Drama Digest
Ma Zhong Qiu and his family’s peaceful life were upended by the Mukden Incident on September 18, 1931. Before turning into a soldier for the Communist Party of China, Ma Zhong Qiu advances from a beginning swordsman to a respectable police officer. He is compelled by fate to experience many hardships and life-or-death situations. He initially strives for the day when his family may reunite in peace before battling for love. He finally enters the fight to save his country and its people. Along the way, he runs across dancer Nan Yan, and he starts to fall for her. Despite the ups and downs of their relationship during the war, they finally find strength in one another as they stand together and defend their country.
The Feel-Good Part
The drama is great in all aspects. It focuses greatly on each of the characters individually, which brings more meaning to the story and helps us understand the characters better. Additionally, incorporating war-torn scenes would have been a task, but the production team did their best. The music and the scenery acted as a charm and coordinated wonderfully to make the whole show a memorable experience for the viewers, both visually and audibly.
The Disappointing Factor
The only disappointing factor of the whole drama series is its length and excessive drama. Firstly, a drama series this long requires lots of patience, and it might be easy for the viewers to put up with it. As a result, viewers end up giving up on it. Second, the drama can be too much at times, making the show unbearable.
In-Depth Analysis
The idyllic existence of Ma Zhong Qiu and his family is upended by the Mukden Incident on September 18, 1931. Ma Zhong Qiu develops from a novice swordsman to an upright police officer before becoming a Communist Party of China soldier. He is forced by fate to go through a lot of trials and life-or-death scenarios. He fights for love after first fighting for the day when his family may come together once more in peace. He eventually engages in combat to save his nation and its citizens. He meets dancer Nan Yan along the way and develops feelings for her. In spite of their relationship’s ups and downs during the war, they ultimately find strength in one another as they fight for their nation as a unit.
Star Power
Jiang Kai Tong, who plays Nan Yan; Edward Zhang, who plays Ma Zhong Qiu; Oliven Meng, who plays Ma Gu Yu; Deng Lun, who plays Ma Chu Xi; and Jeremy Tsui, who plays Duan Tie [Ma Zhong Qiu’s rival] give consistent performances throughout the series that are worthy of appreciation, along with the supporting cast.
Overall Opinion
This drama could be your next choice if you have the patience to sit through a long series, which might ultimately end up testing your patience.
