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A pair, so evenly matched, charge forward through thistles and thorns whether it’s back-court harem or front-court politics.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhao Li Ying: Sheng Ming Lan

Feng Shao Feng: Gu Ting Ye / Zhong Huai

Director:

Zhang Kai Zhou

Scriptwriter:

Zeng Lu, Wu Tong

Producer:

Hou Hong Liang

Chinese Title
知否知否應是綠肥紅瘦

Genres: Period, Romance, Palace, Family, History, Period Romance

Network: iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku

Year: 2018
Episodes: 73

[Episodes 1-44]

Recap Grade: A

[Micro Recaps]

March 28, 2022

The Story of Ming Lan | Recap I

A pair, so evenly matched, charge forward through thistles and thorns whether it’s back-court harem or front-court politics.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhao Li Ying: Sheng Ming Lan

Feng Shao Feng: Gu Ting Ye / Zhong Huai

Director:

Zhang Kai Zhou

Scriptwriter:

Zeng Lu, Wu Tong (Author: Zheng Yi)

Chinese Title
知否知否應是綠肥紅瘦

Genres: Period, Romance, Palace, Family, History, Period Romance

Network: iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku

Year: 2018
Episodes: 1-44

[Episodes 45-73]

Recap Grade: A

[Micro Recaps]

February 27, 2022

Royal Feast | Recap and Review

A prince’s heart is captured by his cook.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Xu Kai: Zhu Zhan Ji

Wu Jin Yan: Yao Zi Jin

Director:

Wang Wei, Bai Yun Mo

Producer

Yu Zheng

Chinese Title
尚食

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

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2022
Episodes: 28/40

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 2.75/5

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September 15, 2021

Stand By Me | Recap and Review

Two sisters (not twins) are separated by the massacre of their family and embroiled in revenge plots against the current Emperor

Notable Actors/Actresses

Cheng Yi: Qi Yan

Zhang Yu Xi: Cheng Ruo Yu / Wang Ruo Ling

Xuan Lu: Qiu Yan Zhi / Wang Ruo Qing

Director

Liu Guo Nan

Chinese Title
與君歌

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

Network: Tencent Video, MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 49

Recapper: Rianya

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

August 20, 2021

One and Only | Recap and Review

A general who cannot marry is in love with his disciple.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Ren Jia Lun: Zhou Sheng Chen

Bai Lu: Cui Shi Yi

Director:

Guo Hu

Scriptwriter:

Mo Bao Fei Bao

Chinese Title
周生如故

Genres: Period, Romance, Palace, Period Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2021
Episodes: 24

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

Sequel: Forever and Ever

May 2, 2021

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

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April 17, 2021

Court Lady | Recap and Review

A girl’s journey of being a court lady.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Xu Kai: Sheng Chu Mu

Li Yi Tong: Fu Rou

Tan Jian Ci: Prince Zhou

Fan Shi Qi: Sheng Chu Ling

Wu Jia Yi: Princess Xin Nan

Director:

Bai Yun Mo

Producer

Yu Zheng

Chinese Title
驪歌行

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

Network: iQIYI, Tencent Video

Year: 2021
Episodes: 55

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

April 2, 2021

The Long Ballad | Recap and Review

A princess out for revenge and meets her protector.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Dilraba Dilmurat (Dilireba): Li Chang Ge

Wu Lei: Ashile Sun

Zhao Lu Si: Li Le Yan

Fang Yi Lun: Wei Shu Yu

Liu Yu Ning: Hao Du

Director

Zhu Rui Bin, Cheng Feng (assistant)

Scriptwriter

Ji Sang Rou

Chinese Title

長歌行

Genres: Period, Romance, Sismance, History, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2021
Episodes: 49

Recap Grade: B→A
First Impression: 2.49/5

February 27, 2021

The Sword and the Brocade | Recap and Review

An older sister throws her younger sister in her husband’s harem.
Notabl e Actors/Actresses

Tan Song Yun: Shi Yi Niang

Wallace Chung (Chung Hon Leung): Xu Ling Yi

Tang Xiao Tian: Ou Yan Xing / Lin Shi Xian

Director:

Wen De Guang

Scriptwriter:

Gao Xiao Xiao, Cheng Ting Yu

Chinese Title
錦心似玉

Genres: Period, Romance, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2021
Episodes: 45

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.1/5

January 27, 2021

The Dark Lord | Recap and Review

A dark lord fights for justice
Notable Actors/Actresses

Xu Hai Qiao: Ye Xiao Tian

Song Zu Er: Xia Ying Ying
Chinese Title
夜天子

Genres: Period, Romance, Team, Comedy, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2018
Episodes: 48

January 9, 2021

The Rebel Princess | Recap and Review

A princess is forced to marry a general while her father is trying to usurp the crown.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhang Zi Yi: Wang Xuan

Zhou Yi Wei: Xiao Qi

Director:

Cheng Yuan Hai

Scriptwriter:

Li Jing Ling

Chinese Title
上阳赋

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

Network: Youku

Year: 2021
Episodes: 68

Recap Grade: D→A
First Impression: 3/5

November 24, 2020

Twisted Fate of Love | Recap and Review

A female General travels back in time to stop a war (and find love in a twisted way).

Notable Actors/Actresses

Sun Yi: Dong Yue / Wen Xin

Jin Han: Feng Xi

Tan Jian Ci: Pang Yu

Director:

Xu Hui Kang

Chinese Title
今夕何夕

Genres: Period, Romance, Fantasy, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2020
Episodes: 25/43

Recap Grade: B
First Impression: 2.5/5

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November 21, 2020

The Wolf | Recap and Review

A princess and a wolf man; a beauty and a beast.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Li Qin: Ma Zhai Xing

Wang Da Lu: Chu You Wen / Lang Zai

Xiao Zhan: Ji Chong

Director:

Cao Hua

Chinese Title
狼殿下

Your Wolf Highness

Genres: Period, Romance, Period Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2020
Episodes: 49

Recap Grade: D → A
First Impression: 3.9/5

October 24, 2020

Jiu Liu Overlord | Recap and Review

A disorderly girl joins hands with a disciplined man to seek for the Golden Thread.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Bai Lu: Long Ao Yi

Lai Yi: Li Qing Liu

Fang Yi Lun: Li Zhao
Chinese Title
九流霸主

Genres: Period, Romance, Palace, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2020
Episodes: 36

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 3/5

September 29, 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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