Guardians of the Dafeng

When a 21st-century man is transported thousands of years back to the Dafeng Empire, will he struggle to survive or rise to greatness?

This drama follows the story of a 21st-century man who mysteriously travels back in time and wakes up in the body of a hapless nephew to a low-ranking captain. Armed with his knowledge of the future, he begins carving out a name for himself, catching the attention of the city’s most powerful figures. As he climbs the ranks with clever strategies and futuristic insights, he takes on evil forces threatening the fragile balance of his new world. But as his journey unfolds, he faces a choice: will he find peace and happiness, or will the injustices around him compel him to fight for change, no matter the cost? Dive into this thrilling tale to find out.

My Review….

I had high hopes for this drama, especially with its stellar cast. The star power alone had me expecting a captivating story with rich character depth, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite deliver. While the flow of the drama was smooth, the cinematography stunning, and the side characters awesome, the portrayal of the main character left much to be desired. He was supposed to be a quirky genius, using his future knowledge to achieve the impossible, but his actions often lacked logic. His inconsistent shifts from cowardly to heroic, and back to being a comical figure, made it hard to connect with or understand who he truly was. The abrupt switches between serious and comedic tones felt jarring, disrupting the narrative's flow.

The romance was subtle but lacked impact, and while the action scenes were entertaining, they couldn’t compensate for the shortcomings in the writing. The climax, which had the potential to be thrilling, was undercut by a nonsensical twist. It felt like a setup for another season, but the open-ended resolution left too many threads hanging, which was unfair to the audience. In the end, despite its potential and talented cast, this drama offered an average plot that fell short of being the exceptional story it could have been.

Story Line: 8.1/10

The originality of the plot: The plot is original but it could have been so much better.

Acting of main protagonists: The acting is good but switch between serious and funny moments was a bit jarring.

Ending: Open Ended

No of Seasons: 1

Total  Episodes:  40

English Subtitles Available? Yes

Stream it or Skip it? Stream It!

Where can you stream it? Viki, WeTv, YouKu

An avid fan of the costume and period genre? Then this might be a okay watch for you! 

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