Chinese rom-coms like Midsummer Is Full Of Love (仲夏满天心) are a dime a dozen. Many of them are average productions bordering on the mediocre. At times, you will be able to flush out a gem among them. I was also hoping that this particular rom-com starring Timmy Xu and Yang Chao Yue would prove to be an exception, but alas, it is not meant to be. Well, at least it isn't for me as … [Read more...] about Midsummer Is Full Of Love Review
Midsummer Is Full Of Love Episode Summary
I'm picking up Midsummer Is Full Of Love (仲夏满天心) after watching Yang Chao Yue in Dance Of The Phoenix. I'm actually curious how she would fare in a modern role. Hopefully, she will do better here as I think she still has a lot of room for improvement. Anyway, I'm looking forward to this one as I'm also in the mood for a short rom-com. I will give my overall verdict in my … [Read more...] about Midsummer Is Full Of Love Episode Summary
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
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