Wuyou Crossing
Synopsis
Adapted from Ban Ming Ban Mei's novel "Ban Xia", it tells the story of the mysterious demon hunter Xuan Ye and the young girl Ban Xia, who join forces to vanquish demons and monsters in a world where humans and spirits coexist, ultimately redeeming each other.
Overview
No Worries Ferry is a costume fantasy anthology series produced by iQiyi, directed by Lin Yufen and Liang Shengquan, and written by Zhao Na. The series stars Ren Jialun and Song Zuer in leading roles, with Xuan Yan, Fan Shuaiqi, Liu Ruogu, Liu Qiqi, Yao Yiqi in main roles, and Zhang Lei, Cao Jun, Chen Jiale, Hanikezi, among others, making special appearances.
The series is adapted from the novel Ban Xia by Ban Ming Ban Mei and is an anthology costume drama in the style of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. It opened with a Douban rating of 7.6 and achieved excellent word-of-mouth results despite numerous unfavorable factors such as being shelved for two years, being released without prior announcement, and having no pre-release promotion.
Plot
The mysterious demon hunter Jiu Xuanye (played by Ren Jialun) meets the young girl Duan Banxia (played by Song Zuer) in a world where humans and demons coexist. Banxia can see demons due to her special constitution, while Xuanye is an experienced demon hunter. The two travel together, solving a series of supernatural cases.
The series adopts an anthology format, with each case being self-contained yet closely connected to the main storyline. From "The Puppet Gains a Heart" to "Reunion Inn," each episode blends supernatural mystery with human warmth, showcasing the good and evil of human nature and genuine emotions in the process of hunting demons and subduing monsters.
Cast
| Role | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jiu Xuanye | Ren Jialun | Male lead, mysterious demon hunter |
| Duan Banxia | Song Zuer | Female lead, a girl who can see demons |
| Chu Youhuang | Xuan Yan | |
| Sima Lingying | Fan Shuaiqi | |
| Luo Xuan | Liu Ruogu | |
| — | Cao Jun | |
| — | Chen Jiale |
Reception
No Worries Ferry has a Douban rating of 7.6. Despite being shelved for two years and released without prior announcement or promotional buildup, it still achieved excellent word-of-mouth. The series demonstrated remarkable resilience during its broadcast, with widespread audience praise for its exquisite costumes, makeup, and props, well-told stories, and fast pacing.
Ren Jialun delivered a stable performance in the series, particularly in action scenes, while Song Zuer, making her debut in a costume drama, received positive reviews from the audience for her accurate portrayal when playing dual roles.
Cultural Impact
No Worries Ferry is a rare costume drama in recent years that adopts the style of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. The series incorporates elements of classical Chinese supernatural literature, with each case drawing from traditional monster stories while infusing modern narrative techniques.
The series is praised for its high production quality, exquisite costumes, makeup, and props. The set design is imbued with the charm of Tang Dynasty culture, leading to it being evaluated as "a classic work that can be promoted to弘扬 (promote and glorify) Tang Dynasty culture."
References
- Douban Movie: https://movie.douban.com/subject/35496391/
- Baidu Baike: https://baike.baidu.com/item/无忧渡/53965428
- Zhihu Column: https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/1901704278193710576
- Douban Short Reviews: https://movie.douban.com/subject/35496391//comments
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