[Review] Who Rules The World (且试天下)

This feels long overdue since I wanted to write a first impression for it but better late than never. I’ve been watching c-dramas on and off this year and, honestly, I haven’t found one that excites me to the point where I want to write about it until now. This has been on my radar for some time now (I love wuxia dramas!) but seeing how the other ones on my radar had been a disappointment, I started watching this with a neutral mindset but it turned out to be more fun and more interesting than I thought. Overall, I really like it and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a light-hearted wuxia drama. ‘

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Title: Who Rules the World (且试天下)
# of Episodes: 40
Release Date: April 18, 2022
Where to Watch: WeTV App

[Review] You Are My Glory (你是我的荣耀)

I meant to write a First Impression post a month ago, but I never got the chance to do it because of work (which has been taking a toll on me a lot the past year). However, I continued with the drama and finally finished last week!! Overall, I really liked it a lot more than I anticipated; and the reason why is because it’s far from being like your usual bubbly and cutesy idol drama!

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Title: You Are My Glory (你是我的荣耀)
# of Episodes: 32
Release Date: July 26^th, 2021
Where to Watch: WeTV App
Adapted From: You Are My Glory (你是我的荣耀) by Gu Man (顾漫)

[First Impression] Broker (心跳源计划)

This drama has been shelved for a long time…! And I was super excited when it finally was going to air. I definitely did not waste any time once it was out and watched all the episodes that were available. HOWEVER… The more I watch it, the more I become disappointed… Instead of being a drama centered about medical science and thrilling action scenes (like its first trailer), the drama really focuses on petty office drama and gossipy coworkers. When you think the ones who stir up the drama leave, they literally just get replaced by another… It’s been quite an uphill battle to just get through all the drama, and I’m starting wonder if I should continue with it…

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Title: Broker (心跳源计划)
# of Episodes: 42
Release Date: July 22^nd, 2021
Where to Watch: YouTube

[First Impression] My Fated Boy (我的邻居长不大)

It’s been a long time I’ve seen a drama with Li Xi Rui. I know she’s always had supporting roles when she was signed with Jaywalk Studios, and I’ve always hoped to see her lead her own drama. However, her recent dramas since she left haven’t been interesting for me to watch. But this drama so far isn’t too bad! I quite like her character in here!

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Title: My Fated Boy (我的邻居长不大)
# of Episodes: 29
Release Date: July 12^th, 2021
Where to Watch: YouTube

[Review] My Heroic Husband (赘婿)

Finished this drama in 3 days…! I can’t believe I didn’t watch this drama sooner! It was sooooo much better than I thought it’d be. Yes, it did give me some feels from Joy of Life… BUT I think this drama definitely has its own uniqueness to it!

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Title: My Heroic Husband (赘婿)
# of Episodes: 36
Release Date: February 14^th, 2021
Where to Watch: iQiyi App

A Short Review and Short First Impressions : Legend of Dugu, Unforgettable Love, Lover or Stranger, and Make a Wish

I caught a few eps of the newly broadcasted dramas and I’m sharing some thoughts on them + this one drama I finally get to finish lol.

Warning: There are a bit of spoilers (just a tiny bit) here ~

[First Impression] Tears In Heaven (海上繁花)

Watching this drama made me feel like it was a throwback to the years of 2010-2018..! Everything about this drama screams everything about the modern melo-romance dramas of the time (yes, I know it’s because it was filmed back in 2016-17). It’s basically your classic Cinderella story of the overbearing CEO falling for the sweet and innocent female lead who just happens to have the most miserable things thrown at her one after another because it’s needed to help her look more pitiful and be saved. Anyway… It reminds me a lot of Yang Mi and Huang Xuan’s drama The Interpreters a lot because the female lead is someone who is hardworking and optimistic, but life always challenges her endurance and resilience!

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Title: Tears In Heaven (佳期如梦之海上繁花)
# of Episodes: 41
Release Date: June 23^rd, 2021
Where to Watch: WeTV App

[First Impression] Never Say Goodbye (不说再见)

This drama was filmed back in 2018… And I have been patiently waiting for it to air… And it finally did last week…!!!

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Title: Never Say Goodbye (不说再见)
# of Episodes: 47
Release Date: June 22^nd, 2021
Where to Watch: iQiyi App

[First Impression] Lost Promise (胭脂债)

I’m just going to be honest. This drama is not everyone’s cup of tea. It’s definitely very flawed and the quality is very, very bad… But IT IS HILARIOUS…! And I am having a lot of fun watching it!!!

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Title: Lost Promise (胭脂债)
# of Episodes: 26
Release Date: June 5^th, 2021
Where to Watch: YouTube

[First Impression] My Dear Guardian (爱上特种兵)

Another Li Qin drama to watch…!! I love seeing her as a passionate and awesome doctor!

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Title: My Dear Guardian (爱上特种兵)
# of Episodes: 40
Release Date: June 1^st, 2021
Where to Watch: iQiyi App