Kaifeng Strange Tales: This Lord Bao is Not That Great
Synopsis
North Song Dynasty in ancient China, a legendary figure emerged in North Song's capital Kai Feng. He is governor Zheng Bao. Peasants call him Bao Gong (Lord Bao). In a corrupted government, he differentiates himself by demonstrating extreme honestly, uprightness, impartiality, and the courage to uphold justice, which, won him the title "Justice Bao". In Chinese folklore, Zheng Bao is the reincarnation of Megrez (Chinese God of Wisdom) and possesses supernatural powers. Kai Feng Story tells the legend of Bao Gong in a brand new type of personality. (Source: u17)
Audience Consensus
The audience perceives the series as a casual and comedic take on the Bao Gong story. However, the plot development is seen as underdeveloped and hidden behind dense comedic sequences. The series attempts a more serious note at the end, but the story feels largely unresolved.
Strengths
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Weaknesses
- Underdeveloped story
- Awkwardly arranged plot events
- Dense comedic sequences hiding plot issues