‘Romance Between Tiger and Rose’: Episode 1 Run-down
One of Zhao Lusi’s first dramas, The Romance of Tiger and Rose. I’m late to the party but have seen how good Zhao Lusi can be with comedies. Let’s see what episode one of this drama has to offer. EPISODE 1 RECAP In a city, where people are gathered, princessContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 7 Recap – Even the Best Dad Can Lose It
One day, the emperor visits Xiaoyanzi to find that she is GAMBLING. Oh no, that is unacceptable anywhere, any time, least of all within the palace. He decides that Xiaoyanzi needs to be educated about manners ASAP, and gives the job to Nanny Rong. Erm… is there no other nannyContinue Reading
‘Royal Rumors’: Episode 1 Run-down
EPISODE 1 RECAP The Hua family have been loyally serving the crown for years, but due to the court’s distrust, the emperor has to summon Hua Liuli (Meng Ziyi), the Hua family’s daughter to the capital city. First, it is for Liuli to mingle with the court and spread herContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 6 Recap – So, No One Told Ziwei Anything…
Even though *Huang-ah-ma gets Xiaoyanzi out of trouble with the empress, Yongqi and Er’tai are worried that she is making unnecessary enemies with her mischief and that Ziwei poses a danger to her. These two guys are a little biased toward Xiaoyanzi, they even consider asking Ziwei to let theContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 5 Recap – Getting Beheaded is Totally a Possibility
The Fu family gather again to decide what to do. For a head guard and an older brother, Er’kang is pretty hot-headed. He considers taking the matter to light without much reservation. Er’tai has a better idea, why don’t they bring the Yongqi (5th Prince) here and tell him theContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 4 Recap – Three Smitten Guys
On the same day, Xiaoyanzi runs into the Fifth Prince Yongqi, the one who accidentally shot her at the hunting field. He’s a very nice prince, not only does he not look down on Xiaoyanzi for being an outsider, he and his friend Fu Er’tai even hang out and drinkContinue Reading
Love Heals — First Impression (ep. 1 run-down)
Love heals. Or does it? RECAP Ruan Liuzheng (Wang Churan) is a doctor. As the story begins, she arrives in an African country for her new job. A friendly driver picks her up but on the way, he gives her some information that… erm… whoever arranged for her pickup shouldContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 3 Recap – “I’ll Just Borrow Your Dad for a Bit”
Inside the imperial palace, all the physicians are summoned. The emperor wants Xiaoyanzi saved at all costs. Lady Ling is with the emperor. She is currently his favorite concubine. She advises him to stop pacing and maybe leave the room so the physicians can work without fearing for their lives.Continue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 2 Recap – Prince Yongqi’s Bad Aim
Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi kick it off splendidly. Xiaoyanzi offers Ziwei a place to stay at the orphanage she lives in, they hang out and soon become besties and share everything with each other However, there is one thing Ziwei cannot share with Xiaoyanzi yet, which is the truth about herContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl’: Ep. 1 Recap – A Princess and Another Princess
Let’s dive into one of the most popular dramas of the 90’s — “Princess Pearl”, aka “My Fair Princess“, aka “Huanzhu Ge-ge” — where the number of episodes is small, romance is not a source of misery, no illogical plot twist, where martial arts simply mean flipping yourself in theContinue Reading