In this episode, we discuss the latest Bai Lu xianxia drama, Feud 临江仙, also starring Joseph Zeng Shunxi. While the show is nearing its finale, we still aren’t sure what it’s trying to sell the audience. Is the female lead's relentless vengeance relatable or just plain toxic? Is the male lead a tragic wet mop or an enabler? Why are so many female characters written to be unhinged? And how will the show give us its promised happy ending despite the pervasive hate and stabby madness?
(00:31) Introduction & Overview
(03:13) Emotional reactions and problematic characters
(13:23) Why are they like this? Potential justifications and motivations
(19:04) Why are we still watching?
(23:18) Side characters
(27:10) Ending speculation - how could or should the story resolve?
(37:54) Overcoming the one-dimensionality and trauma, and wrap-up thoughts
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