‘Three Kingdoms’ (2010): Ep. 3 Recap — Liu Bei Is OK with a Straw Stool
EPISODE 3 Oh s**t, they just murdered an entire house of innocent people, Cao Cao and Chen Gong. While Chen Gong flips and yells, Cao Cao tells him to shut up and just flee already. While the horror of what they’ve done still has not set in, they run intoContinue Reading
‘Kill Me Love Me’: Ep. 1 Run-down — Wu Jinyan Is at It Again
I mean… I guess it wasn’t terrible. But that’s only because I was already expecting something terrible, so “not terrible” feels like a treat. EPISODE 1 RECAP This first episode wastes no time. In the opening scene, you see a city on fire. It’s chaos everywhere. Inside a household. AContinue Reading
‘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