In the wider narrative of Heaven’s will and man’s freedom to choose, there’s a fascinating question that’s emerged. It’s been there in lurking in the background but has really come to the fore in these early twenty-something episodes. Are there people who are “placed” in the world for a very specific purpose? It’s an age old question that has haunted humanity since time immemorial. It’s a loaded one with metaphysical ramifications undoubtedly. A few days ago I watched a fascinating exchange among atheists who accept the conclusion that human beings are a “religious animal”. Blaise Pascal has been credited for observing that there’s a God-shaped hole/vaccuum in every person. Whatever one’s faith commitments are, a show that has a strong streak of fatalism running right through it is bound to provoke such notions. It is true in C dramas that characters are almost always self-consciously aware of larger forces at play. Often they acknowledge that are merely supporting roles in a far bigger story than theirs. Xing Zhi knows it only too well and is holding back from making strong declarations of love lest it conflicts with his mission. Shen Li proves to be fiercely protective of her home world over and over again.
The Legend of Shen Li (2024) Episodes 19-24
The Legend of Shen Li (2024) Episodes 19-24
The Legend of Shen Li (2024) Episodes 19-24
In the wider narrative of Heaven’s will and man’s freedom to choose, there’s a fascinating question that’s emerged. It’s been there in lurking in the background but has really come to the fore in these early twenty-something episodes. Are there people who are “placed” in the world for a very specific purpose? It’s an age old question that has haunted humanity since time immemorial. It’s a loaded one with metaphysical ramifications undoubtedly. A few days ago I watched a fascinating exchange among atheists who accept the conclusion that human beings are a “religious animal”. Blaise Pascal has been credited for observing that there’s a God-shaped hole/vaccuum in every person. Whatever one’s faith commitments are, a show that has a strong streak of fatalism running right through it is bound to provoke such notions. It is true in C dramas that characters are almost always self-consciously aware of larger forces at play. Often they acknowledge that are merely supporting roles in a far bigger story than theirs. Xing Zhi knows it only too well and is holding back from making strong declarations of love lest it conflicts with his mission. Shen Li proves to be fiercely protective of her home world over and over again.