Later, I Laughed | Open Thread

A former people-pleaser now stands up for herself – literally, with stand-up comedy.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Li Geng Xi: Wu Xiu Ya

Wei Da Xun: Shi Ye

Director

Dong Run Nian

Chinese Title

不討好的勇氣

Unappreciated Courage

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Comedy, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2024
Episodes: 24

We Go Fast on Trust | Recap and Review

A race car driver in fast pursuit of a slow and nerdy engineer jiejie. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Alice Ko: Shen Xi

Zhai Zi Lu: Chen Mo Bai

Director

Huang Ying Xiang, Wang Yi Wei

Chinese Title

極速悖論

Speed Paradox

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, OWYM, Contemporary Romance

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2023
Episodes: 22

Recap Grade: C → A
First Impression: 3.5/5

The Bionic Life | Recap and Review

A serial murderer is killing humanoids.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Song Wei Long: Cheng Nuo

Wen Qi: An Qiu

Director: 

Chen Zheng Dao, Ke Zheng Nian, Xu Zhao Ren

Chinese Title
仿生人間

Humanoid World 

Genres: Contemporary, Slight Romance, Mystery

Network: iQIYI 

Year: 2023

Episodes: 12

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 3.3/5

Winter Night | Recap and Review

A girl boards a train to a parallel universe to rediscover her family and friends. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Qiao Xin: Zheng Da Qian

Ma Si Chao: Mu Zi Li (“Li Zi”) 

Zhou Yi Ran: Mu Zi Xi

Director

Tian Yu
Chinese Title
在你的冬夜裡閃耀

Glimmering in Your Winter Night

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Family, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 24

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.5/5

Reset | In-Depth Discussion

A girl and a guy stuck in an infinite time-loop with a bus that explodes every time. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Bai Jing Ting: Xiao He Yun

Zhao Jin Mai: Li Shi Qing

Director: 

Sun Mo Long, Liu Hong Yuan, Lao Suan (Mu Passsee)

Chinese Title
开端

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Suspense, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 15

[Recaps]

Reset | Recap and Review

A girl and a guy stuck in an infinite time-loop with a bus that explodes every time. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Bai Jing Jing: Xiao He Yun

Zhao Jin Mai: Li Shi Qing

Director: 

Sun Mo Long, Liu Hong Yuan, Suan (Mu Passsee)

Chinese Title
開端

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Suspense, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 15

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 4/5

[In-depth Discussion]

Star of Ocean | Recap and Review

A girl aims for success.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Liu Tao: Jian Ai

Raymond Lam: Fang Heng Zhi / Lin Heng Zhi
Chinese Title
星辰大海

Ocean of Stars

Director

Yu Ding

Screenwriter

Su Xiao Yuan

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, CEO, Contemporary Romance

Network: Youku, MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 41

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 3.5/5

A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower | Recap and Review

A murder takes place in Horizon Tower. The death of this girl brings about the deepest and darkest secrets of everyone involved in her life. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Guo Tao: Zhong Jing Guo

Yang Zi Shan: Yang Rui Sen

Angelababy: Zhong Mei Bao

Lv Yu Lai: Xie Bao Luo

Director: 

Chen Zheng Dao, Xu Zhao Ren

Scriptwriter: 

Shu Qiao, Shen Yang, Ren Peng, Yi Shuai Jie

Chinese Title
摩天大樓

Genres: Contemporary, No Romance, Sismance, Suspense

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2020
Episodes: 16

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 5/5