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Legend of Zang Hai final thoughts

This drama as a whole was a really enjoyable one. The plot was intriguing and addicting, the characters well written and interesting and the drama was visually beautiful. The villains were despicable and made me root for Zang Hai and his revenge and the good guys made me love them. Still, especially Zhuang Luyin, despite being a horrible person, still had some redeeming qualities, which made him a very interesting character to follow. And Zang Hai as the main character was so interesting and I was so invested in his story.

Acting-wise wise this was Xiao Zhan's best role in my opinion. He really shone so bright and showcased so much range and depth in his character work. There were times when I thought he couldn't get any better and then he did. He blew my mind with his acting. And the bts clips really show the dedication and effort he put into bringing Zang Hai to life.

As for Xiang Antu and the romance, it really took me a while to warm up to her, but eventually I did, and think her and Zang Hai were a cute couple. I don't think the drama necessarily needed a romance plotline at all, but I wasn't mad about it either.

The drama is also visually so gorgeous, it looks expensive and luxurious. The sets are really beautiful and so are all the costumes, my favorite being the Dongxian outfits, especially Zang Hai's black outfit from episode 39. I've seen some bts material about the costume design and they put so much detail to the to all the costumes. Even though the drama takes place in a fictional version of ancient China, they put so much thought to historical accuracy, from the embroidery of the officials' and ministers' outfits to the blue scholar robes and even the belts worn by the ministers, including Zang Hai. And the difference between the Yong outfits and the Dongxian outfits is so clear too. There's no way you could mistake them for being of the same culture.

I was originally worried about the ending. The drama is so bloody and it has so much tragedy and suffering throughout, I was afraid a happy ending wouldn't be possible. But luckily they wrapped up everything in a very satisfying manner.

All in all, I had been waiting for this drama the second it was first announced around a year and a half ago and it did not let me down. It was absolutely worth the wait.

I meant to also give my rating in this post but I just don't know how to rate it. I waited for a couple of days if I could settle on one, but no rating seems to fit. I have never had this hard of a time rating a drama before and I don't really know why. I'll update if I can figure out a final rating.

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With global ambassador Xiao Zhan, experience the ease of Provence and encounter a languid summer through the senses.

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Xiao Zhan for CHI FOREST on CCTV!

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[ENG SUB] Xiao Zhan with CCTV News in "Play the Play"

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5 years before.. those of us who remember!

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#LegendofZangHai At the edge of danger, a hidden path emerges; from the jaws of despair, hope breaks through every barrier.

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Xiaohai, I'm really happy for you! Look, there are so many people who understand you!

By the way, I had a dream a few days ago. I saw your back walking alone in the noisy surroundings. I tried hard to call you, but you didn't seem to stop, and you continued to move forward steadily and resolutely... and finally walked into the crowd.

Those disturbances, those words that I didn't have time to say, and the question "Did you sleep well?" that I didn't ask, now I think it's not important anymore...

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The person who plays chess is also in the game! Every day at 19:30, CCTV-8 @CCTV

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New binge-watch calendar for Legend of Zang Hai is here!

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Legend of Zang Hai | 2025

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The revenge is a wrap! Wishing everyone peace and good health for Dragon Boat Festival! (Except the third enemy 😊)

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Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi 🥰 recreate the famous fox and rabbit scene

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Legend of Zang Hai episode 14 thoughts

The opening scene brings back episode 2 and the scene with Master Liuchu. Still awkward with women, trying so hard to be respectful while Xiang Antu has no shame.

How the frick did Lu Jin kill that many men all by himself? But then couldn't handle Xiang Antu. I wasn't expecting her to do it herself, she's good.

This is were we get the beard and mustache disguise! I have to say I laughed pretty hard when he showed up looking like that.

I'm starting to see more chemistry between Zang Hai and Xiang Antu. They seem to clearly enjoy bantering, and appreciate each others wits. She has started to grow on me and I really appreciate that.

Madam Jiang is vile, trying to ruin a rare moment Zhuang Zhixing has with his father. Poor boy. She makes my blood boil.

Cao Jingxian is really scary, he really can do whatever he wants without consequences. Probably even more so than the Marquis. But as entertaining their performance was, as the Marquis and Lu Jin, how will they explain it? That Zang Hai was seen with Lu Jin. And that the Marquis seemingly was with him the whole night, if he himself ends up denying it? And what did the letter say? How is this supposed to make Zang Hai look less suspicious?

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