The first season of the series “Legend of the Female General” is one of the fascinating mixes of historical drama, action, and touching stories. At its very heart, the show glorifies resilience and inner strength in the experience of He Yan, a soft-faced woman with a ferocious temper, and Xiao Jue, a cold yet extremely skilled general as a male. They are united by the respect and common principles as they are ready to oppose the deceit and weak to defend them, and to resist the external forces, who threaten their land. The series is brilliantly composed, alternating the scenes of hard military action with the moments of weakness, which provides an interesting storyline that supports the audience.
The drama presents strong nature of female empowerment and loyalty in the way He Yan is transformed into a young girl who was shy and now becomes an aggressive general. Her pretending as He Rufei in order to make her family respectable and then turning to her real identity is an indication of her strength and will to make her way. In the meantime, the inner conflict of Xiao Jue and silent power enriches the plot and underlines the fact that in many cases, the real strength is hidden in a gentle manner. Their blossoming relationship, which is full of warmness and trustfulness, is an emotional enhancement of the series, making their alliance more of an emotional bond that keeps them going.
The series visually is a marvel to behold because of its careful costume design, real set pieces and action choreography comes alive creating a vivid picture of the period. The score amplifies the emotional impact of the most crucial scenes, and the moments of success and failure will be felt. Although some supporting characters appear a little underdeveloped, the storytelling is in general compelling and motivating. The Season 1 of Legend of the Female General resonates with determination, heroism, and the significance of found family in the world of war.
