Childe Xie’s Wine is a nice and cute romance fantasy miniseries with a good plot. The story is straightforward and uncomplicated with minimal amount of characters. The drama uses a technique called “breaking the fourth wall” which is a common convention in Asian theatre traditions where actors interact directly with the audience, in this case, the viewer. The drama is a comedy so there are some awkward scenes but the cast did a great job delivering their characters; the leading couple has very good chemistry and many tender moments but their kissing scenes, although nicely done, were always blurred or seen from a distance. Still, been that is a short drama, it is worth watching if the viewer is looking for something lighthearted and simple to kill some time. Enjoy it!

Leia Mais

Singing all along is a great historical romance wuxia drama. The drama is based on Li Xin's 2007–2009 romantic novel series Xiuli Jiangshan and it depicts the love story of Liu Xiu/Emperor Guangwu of Han (played by Yuan Hong) and Yin Li Hua/Empress Guanglie of Han (played by Ruby Lin). The drama is a fantastic production with beautiful customs; well choreograph actions scenes, magnificent cinematography, and splendid casting that did a great job bringing their characters to life. The drama does get draggy at certain stages and, if the viewer is not into war strategies, it could become a bit overwhelming trying to follow all the generals and the different factions that were either working together and/or fighting along the way as Liu Xu combats his way into becoming emperor. Yin Li Hua, even when they were separated by circumstances against her will, always loved and supported Liu Xiu as they both realized their common dream. Liu Xiu and Yin Li Hua loved and supported each other steadfastly, but not without enduring loss, heartbreak, and even betrayal. SPOILER ALERT: Although the love of his life was always Yin Li Hua, he betrays his vows to her of only having one wife when he marries another woman in order to get a strong ally that fortifies and secures his way to become Eastern Han Emperor. The chemistry among the lead couple and the strong familiar and friendship relationships come to life in a romanticized fantastical action and adventure tale of the bloody and successful resurgence of the Han dynasty. This drama, successfully and very artfully, condenses more than 35 years of history to bring out a beautiful and enduring love story. Even though the drama has some very draggy moments and incoherencies, it is still an excellent and very entertaining drama, enjoy it!

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(Don't expect much from three Epilogue episodes, they don't provide any furtherance or plot improvement, quite the contrary, meant to be funny, it ends been disappointing!) For the 24 episode drama: This is a nice historical drama to watch while waiting for a great one to come. The drama’s title could be misleading since most of the drama is spent in trying to find a solution for the lack of marriage interest that was accidentally prompted by the leading male. The leading couple has a good playful chemistry but most of their romantic scenes were insipid or interrupted. The leading lady is lovable and she can deliver a dramatic scene nicely. As for the cast as a whole, the acting is average and, for a series about romance, the drama failed to deliver. The drama is not bad, it is just unexceptional.

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This is a historical fantasy drama that has a decent script but fails to deliver. The reason is that the actors, for the most part, failed to show the proper facial expressions in order to convey the right emotions. Also, although the leading couple has a lot of screen time together, there is no chemistry between them or any other characters. There is also the fact that the female lead was supposed to be someone that had the ability to acquire great power but it never materialized and, to make matters worse, after finally finding her father, he dies as she helplessly watches. So, overall, the drama is somewhat boring and drags.

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This is a good fictional historical drama that, according to some viewers, was based on actual events and characters of the late Tang Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Wuzong. The actors did a great job bringing their characters to life and, although the drama is about 10-13 episodes too long and there are plenty of unnecessary events, the drama is quite entertaining. The drama progresses too slowly, the leading actress is too impulsive and unreasonable trying to protect people that were obviously hurting her and the emperor which made her character quite frustrating. The Emperor (Cheng Yi) and Mike He (as eunuch Qiu Zi Liang) were a force to be reckon with portraying their characters. SPOILER ALERT: The drama would have been much better if they would have ended it after the Emperor wins over the bad guys but, at the end, the Emperor dies. (And who was the person that the leading lady was looking at so lovingly at the end?).

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This review is for both “One and Only” and “Forever and Ever” dramas but the rating is different:
One and Only
This drama is really a masterpiece, almost flawless, if it would not be for the poor acting skill and expressions of one of the most significant antagonists, actor Wang Xing Yue as Liu Zi Xing. The production gives the viewer gorgeous costumes, dazzling sets, great cinematography, a leading couple that doesn’t need intimacy to immerses the viewer and evokes beautiful, heartfelt, and sorrowful emotions that leaves anyone breathless even when a romantic relationship between them was forbidden. The action scenes are well choreographed and the chemistry among the soldiers and Zhousheng Chen is strongly fused by their sincere feelings and camaraderie. SPOILER ALERT: Even with the tragic ending, the drama is still worth watching! Enjoy it!
Forever and Ever (SPOILER ALERT!)
If the viewer is looking for a drama that has a nice romance feel but lacks intimacy, then this is the right drama. I would not consider this drama a sequel since there is little connection to the “prequel” apart for the leading couple, flashbacks that give the viewer a glimpse of their past relationship, a leading male that belongs to an old and establish rich family with a matriarch that simulates a sovereign ruler of great power and rank, a leading female that comes from a “noble” family, and some supporting actors that can be somehow compared to others in the past life. Although the leading couple is connected to the past, find each other and fall in love, this drama doesn’t capture the intensity of their feelings like it was portrayed on the drama “One and Only”. For “Forever and Ever” been a modern romance, Zhousheng Chen’s character is almost emotionally handicap with an unrealistic innocence for a man in his late twenties, even if he has spent most of his life been a bookworm. Although the Zhousheng Chen from the past does not kiss Cui Shi Yi, he was not passive at all! So, overall, this is not a bad drama, it is just a failed attempt to bring an everlasting and passionate love to the present times.

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Review for Season 1 & 2

This drama is a fantasy, wuxia romance. It is cute, silly, light hearted, and entertaining. The leading couple has good chemistry and, once they realized that they liked each other, they remained steadfast in their pursuit of happiness. Although their intimate moments could’ve been better, there are many cute and nice romantic scenes. The drama has the usual travel back in time tropes that are well worked into the drama. The two male leads have a great frenemy relationship that it’s also well developed throughout the drama. This drama offers a light and nice entertainment. Enjoy it!

Leia Mais

This is a nice romantic comedy with a dramatic twist and a steadfast love story. The leading male did really well delivering his emotional “deficient” character and still showing his heart through his expressions. The leading lady’s actions sometimes didn’t go hand in hand with her loving and warm personality, especially by ignoring Soo Ho’s calls even after they declared their love for each other. Also, too often, her facial expressions and body language were too subtle and lacked empathy demonstration when she was with Soo Ho. The storyline is really nice and Soo Ho’s conflicts were well shown by his demeanor but the leading couple’s chemistry was more the cold and warm relationship than the intensification type. There is also Yura’s character that was purely annoying till the end and a guy that had no reason for falling in love with her. The music was really nice and Park Yoon (as Lee Kang) was a saving grace in this drama. Overall, the drama is a nice series to watch while waiting for a great one to come. Enjoy it!

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This period fantasy drama is a gem. Everything was done at a high quality and the cast did a great job bringing their characters to life. Both leading characters (Mark Chao as Mo Yuan / Ye Hua /Jin Lian/Zhao Ge and Yang Mi as Si Yin / Su Su / Bai Qian) were brilliant and flawless in their acting; their chemistry was strong no matter which character they were playing at a given time. Mo Yuan and Bai Quian love story is beautiful, painful at times, but always breathtaking. Seen these two actors playing such different multiple roles and doing it in a way that, although every character was different, the essence of their soul and their strong love bond was believable, is perfect and mesmerizing. The OST is beautiful and emotive, and the drama has beautiful costumes, great CGI’s, and well choreograph action scenes. Great drama, enjoy it!

Leia Mais

This is a very nice and well written crime corporate drama with a great cast. All the actors did a good job bringing their characters to life; the leading couple has very good chemistry although they fell short on their romantic scenes (although it is not a romance drama, it could’ve been better). The story is strong and there are some interesting twist thrown throughout the drama. Accolades to the older and more experience cast that carried on the drama making it suspenseful, interesting, irritating, and very emotionally driven. There is an excellent heartfelt scene from Park Sang Myun (Heo Jang Su-Yoon Do's father) on episode 12. Also, Lee Kyu Han was excellent on his portrayal of the multifaceted and enigmatic character Mo Wan Soo. The drama is entertaining, enjoy it! ***Watch the last episode all the way to its ending!!!

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Rose Beloved (2024) is a very good romance miniseries with Chen Zheng Yang (as Fu Jiu Ye) and Yue Yu Ting (as Tang Li) in the leading couple’s role. The leading couple did a good job bringing their characters to life and they have good romantic chemistry. Both main leads are strong minded and smart, so, when they both understood how the other one really felt, they worked together to protect their love and their family. Their love for each other is steadfast and develops in a very smooth and pleasant way. The misunderstanding between the main leads is rational given the circumstances. The plot was well developed and the resolutions were not only logical but also justified. This drama is nice and entertaining, enjoy it!
The drama can be found on YouTube under the caption: Nine Young Master's Little Rose: Wild and Seductive.

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Prefer to Your Highness Princess (2024) (Can be found on You Tube under the caption: [ENG SUB]Reborn and Loved by My Possessive Brother) This is a nice revenge miniseries with Zhang Ji Jun as Gu Si Ye and Meng Na as Tan Shu Yu in the leading couple’s role. Although the lead couple has some good romantic scenes, they were done in a flash and the chemistry was on and off, especially from Meng Na. The revenge was planned according to Tan Shu Yu knowledge of her past life but, even though the antagonists got what they deserved, there were some ridiculous incidents on the drama but, overall, it is entertaining.

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Chong Sheng Zhi Jiang Men Di Fei (2023) is a rebirth drama with a very slight romance that has Hou Mingxuan (as Chu Qingce) and Xia Qian as (Xie Zhiyun) in the leading couple’s role. The story is more about Xie Zhiyun rebirth after she and her family are betrayed by her husband and her adopted sister. In her new life, she gets revenge and gets in a relationship with Prince Chu Qingce. Although the plot was nice, the acting is not that great and the romance is toned down; also the acting is not the best. This miniseries can be sees on YouTube under the caption: God has given me a new life, and in this life, I will surely scatter you to ashes.

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