Good, sustainable writing isn’t always easy to find in dramas, especially long-form Chinese dramas. Since 2020, however, FIVE Wang Xiong Cheng dramas have made their way to the screen, proving that this writer–who has come out of nowhere–has what it takes to make a story worth watching from beginning to end. Come see what makes Wang Xiong Cheng’s dramas special, and decide for yourself if you want to watch his newest works – Hi Venus and Meet Yourself.
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The Cdramas have been knocking it out of the park in the latter half of 2022, resplendent with their stellar storytelling, amazing cinematography, and compelling emotional draw. Lighter and Princess is looking like it will join their ranks! Come see why you should watch this modern coming-of-age Chinese drama.
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This summer has been the summer of Chinese dramas for this drama fan. For some reason, I was hooked on a lot of Chinese shows rather than the balance I usually have between them and kdramas. So I decided it was high time to share some of the favorites that had me binging late into the night.
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The xianxia tale Love Between Fairy and Devil is scorching its way to the top of iQIYI’s viewing charts! This is a good thing, because Esther Yu and Dylan Wang have complex, demanding roles, and they’re handling them adeptly and deserved to be honored for their performance. Come see why this Chinese drama has me hooked, and why I think you should be watching it too.
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When we were young, summer was a time to be lazy, and have way more hours to ride our bikes, and swim in the pond, or just swing on the tire swing. Yeah, I’m dating myself! Now it’s a brief time when I can stop worrying about the school emails and driving the kids everywhere and just relax into a good romantic drama. Thankfully, dramaland has followed through on bringing me the romance that I’ve been longing. Here are the top 5 romance dramas that I’m watching right now, and why you might want to check them out. They are in no particular order.
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Let’s talk about the Chinese drama Reset, which grabbed our minds and our eyeballs and would NOT let go! This tightly woven story deserves all the attention. I mean, we talked about it in a podcast, but that isn’t enough; we have thoughts! So why did we like it so much?
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What happens when you combine a persistent detective and a forensic artist with Sherlockian observational skills? That’s the question Under the Skin is doing its best to answer. Come see if this is the Chinese crime drama you’ve been looking for!
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I was on the hunt for a good sismance when one of our Patreons recommended the Chinese drama Be Yourself. Are you looking for a feel-good drama centered around four college roommates who love each other through growth and changes? What about some great romances? Then this is the drama for you!
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I wrote a first impression post a month ago about the age gap romance, My Fated Boy. Within two days of publishing that post, I had binged the whole thing, and weeks later, I am still thinking about that drama. So, what is a Fangirl to do but try and convince more people to jump down the rabbit hole with me? Join me as I share all my favorite aspects of My Fated Boy.
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Sometimes I need to watch something that no one has been talking about, just so I can go into it fresh and without anyone’s opinions influencing my own. I decided to noodle around on iQIYI one night in search of just such a drama, and I discovered Our Secrets. Come see if this Chinese coming-of-age drama is holding my attention!
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