Against the Light Reviews

"Against the Light" has a verbose narrative pace. Firstly, the main storyline unfolds slowly, lacking the quick introduction of hidden subtext and underlying character motivations. It fails to evoke a sense of amazement. Secondly, the plot developments are sluggish, with many scenes lacking explosiveness and dramatic conflict, failing to captivate the audience and lacking impact.

Apart from the sluggish narrative pace, "Against the Light" also suffers from characters and story backgrounds that feel disconnected from reality. The commercial battlefield of the jewelry industry is far removed from the lives of ordinary people. While most people like jewelry and may have bought jewelry before, very few understand the intricacies of the jewelry industry. Therefore, the plot, story, and character roles in the drama lack relatability, making it difficult to evoke empathy and resonance with the audience.

What deserves praise, however, is the acting of the two lead actors. Both Zhang Hanyu and his character portrayal, as well as his command of dialogue, demonstrate impressive acting skills and prowess. Even more surprising is Lan Yingying's performance in the drama, exceeding expectations.