Love's Ambition | Open Thread

A polished romance between two lovers, each hiding secrets behind their perfect facades.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhao Lu Si: Xu Yan

William Chan: Shen Hao Ming

Director

Chen Chang

Chinese Title

許我耀眼

Let Me Shine

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2025
Episodes: 32

Wanna Be | Open Thread

A man rises from fishmonger to fashion icon, conquering the catwalk alongside a supermodel FL.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Wang Zi Xuan: Han Yi Jing

Tang Xiao Tian: Jia Fan

Director

Sun Cheng Zhi

Screenwriter

Hu Meng

Chinese Title

白日夢與她

Daydream With Her

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Network: Youku

Year: 2025
Episodes: 29

The Story of Pearl Girl | Review

A former slave turned master of her craft, a fearless jeweller rises through love, loss, and ambition to shape a life of meaning in a world that tried to silence her.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhao Lu Si: Duan Wu / Su Mu Zhe

Liu Yu Ning: Yan Zi Jing

Director

Xie Ze

Chinese Title

珠簾玉幕

Pearl Curtain and Jade Curtain

Genres: Period, Romance, Period Romance

Network: Youku

Year: 2024
Episodes: 40

Chase the Truth | Recap and Review

A hot tempered cop goes undercover to find his mother.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Wang Zi Qi: Chu Yi Han

Tian Yu: Cheng Fan

Su Xiao Tong: Gu Lin Na

Tang Xiao Tian:Yu Da Luo

Zhao Xun: Sha Xiao Fei

Director

Zhao Jun Kai

Screenwriter

Zhao Jun Kai (Author)

Chinese Title

黑白密碼

Black and White Password 

Genres: Contemporary, Action, Slight Romance, Bromance, Mystery, Suspense

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2023
Episodes: 24

Recapper: Potato Chip

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

Bright Eyes in the Dark | Recap and Review

A firefighter saves dancer, they find love on a reality TV show. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Huang Jing Yu: Lin Lu Xiao

Zhang Jing Yi: Nan Chu

Wang Zi Qi: Lou Ming Ye

Director: 

Tian Yi, Yi Yong

Chinese Title

他從火光中走來

He Came From the Fire

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Bromance, Team, Action, Contemporary Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2023

Episodes: 40

Recapper: Potato Chip

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

The Ingenious One | Open Thread

A weak genius (with swifty feet) avenges his father. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Xiao: Yun Xiang / Luo Wen Jia

Mao Xiao Tong: Shu Ya Nan

Director: 

You Da Zhi

Chinese Title
云襄传

The Legend of Yun Xiang

Genres: Wuxia, Romance

Network: iQIYI, Tencent Video

Year: 2023
Episodes: 36

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

My Little Happiness | Reviews

A doctor is reunited with a lawyer after twenty years of waiting. 

Chinese Title
我的小确幸

My Little Luckiness

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2021
Episodes: 28

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My Little Happiness | Recap and Review

A doctor is reunited with a lawyer after twenty years of waiting. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Xing Fei: Cong Rong
Tang Xiao Tian: Wen Shao Qing

Director: 

Yang Long

Scriptwriter: 

Liu Fei, Liu Cheng Guang

Chinese Title
我的小确幸

My Little Luckiness

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2021
Episodes: 11/28

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 2/5

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Way Back Into Love | Recap and Review

A misunderstanding breaks up these two high school love birds. They meet again when he becomes her boss. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Sun Qian: Lu Jia

Tang Xiao Tian: Xu Jia Xiu

Wang You Jun: Ye Ang Yang

Director: 

Yang Huan

Chinese Title

拾光里的我們

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, CEO, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Tencent Video,

Year: 2020

Episodes: 17/30

Recap Grade: B/C

First Impression: 2.6/5

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