Wu Shen Zhu Zai (2023)

A Very Fun Light Watch

Yes, the production value is low, low budget, random actors/actresses, mediocre acting, etc. But this drama is very fun to watch, and honestly none of those matters compared to plot/story. The director and screenwriter is the original author, so if you like the novel you will definitely like this. The main character here is probably the best and coolest ML ever. Very strong but hides his power until its needed, knows what he wants, definitely not naïve, and is not a lovesick puppy. Simple story, simple writing, but still manages to be very entertaining and funny, I can't wait for next episode every time, very suitable for binge watching, The pace starts out very fast but it does slow down a little at 20+ ep but it is still faster than the average dramas.

And the best part? No angst, none of those annoying bullshit trope in all those xianxias and what not, no misunderstanding, no "losing powers," no toxic love rival, none of those usual annoying tropes in most other dramas. Most of the villains are comedic reliefs which is fun to watch, we know they are going to lose like immediately because the main character is overpowered and it feels great watching main character who is not hopeless. Yes, I'm aware that this trope is quite common in novel and manhua, BUT none of those gets live adaptation ever, so hey, this is the best thing to that in live action format! We barely got any xuanhuan adapted if any, but instead all we drama viewers got are all these endless angsty xianxias.

I wish there will be season 2 but it's very unlikely but who knows. It is unfortunate that the donghua also looks low budget, the manhua looks pretty bad, and novel is... just text.

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DOMG

The story line of this drama is very captivating and addictive always making me anticipate the next episode to come out,. Aside the low production value, the drama was really interesting and I would love to watch it again, I just hope that they could make a season 2 quickly. This drama isn't done yet. I hope to see from more of these actors, although in only familiar with two of them i.e. Zhan Yu as 'Qin Chen' and Zong Feng Yan as 'Zhao Gao the emperor of Xuan', I really liked the other actors in the dramas. I hope for more from Dominator of Martial Gods as well as it's cast cause their story isn't done yet.

Overall, leaving the production quality aside, this is one of the most interesting Wuxia dramas I've watched this year and ive watched almost all that has come out.

So I recommend this for anyone who wants to watch a good drama with a good storyline just hope un don't mind the production value or quality.

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A god among humans

The story is basically about a god, presented as a human, being admired and praised for how "unfathomable" his powers are in comparison to the human's standards... and it honestly felt great to have a hero who isn't a victim and spends half the story getting beaten up. I thought it would give very little space for character development, since he's already so powerful from the start, but with his new opponents coming stronger and stronger, he had to keep up with the cultivation so they still managed to make it entertaining until the end. He still could have used a bit of personal development as well though.

The ML isn't humble or particularly nice, understandable given his status, but he could have avoided most of the conflicts if he wasn't such a disrespectful brat. Although it did creat some funny scenes. But he is of a kind nature and did a lot of good around him.

Most of the characters didn’t have much background so it was a little hard to connect with them, but there were some good ones in the mix.
The FL was barely present and had basically no impact on the story, not a fan of the actress’s acting but not bad. The scenes with the Master of Dan Pavilion and ML were annoying, not sure why they put so many of them.

It was funny to watch all of the masters being amazed by ML's knowledge and skills - trying to help him to be in his good grace - while all the other low grades fighters were trying to belittle and mock him xD such a contrast.

I hope Season 2 comes soon!

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Enjoyable and worthwhile but not a masterpiece

Okay, so lets just start by saying I am only 16 minutes and 12 seconds into the first episode. I know, what am I doing writing a review already? But hear me out. Despite having not even finished one episode yet, multiple things have already been made clear. First of all, the CGI is quite bad. I really hope it's because of a low budget, because I really mean it's bad. I think 10 minutes in or something swords explode and it looks like that awful explosion you see in y8 games or something. Secondly, the sound is awful too. It sounds a bit like it was recorded in a room with the actor in one end and the microphone in the other. Theres a small echo or something. Thirdly, it's incredibly easy to see when they use a green screen. It's like medium effort was put into it, but then they were like "nahhh, that's enough." Honestly speaking, so far it's a mess and I really don't get how it has such high rating. Anyway, for some unknown reason I'm gonna continue for now, but I assume it's because I'm pretty bored and don't know what else to do.

EDIT: I've now finished 3 episodes, and I can say it has gotten much better. The sound seems normal now, the CGI is lots better too, although not the best. As for the green screens, it's not something I've noticed since the beginning of episode 1.

EDIT 2: Just finished ep 26. I think it's quite enjoyable overall, so I don't regret watching it. It does get a bit tiring how everyone always assumes MC is gonna lose against his opponent, despite him literally always winning. Also, it looks like each character pretty much only got one animation each for all of their attacks. Of course there are differences, but it does look really similar. Anyway, I do think it is good enough so I will be watching the rest when it airs, but don't expect a masterpiece.

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Interesting

I am infact liking this drama. Usually there are too much blood vomit in other dramas after a fight. But the ML is confident and strong here for a change. He has memories of his past thus naturally he is stronger then the othérs as he was. God. Usually dramas have too much bullying and crying but for a change though there is bullying ML is not affected.

No romance but it's okay. The female lead is just Ok. Not much happening on her side.

The story is mainly ML preparing for his revenge as he was betrayed by his lover and friend.

Martial arts and effects and wonderful. I would say this drama is refreshing in a way

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Very fun indeed!

As others have pointed out, the production is very low budget, random terrible acting, laughable CGI that looks like different webcam backgrounds, arcade game sound effects but none of that even matters. The story was very interesting and held my attention throughout the entire show. No throwaway episodes whatsoever. The one thing I would say that I didn't like was the portrayal of all of the women, besides his mom and Pavillion Master, were insane. Most were overacting but the immediate accusations thrown at him upon meeting him was a little strange. Other than that, the ML was very cool. I would love to see these types of characters in more shows. Glad this drama left out all the xianxia tropes including the hopeless, angsty romance that dooms the ML. Would be nice to have a season 2 for this drama.

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A martial God on earth

this is a story about a Martial God who fell to earth.
he apparently still have his memories intact and also the previous owners.

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Downside

the storyline in not very engaging I have no clue of what purpose the story is heading other then the ML trying to return back to his former home.
Quite draggy some plot that should have been solved immediately or within few minutes is dragged over the place passing few ep.

I feel dump and numb watching this although I watch it to kill time. Things I would think that is better left unsaid ended up being said which I think is quite obvious killing the suspense and mysteriousness of the characters.

I don't feel threatened from anyone Towards the ML other then few jealous people which I'm getting annoyed with - feels overuse.

Acting

other then the ML, I don't find others acting very convincing. The master and ML cousin just doesn't seem to fit right with me.

almost every other characters don't seem evil enough or funny enough which seems like a joke



Upside

a new fresh story where there is no fl focus.
ML is not typical weak after a fight.


I tried my best before writing a review but looks like I might end up dropping this if they continue on

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You will love this drama for sure.

If you are the person who likes to have the mean lead always the winner at any circumstances then this drama is for you. you will never get worried about something may happen to him because he is strong although he he looks like him but he is strong and you will love the mean lead like the male lead you will love him.

I was honestly hesitant to watch this drama because some reviews says that the cgi is not great. I am very particular on cgi editing. I still watched it though because many says it has a great story line. I kind of like the story but what I like the most about is the lead actor honestly, I like seeing his face all the time he is really giving the dominant aura that the character needs.
It is really low budget drama but it is still giving. You may get disappointed on the cgi at first episodes but you will get used to it as you continue watching it. Other characters are so random people like they are just extra but they got to have a few lines but you will understand it because it is a low budget trauma so you will not mind it anymore when you you are watching it.

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Good drama

It has a clear story line... Not like most dramas in btw tey go crazy with the plot.. the ML was wow not in head over heels for FL n does everything to impress... I love how ML mother n son had bond n the ML is not crazyly defending his mother.. I also like how the drama made us think the villans will be the uncle of ML n the no1 guy of xuan n the aunt of ML but alss it was the brother of the ML's aunt.. phew it has good twist n plot.. but I felt like the 2 deaths of the xuan's top heros could HV been avoided coz the ML already suspected everything.. may be it curd HV been better reasoned??? definitely nice n well thought drama.. the writer n director stuck to their script n executed the drama well..... Is there part 2???

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