Huang Fei Hong (2017)

This historical fiction drama centers on the life story of Huang Fei Hong (AKA Wong Fei-hung). Based off what I read about him, some of the events were true, some were obviously made up, and some things were changed to fit the drama. I'm trying really hard not to reveal any spoilers.

I really liked the fighting scenes, they were well done. Some of the actors over exaggerated their expressions and actions, but that just fits in with the comedic aspect of the drama to give it some lightheartedness and make the audience laugh (which I did at some parts). The music was good, it really fit in with the scenes well.

Huang Fei Hong is pretty much skilled in everything. He is a good martial artist, a patriot, a doctor, a detective (he helps Mo Gui Lan/Shi San Yi on her cases), and a lover. He has many love entanglements, some of which he doesn't care for, but it affects his future with Shi San Yi. The way he treats her is so mean at times, but she always forgives because she loves him. I hate it, but it is a pretty common thing for these dramas where the female lead gets misunderstood and treated poorly, but in the end, they forgive and follow the male lead anyways, so it's kind of expected.

Mo Gui Lan/Shi San Yi is a righteous and courageous woman that becomes a bailiff because she is smart and also skilled in Kung Fu. Regardless of how Huang Fei Hong treats her, she perseveres and still continues on with her life. The things she says to Huang Fei Hong aren't without reason, and he just doesn't get it. Typical man, right? Anyways, enough about the love story between these two.

The main background story follows the Japanese invasion of China towards the end of the Qing dynasty. There's wars, spies, disguises, collusion between countries, poison, opium, assassination attempts, and Chinese patriotism. The Qing dynasty tries hard to overcome the Japanese, but knowing history, we know how this ends up, especially during this time.

Overall, I think its a good drama. It is serious at times, but it's not really like that throughout the entire drama. It focuses mainly on the love story with a bunch of other stories thrown in. It's a good drama to watch if you have nothing else, and 40 episodes isn't too bad either, but it is kind of dragged out. I watched this on YouTube.

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