Illustrated companion pieces to some c-drama
Links to find my "Companion pieces" in the Discussion sections of the dramas. The list is sorted by alphabetical order.
In addition to shooting dates and locations, there are also presentations of related topics such as Earthquakes in China, cultural notes, sometimes a mini profile of actor/actress. The character galleries are built with pictures, many gifs, names in Hanzi + micro notes about the actors or actresses, linking to their social media pages. These are personal essays and info compilations in whimsical reaction to some dramas that are not necessarily my favorite but which pushed me to dig for more info, which I thought could be shared with like minded MDL members.
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1. A Caminho de Casa
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/gui-lu/91923-where-was-this-filmed-infos-about-places-where-the-action-is-supposed-to-take-place Maps, pictures, and various links to show Hemu Village, Kanas Nature Reserve, Trains and Highway cross border connections in Northwest Xinjinag, Dushanzi Grand Canyon
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2. A Flor Proibida
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/xia-hua/87793-shooting-location-for-the-forbidden-flower Maps and pictures for the location in Wanning, Hainan, and the Sunac Legend chapel, Sun and Moon Bay (Riyuewan). and Qiang villages in Aba county north of Chengdu, Sichuan.
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3. A Journey to Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/a-journey-to-love/121473-a-journey-to-love-notes-on-production-location-dates-cast-characters-and-more (includes a Liu Yuning mini profile)
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4. A Lenda de Shen Li
Chinese Drama - 2024, 39 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama Character gallery, some notes about xianxia worlds, links to music, heat index, popularity, etc.
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5. A Princesa e o Lobisomem
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/lang-jun-bu-ru-yi/110459-the-princess-and-the-werewolf-cast-characters-crew Character gallery and other details (Kui Mulang legends in Chinese literature, Qi Xi festival, magpies species in China, a ZLS ad with a music link to a song by Chinese duo Phoenix Legend titled "Wolf's temptation"). The micro notes about main leads developed into fuller profiles :
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/lang-jun-bu-ru-yi/111031-actress-and-singer-profile-of-wu-xuanyi and a continuing profile of Chen Zheyuan, which was moved to another discussion page later : https://mydramalist.com/discussions/an-ye-yu-li-ming/119875-profile-of-chen-zhe-yuan?page=last&p=2762213#p2762213
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6. Bu Yun Qu
Chinese Drama - 2023, 35 episodes
Not a companion piece, but some historical notes strewn into comments : https://mydramalist.com/53955-bu-yun-qu#comment-12888835 (and preceding comments) + the playlist with links https://mydramalist.com/53955-bu-yun-qu#comment-12924841
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7. Chinese Paladin 4
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/chinese-paladin-4/122627-chen-zheyuan-profile-link Dates of filming, location, production, billing controversy, reception,trailer link, music, interview links, behind the scenes, game universe. Illustrated character gallery along the journey going through different "places" : Qing Luan peak, Qionghua sect, Huanming realm, Taiping village, Shouyang town, Chenzhou town, Boxian Town, Jimo Town, Buzhou mountain and Netherworld (冥都 Míngdōu). Some notes about the Konghou harp ( (鳳首箜篌), the Qiankun pouch (乾坤袋), the swords, spiritual light jade (灵光藻玉 lingguang zao yu), Kun scale [鯤鳞 Kūnlín], Gou mang (句芒), Dream tapirs [梦貘一族 mèng mò yīzú] etc.
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8. Hidden Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/hidden-love/109103-shooting-locations-and-dates-misc-other-links Pictures, also about fashion, car makes, license plates Xiamen film industry. Character analysis, character gallery. Links to the ongoing Chen Zheyuan profile that was started then (last updated early June 2024)
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9. Hou Lang
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/hou-lang/100789-about-traditional-chinese-culture : presentation of the solar terms (including link sto music), pictures and maps for Daoism in China, TCM and acupuncture discussion ; some lore : Shennong, Lao Zi, Ma Liang, Ye Xian...
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10. Love Me, Love My Voice
Chinese Drama - 2023, 33 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/really-miss-you/121599-love-you-love-my-voice-playlist-and-more About gufeng songs and with a Tan Jianci mini profile
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11. Meu Chefe
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/ni-ye-you-jin-tian/122527-mini-profile-of-cheng-xingxu-link + illustrated notes about the drama and heat index.
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12. Meu Precioso
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/loving-you/120713-pets-my-precious-ones-and-those-of-c-drama-actors-actresses (ongoing directory of different pets in the My Precious drama and owned by Chinese actors and actresses) Visitors can feel free to add more pets (preferably with a picture and link) !
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/loving-you/120711-z-tao-playlist-and-some-xu-yiyang-thrown-in (Z.Tao is also known for his C-pop, so here's an introduction with links to a selection from his music + a still part/mini profile of the actor, musician, businessman and his hailang fandom ; Xu Yiyang, singer and actress, who has now been consistently linked with him for a few years, remains his employee, despite rumors.)
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13. My Aletai
Chinese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/my-aletai/125351-to-the-wonder-notes-about-the-slice-of-life-tv-series Maps, background info, pictures about the drama and the Kazakh and related ethnic groups in Kazakh Ili autonomous prefecture, Habahe county and Naren grasslands, heat index, Douban stellar rating, links to music etc.
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14. No Meio de uma Tempestade de Neve de Amor
Chinese Drama - 2024, 30 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/during-the-snowstorm/123315-snooker-nine-ball-and-the-billiards-universe : Pictures, rules and music for the game (some pictures were also contributed in the other Discussions for locations)
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15. Nossa Intérprete
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/the-interpreter/122523-chen-xing-xu-mini-profile (Chen Xingxu mini profile as of early 2024) + basic info about the drama
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16. O Amor É uma Panaceia
Chinese Drama - 2023, 34 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/love-is-panacea/121233-shooting-locations-dates-and-some-other-considerations : pictures and some background info : Chinese medical cooperation in Africa (Lakaya possible model on Gabon), Chengdu ("Jinhai" city), Dujiangyan, Huntington's disease and Woody Guthrie, film industry...
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17. O Conto da Rosa
Chinese Drama - 2024, 38 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/the-story-of-rose/126207-the-story-of-the-rose-miscellaneous-details Dates of production, cast and crew, popularity, OST music links. And some notes on miscellaneous subjects (the two sorts of banknotes circulating in the PRC in the 2000s, cars and license plates curiosity, phones and computers, some luxury brand bags... (More data may be added to later, as the drama is still ongoing).
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18. O Destino Inextricável
Chinese Drama - 2023, 26 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/xiang-si-gu-li-jin-xiang-si/120505-tidbits-about-2023-costume-drama-the-inextricable-destiny Character gallery, notes about Chinese names and titles.
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19. Um Encontro com o Futuro
Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/a-date-with-the-future/105311-earthquakes-in-china and some pictures of Chinese rescue missions and uniforms since the 2000s.
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20. Zi Chuan
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/zi-chuan/123627-eternal-brotherhood-shooting-and-dates-location-and-more (portrait gallery of characters etc) and
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/zi-chuan/123895-eternal-brotherhood-zichuan-ning-and-characters-in-the-donghua-version (some articles about the EB universe and donghua)
The drama is only 1/2 of the story ; for length reasons, it was cut, so by June 2024, the second part is still not aired. Bets are on when it will... since there are lots of other dramas vying for a slot, it may take longer than it should. In such case, the portrait gallery ad notes may be of help to refresh memory.