Ashes to Crown | Open Thread

A woman is reborn into a grand princess, surrounded by calculative tall men. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhou Yi Ran: Xie Yan Lai

Chen Du Ling: Chu Zhao

Director

Yang Long

Screenwriter

Li Min

Chinese Title

翹楚

Paragon

Genres: Period, Romance, Palace, Period Romance

Network: Youku

Year: 2026
Episodes: 24

As Beautiful As You | Open Thread

A female entrepreneur has a longtime secret admirer, who is –dundundun– a CEO. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Xu Kai: Han Ting

Tan Song Yun: Ji Xing

Director

Chen Chang

Screenwriter

Yang Qian Zi (Author: Jiu Yue Xi)

Chinese Title

你比星光美麗

You're More Beautiful Than the Starlight

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, CEO, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video (MangoTV)

Year: 2024
Episodes: 40

Mysterious Lotus Casebook | Open Thread

A superior swordsman masquerading as a doctor, cooking nasty food while solving wuxia cases. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Cheng Yi: Li Lian Hua / Li Xiang Yi 

Zeng Shun Xi: Fang Duo Bing

Xiao Shun Yao: Di Fei Sheng

Director: 

Guo Hu, Ren Hai Tao

Scriptwriter: 

Liu Fang

Chinese Title
蓮花樓

Lotus Tower

Genres: Wuxia, Slight Romance, Bromance, Mystery

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2023
Episodes: 40

Really Meet Love That Day | Recap and Review

A capable girl and her picky boss. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Wei Qian Xiang: Meng Yan

Wu Shi Le: Li Tian Zhen

Zhu Jia Qi: Lu Yi Ming

Zhong Dan Ni: Qiao Ke

Director: 

Qi Xiao Hui

Chinese Title
當天真遇見愛情

When Tian Zhen Met Love

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Bromance, Contemporary Romcom

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.5/5