Joy of Life S2 | Open Thread

A man finds his father(s) without looking for his father.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhang Ruo Yun: Fan Xian

Director

Sun Hao

Scriptwriter:

Wang Juan (Author: Mao Ni)

Chinese Title

慶餘年

Celebrating Life

Genres: Period, Slight Romance, Palace

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2024
Episodes: 36

Why Women Love | Recap and Review

A light-hearted romcom about a racer who tries to teach his boss how to fall in love.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Jin Chen: Zhao Jiang Yue

Wang Zi Yi: Gu Jia Xin

Wang Shuang: Qian Jing Jing

Peng Ya Qi: Li Yan Ran

Director

Gao Cong Kai

Scriptwriter

Chen Xin Yue

Chinese Title
不會戀愛的我們

Those of Us Who Don't Know How to Love

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Team, OWYM, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Youku

Year: 2022
Episodes: 24

Recapper: Tyi

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 3.75/5

Falling Into You | Recap and Review

An athlete and a coach with a dream to create a miracle together.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Jin Chen: Luo Na

Wang An Yu: Duan Yu Cheng

Director:

Yi Zheng 

Scriptwriter: 

Hao Ru, Xin Xiao Yang, Sun Meng Jie (Author: Zhou Ai Hua (Twentine))

Chinese Title
熾道

Blazing Trail

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, School, OWYM, Sports, Contemporary Romance

Network: Youku

Year: 2022
Episodes: 26

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

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

Crossroad Bistro | Recap and Review

Five stunning ladies at different walks of their lives open a bistro together.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Lan Ying Ying: Bao Xue

Jin Chen: Dai Xiao Yu

Chuo Ni: Si Meng

Sui Yuan: Feng Xi

Wang Luo Dan: You Shan Shan

Zheng Ye Cheng: Zhao He Nan
Chinese Title
北辙南辕

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Sismance, Contemporary Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2021
Episodes: 18/30

Recap Grade: D

First Impression: 2.9/5

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Dear Missy | Recap and Review

A story about girls: friendship, career, and romance. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Li Yi Tong: Lu Ke

Jin Chen: Shen Si Yi

Zhang Chao: Yao Yuan

Director: 

Deng Ke, Liu Chang

Chinese Title
了不起的女孩

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Sismance, Contemporary Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2020
Episodes: 36

Recap Grade: B
First Impression: 3/5

Wu Xin: The Monster Killer | Review

A quick guide to S1.
Notable Actors/Actresses
Han Dong Jun: Wu Xin
Jin Chen: Yue Ya
Zhang Ruo Yun: Zhang Xian Zong
Chen Yao: Yue Qi Luo

Director: 

Lin Yu Fen, Gao Lin Bao 

Screenwriter: 

Xu Zi Yuan, Li Nan (Author: Ni Luo)

Chinese Title
無心法師

Genres: Qihuan, Romance, Fantasy

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2015
Episodes: 20