Reviews and Articles
Here you'll find the entire collection of my reviews and articles, listed in order of release. To search for a specific type of drama or year, use the dedicated menu.
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Product Placement in C-Dramas: When Advertising Blends into the Story
A brief journey into the advertising integrated into Chinese series.
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Abyss (2026): Ren Jialun Shines in This Complex Urban Crime Drama | Quick Verdict
A young police officer investigates the case that had shaken the city eight years earlier.
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My Imperial Bestiary: 10 Quirky Animals Inspired by C-Drama Actors
Second episode of the Imperial Bestiary dedicated to Chinese actors who have a quirky animal alter ego.
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Pull Strings (2026): The Funniest Drama of 2026 | Quick Verdict
A sick young man transmigrates into the body of a cultivator and finds himself having to avert a great catastrophe.
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How Important Is International Audiences to the C-Drama Industry?
How international audiences actually influence C-dramas.
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The Road to Splendor (2026): Did Ding Yuxi and Deng Enxi Recapture the Magic of Melody of Golden Age? | Review & Ending
After losing everything, will Fu Tingyun be able to build a future with salt smuggler Zhao Ling?
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My Imperial Bestiary: From Monkey to Fenghuang, C-Drama Stars in Animal Form
From common animals to legendary creatures: the animals that, for me, embody Chinese stars.
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Royal Betrothal (2026): When a Promising Rise to Power Turns into a Heroic Tale | Dropped Drama Club
A female scholar of humble origins defies the imperial court to bring justice to a corrupt kingdom.
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The Paradox of Last-Minute Announcements: Is Surprise Marketing the Best Way to Launch a Chinese Drama?
Some personal thoughts on surprise marketing in drama launches.
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Key to te Phoenix Heart (2026): The Drama Some People Judged Before Giving It a Chance | Review & Ending
Will three young people be able to put their feelings aside to protect the future of the nation?
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The Eternal Fragrance (2026): Does Originality Really Matter That Much? | Review & Ending
The paths of two young cultivators intertwine by chance, but their love is predestined.
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The Legend of Rosy Clouds (2026): A Good Premise Lost in Clichés | Dropped Drama Club
A fallen noblewoman and a puppet ruler use their marriage to reform the kingdom.
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You Have My Heart (2026): When Writing Matters More Than Budget| Review & Ending
Can the thousand-year-old spirit Liu Fu Feng fall in love with the one who possesses her stolen heart?
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The First Jasmine (2026): Bai Lu Delivers, the Writing Not So Much | Review & Cast
A prince and a noblewoman, united by an arranged marriage, join forces to defeat their enemies.
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Chinese Historical Drama Glossary
A collection of historical, cultural, and terminological references to Chinese costume dramas
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Ashes to Crown (2026): Revenge Is Just the Beginning for Chen Duling | Review & Cast
After death, Chu Zhao returns back to life to seek justice and revenge.
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