The Rise of Phoenixes

Rather than a romantic story, it's more about humanity and the different kinds of people in the game of power

To some people, this is very slow pace but that how it is for most Chinese period drama. They usually give background and full characters development. Plot and costumes, etc are similar to nirvana in fire because they are from the same people. Great characters development and insight you reach characters even to the supporting casts. It is a story of revenge, love, power, loyal, honor, and grievance.

I'm very happy that I was able to watch this thanks to Netflix. Truly one of the best love stories I have ever seen - it took my breath away. It's been almost a week since I finished watching it and I can't stop thinking about it. The entire show is beautifully done, the writing, costumes, acting, the balance between the dramatic and the comedic elements - I liked it all. But the love story ... is something else. It grows, matures and intensifies as it develops along with the two lead characters. Excellent acting brings to the forefront an intensity of longing that is difficult to describe and deserves to be seen. In this day and age, where the 'sex sells' mantra infiltrates pretty much all pores of society, the power of this story is so much greater. Who knew that a brief touch, a few caresses and one stolen kiss could pull on the heartstrings so strongly?

I love everything about this drama. I am always watching Chinese dramas and I think this one is just well made. Even though Nirvana in Fire (I and II) still are my forever favorites, it is impossible not to fall in love with every aspect of the Rise of the Phoenixes. Acting is great, bromances are awesome, sarcasm is perfect, double meaning in every sentence is spectacular. The romance I think is very little, but is the same way it was in Nirvana in Fire I. Well done, main lead actor is very handsome 😍

Growing up in China, I have watched so many dramas and this is definitely the best one I have ever watched! I lover the plots and narratives so much as well as the characters. I am so glad this drama is available on Netflix and had been translated into so many different languages that people around the world can watch it. Ni Ni is my favorite actress and she is so amazing in The Rise of Phoenixes. Her performance was very impressive.