Frankly speaking, I have been putting off watching Immortal Samsara (沉香如屑) because of the sheer length. After Love Like The Galaxy, I was hesitant to spend my time on another long-winded saga. But then again, this drama is not something you can ignore either given the cast and budget. Hence, I steeled myself for another long ride with the hope that there will be no sustained … [Read more...] about Immortal Samsara Review
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Stand By Me C Drama Review
Stand By Me (与君歌) is also known as Dream Of Chang'an. It is a historical Chinese drama set in the Tang dynasty and you can expect this to be full of palace intrigues and power struggles with things happening behind the scenes. I started this with some worry that it will be one long-winded drama with different personalities battling for the throne. After all, it has 49 episodes … [Read more...] about Stand By Me C Drama Review
Love And Redemption Review
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
Love And Redemption Drama Recap
Love And Redemption (琉璃美人煞) is the second Chinese costume drama with over 50 episodes that I have watched in a month after The Twin Flower Legend. This one has 59 episodes to be exact although I have read that there is a longer version. I'm not sure if it is just a rumor but personally, I would prefer a shorter version to avoid the risk of the drama ending up being dragged out … [Read more...] about Love And Redemption Drama Recap