Zhang Miao Yi

Review: Legend of the Female General [China]

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THE SHORT VERDICT:

Whether or not this show could work for you, really depends on your expectations.

If you’re looking for realism and logic, this show probably isn’t for you, because Show fundamentally expects you to be able to suspend disbelief – because in no world does Zhou Ye look like a tough fighter male general. 😁

However, if you’re able to roll with those logic stretches; if you enjoy stories about strong female characters; if you just like Cheng Lei’s scowling, smoldering intensity – then this one could be quite enjoyable for you.

Me? I was in it for Cheng Lei’s simmering smolder. 😁🔥

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Review: The First Frost [China]

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THE SHORT VERDICT:

To my eyes, what sets this show apart from other c-dramas, is that it really is a healing romance.

It’s not just a concept in this show; we really do get to explore the nuances of emotional wounds, how they linger, and how they heal. I love that Show not only focuses on this, it also weaves this healing into the main loveline.

I feel that Bai Jing Ting and Zhang Ruo Nan are perfectly cast in this; I felt that they each brought their characters to life, and had a very believable, crackly chemistry with each other.

This one lingers with me, and I think it’s well worth the watch. 🥲

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Review: When I Fly Towards You [China]

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THE SHORT VERDICT:

This is a little gem of a show – provided you do like low-key, slice-of-life things.

Show’s main focus is the central loveline, and it’s all very youthful, sweet and wholesome, in a way that feels at once nostalgic and aspirational.

I also liked that Show also takes time to focus on the friendships that our characters share. Feeling like the invisible sixth member of the friend group was definitely a highlight of my watch too, aside from the very cute and very sweet OTP stuff.

Warm, sweet, comforting, and perfect for a binge on a rainy day – or as a drama nightcap, to put you in the right mind space for warm, sweet, comforting dreams. 🥰

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