Showing posts with label Action. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Action. Show all posts

November 25, 2024

The Land of Warriors | Open Thread

The Land of Warriors
A man's quest to becoming the strongest Spirit Master (to protect the rabbit he loves). 
Notable Actors/Actresses
Zhou Yi RanTang San
Zhang Yu XiXiao Wu
Chinese Title
斗羅大陸之燃魂戰
Douluo Continent: Burning Soul Battle
Year2024
Episodes: 38

October 1, 2024

The First Shot | Reviews

The First Shot
A Northeastern police team recruits a Southern foodie chemist to fight drugs
Notable Actors/Actresses
Huang Jing Yu: Zheng Bei
Zhang Yu: Jiang Xiao Hai
Wang Zi Qi: Gu Yi Ran
Director
Screenwriter
Chinese Title
雪迷宮
Snow Maze
NetworkYouku
Year2024

July 1, 2024

Designated Survivor: 60 Days | Review

Designated Survivor: 60 Days
A boring man who studies dust is now the president
Notable Actors/Actresses
Ji Jin-heePark Moo-jin
Heo Jun-hoHan Joo-seung
Son Suk-kuCha Young-jin
Korean Title
60 Day, Designated Survivor
Year2019
Episodes: 16

December 4, 2023

Chase the Truth | Reviews

A hot tempered cop goes undercover to find his mother.
Notable Actors/Actresses
Wang Zi Qi: Chu Yi Han
Tian Yu: Cheng Fan
Su Xiao Tong: Gu Lin Na
Tang Xiao Tian:Yu Da Luo
Zhao Xun: Sha Xiao Fei
Director
Screenwriter
Zhao Jun Kai (Author)
Chinese Title
黑白密碼
Black and White Password 
Year2023
Episodes: 24

November 16, 2023

Chase the Truth | Recap and Review

Chase the Truth
A hot tempered cop goes undercover to find his mother.
Notable Actors/Actresses
Wang Zi Qi: Chu Yi Han
Tian Yu: Cheng Fan
Su Xiao Tong: Gu Lin Na
Tang Xiao Tian:Yu Da Luo
Zhao Xun: Sha Xiao Fei
Director
Screenwriter
Zhao Jun Kai (Author)
Chinese Title
黑白密碼
Black and White Password 
Year2023
Episodes: 24
RecapperPotato Chip
Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5


September 27, 2023

Bright Eyes in the Dark | Recap and Review

Bright Eyes in the Dark
A firefighter saves dancer, they find love on a reality TV show. 
Notable Actors/Actresses
Huang Jing Yu: Lin Lu Xiao
Zhang Jing Yi: Nan Chu
Wang Zi Qi: Lou Ming Ye
Director
Tian Yi, Yi Yong
Chinese Title
他從火光中走來
He Came From the Fire
Year2023
Episodes: 40

RecapperPotato Chip
Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5


September 21, 2023

Creation of the God 1: Kingdom of Storms | Movie Open Thread

Creation of the Gods
A tyrant king wants his son dead. 
Notable Actors/Actresses
Yu Shi: Ji Fa
Chen Mu Chi: Yin Jiao
Ci Sha: Yang Jian
Xia Yu: Shen Gong Bao
Yuan Quan: Empress Jiang
Huang Xi Yan: Jiang Wen Huan
Li Yun Rui: E Shun
Chen Kun: Yuanshi Tianzun
Director
Chinese Title
封神第一部
Sealed by Gods 
GenresXianxiaActionBromance
NetworkiQIYITencent VideoYouku
Year2023

September 6, 2023

I Am Nobody | Open Thread

I Am Nobody
A shameless outcast beating all outcasts. 
Notable Actors/Actresses
Peng Yu Chang: Zhang Chu Lan
Hou Ming Hao: Wang Ye
Director
Scriptwriter
(Author: Mi Er)
Chinese Title
異人之下
Under the Outcasts
Year2023
Episodes: 27

June 27, 2023

Bloodhounds | Review

A pair of boxers (humans) embroiled in a knife fight with loan sharks.
Notable Actors/Actresses
Woo Do-hwan: Kim Geon-woo
Lee Sang-yi: Hong Woo-jin
Heo Jun-ho: Cho Tae-ho
Park Sung-woong: Hong Woo-jin
Year2023
Episodes: 8

ReviewerFanFanX


January 16, 2023

My Lethal Man | Recap and Review

My Lethal Man
A man so lethal with ties seeks revenge.
Notable Actors/Actresses
Fan Zhi Xin: Yan Xing Cheng
Li Mo ZhiShen Man Ning / Zhuang Xin Yan
Chinese Title
對我而言危險的他
To Me He Is Only Danger
NetworkiQIYI
Year2023
Episodes: 24
Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 2.9/5


September 15, 2022

Thousand Years for You | Open Thread

Thousand Years for You
A republican girl gangster takes a thousand year old general as her bride – uh groom. 
Notable Actors/Actresses
Ren Jia Lun: Lu Yan
Li Qin: Yu Deng Deng / Yun Xi
Lai Yi: Zhu Rong
Cao Xi Yue: Hei Sheng Nv
Screenwriter:
Chinese Title
請君
NetworkiQIYI
Year2022
Episodes: 36

October 15, 2020

Sniper | Recap and Review

Sniper
Two legendary spies aim at each other. 
Notable Actors/Actresses
Huang XuanSu Wen Qian
Chen HeChi Tie Cheng
Yang Cai YuOuyang Xiang Ling
Li Xi RuiQin Zi Shu
Zhang Hong Rui: Cao Bi Da
Chinese Title
瞄準
Aim
Year2020
Episodes: 30/57
First Impression: 4/5

July 21, 2020

Cross Fire | Recap and Review

A cross in timeline brings two men with the same esports dream together. 
Notable Actors/Actresses
Lu HanXiao Feng
Wu LeiLu Xiao Bei
Dai Lu WaChu Ge
Song Yan Fei: An Lan
Director:
Xu Hong Yu
Screenwriter:
Xu Su
Producer
Zhang Meng
Chinese Title
穿越火線
NetworkTencent Video
Year2020
Episodes: 35
Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 2/5

July 17, 2020

Reunion: The Sound of the Providence | Recap and Review

Reunion: The Sound of the Providence
A man is on a mission to find the whereabouts of his third uncle. From there our party of three embark on perilous tomb raiding missions. 
Notable Actors/Actresses
Zhu Yi LongWu Xie
Chen Ming Hao: Wang Pang Zi
Huang Jun JieZhang Qi Ling
Chinese Title
重啟之極海聽雷
NetworkiQIYI
Year2020
Episodes: 20/32
Recap Grade: D
First Impression: N/A

June 14, 2020

The Eight | Recap and Review

The Eight
A man finds himself entangled in The Eight (Alliance) and is forced to be their leader. 
Notable Actors/Actresses
Ou Hao: Hua Min Chu
Tan Song Yun: Xi Shui
Qin LanLady Jin Xiu
Director
Shu Yang, Liu Tan 
Producer
Chinese Title
民初奇人传
GenresEraRomanceTeamEra Romance
NetworkiQIYI
Year2020
Episodes: 34
First Impression: 5/5

January 1, 2019

Action | Thriller | Sports

Criteria
✓ Action (+ Desert)
✓ Sports
✓ Thriller
✓ Sci-fi

Genres (but not all-inclusive)
✓ All variations of romances: RomcomRomanceSlight RomanceNo RomanceBL

Excluding overlapping dramas that are mainly:
𐄂 Police / Mafia
𐄂 Crime / Suspense