The Heir | Open Thread

[Coming soon]

Notable Actors/Actresses

Han Dong Jun: Luo Wen Qian

Yang Zi: Li Zhen

Director

Hui Kai Dong

Chinese Title

家業

Family Business

Genres: Era, Romance, Family, Era Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2026
Episodes: 42

Flourished Peony & In the Name of Blossom | Review

A merchant girl's divorce from her "noble" husband brings her a better match: an "ignoble" peacock of profit.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Zi: He Wei Fang

Li Xian: Jiang Chang Yang

Wei Zhe Ming: Liu Chang

Zhang Ya Qin: Li You Zhen

Director

Ding Zi Guang

Screenwriter

Zhang Yuan Ang

Chinese Title

國色芳華

Peerless Beauty and Graceful Splendour

Genres: Period, Romance, Period Romance

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2025
Episodes: 32

Lost You Forever 2 | Open Thread

A reverse-harem with men who just cannot be with our girl. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Zi: Xiao Yao / Wen Xiao Liu

Zhang Wan Yi: Cang Xuan 

Deng Wei: Tushan Jing / Ye Shi Qi

Dai Lu Wa: A Nian

Wang Hong Yi: Chishui Feng Long

Tan Jian Ci: Xiang Liu

Director: 

Qin Zhen, Yang Huan

Scriptwriter: 

(Author: Tong Hua)

Chinese Title
長相思2

Forever Longing Each Other

Genres: Costume Qihuan, Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2023
Episodes: 23

Best Choice Ever | Open Thread

A girl needs a new mama and a new boyfriend who's not a mama's boy.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Xu Kai: Yao Zhi Ming

Yang Zi: Mai Cheng Huan

Director

Tian Yu

Scriptwriter:

Li Jing Ling (Author: Yi Shu)

Chinese Title

承歡記

Cheng Huan's Story

(承歡 = Cater to sb (esp parents) to make them happy)

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Family, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2024
Episodes: 37

Lost You Forever | Recap and Review

A reverse-harem with men who just cannot be with our girl. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Zi: Xiao Yao / Wen Xiao Liu

Zhang Wan Yi: Cang Xuan 

Deng Wei: Tushan Jing / Ye Shi Qi

Dai Lu Wa: A Nian

Wang Hong Yi: Chishui Feng Long

Tan Jian Ci: Xiang Liu

Director: 

Qin Zhen, Yang Huan

Scriptwriter: 

(Author: Tong Hua)

Chinese Title
長相思

Forever Longing Each Other

Genres: Qihuan, Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2023
Episodes: 39

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.8/5

Immortal Samsara | Recap and Review

A god, who is forbidden to love, falls in love. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Zi: Yan Dan

Cheng Yi: Ying Yuan / Tang Zhou 

Director: 

Guo Hu, Ren Hai Tao

Scriptwriter: 

Liu Fang, Jia Bin Bin, Zhang Yuan Ang

Chinese Title
沉香如屑

Genres: Xianxia, Romance

Network: Youku

Year: 2022
Episodes: 22/38

Part 1 [1-38] 

Part 2 [39-59]

Epilogues (2)

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 1.8/5

[Dropped (Ep22)]

Go Go Squid! | Recap and Review

A girl falls in love, at first sight, with a reticent man. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Zi: Tong Nian 

Li Xian: Han Shang Yan 

Director: 

Li Qing Rong

Scriptwriter:

Mo Bao Fei Bao

Chinese Title
親愛的，熱愛的

Dear, Beloved

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Team, Sports, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2019
Episodes: 41

Recapper: FanFanX

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 4/5

Psychologist | Recap and Review

A female psychologist meets a radio host who has fallen in love with her at first sight. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Zi: He Dun 

Jing Bo Ran: Qian Kai Yi
Chinese Title
女心理師

The Female Psychologist

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Network: Youku

Year: 2021
Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 2.85/5

Eternal Love of Nobility | Recap and Review

A Noble Consort plots to kill the General. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Yang: General

Yang Zi: Consort Qian
Chinese Title
十里青云志

Network: iQiyi

Year: 2021
Episodes: 4/41

Recap Grade: B

First Impression: 4.1/5

Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog’s Time | Recap and Review

A boy falls in love with his idol. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Hu Yi Tian: Wu Bai (DT)

Li Yi Tong: Ai Qing (Appledog)

Wang An Yu: Shen Zhe (Grunt)

Li Ming De: Ling Shan (9-7)

Director: 

Yu Zhong Zhong

Scriptwriter: 

Mo Bao Fei Bao, Zhao Xiao Lei

Chinese Title
我的時代, 你的時代

My Generation, Your Generation 

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, OWYM, Sports, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI, Tencent Video

Year: 2021
Episodes: 38

Recap Grade: A → D
First Impression: 3.5/5

Battle of Changsha | Recap and Review

The war in the eyes of a sixteen year old girl. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Wallace Huo: Gu Qing Ming

Yang Zi: Hu Xiang Xiang

Director: 

Kong Sheng, Zhang Kai Zhou

Scriptwriter: 

Wu Tong, Zeng Lu

Chinese Title
戰長沙

Genres: Era, Romance, Family, History

Year: 2014
Episodes: 32

Recap Grade: B

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💼	Huanrui (歡瑞世紀) Independent Studio

1. [2026] The Heir
2. [2026] Born to Be Alive
3. [2025] Flourished Peony
4. [2024] Best Choice Ever
5. [2024] Love Endures
6. [2023] Lost You Forever
7. [2022] Immortal Samsara
8. [2022] The Oath of Love
9. [2021] Psychologist
10. [2021] DT. Appledog's Time (cameo)
11. [2019] My Mowgli Boy
12. [2019] Go Go Squid! ✶
13. [2018] Ashes of Love
14. [2018] The Destiny of White Snake
15. [2018] Women in Beijing (cameo)
16. [2017] Ode to Joy 2
17. [2017] Legend of Dragon Pearl ♥
18. [2016] Noble Aspirations
19. [2016] Perfect Wedding
20. [2016] Ode to Joy
21. [2015] The Ferryman 2
22. [2015] Yangko Dance
23. [2015] Say No for Youth
24. [2014] Battle of Changsha
25. [2013] Flowers in Fog
26. [2013] Dad Comes Home
27. [2013] King Rouge
28. [2012] Angel Heart
29. [2011] Happiness Comes Knocking
30. [2010] Wu Cheng En and Journey to the West (young)
31. [2010] Boy's Diary
32. [2009] Come Home
33. [2009] Pure Age
34. [2009] Girl Rushes Forward
35. [2009] Stage of Youth (cameo)
36. [2009] Don't Want to Grow Up
37. [2008] Being Alive Is Good
38. [2008] Treasure
39. [2007] The Warmth
40. [2006] Home With Kids 2
41. [2006] Vigorous Life
42. [2005] Fate
43. [2005] Young Kangxi
44. [2005] Home With Kids
45. [2005] Girl's Diary
46. [2004] Jia Ting Dang An 家庭檔案
47. [2004] Scene of Crime
48. [2002] Xiaozhuang Epic
49. [2002] The Party Member Ma Dajie
50. [2002] Ru Ci Chu Shan 如此出山
51. [2002] Yong Gan Mian Dui 勇敢面對
52. [2001] The Grand Mansion Gate