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Shen Diao Xia Lu (2014)
Condor series with mor focus on romances
This is a decent series with good fight scenes. The actors playing the role of Li Mochao, Yang Guo, Guo Jing and Huang Rong have done good jobs. Main concern is role of XLN who is supposed to be fairy-like pretty. The version of XLN presented in this series lacks the pretty sight of an unparalleled beauty that is Xiao Longnu. Li Mochao is far far prettier and a main character in this series. The main villain Golden Wheel Monk doesnt carry the trademark weapon most of the times, so thats a let down. Overall, series is decent but a notch lower than 2006 or 1983 version (havent watched 1995 version).
She diao ying xiong zhuan (2017)
A very good series with good fighting scenes
Legend of the Condor Heroes is one series that can never get old. This version proves that with good actors, good fighting choreographery and good background score, a modern series can genuinely compete with their 80s versions. Main leads are top notch, supporting casts are all very good, especially Old Beggar (guy gave me young jackie chan vibe) and Huang Yaoshi (kudos to Michael Miu for his charm). Special effects are used but havent been overdone like 2003 & 2008 version. Initial Mongolia storyline is made brief but based on viewer feedback that portion is the most boring part of the story, so cutting that portion would not invite a lot of complaints. Overall, a worthy series for your time. I would rate it one notch above 2008 version and at par with 1983 version.