‘Rise of Phoenixes’ – A Very Unhelpful Character List
The Rise of Phoenixes recaps are being posted so here is a quick character list for anyone who’s still figuring out who is who. You will not find this list helpful if you are looking for in-depth details. Characters are listed in the order of their contribution to the plotContinue Reading
‘Hidden Love’: Ep. 1 Run-down — It’s… Confusing, If Nothing Else
I came across Hidden Love by accident. From what I’ve seen so far, it seems to be a generic romance story told from the perspective of a young girl who has a crush on an older boy, who, when they both grow up, also begins to love her back. ButContinue Reading
‘Rise of Phoenixes’: Ep. 1 – 5 First Impression
If you’ve been following this blog, you probably know there used to be recaps and review videos for Rise of Phoenixes on my YT channel. But since those are no longer on — due to some reasons regarding Croton Media — I decided to repost the recaps as articles here.Continue Reading
‘Blossoms in Adversity’: Ep. 1 Run-down — Sensible Blossoms, Hopefully
Honestly speaking, a lot of forgettable things happen in the first episode of Blossom in Adversity. The objectives the drama’s going for are: a capable and smart female lead, and a mysterious male lead. At the end of the episode, I would say that neither has been achieved. But thatContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl 2’: Ep. 48 Recap (Finale) — Double Wedding
EPISODE 48 On one of their trips to visit Xiaojian, Xiaoyanzi resumes her sword practice with her brother while Ziwei and Erkang have a private conversation about whether Xiaojian is really Xiaoyanzi’s brother again. Ziwei says she has her suspicions, but she doesn’t care whether they’re really siblings or not,Continue Reading
‘Princess Pearl 2’: Ep. 47 Recap — Dowager’s Blessings and Ziwei’s Meddling
EPISODE 47 At Lady Ling’s palace, the 15th prince keeps crying and asking for the empress, his mom. The emperor gets angry and tells him to stop. I don’t like boys who cry, he says. Erm… Huang-ah-ma, did you notice how much you cried two episodes ago? Anyway, Ziwei andContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl 2’: Ep. 46 Recap — Ziwei Needs an Intervention
EPISODE 46 The empress is crying to her little son that she has nothing left worth living for now that the emperor has shunned her completely. Woman, you did this to yourself. Our gang, on the other hand, are so happy and inspired that they decide to pay the empressContinue Reading
‘The Legend of Shenli’: Ep. 1 Run-down — Chicken or Bird, Only Fate Will Tell
To be honest, I’m not sure what to think of this drama yet. On one hand, I hesitate to call a drama led by Zhao Liying mediocre because I’ve seen what Zhao Liying can do in terms of acting and I very much want to enjoy every project she putsContinue Reading
‘Princess Pearl 2’: Ep. 45 Recap — Make up Your Mind, Girls
EPISODE 45 Ziwei and Erkang have an extensive talk about the whole “Xiaojian’s enemy” business. In the end, all the tension and potential danger make Ziwei realize that their plan to move to Dali is the best plan because even though Xiaojian agrees to leave the matter alone now, there’sContinue Reading
‘The Last Immortal’: Episode 1 Run-down — Baby Phoenix Rules
I have been following fantasy dramas halfheartedly lately. This one came under my radar and it looks cool in terms of film sets and costumes. I make no promise about the quality, though, OK? EPISODE 1 RECAP Here we go, The Last Immortal. The story begins when a little babyContinue Reading