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

Summit of Our Youth | Open Thread

A 30-year-old woman travels back to her high school years for a second chance at life, and no chance at romance, or so she thinks. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Jing Ke: Lin Zhi Hua

Sun Zhen Ni: Gu Xue Jiao

Director

Cai Cong

Chinese Title

我在頂峰等你

I Will Wait for You at the Summit

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, "Fantasy", CEO, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Youku

Year: 2025
Episodes: 24

Nothing but Thirty | Recap and Review

Three women in or near their thirties: one is struggling to marry, one is struggling to have a child, and one is struggling to maintain her family. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Tong Yao: Gu Jia

Jiang Shu Ying: Wang Man Ni

Mao Xiao Tong: Zhong Xiao Qin

Director: 

Zhang Xiao Bo

Scriptwriter: 

Zhang Ying Ji

Chinese Title
三十而已

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Family, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2020
Episodes: 43

Recap Grade: B

First Impression: 2.5/5

And the Winner Is Love | Recap and Review

A woman who needs protecting and man who vows to protect her.
Notable Actors/Actresses
Luo Yun Xi: Shang Guan Tou
Chen Yu Qi: Zhong Xue Zhi

Director: 

He Shu Pei, He Hong Hui, Zeng Xiao Yu

Chinese Title
月上重火

Genres: Wuxia, Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2020
Episodes: 48
First Impression: 2.75/5

Perfect Partner | Recap and Review

A public relations novice, takes on the CEO position after her father suddenly disappears. She enlists the help of the haughty, overconfident, but skilled Wei Zhe to help her regain control of her company.
Notable Actors/Actresses
Huang Xuan: Wei Zhe
Tong Li Ya: Jiang Da Lin
Gao Lu: Shu Qing

Director: 

An Jian

Chinese Title:

完美關係

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Network: iQIYI, Tencent Video, MangoTV

Year: 2020
Episodes: 51

First Impression: 3.5/5