Drama Digest
An unbelievable story about the House of Fairy Fox. Set in a period in Linghe City known as the warlord period, a merchant named Xiao Ge Ran gets unfortunately embroiled in a murder case. During his journey to find the truth, he meets Bai Qi, a descendant of a fox. To clear his name and understand what is happening in Linghe City, the two go on a quest to unravel the schemes and plans of the Yin Yang Master, Jin Chuan. A heartfelt story filled with adventure, mystery, wonder, and more. Who is responsible for the murder? What does Xiao Ge Ran, a simple merchant, have to do with it? Why does Bai Qi want to help him? What will they find along the way? Watch the drama and find out.
The Feel-Good Part
The show’s storyline is simple. It is a simple story about emancipation and wanting to clear your name but it has the fantasy elements of fox spirits and more. What makes the show so great is its ability to make the audience feel and care about each character deeply and understand what they go through. You can get deeply invested in the drama and the things that happen within the show and receive a great payoff at the end. There is no point in time when you feel bored or lose interest. The fantasy elements also happen to be the best part of the show. It gives us a detailed look into the legend of fox spirits and why they exist throughout Asian culture. The chemistry between actors is also great and allows for fun instances of bromance and friendship. It is a friendship that goes deeper than just their adventures, and it is light-hearted and wholesome.
The Disappointing Factor
Like most historical dramas, it suffers from a lack of cohesiveness. There is too much to keep up with, even with its simple plotline, and its historical setting does not make it easy for new viewers. The problem with historical dramas is the unfamiliarity of the environment, and historical fantasies add to that layer of difficulty. However, the show can manage most of these difficulties in a fun and exciting way and the ones that they are not able to control do feel quite noticeable. There is a slight sense of airbrushed quality that feels unnatural to the show’s visuals but you can overlook it. It is a minor concern but heavily reflected in the show’s promotional material and slightly trickles its way into the drama itself.
In-Depth Analysis
Fox Spirits in Asian mythology are often mischievous but do not necessarily mean any harm unless you harm them. This show takes a different approach and showcases a fox spirit who just wants to help and make a friend. It is a refreshing take on the fox spirit character that is fun to see. It is a promising premise that delivers a great story and a heartwarming friendship.
Star Power
Zhang Zhi Hong directed the drama. Aside from The House of Fairy Fox series, he is also known for directing other projects such as Love Can’t Be Said, A Mirror Kill Magic, and Story Ming City Wall. His direction gives this film the charm and wholesomeness that the audience loves. Aries Chen plays the titular fox deity, Bai Qi. He plays the fox character with great joy and is a fun character to have on screen. He also manages to give off great chemistry with our lead, played by Zhou Jie. Zhou Jie’s role as Xiao Ge Ran is an excellent look into someone embroiled in murder. The two leads can play off each other well, and watching them is truly a treat. Aries Chen is known for his work in the movie A Mirror Kill Magic, where he plays Bai Qi. Zhou Jie has starred in the drama The Fairy Fox and two movies; Holy Fox Son 1: Advent and Holy Fox Son 2: Fairy Mountain Battle. With their collective experiences starring in fox-related films and dramas, it’s no wonder that their roles in this film are just perfect. Our last main character is Jin Chuan, played by Luo Xiang. He is also known for starring in movies and TV shows such as The Legend of Laozi, Wait in Beijing, The Haunted Cinema Apprentice Witches, and more. We also have significant supporting roles from Wu Xuan Xuan and CC Liao.
Overall Opinion
With a fresh take on the fox mythos and an endearing wholesome story with fun characters, this show is worth the watch.
