Joy of Life S1 | Recap and Review

A man finds his father(s) without looking for his father.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhang Ruo Yun: Fan Xian

Director

Sun Hao

Scriptwriter:

Wang Juan (Author: Mao Ni)

Chinese Title

慶餘年

Celebrating Life

Genres: Period, Slight Romance, Palace

Network: Tencent Video (iQIYI)

Year: 2019
Episodes: 14/46

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The Fearless | Recap and Review

A bold lawyer lives better after her divorce. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Rayzha Alimjan: Luo Ying Zi

Wang Yang: Chen Shuo

Chuo Ni: Qiu Hua

Director

Zhao Jin Tao

Scriptwriter

Zhao Dong Ling

Chinese Title
無所畏懼 

Fearless 

Genres: Contemporary, Slight Romance, Sismance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2023

Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: C

Stand or Fall | Open Thread

A meddlesome middle-aged romcom.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Qin Lan: Guan Wen

Wang Yang: Ding Ning

Chinese Title
閃耀的她 

The Sparkling Her

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Sismance, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2023
Episodes: 32

Under the Microscope | Open Thread

A socially inept genius avenges his father with numbers. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhang Ruo Yun: Shuai Jia Mo

Wang Yang: Cheng Ren Qing

Qi Wei: Feng Bi Yu

Wu Gang: Fan Yuan

Chinese Title
顯微鏡下的大明

Ming Dynasty Under the Microscope

Genres: Period, Slight Romance, Mystery

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2023
Episodes: 14

You Are My Hero | Recap and Review

A SWAT officer falls in love with a surgeon.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Bai Jing Ting: Xing Ke Lei

Ma Si Chao: Mi Ka

Director

Zhang Tong

Chinese Title
你是我的城池營壘

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Network: iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku

Year: 2021
Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.75/5

To Dear Myself | Recap and Review

A drama about a couple about to be married, a couple who's already married, and a couple who has yet to date. Among all these relationships, career does take the focus. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Liu Shi Shi: Ni Jin Li Si Yu

Zhu Yi Long: Chen Yi Ming

Kan Qing Zi: Zhang Zhi Zhi

Peng Guan Ying: Liu Yang

Li Ze Feng: Lei Hao Wen

Chen Mi Qi: Gu Xiao Ling

Director

Ding Hei

Screenwriter

Su Xiao Yuan

Chinese Title
親愛的自己

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2020
Episodes: 6/45

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 2/5

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Get Married or Not | Recap and Review

A light rom-com following three endearing ladies. This is a sincere one. Nothing fluffy or over-the-top. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Tong Yao: Cheng Lu

Pan Yue Ming: Wei Shu

Chen Shu: Tian Lei

Yuan Wen Kang: Xu Hai Feng

Xu Fang Yi: Ding Shi Ya

Li Shen: Zhou Chen Yu

Chinese Title
谁说我结不了婚

Who Said I Can't Get Married

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Network: iQIYI, Youku, MangoTV

Year: 2020
Episodes: 40
First Impression: 3.5/5