Playing Ep 05

What people are saying

• cooljupiter92

  Overall 6

  Story 8,  Acting 10,  Music 4.5,  Rewatch Value 2

  In my anticipation of a riveting exploration of Chinese culture and history across multiple generations within a single family, the series proved to be a letdown veering heavily into Communist propaganda. Despite commendable storytelling, exceptional performances, and top-notch production quality, the relentless focus on political ideologies overshadowed the narrative. The persistent glorification of the Communist party at the expense of portraying the authentic struggles of the people felt jarring and disingenuous. Despite a talented cast that I greatly admire, the series fell short of expectations,...

  seemingly prioritizing a biased political narrative over a nuanced depiction of historical realities. The looming influence of China's government over media content may have played a role, but the series missed the mark in authentically capturing the human experiences within each era, opting instead for a rose-tinted portrayal of political agendas.

• GiantMa

  Overall 6

  Story 5,  Acting 7,  Music 2,  Rewatch Value 1

  This drama series tends to heavily focus on a particular ideology and political agenda, making it a tough recommendation for some viewers. Despite having its moments, the early episodes featuring Zhao Lusi offered some enjoyable aspects. However, as the storyline progressed to follow the lives of subsequent generations, the repetitive nature of the narrative became a bit tiresome. The thematic shift towards family members working for the government and their dedication to a local community seemed to overshadow the more nuanced character development. The persistent...

  promotion of political ideals and constant glorification of a specific party became a significant drawback for me personally. Having sought a different life outside of such influences, I found the one-sided portrayal somewhat grating, leading me to skip through those segments. While I appreciated Zhao Lusi's performance, it wasn't quite enough to salvage the overall viewing experience. I would rate this series . out of .