‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 18 Recap — Xiaoyanzi Can Get Angry Too
EPISODE 18 RECAP The emperor catches a fever because of the rain. Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei stay to take care of him when everyone has left to do their job. But Xiaoyanzi soon drifts off to sleep, so it’s all on Ziwei. Thanks, XYZ. The emperor dreams about Ziwei’s mother thatContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 17 Recap — Cat’s Out of the Bag
EPISODE 17 RECAP The father of the lady insists that his daughter throw the embroidered ball again because there’s no way he’s letting her marry a beggar. Xiaoyanzi protests and it escalates to a fight. Luckily, they bring a lot of money along. Er’kang’s father gives the beggar a bigContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 16 Recap — Yongqi is Angry
EPISODE 16 RECAP The Boy Trio decides that this trip will be crucial in their plan to gain the emperor’s favor. Once the emperor likes Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi enough, he might grant them pardons for any wrongdoing they have committed. But first, they need to help Xiaoyanzi memorize that poemContinue Reading
‘Till the End of the Moon’: Episode 1 Run-down — Are all Demon Lords so Dramatic?
EPISODE 1 RECAP The drama starts out with a bloody war. A Demon Lord (Luo Yunxi) is determined to smash the world into pieces, and so far, he’s succeeding. Is it just me or is Luo Yunxi even skinnier than the last time we saw him? Various groups of immortalsContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 15 Recap — Who Likes Whom and Is It Allowed?
EPISODE 15 RECAP Er’kang carries Ziwei out of the dark chamber. The emperor asks her to name the people who tortured her beside Nanny Rong. She slowly, SLOWLY kneels down and says: nope. What?? Are you kidding me? Name all of them, Ziwei! If not for your sake then forContinue Reading
‘Meet Yourself’ – Final Review
What can you say about a drama that is perfect in almost every aspect? Well, I guess I will try my best. Xu Hongdou goes through the trauma of losing her best friend to cancer. She resigns from work and retreats to the countryside for a rest. And we getContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 14 Recap — Being Noticed by the Emperor Sure is Dangerous
EPISODE 14 RECAP Xiaoyanzi’s education situation is driving everyone crazy, she can’t do poetry. Just like any ordinary kid. The emperor calls her in for some scolding but also to make an exciting announcement: he is taking a trip to the country and his favorite kids + officials get toContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 13 Recap — Playing Chess All Night
EPISODE 13 RECAP The emperor can’t sleep that night. He keeps thinking about the empress’ warning regarding Xiaoyanzi and the boys. At one point, he decides to pay Xiaoyanzi a surprise visit. When the emperor gets to Xiaoyanzi’s palace, however, a beautiful, melancholy, gut-punching voice reaches his ears. It’s Ziwei,Continue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 12 Recap – Ziwei’s First Day is Full of… Slapping
EPISODE 12 Does the empress have nothing else going on in her life? She comes into Xiaoyanzi’s living room and immediately makes nasty comments and tries to cause trouble. EMPRESS: What’s your name? ZIWEI: Xia Ziwei. EMPRESS: Wrong answer. Hit her. The reason here is that Ziwei did not referContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 11 Recap – Ziwei to the Palace
After some discussion, the gang decides to go with Er’kang idea, which is sending Ziwei into the palace to gain the emperor’s favor. Ziwei briefly stops by the Fu family to say goodbye before moving out. The Fu parents are overjoyed that she is back, probably because they don’t thinkContinue Reading