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Love Like the Galaxy 星汉灿烂 月升沧海 (2022) Review

Our latest drama review is for Love Like the Galaxy 星汉灿烂 月升沧海! Listen to our latest episode to hear Karen discuss the general plot, characters, what she liked and didn't like, and her overall review of the drama!  The young woman Cheng Shao Shang finally meets her birth parents who are both generals in the army for the first time since birth after they went off to fight in war for her entire life. Meanwhile, Shao Shang crosses paths with several young men including Ling Bu Yi, the young and accomplished general raised by the Emperor and Empress. This is a 56 episode drama starring Leo Wu or 吴磊 and 赵露思 Zhao Lu Si in the title roles.

The Story of Yanxi Palace – Ep 15-16: Snapped

Wei Ying Luo successfully enacts revenge on the arrogant Prince Yi at the Sharing Prosperity by Sharing Meat ceremony. However, Fu Heng catches onto her ploy and avoids punishment. He promises Ying Luo that he wasn't involved in her sister's death. With the death of her family, Consort Xian finally snaps and cleverly enacts revenge on Concubine Jia. She is no longer the sweet and serene consort but a calculating and cunning woman. Meanwhile, the Empress seeks the aid of Consort Chun to help her get pregnant again. Rumors begin flying around in the palace of an "improper" relationship. What really happens? Listen to find out!

The Story of Yanxi Palace – Episode 13+14: Encounters with Prince Yi

Consort Xian experiences life-changing events after learning that her father participated in bribery. Her brother and mother also both passed on the same day. Given this event, she vows to become more powerful in the palace. Meanwhile, Prince Yi, cousin to the Emperor, decides to help Noble Consort Gao in eliminating Yingluo with little success. 

The Story of Yanxi Palace – Ep 10-12 The Pekingese at the Lychee Banquet

Noble Consort Gao's dog is the star of these episodes as it first was used by Concubine Pin to scare Noble Lady Yu in hopes of causing a miscarriage. That fortunately failed but the dog became the center of attention once again after Ying Luo used it to misdirect the Emperor's ire when it was revealed that the lychee trees he specifically gifted to the Empress was destroyed. Elsewhere, Consort Xian's desperately seeks money to save her brother who fell in in prison.

The Story of Yanxi Palace – Ep 8+9: Leveling Up to Chang Chun Palace

Ying Luo is summoned to work for the Empress at Chang Chun palace which was her plan all along in order to create opportunities to speak to Fu Heng, the Empress's brother about her deceased sister. But now at Chang Chun palace, she must engage with the likes of Noble Consort Gao more frequently. Elsewhere, Consort Xian has to decide what to do after finding out her brother has been embroiled in a corruption scandal.

A Dream of Splendor 梦华录 (2022) Review

We're finally doing review episodes! Our first review will be of A Dream of Splendor 梦华录! Listen to our latest episode to hear us discuss the general plot, characters, what we liked and didn't like, and our overall review of the drama! Set in the Song dynasty, the story follows the lives of three women, each with unique skillsets, who head to the capital of Dong Jing, overcome personal troubles and create a thriving restaurant business. The drama stars Liu Yi Fei, Liu Yan, Lin Yun and Chen Xiao.

The Story of Yanxi Palace eps 6+7: The Lost Peacock Thread

In episode 6, the Empress's birthday draws near and the Embroidery Department was tasked with making a Phoenix Robe using a precious peacock thread. Wei Ying Luo got the honors to sew the robe. Unfortunately, a thief stole the thread, plunging the whole department into chaos. Ying Luo miraculously finds a solution and gains favor with the Empress. In episode 7, the eunuchs try to catch the thief. The naïve Ji Xiang gets framed for the crime and suffers a horrible punishment. To avenge her friend, Ying Luo plots to lure out the real thief and seek justice. Does she succeed? Listen to find out.