Snowfall | Open Thread

A blind girl abused by her family and a vampire abandoned by his family save each other. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Gao Wei Guang: Shen Zhi Heng

Ouyang Na Na: Mi Lan

Director

Li Mu Ge

Screenwriter

Wang Hong (Author Ni Luo)

Chinese Title

冰雪謠

Ice and Snow Ballad

Genres: Era, Romcom, Fantasy, Era Romcom

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2024
Episodes: 24

The Legend of Heroes | Open Thread

An anthology of Jin Young's wuxia series.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Ci Sha: Guo Jing

Bao Shang En: Huang Rong

Wang Hong Yi: Yang Kang

Huang Yi: Mu Nian Ci

Director

Xu Bing, Deng Ke, Cao Dun, Zang Xi Chuan, Yang Lei

Screenwriter

Luo Yi Wei, Xu Bing

Chinese Title

金庸武俠世界

Jin Young's Martial Art Universe

Genres: Wuxia, Romance, Palace, Team  

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2024
Episodes: 60

Wonderland 4 | Open Thread

A variety show where guests cohabitate for 21 days. 

Chinese Title
五十公里桃花塢

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2024
Episodes: 10

Recapper: Potato Chip

Royal Rumours | Open Thread

A fake feeble lady meets her match in a fake cold crown prince.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Xu Zheng Xi: Ji Yuan Chao

Meng Zi Yi: Hua Liu Li

Scriptwriter: 

Wang Hong

Chinese Title
花琉璃軼聞 

The Rumours of Hua Liu Li

Genres: Period, Romcom, Palace, Sismance, Period Romcom

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2023
Episodes: 24

Immortal Samsara | Recap and Review

A god, who is forbidden to love, falls in love. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Zi: Yan Dan

Cheng Yi: Ying Yuan / Tang Zhou 

Zhang Rui: Yu Mo

Meng Zi Yi: Zhi Xi

Director: 

Guo Hu, Ren Hai Tao

Scriptwriter: 

Liu Fang, Jia Bin Bin, Zhang Yuan Ang

Chinese Title
沉香如屑

Genres: Xianxia, Romance

Network: Youku

Year: 2022
Episodes: 22/38

Part 1 [1-38] 

Part 2 [39-59]

Epilogues (2)

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 1.8/5

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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

Screenwriter 

(Author: Wen Rui An)

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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Sword Snow Stride | Recap and Review

A battle of wits between a son and his father, both trying to protect their loved ones.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhang Ruo Yun: Xu Feng Nian

Hu Jun: Xu Xiao

Li Geng Xi: Jiang Ni

Zhang Tian Ai: Nangong Pu Ye

Gao Wei Guang: Chen Zhi Bao

Li Chun: Xuan Yuan

Director: 

Song Xiao Fei

Scriptwriter: 

Wang Juan

Chinese Title
雪中悍刀行

Genres: Wuxia, Romance, Team 

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2021
Episodes: 38

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

Everybody Standby Season 2 | Part 2 Episode 5 Commentary

Cyn-opsis: Watch actors be ripped apart on live TV. 

Host 

Dong Cheng Peng (Da Peng)

Directors

Chen Kai Ge
Er Dong Sheng (Derek Yee)
Guo Jing Ming (Edward Guo)
Zhao Wei (Vicki Zhao)
Li Cheng Ru

Chinese Title
演员请就位第二季

Network: Tencent 

Year: 2020

Everybody Standby Season 2 | Part 1 Episode 3 Recap

Cyn-opsis: Watch actors be ripped apart on live TV. 

Host: Dong Cheng Peng (Da Peng)

Directors

Chen Kai Ge
Er Dong Sheng (Derek Yee)
Guo Jing Ming (Edward Guo)
Zhao Wei (Vicki Zhao)
Li Cheng Ru

Chinese Title
演员请就位第二季

Network: Tencent 

Year: 2020

Legend of Two Sisters in the Chaos | Recap and Review

There is a prophecy that one of the Fu Sisters will be the future Empress. Those vying for the throne are tempted by this foretelling. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Aarif Rahman: Xue Rong

Meng Zi Yi: Fu Yu Zhan

Li Yi Tong: Fu Jin Zhan

Wang Zhuo Cheng: Jiang Shao

Ren You Lun: Li Huai Jin
Chinese Title
浮世雙嬌傳

Genres: Period, Romance, Palace, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2020
Episodes: 25/40

Recap Grade: B
First Impression: 3/5

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