Guardiões da Dafeng (2024)

Exijo a segunda temporada!

Um drama que, em sua essência, pode ser descrito como uma montanha-russa emocional. Com personagens cativantes, uma narrativa ágil e atuações impecáveis, a produção entregou uma experiência memorável. Dylan Wang, especialmente, se destaca – ele não apenas interpreta Xu Qi An, mas parece viver o personagem, com um carisma natural que domina a tela e faz cada cena sua brilhar. É como se o papel tivesse sido escrito para ele. A construção da trama também merece aplausos: os roteiristas arquitetaram uma narrativa que, mesmo em sua intensidade frenética, manteve coesão e propósito.

No entanto, nem tudo foi perfeito. Entre os episódios 26 e 29, a história pareceu patinar em algumas subtramas desnecessárias, quebrando um pouco o ritmo. Ainda assim, esses deslizes não comprometem a grandiosidade do conjunto. O final, com sua abertura para especulações, deixa um gosto agridoce, mas também um anseio por mais. Será que Xu Qi An terá mais capítulos de sua história antes de 2027 (já que essa primeira temporada foi filmada em 2023) ? A possibilidade de uma segunda temporada é plausível devido ao sucesso de público e critica.

E, claro, o mistério em torno de Xu Qi An e o enigma sobre seu pai – ou quem quer que tenha assumido seu corpo – são ganchos bem trabalhados, que deixam o espectador envolvido mesmo após os créditos finais.

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Huuuum....

Quer assistir o Didi o mais próximo do seu natural?! Quer ver ele fazendo piada com tudo que ele recebe de critica - como por exemplo seu sotaque e seu tanquinho?

Então, essa história aqui é o que você precisa....

Eu custei a terminar, tive muita dificuldade, me arrastei para terminar, e quando terminou...,. um baita de um final em aberto... xinguei muito é claro...

É como se fosse um jogo, exatamente do jeito que a história começa...

Gostei da química dele com a Tian Xi Wei, só que em diversos momentos o romance era irrelevante... fazia a gente até pensa, colocaram romance aqui para que...
Me diverti muito com a família do protagonista... e com o protagonista... ele tem uma jornada de crescimento dentro da história legal...

Mas bom... é isso... realmente isso...

Esta com saudade de assistir o Dylan?! Reassista "Only for Love" ou "Amor entre fada e Demônio"... brincadeira... não me xinguem...

Xoxo

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No início, o drama apresenta muitas cenas cômicas e demora a mostrar ao que veio. Os personagens, também, leva muito tempo para ganhar a empatia. O desenvolvimento da trama é estranho, lento e com muitas perguntas que não são respondidas até o final. A finalização é decepcionante. A protagonista feminina ficou apagada, em outros trabalhos a atriz teve um desempenho muito bom, mas aqui, a personagem não lhe permitiu brilhar. O protagonista masculino teve excelentes cenas, tanto cômicas quanto emotivas. No geral, o elenco teve uma atuação satisfatória, mas o roteiro deixou muitas brechas. Pode ser que seja com o propósito de fazer outra temporada, mas, como não tem nada previsto com os atores principais, se isto acontecer, será em alguns anos e, talvez, com outro elenco. Quando comecei assistir não tinha nenhum aviso que se tratava de primeira temporada, pois, quando sei que é dividido em temporadas, raramente, gasto meu tempo assistindo, exceto, que já tenha a continuidade gravada. Analisando como um drama com começo, meio e fim, não posso dizer que seja um bom drama, pois não houve fechamento dos personagens. Nenhum castigo para aquele imperador detestável? Todos os feitos de Xu Qi An foram esquecidos por todos? Quem era aquele que estava dentro dele? Ele não conseguiu voltar ao seu mundo na era atual? Pois é, muitas perguntas e nenhuma resposta.

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Engraçado, divertido e engenhoso

Esse com certeza já está na minha lista de preferidos do ano, o drama é muito engraçado e por ser fantasia isso é ainda melhor, pq tudo é possível, todo exagero é plausível, e os personagens foram muito cativantes.
O romance não é o forte desse drama e a premissa lembra Joy of Life, mas a pegada é mais cômica e leve aqui, devo dizer que inclusive me surpreendi com a atuação do Dylan, ele está incrível nesse drama, brilha lindamente nas cenas cômicas e arrasa nas cenas dramáticas, as cenas familiares são as melhores de todos o drama, com um núcleo familiar que você percebe claramente que estavam se divertindo muito na gravação das cenas.
A história é bastante intrigante e no final foi me dando um certo desespero pq as pontas estavam se conectando, mas parecia não haver tempo suficiente pra resolver tudo e realmente uma segunda temporada deve acontecer.

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Refreshing and Must Watch 2025

I found this drama to be different from the others. When it premiered on December 28, 2024, I was so excited, and sure enough, from the very first episode, it had me laughing out loud. Dylan, as Xu Qi An, nailed the role, and I believe this role was made for him. Some scenes where they were laughing felt so natural and real, almost as if they weren’t acting at all. Every day, I eagerly look forward to each new episode of this drama.

As the episodes progress, the storyline becomes increasingly intricate and thrilling. The CGI, along with several scenes set in the mountains and deserts, showcases breathtakingly real landscapes, not CGI, and they’re stunning. This drama truly has outstanding visuals, making it feel like watching a movie. The opening song is also a perfect match, even though it’s the first time a Chinese drama in the Wuxia genre uses a rap-style opening song.

All the cast members are incredible, giving their absolute best. I’m thrilled that Dylan took on a different role and expanded his acting range. He is so natural in the comedy scenes too.

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What in the Dafeng?

(Last review of a 2024 show) A man transmigrates from the modern world into a fantasy game where using modern techniques he unravels mysteries and solves cases. He goes from a bumbling, arrogant hot blooded doofus though with smarts to a powerful, super intelligent man with the love of/and for family, amazing friends, boss, sidekicks, and even a tactless princess. Though he appeared lucky, the dark side was always lurking around him and at the end of what we hope to be season one the dark evil took all that away from him in a very well written cliffhanger (there's a scene after the ending credits folks, don't miss it!), leaving everyone going what in the Dafeng?

Pros: I have only ever seen Dylan in a very poorly written modern drama, so wanted to see him in something with a good storyline and characterization. Glad I stuck around even when the beginning was driving me batty. This was one of the those few dramas where it actually got better as the episodes progressed. Dylan as XQA knew just how how to blend emotions and thoughts (albeit I still wished he didn't have to do the over dramatic ones), like comedy, intelligence, being one or two steps ahead of just about everyone but Lord Wei and of course the Supervisor. His love for his super extra family was evident. His best acting was in the final arc of Chuzhu city and the atrocities done there and then what happened with Mr. Zheng. The emotions of sadness, rage, injustice that he felt, just melted from the screen and you became him. You wanted revenge in the worst possible way and he got it. Very impressive.

My other favorite characters were LW as he did such a great job as a protagonist this time. I was used to him playing antagonists all the time so this was quite refreshing and he did a wonderful job as the surrogate father and boss to XQA. His death saddened me at the end but I hope he can come back to life in season 2 (again please let there be a season 2, with the same cast and not in 5 years)! The entire Xu family though could be very extra in the over dramatic sense, loved XQA very much and had his back as much as possible. The Scooby gang as I called his friends/sidekicks at the bureau, realm, and guardian places were the best. Those 4 guys especially were indispensable to him and they were a part of him as much as the realm sect folks were. I liked the supervisor as well. He saved people, didn't murder them and he was quite upset by what happened in the last arc and Mr. Zheng's torture and death. Even the monk in XQA was of great help.

I don't believe for one moment anything that came out of dark robe dude's aka XQA's biological father's (Luke, I am your father moment) mouth about the supervisor being the one who wanted the destiny inside XQA because if that was the case, he would have taken it for himself 12 years ago instead of the dark robe dude stealing it and implanting it into his own child while he himself killed hundreds of thousands and aligned with smaller villains (like the asswipe emperor, his brother, having a corrupt court) to play a constant game of chess with the supervisor. If he was such a good guy, he wouldn't have erased everyone's memories of XQA leaving him truly alone in the world (though apparently the supervisor knew since he was also the creator of the game in the real world). XQA figured it out and I don't think he will side with the evil monster just because of that and the secret of the destiny. For all that, he is a good antagonist and I hope he loses miserably in season 2.

Originally, I had thought that I was going to be very depressed when everyone forgot about XQA, but when looking from a writer's standpoint, it actually wasn't that bad. Sad yes, but it was part of what a cliffhanger ending is about. You leave parts unfinished to make sure people don't forget what they watched and want more. Just like the scene after the credits; it's to leave us wanting more and fast. But most loose ends were tied which is also rare in dramas unless they are to be continued.

Costumes, OSTs (especially the opening hip hop one, I never missed), sets, and fight scenes with magic were all great. My sincere hope for season 2 is that, XQA upon knowing the whole truth still doesn't team up with his bastard father, but sticks with the supervisor, everyone gets their memories back, bring back LW, and are able to fight the forces or force of evil together. That would be ideal. I guess we'll see if and when it happens.

Cons: I'm sure many are wondering why I didn't put FL in the pros and that's because I didn't like her very much (the character not the actress); I felt romance here was quite unnecessary. Thankfully, that genre wasn't all that important and we saw only bits and pieces of it. She did grow on me towards the end a bit but I think that part could have been just left alone. There were just too many moving pieces and things going on that didn't require her at all. Though I will say that the two kisses the characters had were well done.

Initially, I was thinking that my rating was going to be in the 8s somewhere because of how lackluster and slapstick it started and that's just not for me. Also many plot points were talked through instead of shown and it would have been better if we understood that through seeing it or not having it sped through like the whole duchess abduction thing and rescue; I literally had to rewatch it twice before I understood what happened. Also XQA becoming a silver gong was just explained and several missions were just thrown around through speech. Show us, don't just tell us! We're not reading the book, we're viewers. How the 4 Scooby gang guys were stuck on a boat in the middle of the ocean somewhere and only reunited with XQA for a short time at the end. At least their experience was shown in form of a puppet play.

Would I recommend it? Absolutely. What brought the score up to a 9 was when things turned serious and comedy landed properly and that entire ending arc with Dylan's wonderful portrayal. This is a show no one knew how it would do but boy did they show everyone. Season 2 is an absolute must with the same cast. Definitely one I'm glad I kept watching.

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Dylan Wang shines as Xu Qi An

"Guardians of the Dafeng" is an absolute gem of a drama that has completely captivated me from the very first episode! The blend of humor, action, and a touch of mystery creates an engaging storyline that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Dylan Wang shines as Xu Qi An, bringing charisma and depth to his character. His performance is both relatable and entertaining, making it easy to root for him throughout the series. The chemistry between the characters is electric, adding a delightful layer to the narrative.

The production quality is top-notch, with stunning visuals and well-choreographed action scenes that enhance the viewing experience. The comedic elements are perfectly timed, providing a light-hearted contrast to the more serious moments, making it a well-rounded show.

What I love most is how the series balances fun and excitement with meaningful themes of friendship, loyalty, and justice. Each episode leaves you wanting more, and the cliffhangers are expertly crafted to keep you hooked.

Overall, "Guardians of the Dafeng" is a must-watch! It’s a delightful escape into a world of adventure and camaraderie, and I can’t recommend it enough. Whether you’re a fan of crime dramas or just looking for something entertaining, this show deserves a solid 10/10! 🎉✨

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1000/10: Dylan Wang's Xu Qi An is Pure Perfection.

My far most favourite of 2025!
(I will die for a Season 2 of this drama T_T )

Heart-Touching in its Authenticity:

To be honest, here are no cardboard heroes or villains. The characters are flawed, complex, and utterly believable. We see their internal struggles, their agonizing choices, and the heavy weight of responsibility they shoulder. The relationships, whether romantic, familial, or platonic, are rendered with such exquisite sensitivity that you feel every pang of heartbreak, every surge of joy, every moment of shared vulnerability. The quiet moments, the unspoken glances, often speak louder than any grand declaration, drawing you into their world with an almost painful intimacy. You'll find yourself deeply invested in their fates, weeping with their sorrows and cheering their victories. I personally loved the scene when Xu Qi An' was fuming with revenge when the Commissioner of Chuzhou was murdered so cruelly. But instead of using the "Take things slow" strategy of Wei Yuan, Qi An' turned his grief into a massive sense of justice and executed the Commander and Duke on spot. I was literally screaming until my neighbour started knocking my door.

Truthful in its Depiction of Power and Sacrifice:

It's a gritty exploration of the corrupting nature of power and the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition. The series doesn't shy away from the ugly truths of political maneuvering, showing the sacrifices, both personal and collective, that individuals must make to survive and perhaps, just perhaps, bring about change. Apart from the notable heroes, it's also about the ordinary people, often marginalized and overlooked, who find the strength to stand against injustice even when the odds are stacked against them. The sacrifices they make, both big and small, are genuinely heart-wrenching, and their quiet bravery is all the more impactful for its lack of fanfare. Tears ran down my eyes when I saw the bloodshed scene: it was so realistic that I couldn't hold any longer.

Detailed in its World-Building and Character Arcs:

From the bustling streets of the capital to the remote villages on the fringes of society, every location feels lived-in and authentic. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the story to unfold organically and never feeling rushed. The acting is phenomenal across the board, with each performance radiating a raw emotional honesty that draws you in. The series beautifully captures the essence of the period and the specific struggles of the characters, yet it transcends the confines of genre, speaking to universal themes of love, loss, betrayal, and the enduring power of hope.
The costumes, the sets, the subtle details – they all contribute to creating a rich and immersive experience. But what truly shines is the character development. We witness them grow, evolve, and grapple with their own demons. The subtle nuances in their expressions, the quiet shifts in their behavior, are all meticulously portrayed, adding layers of depth and complexity. The arc of the leading characters is particularly compelling, showcasing a spectrum of human emotions and vulnerabilities that resonate deeply.

I personally loved the way how the Xu Family was portrayed ---- notably Xu Xinnian's chaotic parents. Loved the character of Caiwei (a total foodie) , the absurd and awkward romance between Simu and Xinnian. Expected a little bit more of Qi An' and Princess Lin'an's romance. But let's save it for Season 2.
Precaution: Be emotionally prepared for Episode 39 and 40 if you are midway / just started / plan to watch.

Conclusion:
Overall, "Guardians of Dafeng" isn’t just a historical drama; it’s an emotional voyage that invites you to reflect on your own life's battles. It teaches us that heroes often arise from unexpected places and that the bonds we share are worth protecting at all costs. With its heart-touching storytelling, it's a must-watch for anyone seeking drama that lingers long after the final credits roll. I wholeheartedly recommend diving into this spellbinding tale—you won't regret it!

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Definitely a must watch TV series of the year.

I would rate this 100% 10/10 if only there are more action or fighting scenes of Qi'an, I felt like it was too short. Nevertheless, the plot, the cast, the acting, the CGI, were all amazing. I enjoyed the Xu family a lot, very good family relationship, there's a bit of romance too, but what I love the most here is our hero Xu Qi'an, he cannot stand injustice, and was fighting for it till the end. His relationships with everyone is one of a kind. His bonding with Lord Wei was so sweet, I love these two a lot, they were like a real father and son. While the uncle XU was super hilarious. Wang He Di did a great job portraying Qi'an.

I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys to laugh. Don't expect a CP here or a full romance, because it wasn't like that at all, even if you read the novel, it's not romance. It's a journey of Xu Ningyan, with the people around him, how he seek justice and unravel the truth.

Among all Dylan Wang's drama, I enjoy this one the most. No annoying Female Lead, no annoying antagonist, it's PROPER BALANCE. Very enjoyable to watch, I laughed, I cried, I got excited, I was inspired. Well Done to all the cast/write/director of GOTD. What a great way to start 2025 and an awesome way of ending 2024.

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Absolutely brilliant!

Saying that this is my new favorite cdrama is an understatement because this is by far not just a favorite but I love everything about it. Well including the cliffhanger ending. Lol

What I love:
-Wang Hedi's brilliant portrayal of Xu Qian. I cannot imagine anyone who can nail this character better
-The hilarious and loving Xu Family. All of them are amazing. My favorite is the youngest Xu. Everytime she talks, I smile
-The Guardians especially Zhu and Song, Yang Yan and Li Yuchun. Zhu and Song's friendship and loyalty to XQ
-Lord Wei being a father figure to XQ
-Xu Qian's secret sect with powerful members. I ship Li Miaozhen and Chu Yuanzhen. They have chemistry
-Princess Lin'an's silliness and cuteness and Grand Princess' calm and beauty
-Caiwei that cannot stop eating and Song Qing's mad scientist experiements. Lol
-Simu's genuine affection to Xinnian and the Xu Family

The ending is not in the novel. But I think it gives way to a possible Season 2. We can only hope.
PS: In the novel, XQ is collecting things that can revive Lord Wei

I will rewatch. It was the first time ever that I wish this drama is more than 40 episodes and 40+ mins per episode is not enough

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