Pegasus | Open Thread

A comatose car racer travels back in time but into another body.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Hu Xian Xu: Lin Zhen Dong

Wang Yan Lin: Zhang Chi

Chinese Title

飛馳人生熱愛篇

Genres: Contemporary, Slight Romance, Bromance, Team, Sports

Network: Youku

Year: 2024
Episodes: 28

Eternal Brotherhood | Open Thread

An uncanny hero and his two bros protect the country, but who are the enemies?

Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Xu Wen: Zichuan Xiu

Liu Yu Ning: Di Lin 

Zhang Ming En: Si Yi Lin

Chinese Title

紫川·光明三傑

Purple City: The Three Light Brothers/Bond

Genres: Period, Slight Romance, Palace, Bromance

Network: iQIYI  (Tencent Video)

Year: 2024
Episodes: 24

White Cat Legend | Open Thread

A super-cat-man detective avenges his father.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Ding Yu Xi: Li Bing

Zhou Qi: Chen Shi

Director

Wang Wei

Chinese Title

大理寺少卿游

Genres: Period, No Romance, Bromance, Team, Mystery

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2024
Episodes: 36

[Reviews] 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

Chinese Title

黑白密碼

Black and White Password 

Genres: Contemporary, Action, Slight Romance, Bromance, Mystery, Suspense

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2023
Episodes: 24

Chase the Truth | Recap and Review

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

Chinese Title

黑白密碼

Black and White Password 

Genres: Contemporary, Action, Slight Romance, Bromance, Mystery, Suspense

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2023
Episodes: 24/24

Recapper: Potato Chip

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

[Submitted Reviews]

Mysterious Lotus Casebook | Open Thread

A superior swordsman masquerading as a doctor, cooking nasty food while solving wuxia cases. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Cheng Yi: Li Lian Hua / Li Xiang Yi 

Zeng Shun Xi: Fang Duo Bing

Xiao Shun Yao: Di Fei Sheng

Director: 

Guo Hu, Ren Hai Tao

Scriptwriter: 

Liu Fang

Chinese Title
蓮花樓

Lotus Tower

Genres: Wuxia, Slight Romance, Bromance, Mystery

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2023
Episodes: 40

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

Hangul Title
사냥개들

Genres: Contemporary, No Romance, Bromance, Team, Action, 

Network: Netflix

Year: 2023
Episodes: 8

Reviewer: FanFanX

Let's Tug It! | Review

A rope + eight boys = lit.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Jing Ke: Guo Yan

Yi Da Qian: Xue Tian

Producer

Lin Yu Xian

Chinese Title
不就是拔河麼

Isn't It Just Tug of War? 

Genres: Contemporary, Slight Romance, School, Bromance, Team, Sports

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2023
Episodes: 24

Cross Fire | Review

A cross in timeline brings two men with the same esports dream together. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Lu Han: Xiao Feng / Seven

Wu Lei: Lu Xiao Bei / North

Song Yan Fei: An Lan

Dai Lu Wa: Chu Ge

Director:
Xu Hong Yu

Screenwriter:
Xu Su

Producer: 

Zhang Meng

Chinese Title
穿越火线

Genres: Contemporary,  Romance, Bromance, Fantasy, Sports, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2020
Episodes: 36

Reviewer: FanFanX

[Recaps Available]

Pledge of Allegiance | Recap and Review

A rogue becomes a hero with his horseback buddy.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhang Yun Long: Li Wu / Li Dong Fang

Chen Ruo Xuan: Lu Zheng / Song Zhen

Sun Yi: Shu Tang

Director: 

Li Yi, Cao Hua

Chinese Title
山河之影

Shadow of Mountain and River

Genres: Period, Romance, Bromance, Mystery, Period Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2023
Episodes: 24

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.8/5

A League of Nobleman | Open Thread

A nobleman with not so noblemen uncover the secrets of the past.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Jing Bo Ran: Lan Jue / Pei Zhi

Song Wei Long: Zhang Ping

Chinese Title
君子盟

Network: Tencent Video

Genres: Period, BL/Bromance, Mystery, Suspense

Year: 2023
Episodes: 29

The Blood of Youth | Open Thread

A wealthy innkeeper meets a couple of poor fellas and off they go to settle the battle for the throne. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Li Hong Yi: Xiao Se / Xiao Chu He

Liu Xue Yi: Wu Xin

Ao Rui Peng: Lei Wu Jie

Director: 

Yin Tao

Chinese Title
少年歌行

The Journey of Adolescence

Genres: Wuxia, Slight Romance, Slight Romance, Palace, Team, Comedy

Network: Youku

Year: 2022
Episodes: 40

The Silence of the Monster | Open Thread

A locksmith, an appraiser, and an intern lawyer healing others and themselves. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Bi Wen Jun: He Chu Feng

Sun Yi Han: Sui Yi

Zhu Zheng Ting: Luo Bin

Zhang Bo Jia: Fang Qi / Xiao An

Director

Ying Ying Lu

Chinese Title
孤獨的野獸

The Lonely Beast

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, ~Bromance, Contemporary Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 36

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

Heroes | Recap and Review

A hero’s journey begins with a box (and ends with a box?). 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zeng Shun Xi: Wang Xiao Shi

Yang Chao Yue: Wen Rou

Liu Yu Ning: Bai Chou Fei

Director: 

Li Mu Ge

Chinese Title
說英雄誰是英雄

Genres: Wuxia, Romance, Bromance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 30/38

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 2.5/5

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[Reviews] Under the Skin

A newbie genius forensic artist meets a gruff, and experienced detective. 

Chinese Title
獵罪圖鑑

Genres: Contemporary, ~BL/Bromance, Mystery

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 20

[Reviews] I Am the Years, You Are the Stars

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

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

[Recaps]

Handsome Siblings | Short Review

A destined fatal duel between two long lost twin brothers
Notable Actors/Actresses

Hu Yi Tian: Hua Wu Que / Jiang Feng

Chen Zhe Yuan: Jiang Xiao Yu

Liang Jie: Su Ying

Director:

Zou Ji Cheng

Scriptwriter:

Yu Hai Lin, Zhong Jing
Chinese Title

絕代雙驕

Genres: Wuxia, Romance, Bromance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2020
Episodes: 44

The Imperial Coroner | Recap and Review

A coroner and a detective/criminal psychologist.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Wang Zi Qi: Xiao Jin Yu

Su Xiao Tong: Chu Chu 

Director: 

Lou Jian

Scriptwriter: 

Qing Xian Ya Tou (Leisure Girl), Qian Xiao Bai

Chinese Title
御賜小仵作 

Genres: Period, Romance, Bromance, Sismance, Team, History, Mystery, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2021
Episodes: 36

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 4.25/5

[In-Depth Discussion]

Nirvana in Fire | Recap and Review II

A dying man’s quest for justice. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Hu Ge: Mei Chang Su / Su Zhe / Lin Shu

Wang Kai: Xiao Jing Yan / Prince Jing

Director: 

Kong Sheng, Li Xue

Scriptwriter: 

Hai Yan 

Chinese Title
瑯琊榜

List of Langya

Genres: Period, Slight Romance, Palace, Bromance, History

Network: BTV

Year: 2015
Episodes: 41-54

Episodes: 01-40

Recap Grade: B