It is hard not to continue on with Nirvana In Fire 2 (琅琊榜之风起长林) after the excitement of the first season. It has a different set of people and story which means a looser connection to the original. But more importantly is it as good as the prequel? After all, there is another 50 episodes to sit through after the initial 54 episodes. That is a hefty time investment for a viewer. … [Read more...] about Nirvana In Fire 2 Review – The Wind Blows In Chang Lin
Chinese Dramas
In this category, we will review dramas from mainland China.
Nirvana In Fire Season 1 Review
Nirvana In Fire Season 1 (琅琊榜) was released back in 2015. I was looking for something different after getting bored of all those typical romance dramas. The last rom-com that I watched was Once We Get Married which is yet another contract marriage story. So, I was kind of desperate for a masterpiece for a change that I started looking for highly rated older productions that I … [Read more...] about Nirvana In Fire Season 1 Review
Once We Get Married Review
Once We Get Married (只是结婚的关系) is a typical contract marriage drama. It actually reminds me of those trashy love stories that one could find in many Mills And Boons romance books. While we may snigger over these stories, the reality is many of us are also suckers for this kind of fairy tale romances. Otherwise, how else could we explain the huge market for this kind of books and … [Read more...] about Once We Get Married Review
Your Sensibility My Destiny Review
Your Sensibility My Destiny (公子倾城) caught my eye because the male lead looked familiar in the promotional posters. Then, I realized that he is the Crown Prince in One And Only and that got me interested to see how he would fare as the main lead in another historical drama. He is a new face to me but I'm always open to watching less popular actors. Sometimes, they do surprise me … [Read more...] about Your Sensibility My Destiny Review
Plot Love Review
Plot Love (亲爱的柠檬精先生) is one of those low-budget dramas that keeps getting churned out because there is a market for it. You know you won't be getting a masterpiece but you might still click and watch when you have nothing better to do. It will be forgettable upon completion but you may still watch one episode after another once you begin. Essentially, this drama is nothing … [Read more...] about Plot Love Review