Drama Digest
Wudang Sword is a historical Chinese drama set in the period of the Ming Dynasty of the later years when the masters of the Wudang sects were killed in a mass, and it never got resolved. The plotline revolves around the young orphaned hero, Geng Yu Jing as he discovers his past and finds valuable relationship in his life along with enmity and ill fate. It tells the story of how Geng Yu Jin found about his origin and how he investigates the grievances of the past.
The Feel-Good Part
The fighting scenes are well choreographed and looks very entertaining on screen, especially for the fighting sequences, Wudang Sword deserves your attention. Due to most of the shooting locations being real, the aesthetic of the locations counts for an attracting point of the drama.
The Disappointing Factor
This C-drama has a few disappointing factors, for instance the drama looks outdated and although it’s a recent drama released in 2021, it has more of an old school vibes like the 80’s or 90’s. The character growth of the female lead is almost null which is disappointing to watch. The costumes too are not commendable.
In-Depth Analysis
Wudang Sword tells the story of Geng Yu Jing (male lead) and he became the known as ‘the first sword of wudang.’ Geng Yu Jing was orphaned at a very young and became the sole survivor of his family. His parents and entire family were massacred as they were framed as traitors. Several masters of the Wudang sects were massacred in a similar manner, but the murders never got resolved. Geng Yu Jing who is a disciple of Wudang starts off a journey and along the way discovers his true self and got many life lessons, including betrayal, friendships, romance. He went back to his place of origin, Northeast Frontier of China and attempts to resolve the past grievances.
Star Power
Yu Le Yi plays the titular character of Geng Yu Jing, Chai Bi Yun plays the role of Zheng Qiao’er, Panda Sun plays the role of Lan Shui Ling, and Zhou Hang as Dong Fang Liang. The supporting cast includes Song Jia Lun, Ma Xiao Wei, Dan Si Han, Yvonne Yung, Yang Meng, Fa Zhi Yuan, and many more. The drama also has many guest appearances by known actors such as Theresa Fu, Wang De Shun, Wei Li Si, Liu Ren He, Bryan Leung, Ao Hai Lin.
Overall Opinion
Wudang Sword is a decent historical drama with a pretty engaging storyline. Though it’s a slow-paced drama that might test the patience of some of you. The fighting sequences are a treat to watch as well as the locations of the scenes are a brownie point for the drama. Overall, it’s a good drama that can be watched if you are into old-school historical genres.
