Sword and Fairy 4 | Open Thread

A legendary sword enmeshes a group of orphans to embark on a journey for their families.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Zhe Yuan: Yun Tian He

Ju Jing Yi: Han Ling Sha

Director

Yang Xuan, Huang Ye

Chinese Title

仙剑四

Genres: Xianxia, Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2024
Episodes: 36 

The Princess and the Werewolf | Recap and Review

A werewolf kidnaps a princess. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Zhe Yuan: Kui Mu Lang / Li Xiong

Wu Xuan Yi: Qi Pa

Director: 

Cheng Feng

Chinese Title
郎君不如意

My Husband Is Not What I Want

Genres: Period, Romcom, Fantasy, Period Romcom

Network: Youku

Year: 2023
Episodes: 30

Recap Grade: B
First Impression: 3.2/5

Hidden Love | Open Thread

A crush on my gege's best bro.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Zhe Yuan: Duan Jia Xu

Zhao Lu Si: Sang Zhi 

Director: 

Li Qing Rong

Scriptwriter: 

Ou Si Jia (Author: Zhu Yi)

Chinese Title
偷偷藏不住

Cannot Be Hidden

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, (School,) Contemporary Romcom

Network: Youku

Year: 2023
Episodes: 25

Mr. Bad | Recap and Review

An author falls for her cupid who’s a villain that she created. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Zhe Yuan: Xiao Wu Di

Shen Yue: Nan Xing

Director: 

Li Qing Rong

Chinese Title
我的反派男友

My Villain Boyfriend

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Fantasy, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 24

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

[2021] cynlynn’s Top 5 Favourite Actors

If you can only choose 5 actors based on their performance in 2021, who are your choices? These are mine!

Our Secret | Reviews

A wawaqing connects a shy girl and the smartest boy in class

Chinese Title

暗格里的秘密

The Secret Hidden in a Corner

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, Contemporary Romcom,  

Network: iQIYI, MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 24 + Extra

[Recaps]

[In-depth Discussion]

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, Bai Yun Mo

Scriptwriter:

Yu Hai Lin, Zhong Jing
Chinese Title

絕代雙驕

Genres: Wuxia, Romance, Bromance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2020
Episodes: 44

Our Secret | In-Depth Discussion

A wawaqing connects a shy girl and the smartest boy in class 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Zhe Yuan: Zhou Si Yue

Xu Meng Jie (Rainbow): Ding Xian 

Director: 

Zhang Xiao An

Scriptwriter: 

Sun Hao Yang, Gao Jia Qi, Tong Shuang Shuang

Producer: 

Yang Yi Jing (杨禕婧)

Chinese Title
暗格里的秘密

The Secret Hidden in a Corner

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI, MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 24

[Recap and Review]

Our Secret | Recap and Review

A wawaqing connects a shy girl and the smartest boy in class

Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Zhe Yuan: Zhou Si Yue

Xu Meng Jie (Rainbow): Ding Xian

Director: 

Zhang Xiao An

Scriptwriter: 

Sun Hao Yang, Gao Jia Qi, Tong Shuang Shuang

Producer: 

Yang Yi Jing (杨禕婧)

Chinese Title
暗格里的秘密

The Secret Hidden in a Corner

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI, MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 24 + Extra

Recap Grade: B → A

First Impression: 3.6/5

[In-Depth Discussion]

[2020] Boyfriend (Underrated Drama) Guide

cynlynn's Ten Pick of swoon-y male characters in underrated dramas. There's the young and rich, the mature and secure, the old but young, the bad boy, the sweet boy, they're all here~~

Renascence | Recap and Review

The Empress gets a second chance at life with her sister's body. Will she love the Emperor or the Prince? 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Zhe Yuan: Ye Jun Qing

Li Mo Zhi: Yao Mo Wan

Yan Zi Dong: Han Jin Yi

Director

Liu Hai Bo

Scriptwriter: 

Tong Shuang Shuang

Chinese Title
鳳唳九天

Genres: Period, Romance, Palace, Romance, Period Romance

Network: iQIYI, MangoTV

Year: 2020
Episodes: 18/36

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.9/5

[Dropped]

Chen Zhe Yuan

陳哲遠 / 陈哲远

陳 = Chén

哲 = Zhé –– Wise

遠 = Yuǎn –– Far (e.g. to look far and beyond)