Pull Strings | Open Thread

[Coming soon]

Notable Actors/Actresses

Ao Rui Peng: Li Chang Shou

Sun Zhen Ni: Goddess Yun Xiao

Ao Zi Yi: Ao Yi

Ai Mi: Lan Ling E

Director

He Shu Pei

Chinese Title

師兄太穩健

Shixiong Is Too Steady

Genres: Xianxia, Romance, Team, Comedy

Network: Youku, iQIYI

Year: 2026
Episodes: 30

Whispers of Fate | Open Thread

A mysterious man is framed for a series of crimes by an obsessed man.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Luo Yun Xi: Tang Li Ci

Xiao Shun Yao: Shen Lang Hun

Ao Zi Yi: Chi Yun

Fang Yi Lun: Liu Yan

Director

Chen Zhou Fei

Chinese Title

水龍吟

Ode to the Water Dragon

Genres: Costume Qihuan, Slight Romance, Bromance

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2025
Episodes: 40

The Prisoner of Beauty | Review

An arranged marriage between enemies.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Song Zu Er: Xiao Qiao

Liu Yu Ning: Wei Shao

Director

Deng Ke, Gao Cong Kai

Screenwriter

Nan Zhen

Chinese Title

折腰

To Bend at the Waist

(i.e. submission)

Genres: Period, Romance, Palace, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2025
Episodes: 36

Douluo Continent | Recap and Review

A man's quest to become 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