Douluo Continent
Can a boy determined to succeed, by sheer grit and determination, fight all odds and discriminations to discover his true reality and become an extraordinarily powerful soul master?
This is a story that follows the life of a young man who having lost his mother early on, grows up under the tutelage of his blacksmith father. From the very beginning, he shows great ambition and strives to become a great soul master even going against his father’s wishes. His father never tells him about his mother, and he remains ever curious about his origins. When he gets the opportunity to be part of a school that trains soul masters, he jumps at the chance. On the way to his destiny, he slowly starts to uncover the mysteries surrounding him and his family and meets people who become an integral part of his journey, and together they fight to not just become better versions of themselves but also change the world for the better.
In the fantasy and adventure genre, this is my favorite drama of all time. This drama is beautifully shot and artistically constructed. The cinematography done here is absolutely stunning. The emotions of all the characters such as their loss, their pain, their fights, and their triumphs, are showcased as part of growing up which makes it extremely realistic. The most inspiring thing about this story is the fact that most of the characters have their own complexities and challenges, yet all of them strive to grow and beat prejudices forced upon them by society. This drama might not have romance in the shades that we are used to seeing on screen, but the friendships in this story are worth every minute of watching this masterpiece. Overall, I recommend you definitely watch this one if you enjoy a stunning story, great acting and magic that makes you want to be a soul master yourself! Though, one point to remember is, that even though this drama is awesome, it ends in a cliffhanger, so if you are a person who hates cliffhangers, then you should probably consider skipping this one.
Story Line: 9.8/10
The originality of the plot: The plot is extremely well crafted and original.
Acting of main protagonists: The acting of all the actors is spot on and though this might not have romance in the traditional sense, it has beautiful friendships that you can look forward to watching!
Ending: Open-Ended with hopes of season 2
No of Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 40
English Subtitles Available? Yes
Stream it or Skip it? Skip it if you hate cliffhangers, else Stream It!
Where can you stream it? Viki
An avid fan of the fantasy and adventure genre? Then this might be a great watch for you!
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