Shining for One Thing | Recap and Review

A 2021 girl travels to 2010 to find the “world” she left behind, the boy she forgot.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Qu Chu Xiao: Zhang Wan Sen

Zhang Jia Ning: Lin Bei Xing

Wu Xi Ze: Zhan Yu

Fu Jing: Gao Ge

Scriptwriter:

Duan Yu Le
Chinese Title
一閃一閃亮星星

Twinkle Twinkle Shiny Star

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, School, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance 

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 24

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

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Sword Snow Stride | Recap and Review

A battle of wits between a son and his father, both trying to protect their loved ones.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhang Ruo Yun: Xu Feng Nian

Hu Jun: Xu Xiao

Li Geng Xi: Jiang Ni

Zhang Tian Ai: Nangong Pu Ye

Gao Wei Guang: Chen Zhi Bao

Li Chun: Xuan Yuan

Director: 

Song Xiao Fei

Scriptwriter: 

Wang Juan

Chinese Title
雪中悍刀行

Genres: Wuxia, Romance, Team 

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2021
Episodes: 38

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

To Fly With You | Recap and Review

A figure skater needs a speed skater to be his fake girlfriend and slowly build real feelings and bonds both on and off the ice. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Wang An Yu: Shao Bei Sheng 

Song Zu Er: Shen Zheng Yi

Fu Wei Lun: Qu Zhi 

Li Hao Fei:: Zhu Le Le

Director: 

Sha Wei Qi, Li Cai

Chinese Title
陪你逐风飞翔

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, Sports, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Youku

Year: 2021
Episodes: 33

Recapper: beautifuljangmi

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

Hold On, My Lady | Recap and Review

A female bandit gets caught trying to hijack a birthday gift but ends up getting caught by General Huang Fu who gives her two options: Be executed or get married to his second son under the pseudonym Lu Wan Er.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Peng Ya Qi: Bai Yun Feng / Lu Wan'er 

Gao Zi Tian: Huang Fu Yao

Han Qing: Zhou Yuan Jun

Zhao Yi Ming: Huang Fu Mu
Chinese Title
夫人，大可不必
Lady, No Need

Genres: Period, Romcom, Period Romcom

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 4 (~1 hour in length each) (Mini)

Recapper: FanFanX

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

Crush | Recap and Review

A romance between a man who is visually impaired and a girl who is tone-deaf.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Wan Peng: Sang Wu Yan

Lin Yan Jun: Su Nian Qin / Yi Jin

Director: 

Yu Cui Hua

Chinese Title
原來我很愛你

It turns out I really love you

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, CEO, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2021
Episodes: 24

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

My Fated Boy | Recap and Review

A younger boy is in love with an older woman for his entire life and possibly even before birth. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Li Xi Rui: Lin Yang

He Yu: Lu Zheng An

Tian Xi Wei: Li Tian

Scriptwriter: 

Hu Meng

Producer: 

Hu Meng

Chinese Title
我的鄰居長不大

My Neighbour Won't Grow Up 

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, OWYM, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Youku

Year: 2021
Episodes: 29

Recap Grade: C → B

First Impression: 3/5

You Are My Glory | Recap and Review

A bright actress illuminates a man weathered by reality. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Dilraba Dilmurat (Dilireba): Qiao Jing Jing

Yang Yang: Yu Tu

Director: 

Wang Zhi

Screenwriter: 

Gu Man

Chinese Title
你是我的榮耀

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2021
Episodes: 32

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

Summer Again | Recap and Review

A high school girl transfers back to her hometown and meets her childhood nemesis (or wife)
Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen He Yi: Lin Nan Yi

Ni Ke Xin: Tong Xi

Scriptwriter: 

Xin Xiao Yang

Chinese Title
薄荷之夏

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2021
Episodes: 24

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.5/5

The Day of Becoming You | Recap and Review

A body-swap between a female reporter and a male celebrity
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhang Xin Cheng: Jiang Yi

Liang Jie: Yu Sheng Sheng

Director: 

Wang Zheng

Scriptwriter:  

Wang Xiong Cheng

Chinese Title

變成你的那一天

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Fantasy, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2021
Episodes: 26

Recap Grade: C → A

First Impression: 3.25/5

Don’t Leave After School | Recap and Review

A story following high school students repeating their last year.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Li Ting Ting: Fang Xue

Yao Chi: Wei Lai

Director: 

Huang Yuan Da

Scriptwriter: 

Zhong Ning

Producer: 

Yao Ting Ting

Chinese Title
放學別走

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, School, Contemporary Romance

Network: Youku

Year: 2021
Episodes: 24

Recap Grade: A

First Impression: 3.5/5

You Are My Hero | Recap and Review

A SWAT officer falls in love with a surgeon.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Bai Jing Ting: Xing Ke Lei

Ma Si Chao: Mi Ka

Director

Zhang Tong

Chinese Title
你是我的城池營壘

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Network: iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku

Year: 2021
Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.75/5

Rattan | Recap and Review

A tree wants revenge. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Jing Tian: Si Teng

Zhang Bin Bin: Qin Fang
Chinese Title
司藤

Director: 

Li Mu Ge

Scriptwriter: 

Li Min, Wang Hong

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance

Network: iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku

Year: 2021
Episodes: 30 + Extra

Recap Grade: C → A
First Impression: 2.99/5

Douluo Continent | Recap and Review

A man's quest to becoming the strongest Spirit Master. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Xiao Zhan: Tang San

Wu Xuan Yi: Xiao Wu

Scriptwriter: 

Wang Juan

Chinese Title
斗羅大陸

Genres: Qihuan, Slight Romance, Team

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2021
Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.5/5

The Dark Lord | Recap and Review

A dark lord fights for justice 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Xu Hai Qiao: Ye Xiao Tian

Song Zu Er: Xia Ying Ying
Chinese Title
夜天子

Genres: Period, Romance, Team, Comedy, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2018
Episodes: 48

Really Meet Love That Day | Recap and Review

A capable girl and her picky boss. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Wei Qian Xiang: Meng Yan

Wu Shi Le: Li Tian Zhen

Zhu Jia Qi: Lu Yi Ming

Zhong Dan Ni: Qiao Ke

Director: 

Qi Xiao Hui

Chinese Title
当天真遇见爱情

When Tian Zhen Met Love

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Bromance, Contemporary Romcom

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.5/5

A Land So Rich in Beauty | Recap and Review

A chief and a reporter join hands to bring a poor village to prosperity. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Luo Jin: Pu Quan Sheng

Yuan Shan Shan: Sha Ou

Director: 

An Jian

Chinese Title
江山如此多娇

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Team, Contemporary Romance

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 31

Recap Grade: B/C
First Impression: 4/5

Hello Debate Opponent 2 | Recap and Review

A debate club covering various university life topics with a sprinkle of romance and a chunk of comedy. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Wu Jia Yi: Xiao Yu

Zhai Zi Lu: Nan Bei

Lu Zhao Hua: Tuan Zi

Scriptwriter:

Wang Shi Long, Zhao Cong

Chinese Title
你好，對方辯友2

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, Team, Comedy, Contemporary Romcom

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 30

Recap Grade: D→B
First Impression: 3/5

My First Love is Secret Love | Recap and Review

A chubby girl turns skinny for the guy she loves. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhu Li Lan: Zhu Qian Shuang

Wang Yi Miao: Zhu Qian Shuang

Li Ming Jun: Qiao Ye
Chinese Title
我的初恋是暗恋

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, School, Contemporary Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2021
Episodes: 12

Recap Grade: A

First Impression: 4/5

Battle of Changsha | Recap and Review

The war in the eyes of a sixteen year old girl. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Wallace Huo: Gu Qing Ming

Yang Zi: Hu Xiang Xiang

Director: 

Kong Sheng, Zhang Kai Zhou

Scriptwriter: 

Wu Tong, Zeng Lu

Chinese Title
戰長沙

Genres: Historical Era, Romance, Family, History

Year: 2014
Episodes: 32

Recap Grade: B

The Message | Recap and Review

A murder mystery night; spies trying to find spies. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Janice Man (Wen Yong Shan): Li Ning Yu

Xu Lu: Gu Xiao Meng

Tony Yang: Wu Zhi Guo

Zhou Yi Wei: Long Chuan Fei Yuan

Director: 

Li Yun Liang 

Scriptwriter: 

Jia Dong Yan, Wu Yao

Chinese Title
風聲

The Sound of Wind

Genres: Historical Era, Slight Romance, Sismance, Team, Suspense

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2020
Episodes: 38

First Impression: 3.7/5