Side Story of Fox Volant | Open Thread

A wuxia hero avenging his family and fighting for the common people. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Qin Jun Jie: Hu Fei / Hu Yi Dao

Lin Yu Shen: Miao Ren Feng

Liang Jie: Yuan Zi Yi 

Xing Fei: Cheng Ling Su 

Chinese Title
飛狐外傳

Genres: Wuxia, Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 40

Love Like the Galaxy | Recap and Review

An apprehensive girl who has been neglected all her life meets a general who will give her everything. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Wu Lei: Ling Bu Yi / Ling Zi Sheng

Zhao Lu Si: Cheng Shao Shang / Niao Niao

Scriptwriter

(Author: Zheng Yi)

Chinese Title
星漢燦爛 The Milky Way Glitters

月升滄海 The Moon Rises to the Azure Sea

Genres: Period, Romance, Palace, History, Family, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 56

星漢燦爛 Part 1 [1-27]

月升滄海 Part 2 [28- 56]

Recap Grade: B (Ep23+)

First Impression: N/A

Out With a Bang | Recap and Review

A selfish esports player learns how to love and be a team player. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhang Jiong Min: Xiao Yi Chuan

Xu Ruo Han: Xiong Jiu Jiu 

Hao Fu Shen: Chu Tian  
Chinese Title
瞄準你的未來

Aim for Your Future

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Bromance, Sports, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 24

Recap Grade: B
First Impression: 3/5

Out of Court | Recap and Review

A procurator and a lawyer team up in a crime thriller.  
Notable Actors/Actresses

Xia Yu: Lu Nan

Luo Jin: Qiao Shao Ting

Director

Zhang Li
Chinese Title
庭外

Part 1 盲區 Blind Spot

Part 2 落水者 The One Who Drowned

Genres: Contemporary, No Romance, Mystery, Suspense

Network: Youku

Year: 2022
Episodes: 20 + Special

Part 1 [1 -6]

Part 2 [7-20] 

Recap Grade: B/C

First Impression: 3.8/5

Who Rules the World | Recap and Review

Will the love between a beloved prince and a fearless princess bring peace to a war-ridden martial arts world? 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Yang: Hei Feng Xi / Feng Lan Xi  

Zhao Lu Si: Bai Feng Xi / Feng Xi Yun

Director: 

Yin Tao

Scriptwriter: 

Zhang Xiao, Shang Meng Lu, Zhang Wei

Chinese Title
且試天下

Genres: Period, "Wuxia", Romance, Palace, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 40

Recapper: beautifuljangmi

Recap Grade: B
First Impression: 4/5

Shooting Stars | Recap and Review

A woman in PR is dealing with a headache - a moody (and vengeful) top star. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Lee Sung-Kyung: Oh Han Byul

Kim Young-Dae: Gong Tae Sung

Yoon Jong-Hoon: Kang Yoo Sung

Kim Yoon-Hye: Park Ho Yeong

Park So-Jin: Jo Ki Peum

Lee Jung-Shin: Do Soo Hyuk

Director: 
Lee Soo-Hyun

Scriptwriters: 
Choi Young-Woo

Hangul Title

별똥별

Network: tvN

Year: 2022
Episodes: 16

Recapper: FanFanX

Recap Grade: A 
First Impression: 4/5

A Dream of Splendour | Recap and Review

A girl who makes tea and boy who loves tea. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Liu Yi Fei: Zhao Pan'er

Chen Xiao: Gu Qian Fan

Director

Yang Yang

Scriptwriter: 

Zhang Wei

Chinese Title
夢華錄

Genres: Period, Romance, Sismance, History, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 2.95/5

Growing Pain | Recap and Review

A journey of four high school students, steering through academics, crushes, and family problems. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhang Jia Yi: Lin Da Wei 

Yan Ni: Wang Sheng Nan

Zhao Jin Mai: Lin Miao Miao

Guo Jun Chen: Qian San Yi

Wang Yu Wen: Deng Xiao Qi

Jiang Guan Nan: Jiang Tian Hao

Chinese Title
少年派

Genres: Contemporary, Slight Romance, School, Family, Comedy

Network: MangoTV, iQIYI, Tencent Video

Year: 2019
Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: D
First Impression: N/A

The Fight | Recap and Review

A pair of officers against two mafia brothers. Will justice prevail in this duel? 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Ou Hao: Wu Jian 

Wang Jing Chun: Wen Lu Yang
Chinese Title
對決

The Showdown

Genres: Contemporary, No Romance, Team, Mystery, Suspense

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 24

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 3.8/5

Destined to Meet You | Recap and Review

A jiejie heiress falls in love at first sight with a didi.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Ze: Gu Cong Bei

Lu Yan Qi: Jin Rong Rong

Director: 

Zeng Qing Jie

Chinese Title
別跟姐姐撒野

Don’t be wicked with jiejie

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, OWYM, CEO, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Youku

Year: 2022
Episodes: 20 (Mini)

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.3/5

Simmer Down | Recap and Review

A TV host falls in love with a feisty lawyer.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Xiao: Yang Guang

Wang Xiao Chen: Liao Wang

Wang Yao Qing: Li Heng Ji

Zeng Li: Niu Zhi Ling

Chinese Title
好好說話

(Let’s) Communicate Well

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Family, Contemporary Romance

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2022
Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 3.25/5

A Business Proposal | Recap and Review

A woman goes on a blind date and ends up in a contractual relationship with her boss.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Ahn Hyo-Seop: Kang Tae Moo

Kim Se-Jeong: Shin Ha Ri

Kim Min-Kyu: Cha Sung Hoon

Seol In-A: Jin Young Seo

Director:

Park Sun-Ho

Scriptwriters:

Han Sul-Hee, Hong Bo-Hee

Hangul Title

사내 맞선

Network: SBS

Year: 2022
Episodes: 12

Recapper: FanFanX

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 2.33/5

See You Tomorrow | Recap and Review

A pair of siblings get new (dateable) housemates.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhang Kang Le: Jiang Kan

Zhang Chu Han: Ding Liao Liao

Xie Xing Yang: Ding Man

Lu Yu Xiao: Lian Ge Yao

Director: 

Liu Mao (Six Cat)

Scriptwriter:

Yang Liu (Sheep Six)

Producer: 

Mao De Shu (Cat Tree)

Chinese Title
明天也想見到你

(I) Want to See You Tomorrow Again

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 12

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

Decreed by Fate | Recap and Review

A princess flees from her marquis groom. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Li Jiu Lin: Lu Tian Xiao / Yin Si Shen

Chen Fang Tong: Ye Rong’er / Wen Ren Jing 

Director: 

Liu Chun

Producer: 

Xiang Qiu Liang, Xiang He Sheng

Chinese Title
千金難逃

The Princess Can’t Escape

Genres: Period, Romcom, Period Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 16

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 3/5

The Autumn Ballad | Recap and Review

A girl who wants to choose her own life and love but this man is always interfering. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Xu Zheng Xi: Liang Yi

Qiao Xin: Qiu Yan

Director: 

Ding Ying Zhou

Chinese Title
嫣語賦

Genres: Period, Romcom, Mystery, Period Romcom

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 34

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 3.5/5

I Am the Years, You Are the Stars | Recap and Review

A centenarian immortal falls in love with a girl who will never live past the age of 25.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Yi Han: Jin Xiao Yu

Liu Hai Kuan: Jiang Bai Ju

Director: 

Huang Jun Wen

Scriptwriter: 

Zhao Shi Fang

Chinese Title
我是歲月你是星辰

I am the Years You are the Stars

(≅ I am Time, You are Space)

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Bromance, Fantasy, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Tencent Video, MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 24

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.5/5

The Love by Hypnotic | Recap and Review II

A princess from a neighboring state is sent to marry a prince for diplomatic reasons. She attempts to use hypnosis to manipulate him but accidentally triggers lost memories from his past. They agree to marriage of convenience with the condition that she help him recover those lost memories.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Fang Yi Lun: Li Qian/Prince Zi

Ling Mei Shi: Li Ming Yue/Aimaila/Princess of Xiyue/Princess Consort Zi

Director: 

Li Yang 

Scriptwriter: 

Yang Shi Ye

Chinese Title

明月照我心

The Moon Shines on My Heart

Genres: Period, Romcom, Fantasy, Period Romcom

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2019
Episodes: 36

[Episodes 1-18 in a separate post]

Recapper: FanFanX

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

The Love By Hypnotic | Recap and Review

A princess from a neighboring state is sent to marry a prince for diplomatic reasons. She attempts to use hypnosis to manipulate him but accidentally triggers lost memories from his past. They agree to marriage of convenience with the condition that she help him recover those lost memories.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Fang Yi Lun: Li Qian/Prince Zi

Ling Mei Shi: Li Ming Yue/Aimaila/Princess of Xiyue/Princess Consort Zi

Director: 

Li Yang 

Scriptwriter: 

Yang Shi Ye

Chinese Title

明月照我心

The Moon Shines on My Heart

Genres: Period, Romcom,  Fantasy, Period Romcom

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2019
Episodes: 36

[Episodes 19-36 in a separate post]

Recapper: FanFanX

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

Definitely Not Today | Recap and Review

A young man with crippling social anxiety saves a young woman from drowning in a river, even though he was there to commit suicide.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Liang Jing Kang: Mi Chong

Wei Wei: Zhi Liao
Chinese Title
今天不是最后一天定

Today Isn't The Last Day

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video, Youku

Year: 2021
Episodes: 8 (Mini)

Recapper: FanFanX

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 3/5

Sweet Teeth | Recap and Review

A quirky librarian falls for an icy dentist. She doesn’t want to have anything to do with him but they keep running into each other.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Bi Wen Jun: Ai Jing Chu 

Wu Xuan Yi: Zhen Li

Zhai Xiao Wen: Liu Yu Cheng

Zhang Bo Jia: Wu Ying

Liu Te: Deng Hao Ran

Wan Zi Lin: Ma Yi Yi

Director:
Xu Hong Yu

Scriptwriter: 

Hao Ru

Chinese Title
世界微尘里

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI, Tencent Video

Year: 2021
Episodes: 22

Recapper: FanFanX

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 3/5