Currently Watching: You Are My Glory (2021) 你是我的荣耀

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Karen and Cathy

你是我的荣耀》发海报，感谢潘粤明题字剧名_迪丽热巴

You Are My Glory (2021) 你是我的荣耀

Summary: A superstar celebrity Qiao Jing Jing (Diliraba Dilimurat) encounters her old high school crush Yu Tu (Yang Yang) while playing the mobile game Honor of Kings. What happens when they finally meet?

Based on the book, You are my Glory, the drama will begin airing July 26th.

I am SO excited for this drama and maybe we’ll do brief recaps of it?

Let us know your thoughts!

-Cathy

Overall rating: ~ Coming Soon

Initial thoughts: ~ Coming Soon

Full review to come!

-Cathy

Currently Watching: The Long Ballad (2021) 长歌行

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021 by Karen and Cathy

《长歌行》中的永宁公主李长歌历史上真有这个人吗?

The Long Ballad (2021) 长歌行

Summary: Li Chang Ge 李长歌 (Dilireba 迪丽热巴) is the daughter of the Crown Prince 李建成。Following the famous Xuan Wu Gate Coup, her father was killed by her beloved uncle, Li Shi Min or Emperor TaiZong. Vowing for revenge, she crosses paths with a young prince from the AshiLe clan, A-Shi-Le Sun 阿诗勒隼 (Wu Lei 吴磊).

On her path to revenge, Li Chang Ge recognizes the suffering the people face in this period of war and uncertainty. Recognizing that her uncle strives for peace, she, along with AShiLeSun turn their attention towards bigger threats to their respective peoples.

Overall rating: 8/10

Initial thoughts: Solid performance by Dilireba where we witness her growth as a young woman seeking personal revenge to a true princess focused on the stability and peace for her people.

長歌行》新路透：迪麗熱巴終於出女裝，失去美顏的臉引熱議- 人人焦點

Full review to come!

-Cathy

Currently Watching: The Imperial Coroner (2021) 御赐小仵作

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021 by Karen and Cathy

御赐小仵作反派薛汝成什么时候下线反派最大boss是景家吗- 多问

御赐小仵作》楚楚的身份是什么楚楚的爹是谁- 历史剧- 史文斋

The Imperial Coroner (2021) 御赐小仵作

Summary: In the late Tang Dynasty, the aspiring coroner Chu Chu 楚楚 (Su Xiao Tong 苏晓彤）heads to Chang’An to take the Imperial Coroner’s exam. In the city, she meets the young but powerful Xiao Jing Yu 萧景瑜 (Wang Zi Wen 王子文），Prince of An Jun who currently oversees the Judiciary Branch. Intrigued by Chu Chu’s attention to detail, the two work together to solve crimes and uncover threats to the Tang empire.

Overall rating: 9/10

Initial thoughts: Binge-worthy drama that does not insult the audience’s intelligence. Mysteries are thoughtful and challenges understandable. A small production that has been met with rave reviews. You’ll be surprised by this show.

Reminds me of the US show Bones quite a bit. Had absolutely no expectation going into this show and ended up loving it.

Full review to come!

-Karen