Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Yue Hong (2024)

it's definitely for the one's with high attention span.

I'm a kind of person who observes a lot and never involves myself with anything, but certain POV of the shows in different social media internationally made me write my first ever review. here's my take.

I was sick of the usual maiden falls for devil, they kill each other, become victims of misunderstandings etc... stuff. finally I saw something different, their is no gods and demons...but instead it's spirits and humans, and the prejudice within themselves and between spirits and humans...a dominant female lead who knows she is powerful, and has nothing hidden to discover about herself...very refreshing.

I get that many were extremely hyped up for this show and expected something you already knew to happen but in a more extravagant, more cluttered way, but this is not your ideal xian xia, it is adaptation of a existing animation.

this show completely depicts a new side of xian xia, their is spirits, and their is humans, and they resolve their conflicts, while falling in love along the way. it's that simple.

acting wise, excellent. production wise, immaculate. story wise, very depressive, and every episode has one or the other angasty situation, which is right up my alley, personally I love tragedy in dramas. and I love to torture myself with it. among many such works you can definitely add this your list.

for those who want plot after plot, fight after fight, and want that constant rush of things happening in drama, it might not be your cup of tea.
I find this drama very precise with it's storyline and at the end all the objectives it began with was met.

coming to romance, it's heart breaking like it rips your heart slowly...
*SPOILERS....their romance begins slowly and gradually they fall deep in it. but due to Hong hong's huge responsibility she comes to a point where she has to forget her years of love. you might be thinking it's a same plot as other xian xia, but here in this drama she NEVER remembers them again...and why she chose to forget was NEVER known to yuechu...till the end he thought she gave more priority to tushan and he was insignificant to her. she NEVER said she likes him... but at last she chose to ask grief tree to bind them, and then they realise just how deep their love was...because for them both, humanity comes first than love, at the end it was their TRUE love that helped them to fight against evil.

*I'm moved by my writing again...lol.

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Antes de assistir, li várias críticas negativas sobre a atuação de Yang Mi, mas a única coisa, realmente boa nesse drama é a atuação dela. Hong Hong é um personagem muito difícil de se compor, pois não demonstra emoções, mas ela fez magistralmente. Ela estava linda em todas as cenas, alguns costumam ressaltar a questão de idade, mas Yang Mi está em plena forma.
O roteiro mostra os infinitos sacrifícios para preservar a intenção original de buscar a paz nos 6 reinos. Os protagonistas estavam dispostos a proteger um ao outro com a própria vida, mas faltou muito para empolgar com os romances, com as lutas e, até com os vilões. Esse drama poderia ter a metade dos capítulos, pois foi bastante repetitivo as lutas com o mesmo vilão. Há vários casais, mas nenhum dos romances consegue convencer.
A direção é bastante questionável, pois tinha em mãos um bom elenco, mas não aproveitou o melhor dos atores. O CGI é muito bom, mas a edição é sofrível.
O figurino é lindíssimo. Cada ator/atriz foi caracterizado para o personagem de forma agradável ao olhar. A música é cativante.

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Horrible

Because of the cast, I decided to watch the drama, but the poor script left me disappointed. Wei Zhe Ming and Zhang Ling He are my favorites, and they were also one of the reasons I decided to watch the drama. The last scenes of the drama didn't make any sense to me, even though it had a happy ending for all the couples except for Wei Zhe Ming's character.
Wei Zhe Ming's character and his lover were the only ones who remained; the others either died, separated, or one person of the couple demised.

All I can say is that it was a fairy tale that teenagers might like.

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Expectations were set high but the drama did not deliver

I wanted to drop this halfway but I still watched, probably because of Gong Jun and Yang Mi... And because I want to watch the other two series although these dramas might not have anything in common. Anyways. According to the trailers, I expected 20% more action and fighting and a plot along the lines of "humans and spirits clashing one on another occasionally but with great casualties leading to an iron curtain between their worlds and yet Dongfang Yuechu and other people found their ways into the spirit worlds and fell in love with the spirits". I expected something more like episodes 31 and 32 - silly, goofy love on the background of an obligatory bad guys versus good guys. The storyline felt like a "hero of the week" style and I think they should've kept it this way instead of trying to make a bigger storyline on the background with smaller storylines. The smaller storylines of Bu Tai and Shi Kuan, Lyu Jianwen and Yan Rushan, Yueti Xia and Hu Weisheng were far more interesting and better than the main plot. As for the main plot, it was so boring until the half of the drama. Maybe because of how cold and unemotional Honghong and Rongrong were. The plot then tried to take off, I have the feeling that the writers added the black foxes halfway into filming. This plot line felt a little bit forced. Maybe if there was a mention at the beginning of the story, it wouldn't feel so not really fitting. I very much disliked Honghong constantly withholding truth from Yuechu and hurting him over and over again. Once or twice to protect him - okay, but all. The time. So annoying. Girl, let him off the hook or get some conscience. Despite all the critique, there are some things I liked - the headpieces and costumes. Especially Honghong's robes showing legs, very interesting. The casting saved the drama, as well as exceptional cgi. But it's not enough for me. I just hope that the other two series will be way way better.

Edit To Add: reading all other reviews, I'm glad that many of us here agree that we expected a lot and got nothing. I hope iqiyi learns from this and will improve the other two installments from this series.

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Slow start to a promising drama that I was looking forward to.

Ep 1 to Ep 8: The problem with the drama is Yang Mi's character Tushan Hong Hong's lack of facial expressions. It seems like her face is made of stone and doesn't move at all. In contrast, Gong Jun's Dongfang Yue Chu is quite expressive and fun to watch. I guess that they are trying to make her seem unattainable but it doesn't come across as that. Cheng Yi's Lord Ying Yuan did it better and still expressed emotions. Apart from that, the story is so slow and draggy. I hope it picks up pace soon. I'm watching the drama when I'm sick and it is already making me more sleepy. The chemistry is there between the two, I hope we can see it shine soon. It was good to see Wei Zhe Ming's character, I like him dressed like that. I hope the show gets better.

Ep 8 & Ep 10: The story is so boring, Hong Hong's and Yue Chu's story is the only thing I'm interested in. They have such a beautiful and talented cast, but it fails to create engagement. I really want to like this drama, everything including the graphics are so beautiful, hope it gets better!

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A Captivating Tale of Love and Destiny

"Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact" is a captivating Chinese drama that weaves a spellbinding tale of love, destiny, and the supernatural.

*Engaging Plot:*
The series follows the adventures of Tu Shan Honghong, a fox spirit matchmaker, as she navigates the complexities of human relationships and the supernatural realm. The plot is intricate and engaging, with unexpected twists and turns that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

*Compelling Characters:*
The characters are well-developed and relatable. Tu Shan Honghong is a strong and independent heroine, while Bai Yuechu, the human she falls in love with, is a complex and enigmatic figure. The supporting cast adds depth and humor to the story.

*Stunning Visuals:*
The drama boasts stunning visuals that transport viewers to a world of ancient China and supernatural realms. The costumes, sets, and special effects are meticulously crafted, creating an immersive and enchanting experience.

*Emotional Depth:*
Beyond its captivating plot and visuals, "Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact" explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of destiny. The characters' struggles and triumphs resonate with viewers, evoking a range of emotions.

**Overall:**
"Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact" is a highly recommended Chinese drama that combines a captivating plot, compelling characters, stunning visuals, and emotional depth. It is a must-watch for viewers.

"Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact" captivated me right from the very first episode, and I believe its a must watch that'll keep you glued to your screen.
I highly recommend this captivating and emotional drama.

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A very exciting drama for adventure lovers

Okay first Tama I don't know many people say they don't like the chemistry between tushan honghong and yuechu. Many people also say that this drama is too far-right. Come on, adventure dramas won't be fun without humor, just like western travel. Full of humor and adventure!

Basically this drama follows the animated series, in my opinion it has exceeded what I thought, more like a western film adventure that is light and not heavy.

As for romance, it looks like we'll see that in a bit. I like Gong Jun's acting, here he shows another thing, namely his active nature.

For Yangmi he looks Badas as a fox leader, and I really like his cool style.

Cinematography, oh, there's no doubt that Chinese dramas are already at Marvel level.

I think the OST would be more indulgent if there were elements of magic and fantasy in it.

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Snooze-Fest!!!

"Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red Moon Pact" sounded like it was going to be a blast, especially with Yang Mi in the mix and all that flashy CGI. But man, was I let down!

First off, the story moves slower than a snail on a Sunday stroll. I mean, halfway through, I was still waiting for something exciting to happen! And don't even get me started on Shi Ji's constant resurrections. It's like they're trying to beat a dead horse... literally.

Then there's the chemistry between Yuechu and Honghong. Or should I say the lack thereof? I mean, come on, if I wanted to watch two planks of wood interact, I'd go watch paint dry.

Oh, and let's not forget about the side love stories. They were like tiny crumbs of romance in a desert of blandness. I mean, I couldn't care less about those characters because they were as flat as pancakes.

And get this: I could watch a whole 45-minute episode in under 20 minutes and still know exactly what happened and what's going to happen next. Talk about predictable! It's like they're not even trying to keep viewers on their toes.

I had such high hopes for this drama, but it just didn't deliver. Sure, the CGI and VFX were pretty, but that's about the only good thing I can say. Overall, it's a snoozefest that's not worth wasting your time on.

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