‘Ideal City’: Ep. 1 Run-down – Might Just Be an Ideal Drama Too
This drama low-key came out at a time when I didn’t pay attention, and in it are two of the best actors C-dramaland has to offer. Sneaky. EPISODE 1 RECAP Su Xiao is a career woman. In the first sneak peek into this very intense work culture, we see herContinue Reading
‘Rise of Phoenixes’: Ep. 36 – 40 — Back Up Your Stuff
Who would’ve thought a box could create so much trouble. EPISODE 36 – 40 RECAPS The emperor is having a big banquet for his birthday. Everyone is super hyped about it. Princess Shaoning asks Zhiwei to be her plus one. Helian Zheng is invited as well and he also wantsContinue Reading
‘Snowfall’: Ep. 1 Run-down — Vengo Wears This New Look with Ease
EPISODE 1 RECAP In the beginning, there is a rather confusing narrative about some magical stones and a group of families who are at odds with one another because of the fight for control over these stones. Well, glowing rocks causing chaos in people’s life, wouldn’t be the first time.Continue Reading
‘Dashing Youth’: First Impression — Slow Down, Please?
I get it, human attention span is shorter than goldfish’s nowadays — or so it has been claimed — but I don’t think speeding up your dramas and bombarding the audience with information is the answer here. Dashing Youth has a set of potentially interesting characters; the cast consists ofContinue Reading
‘Rise of Phoenixes’: Ep. 31 – 35 — Helian Zheng’s Romance Quest
EPISODE 31 – 35 RECAPS These episodes are filled with Helian Zheng’s unsuccessful attempts to get it on with Zhiwei. This man is so fascinated by her that he just CANNOT stop smiling and staring. So he goes to Feng Zhiwei’s house, right, with no plan, and intends to charmContinue Reading
‘The Princess Royal’: Ep. 1 Run-down — Reborn, Kinda…
Aside from the confusing first five minutes, this was easy to follow. So… EPISODE 1 RECAP The first few minutes of this episode are rather confusing, but things pick up neatly afterwards. Although, for some reason, the narrator’s voice sounds like he’s trying to sell me energy drinks. Anyway… TwoContinue Reading
‘Rise of Phoenixes’: Ep. 26 – 30 — Tiny Setback for Ning Yi
A lot happens in these episodes. here are the highlights: EPISODE 26 – 30 RECAPS Ning Yi and Xin Ziyan are still holding their dates meetings in secret. Ning Qi, the 7th Prince, has started to show signs of duplicity and deceit but is still adorable around his mom andContinue Reading
‘The Tale of Rose’: Ep. 1 Run-down
It seems like Liu Yifei has found her niche and she’s doing well with it. The Tale of Rose is a story about the life of a young woman whose name can loosely be translated as “Rose”. Here’s what happens in episode 1 EPISODE 1 RECAP A couple is registeringContinue Reading
‘Legend of Heroes’: Ep. 1 Run-down — But No Condors (?)
Well, I had no idea this was a remake of Legend of the Condor Heroes. Something’s going on with both the English and Chinese titles. Or is it just inspired by Condor Heroes? Anyway, this is a fresh new take on Jin Yong’s most popular novel. Because the story isContinue Reading
‘Rise of Phoenixes’: Ep. 21 – 25 — Bye, Crown Prince
25 episodes in and we finally get some… sniffing. EPISODE 21 – 25 RECAPS The emperor, after a lot of investigation, has decided to lock up the crown prince and clear the name of his 3rd son, aka Ning Yi’s favourite brother, who died unjustly. Ning Yi almost passes outContinue Reading