I expected The Sword And The Brocade (锦心似玉) to be a long-winded drama when I decided to give it a go. I also presumed it would be a sob story of a woman forced into a marriage and getting bullied by her in-laws. After all, that was what many women had to go through in that era. However, this drama surprised me because the female character is well-written. I actually thought I … [Read more...] about The Sword And The Brocade Review
Seven Tan
Go Ahead Review
If you have had enough of rom-coms and want something different, try watching Go Ahead (以家人之名). This is a family drama that touches on father's love, siblings bond, friendship, and growing up with a dash of romance. In contrast to rom-coms' sweetness and fluff, this one is an emotionally heavy drama. But don't let it hold you back though because it is a beautiful story. I … [Read more...] about Go Ahead Review
Go Ahead Episode Summary
After watching a bunch of romance dramas with the latest being Dating In The Kitchen, Go Ahead (以家人之名) is a welcome change as the focus is on family relationships instead. I really don't know what to expect for this one and I'm also hoping that this would not turn out to be a tearjerker which isn't exactly my favorite. But with Seven Tan leading the cast, I'm ready to give this … [Read more...] about Go Ahead Episode Summary
Under The Power Review
After getting on an emotional roller-coaster ride with the K-drama hit Crash Landing On You, it is time for me to go back to mainland dramas. Under The Power (锦衣之下) has been released for a while now and I finally have the time to watch all the 55 episodes. Sometimes, I really wish these dramas can be a bit shorter! Anyway, the central theme of this drama is investigation of … [Read more...] about Under The Power Review