“The Greatness of a Hero” Drama Review
Title: 盛世仁傑 // The Greatness of a Hero
Episodes: 20
Year Released: February 2009
Review:
As far as TVB dramas go, I must say I really liked this one. I didn’t feel it was draggy at all. Okay, maybe a bit during the unnecessary side stories with Ting Yuk (Sunny Chan)’s friend and between the two wives of the prince. But overall, it was done really well. It was amazing how with all the evil schemes Ngai Wong (Wayne Lai) came up with, there was no loophole until the very end when his plots were unraveled. Dik Yun Geet (Kent Cheng) really valued the importance of evidence. True, without it, there will only be more trouble. But as long as you can sway the Empress’s heart…
Anyway, I was really saddened by all the deaths near the end. And they were deaths of some really courageous characters! Bernice and Sunny were so, so adorable together, too. I don’t know much about Leila Tong and Stephen Wong. They looked kind of awkward together (although a very good-looking couple). I really liked the relationship between Yuen Yee (Leila Tong) and the Empress, though. It was like a mother-daughter love. Even Dik Yun Geet and Cho Yuet (Sonjia Kwok) had surprisingly good chemistry.
I thought Ngai Wong would’ve killed his brother/partner-in-crime way in the beginning since it seemed like the latter was a competitor for the Empress’s position. Karma definitely did not work out perfectly in this series. A lot of innocent people were killed or simply screwed over. In a way, it resonates better than a happily-ever-after ending. But…Bernice and Sunny! 
For those who like crime and detective series, this is great. It’s also scandalous and it’s an ancient drama, so that’s more points in my book. Fortunatel, the people who speak the most in this series are pretty good actors so there aren’t too many cringeworthy moments. I must say, though, one of my favorite parts in this series is actually very, very corny, when Ting Yuk becomes the sworn brother of an emperor from another kingdom. Anyway, I highly recommend this drama (but the climax at the end of the series might sound confusing to those of you not too familiar with old Chinese).
Title: 女帝 // Jotei
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