With so many good C-dramas lately, I think Love And Redemption (琉璃美人熬) seems to have escaped the attention of many international audience. But it should slowly gain fans as xianxia dramas that feature undying love through different lifetimes always have the potential to be compelling stories. It is one of the better dramas for 2020 in my books although flaws are also evident. I … [Read more...] about Love And Redemption Review
Chinese Dramas
In this category, we will review dramas from mainland China.
The Sleepless Princess Review
Someone commented on one of my posts that The Sleepless Princess (离人心上) is good. The drama is on my 'To Watch' list because of Zheng Ye Cheng but I was actually thinking of watching The Heiress first. After seeing the comment, I decided to give this priority instead. And I have to say that I have no regrets. The Sleepless Princess review below will lay out my verdict on this … [Read more...] about The Sleepless Princess Review
The Night Of The Comet 2 Review
Recently, I decided to watch The Night Of The Comet 2 (慧星来的那一夜 II) on a whim after completing a few costume dramas in a row. I didn't watch Season 1 of this series and hence, I have no idea which is a better drama. But you can certainly watch Season 2 on its own because I didn't find any obvious relation to the prequel. It is pretty clear that the story stands alone and you can … [Read more...] about The Night Of The Comet 2 Review
Dance Of The Phoenix Review
After watching Dance Of The Phoenix (且听凤鸣), I think I can understand why viewers are frustrated about this drama. The main complaint is the ending. Nobody likes to watch a drama all the way to the end only to discover that it has a lousy conclusion. But I think there are still a few positive aspects about the drama that could make it worthwhile for some viewers. My Dance Of … [Read more...] about Dance Of The Phoenix Review
In A Class Of Her Own Review
In A Class Of Her Own (漂亮书生) is more like a coming-of-age story to me but set in ancient times. The interesting spin to it is it involves a cross-dresser from start to finish. While cross-dressing in a drama is nothing new, it can still be exciting to check out how the actress will tackle the role and what type of feel she will project to the viewers. For the In A Class Of Her … [Read more...] about In A Class Of Her Own Review