‘Rise of Phoenixes’: Ep. 66 – 70 (Finale) Recaps — Where Did Everyone’s Brain Go?
Yes, I know no one wants to be here, but hey, you’ve all made it this far. EPISODE 66 -70 First of all, props to Ning Yi and Ning Qi for making it look like my computer screen is cracking open when they cry over their moms’ deaths. Yes, bothContinue Reading
‘Three Kingdoms’ (2010): Ep. 2 Recap — Lü Bu Falls Hard
EPISODE 2 RECAP The next day, the court officials go to work, giddy and excited because they all believe Cao Cao has gotten rid of Dongzhuo. But their dream is cut short when Dong Zhuo walks into the hall. The poor guys, I’m sure they were getting confetti and balloonsContinue Reading
‘Rise of Phoenixes’: Ep. 61 – 65 Recaps — Another Failed Wedding
EPISODE 61 – 65 RECAPS There are a lot of moments in these episodes where you’re just not sure whether these guys are starting to like Feng Zhiwei romantically or not. They just keep giving her looks. It’s all very confusing. Yuan Hong is really good with the “you’ve gotContinue Reading
‘Love’s Rebellion’: Ep. 1 Run-down — Talking Axolotls
This drama has some promising opening scenes. But after that, things kind of fall hard into the world of tropes. EPISODE 1 RECAP The episode begins with a voice introducing us to this world of immortals and humans, just like you see in all Fantasy Romance dramas. But the lectureContinue Reading
‘Rise of Phoenixes’: Ep. 56 – 60 Recaps — A Wedding (Not Ning Yi’s)
You know, there’s a line between a ruthless villain and a despicable one, Ning Qi has crossed that line here. And of course, the actor did a great job of conveying that transition. Is it on purpose, though? Did they really want to make Ning Qi into this kind ofContinue Reading
‘Three Kingdoms’ (2010): Ep. 1 Recap — Cao Cao is Just… Cool?
Welcome to the first recap of Three Kingdoms (2010). This drama may not be historically accurate or faithful to the original novel, but it’s certainly a masterpiece storytelling-wise. A few quick words before we begin. If you are looking for detailed recaps with in-depth analyses about this period of time, theseContinue Reading
‘Rise of Phoenixes’: Ep. 51 – 55 Recaps — Poisons and Traumatizing Dances
Okkkk… we all knew this was coming. I mean, unless you’re watching this drama for the first time, in which case, I completely empathize with your rage. EPISODE 51 – 55 RECAPS Let me start by saying that the tragedy that happens here is no single person’s fault. Xin ZiyanContinue Reading
‘Rise of Phoenixes’: Ep. 46 – 50 Recaps — Happy but Not Really
All right, this is the beginning of the end of all hopes and dreams. It’s just going to be tears, broken hearts, and horrible dancing from now on. EPISODE 46 – 50 RECAPS First thing first, we are introduced to a new character in this arc, an intelligent and courageousContinue Reading
‘Are You the One’: Ep. 1 Run-down — Fake Marriage Galore
EPISODE 1 RECAP The episode opens with an attack on a military camp. A general is chilling inside his tent, the camera showing us his awesome clothes and his slender cheek as the soldiers outside battle the attackers. They seem to be professional bandits. At one point, The general stepsContinue Reading
‘Rise of Phoenixes’: Ep. 41 – 45 Recaps — A Woman Again
A lot of things happen in these episodes, like… A LOT. But the most important thing is that we’ve finally reached that ultimate climax – Feng Zhiwei’s real identity as a woman being revealed. EPISODE 41 – 45 RECAPS It all happens when the princess decides she must marry “WeiContinue Reading