Style: Traditional wuxia, political intrigue, family and country, the jianghu, blurred lines between good and evil, a tragic epic, and a sweeping ensemble cast.
At its heart: The jianghu has never been about settling scores and living carefree. It is about the rise and fall of the human heart. A swordsman has never been a carefree gallant. He is one who lays down his life for the Way.
No cultivation immortals, no fantasy powers, pure martial arts, pure political intrigue, pure contests of human nature, with a richly layered feel.