that I watched and listened to the opening theme every time I am watching. It is also helpful that the Main Theme is by Emil Wakin Chau. It helps us understand the emotion underwent in the characters during the particular scene. The music score were heartwarming and help with the mood as we watched the characters playing it. You can see Zhang Wuji, Zhao Min and Zhou ZHiruo in the most dashing clothes which in my opinion rise to the occasions. The wardrobe are also worth complimenting. This include the choice of Wudang Mountain and the whole temple is just awesome to watch. Scenery is also amazing, the choice of places are exceptional and highlighting all extraordinary places that you can only find in China. The story line is very good, it was executed perfectly under a good Director. Amazing story and amazing storytelling.This review may contain spoilers This is by far the best screen adaptation for HS&DS that I have seen and read. But it is totally worth it to watch it all the way through and to be able to really appreciate it as a whole. It's really a 9 because the second half wasn't executed as well as it could have been. I gave it a 10, because I thought it was underrated on here. There's a lot of amazing changes the large cast of characters go through. Rather than feeling like chess pieces used to tell a story, the characters go through changes, they evolve and they fail to evolve. This is one of Jin Yong's (the author of the books) great strengths, inventing a fascinating array of different characters that each take their own journey throughout the story. There are subplots that feel a bit stretched out and tedious, but the show more than makes up for it with the fact that every character is interesting and a lot more than just the main characters have amazing story arcs. The second half was great but felt a little muddled in certain parts. The first half of the series is a masterpiece. Just finished my second watching of this series.
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