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Great Acting and OST, But Riddled with Plot Holes and Missed Romance
Brocade Odyssey delivers on its title, focusing on the brocade industry during the Tang Dynasty. The story portrays the struggles, sacrifices, and successes of a group determined to uplift their craft and the people reliant on it. While the premise is compelling, the execution faltered, with numerous plot holes and sparse romantic development.
Key Characters and Plot Points:
Ji Yingying:
The FL’s growth felt abrupt and lacked depth. Her journey—being enslaved, working to repay debts, and attempting trade with Tabo—was riddled with gaps. For instance, how did she fund her brocade work after giving all her money to her debtor? Her decision to marry into the Yang family to save her mother ended abruptly and without proper follow-up. While her determination was admirable, many aspects of her storyline felt incomplete.
Yang Jinglan:
Yang’s character had potential but lacked presence as the male lead. The FL often appeared more capable and strategic than he did. His dramatic actions, such as stopping her from becoming his brother’s concubine and proposing, stood out but felt underutilized in the grand scheme of the story.
Ji Nan & His Mother:
Ji Nan, the FL’s brother, was portrayed as helpless, with his sole strength being brocade weaving. His love story and role in the plot were minimal. Meanwhile, the mother’s constant opposition to Yingying’s ambitions, while understandable, became repetitive and predictable, as her focus was solely on her children’s safety.
Nui Wuniang:
Starting as a powerful and influential figure, Nui Wuniang’s sudden downfall felt contrived and lacked meaning. Her character could have been much stronger if she had remained a key antagonist or undergone a more convincing transformation. Instead, her conclusion made her role in the story feel pointless.
Zhao Xiuyuan:
Zhao’s obsession with Yingying overshadowed any chance of deeper development. His half-hearted attempts at villainy and inability to move on from her made his character feel one-dimensional.
General Niu:
Despite his many crimes, General Niu faced no significant consequences, leaving his storyline frustratingly incomplete. His actions caused major upheavals, yet the imperial court seemed indifferent to holding him accountable.
Bai Sheng:
Bai’s character was inconsistent. He oscillated between rejecting Yingying, attempting friendship, and pursuing her talent, but his lack of sincerity undermined these efforts. His eventual death failed to leave a lasting impression due to the weak development of his role.
Overall Thoughts:
The drama stayed true to its brocade-centered theme but suffered from numerous plot holes and lacked the romance expected of such stories. After episode 34, I found myself speeding through the remaining episodes as the pacing and coherence deteriorated.
Although the acting was commendable and the OST added depth to key moments, these elements couldn’t make up for the scattered narrative and underdeveloped characters. It’s not a drama I’d rewatch, as it ultimately fell short of its potential. I’d rate it a 7/10.
Key Characters and Plot Points:
Ji Yingying:
The FL’s growth felt abrupt and lacked depth. Her journey—being enslaved, working to repay debts, and attempting trade with Tabo—was riddled with gaps. For instance, how did she fund her brocade work after giving all her money to her debtor? Her decision to marry into the Yang family to save her mother ended abruptly and without proper follow-up. While her determination was admirable, many aspects of her storyline felt incomplete.
Yang Jinglan:
Yang’s character had potential but lacked presence as the male lead. The FL often appeared more capable and strategic than he did. His dramatic actions, such as stopping her from becoming his brother’s concubine and proposing, stood out but felt underutilized in the grand scheme of the story.
Ji Nan & His Mother:
Ji Nan, the FL’s brother, was portrayed as helpless, with his sole strength being brocade weaving. His love story and role in the plot were minimal. Meanwhile, the mother’s constant opposition to Yingying’s ambitions, while understandable, became repetitive and predictable, as her focus was solely on her children’s safety.
Nui Wuniang:
Starting as a powerful and influential figure, Nui Wuniang’s sudden downfall felt contrived and lacked meaning. Her character could have been much stronger if she had remained a key antagonist or undergone a more convincing transformation. Instead, her conclusion made her role in the story feel pointless.
Zhao Xiuyuan:
Zhao’s obsession with Yingying overshadowed any chance of deeper development. His half-hearted attempts at villainy and inability to move on from her made his character feel one-dimensional.
General Niu:
Despite his many crimes, General Niu faced no significant consequences, leaving his storyline frustratingly incomplete. His actions caused major upheavals, yet the imperial court seemed indifferent to holding him accountable.
Bai Sheng:
Bai’s character was inconsistent. He oscillated between rejecting Yingying, attempting friendship, and pursuing her talent, but his lack of sincerity undermined these efforts. His eventual death failed to leave a lasting impression due to the weak development of his role.
Overall Thoughts:
The drama stayed true to its brocade-centered theme but suffered from numerous plot holes and lacked the romance expected of such stories. After episode 34, I found myself speeding through the remaining episodes as the pacing and coherence deteriorated.
Although the acting was commendable and the OST added depth to key moments, these elements couldn’t make up for the scattered narrative and underdeveloped characters. It’s not a drama I’d rewatch, as it ultimately fell short of its potential. I’d rate it a 7/10.
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