I watched Joy of Life S2 (庆余年 第二季) just after I had completed the first season. So, it is a continuous story for me which makes it a pretty long saga thus far. The worry for sequels has always been about living up to the fans' expectations especially when the previous season is a brilliant production. I did enjoy S1 and hence, I was eager to continue where it left off when I … [Read more...] about Joy Of Life S2 Review
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Joy Of Life S1 Review
I have just completed the Joy Of Life S1 (庆余年) although this is an old drama from 2019. This series has such a huge following that we are now into the second season with a third on its way. With such high ratings, I can't help but to get back to the first season to play catch up. Being an old drama, it is also fairly long at 46 episodes which is actually daunting for someone … [Read more...] about Joy Of Life S1 Review
Nirvana In Fire 2 Review – The Wind Blows In Chang Lin
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
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
Royal Nirvana Review – First Impression
Royal Nirvana (鹤唳华亭) is one costume drama that I was very reluctant to start watching. Firstly, it is long - 60 episodes. That requires quite a bit of time investment. Secondly, the storyline isn't something new as dramas on palace conspiracies and power struggles are aplenty. Nevertheless, I decided to give it a go because of the main leads and it is one of the most … [Read more...] about Royal Nirvana Review – First Impression