Many C drama fans have been looking forward to the release of South Wind Knows (南风知我意). The filming had been completed for quite some time but the screening kept getting delayed which left some disappointed. So, when it was finally released, the anticipation ran high for fans of the main leads. Having watched some of their dramas in the past, I was also expecting a good story … [Read more...] about South Wind Knows Review
Chinese Dramas
In this category, we will review dramas from mainland China.
Bright Eyes In The Dark Review
Bright Eyes In The Dark (他从火光中走来) is my third firefighter Chinese drama in 5 months. I'm not sure if there is a trend here that firefighter stories suddenly become the rage for production houses. But I think the one that is released later is bound to be at a disadvantage because all these plots tend to be similar. So, it boils down to the star power to attract viewers unless … [Read more...] about Bright Eyes In The Dark Review
My Journey To You Review
It has been more than 2 weeks since I put up a drama review. This is because it has taken me a long time to complete My Journey To You (云之羽). I find the pacing to be incredibly slow that I just didn't have the urge to binge watch this. Perhaps this is just not my cup of tea although I can't say that the drama is awful. It has its strengths which I will highlight below together … [Read more...] about My Journey To You Review
Forever Love 2023 Review
Before I start, bear in mind that there have been a few Chinese dramas with the same title over the years. Forever Love 2023 (盲心千金) that I'm reviewing is a mini drama with only 12 minutes per episode for a total of 30 episodes. To be honest, I'm not a fan of short dramas as they tend to be sloppily produced. I watched this mainly because of the leads' previous drama. They have … [Read more...] about Forever Love 2023 Review
The Legend Of Zhuohua Review
When I read the synopsis of Legend Of Zhuohua (灼灼风流), it strikes me as a drama about female empowerment. So, I expected it to be one woman's struggle in her quest to establish herself in the face of discrimination given the ancient time setting. While this is indeed the major theme of the drama, the story has more to it than female discrimination. You can find out more in The … [Read more...] about The Legend Of Zhuohua Review