Go Ahead | Recap and Review

Three children, not related at all, are raised by two fathers. They become each other's mom's, dad's, brother's, and sister's. Together they heal each other's emotional wounds. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Song Wei Long: Ling Xiao

Tan Song Yun: Li Jian Jian

Zhang Xin Cheng: He Zi Qiu

Director: 

Ding Zi Guang

Scriptwriter: 

Wang Xiong Cheng, Shui Qian Mo

Chinese Title
以家人之名

In the Name of Family

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Family, Contemporary Romance

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2020

Episodes: 40

[Episodes 22-40 in a separate post]

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 4/5

It's Okay to Not Be Okay | Notes and Review

A normal boy has to take care of his crazy brother and an even crazier woman who declares her love for him. 

Notable Actors and Actresses
Kim Soo-hyun: Moon Kang-tae

Seo Yea-ji: Ko Moon-young

Oh Jung-se: Moon Sang-tae

Park Gyu-young: Nam Joo-ri

Year: 2020
Episodes: 16

Recap Grade: D
First Impression: 4.5/5

The Wood | Recap and Review

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A shy boy is crushing on the class's goddess. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhou Chuan Jun: Jiang Mu Fan

Chen Shu Jun: Lin Luo Yan
Chinese Title
一根木頭

A Piece of Wood Head

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2020
Episodes: 7/24
Recap Grade: A

First Impression: 2/5

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Love and Redemption | Recap and Review

A man, who is prohibited to love, falls for a girl, who of all people, doesn't know how to love.  

Notable Actors/Actresses

Cheng Yi: Yu Si Feng

Yuan Bing Yan: Chu Xuan Ji

Liu Xue Yi: Hao Chen

Zhang Yu Xi: Chu Ling Long

Director: 

Yin Tao, Mai Guan Zhi

Scriptwriter: 

Liu Fang (Author: Shi Si Lang)

Chinese Title
琉璃

Genres: Xianxia, Romance 

Network: Youku, MangoTV

Year: 2020
Episodes: 59

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 4/5

[Micro Recaps]

Lovely Us | Recap and Review

Five high school friends grow up together in 2007. It's down to earth, raw and sweet. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Li Ming De: Tan Song

Tian Xi Wei: Huang Cheng Zi

Director: 

Mao De Shu (Cat Tree)

Scriptwriter: 

Yang Liu (Sheep Six)

Chinese Title
如此可愛的我們

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, School, Family, Contemporary Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2020
Episodes: 16

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 4/5

The Sleepless Princess | Recap and Review

A princess who doesn't sleep during the day meets a general who is to marry her and perhaps be the prince she needs. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zheng Ye Cheng: Xue Yao

Hu Yi Xuan: Xu Chu Yue

Director: 

Gao Cong Kai, Shen Jin Fei

Producer: 

Deng Ke

Chinese Title
離人心上

Genres: Period, Romcom, Fantasy, Period Romcom

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2020

Episodes: 35 (+ Epilogue)

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 4/5

Thorn | Recap and Review

A girl goes missing to plot her revenge against her high school bullies. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Su Qing: Han Xiao Ting

Shi Shi: Zhang Bei Lei

Bao Wen Jing: Liu Tao

Yuan Hong: Chen Xi

Chinese Title
刺

Genres: Contemporary, Slight Romance, Suspense

Network: Youku

Year: 2020
Episodes: 6/16

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 2.6/5

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Twenty Your Life On | Recap and Review II

Four girls in their twenties who are vastly different from each other find their way in life.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Bu Guan Jin: Jiang Xiao Guo

Guan Xiao Tong: Liang Shuang

Li Geng Xi: Luo Yan 

Dong Si Yi: Duan Jia Bao

Jin Shi Jia: Zhou Xun

Wang An Yu: Duan Zhen Yu

Director

Li Zhi

Chinese Title

二十不惑

Twenty Not Confused

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Sismance, OWYM, Contemporary Romance

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2020
Episodes: 40

[Episodes 1-20 are in another post]

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 4.5/5

In a Class of Her Own | Recap and Review

A girl in a boy costume meets an overly righteous man, a rebellion, and an unreadable schemer. This is a Sungkyunkwan Scandal remake.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Ju Jing Yi: Xue Wen Xi / Wen Bin

Song Wei Long: Feng Cheng Jun

Director

Zhi Lei

Chinese Title
漂亮書生

Genres: Period, Romcom, School, Romcom, Period Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2020
Episodes: 36

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 3.5/5

Consummation | Recap and Review

A VR game allows a man to restart his life and save a girl he perhaps loves. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhao Yi Qin: Xia Shi

Li Hao Fei: Ye Sang Yu

Director: 

Qi Xiao Hui, Guo Hao 

Scriptwriter: 

Yang Nan, Yu Zheng

Screenwriter: 

Yu Zheng

Chinese Title
拾光的秘密

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, School, Contemporary Romance

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2020
Episodes: 24

Recap Grade: B/C
First Impression: 2/5