Excellent story and acting, and she got the revenge for her own life as well as Jiang Li

The Double is a historical costume drama that was very engaging to watch because it has many twists involving multiple characters, such as Xue Fang Fei trying to unravel and take revenge for her and Jiang Li's lives.

Synopsis: It tells the story of Xue Fang Fei, the daughter of a well-off county magistrate who lost everything after a major upheaval. Saved by Jiang Li, the daughter of the Secretariat Director, she took on the identity of Jiang Li and returned to the capital. With the help of Duke Xiao Heng and others, she overcame numerous hardships, tirelessly fought against injustice, rescued her father, who had been wrongly imprisoned, assisted Xiao Heng in upholding justice, and protected the common people.

My Reviews:
1. Excellent acting, especially the FL, Wu Jin Yan, and the 3 ML (Wang Xing Yue, Liang Yong Qi, and Chen Xin Hai) did a good job playing their characters as well.
2. The 2nd FL, Li Meng, did an excellent job playing the hated princess who is ruthless to everyone she comes in contact with.
3. The fighting scenes were well-choreographed, and the flow of the story was engaging.
4. My only complaint is that it was a bit long. It would be better if it ended in 35 episodes because it did feel draggy in the middle.

I give it an 8.5 for good acting and good scripts.

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Decent crime drama and good acting by Ou Hao and Li Yi Tong.

Tell No One is a crime drama where Ou Hao plays an undercover cop and infiltrates Liu Qing's gang to find out the root cause of the death of Zheng Dong Yu's father, played by Li Yi Tong, who went missing six years ago.

Synopsis: Zheng Ying, an old police officer about to retire, goes undercover as an overseas businessman to trade with Liu Qing's gang. However, he mysteriously disappears after he successfully catches the gang red-handed. Zheng Dong Yu is Zheng Ying's daughter. The once arrogant and free-spirited girl grew up overnight when her father went missing. To find him, she became a police officer. Gao Yang, a young police officer who went undercover with Zheng Ying, is also looking for him. He stayed in his undercover role, investigating Zheng Ying's disappearance. Six years later, Lei Nai Wu, the key figure of Liu Qing's gang and the last person to meet Zheng Ying, was released from prison. At the same time, a mysterious killer is on the loose, who is trying to kill Lei Nai Wu. At the time, Gao Yang ventured to save Lei Nai Wu. Lei Nai Wu told him that this killer was the real murderer of Zheng Ying. What has truly happened to Zheng Ying?

My Reviews:
1. Ou Hao and Li Yi Tong's performances were commendable, bringing depth and authenticity to their characters. The supporting cast also delivered strong performances, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
2. The story was good, but it is also a typical crime drama with a predictable outcome.
3. By episode 7 or 8, I had figured out that Chen Jia Dong (played by Eric Le Yang) was a murderer.
4. While the story was engaging, it could have been more impactful if it was condensed to 8 or 10 episodes. Adding two extra episodes made some parts feel prolonged and repetitive, which could have been avoided for a more dynamic viewing experience.

I give it 7.0 for good acting.

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Good acting from Park Eun Bin, but mediocre script.

Cast Away is the story of a young girl who dreams of becoming a singer but is lost and stranded on an island for 15 years until she is found by her high school friend, who helps her fulfill her dream.

My Reviews:
1. The entire cast, especially Park Eun Bin, performed exceptionally well. She is a good actress. I loved her in Extraordinary Attorney Woo and the King's affection.
2. The plot of the drama is decent, but nothing special.
3. Predictable ending.

I am giving it a 7.5 rating for good acting and mediocre script. I wonder if she did her own singing, if so, she sings well.

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If you like overbearing and annoying mother then you may like it. Acting was mediocre by everyone

Best Choice Ever is a Romantic Comedy about a 30-year-old unmarried girl who lives with her overbearing mother, who has done nothing but ruin and embarrass her, even slap her in front of everyone for what her mother called "I did it because I love you."

My Reviews:
1. The overbearing mother is so annoying. She is too much, and Yang Zi's (Mai Cheng Huan) character is too weak to stand up against her overbearing mom.
2. Xu Kai's acting ability is mediocre, but he is handsome and good to look at. I could only manage to finish his modern dramas, but I ended up dropping all of them for costume dramas because the acting was so bad.
3. There was a scene when he lost his dad to a car accident, and his character went through the grieving stage. Xu Kai did not show griefing emotion and barely shed tears for such a loss.
4. Yang Zi is a good actress, but she needs to branch out a bit because she plays a similar type of role, which doesn't stretch her acting ability. She always plays a bubbly girl, career-driven, timid, and filial daughter to an inferior mom.
5. It is watchable since there is nothing good or exceptional with the Cdrama in 2024 until the last four episodes when the mother was diagnosed with something that was not severe but went missing. This caused a frenzy, and everyone had to drop everything to look for her. The last four episodes were annoying and frustrating.
6. This drama focused more on the mother's character than Yang Zi's. I would give it a high rating until the last four episodes when the ending ruined everything because of the unnecessary plot about the mother missing.

Downgraded to 6.0 rating instead of 7.0 rating.

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Decent acting talent from Vin Zhang, but the story is unrealistic. It went downhill after episode 6.

Live Surgery Room is a medical melodrama starting with Vin Zhang. He is a decent actor, and it was the first time I saw him act so emotionally in a drama when he found out why his dad committed suicide at Haicheng Hospital.

It was convincing, but the story went downhill after he found out the reasons why his dad took his life. Streaming surgery Live in real life is unrealistic, and this drama had no romance.

Synopsis: Zhen Ren is a surgeon who achieved his father's dying wish. With the help of ER director Pan, he joined Haicheng Hospital. He took steps forward to save a patient during a Whipple procedure. Zheng Ren devoted everything to being a doctor, and his skills caught the attention of genius doctor Su Yun, who began to study Zheng Ren's methods. Su Yun accepts and admires Zheng Ren as a colleague after witnessing his selflessness when they both signed up for the frontline rescue team after an earthquake. To treat a case of conjoined twins with arrhythmia, Zheng Ren and Su Yun join hands to form a team formed by a group of medical professionals that includes equipment nurse Xie Yiren, attending physician Lin Yuan (Wei Wei), consulting physician Chang Yue, and German professor Rudolph.

My Reviews:
1. The entire cast's acting ability was okay. Vin Zhang performed a decent job in emotional scenes. He is a decent actor, but he has appeared in many dramas in which I felt the scripts were not good, which makes his acting ability mediocre.
2. The first 5-6 episodes were engaging as Vin Zhang's character, Zheng Ren, tried to discover why his dad took his life.
3. Zheng Ren is a genius surgeon, but he cannot be the only one who performs all surgeries successfully in the entire hospital.
4. To have a story about how to survive in a hospital, they have to stream the surgery live, which is unrealistic in real life.
5. There was no romance in this drama, so if you are looking for it, you will be disappointed like I was.

I give it a 6.0 rating for bad scripts and unrealistic storylines.

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A typical crime drama with predictable ending, and good acting from Zhang Song Wen

The Hunter is a crime drama about a police department working to chase and arrest a drug lord, played by Zhang Song Wen.

Synopsis: In the calm coastal town of Sanping City, the narcotics squad accidentally seizes a batch of new methamphetamine that has a rare purity in action, so Sanping Public Security immediately launches an investigation. The transferred police officer Zhao You Nan, with a keen sense of smell and insight, makes a target of Huang Zong Wei, who did the chemical business from scratch.

The cunning Huang Zong Wei ignites Zhao Younan’s fighting spirit. She keeps an eye on Huang Zong Wei. No matter where Huang Zong Wei hides or how false her appearance is, she can dig up clues and find the truth without hesitation to arrest. The Public Security team led by Zhao You Nan versus the drug dealers led by Huang Zong Wei. Zhao You Nan goes after Huang Zong Wei, and Huang Zong Wei is good at hiding, which stages a “game of cat and mouse”…

My Reviews:
- It is a typical crime drama about drug dealers. Zhang Song Wen is the only person who acted and did a good job in this drama.
- He played a likable bad guy, just like the one in Knockout, which has a better storyline than this one.
- It is a predictable ending, so nothing special but the cat-mouse chasing between policemen and drug dealers.

I give it a 5.5 because the script is not original, but the acting is good by Zhang Song Wen

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If you are looking for romance, then don't watch this drama because there was none.

Dream (aka Imagination Season on YouTube via Fresh Drama Chanel)is a melodrama dealing with business and entrepreneurs among 4 college friends with very little romance between the main CP. There was no kissing or hugging at all. The 2nd CP has more romantic scenes than the main CP.

Synopsis: The story is about four friends in university who meet after graduation and decide to start a business together. They are prepared to use the mindset of the Internet generation coupled with a whole new business model to serve Beijing drifters who are facing problems with renting a room. Through mutual understanding and cooperation, they finally achieve their dreams after undergoing a series of challenges.

My Reviews:
- It started slowly by introducing the characters and their struggles in building their IT company.
- Yu Pen Yue (played by Jia Nai Liang) is a genius among his four college mates. His arrogantness rubs feathers with his friends, clients, and competitors.
- His kindness, caring, self-reliance, and optimism helped him overcome adversities and win the trust of his friends and his lover, Wan RouYu (played by Bridgette Qiao)
- I didn't like Bridgette Qiao's character in this drama; it was so annoying and frustrating when she allowed fear because her parents' failed marriage prevented her from following her heart.
- Eventually, they get together, but there is no romance between them; the 2nd CP has better romantic scenes than the main CP. Yu PenYue and Wan RouYu did not kiss, which was a disappointment.
- The annoying part was that the audio went silent on YouTube's Fresh Drama channel, making it unpleasant to watch.

I am giving it a 6.5 because the script has nothing special, and the acting is mediocre.

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The plot started out good but went downhill from episodes 11 to 19. It is also predictable.

The Lonely Warrior is a crime drama where a detective is sent to prison for a crime he did not commit when a criminal dies during his investigation.

The Synopsis tells the story of an interrogation accident that sent Detective Cheng Bing of the Third Brigade to prison to serve his sentence. His teammates were implicated, dismissed from the police, and demoted. The former elite Third Brigade of the police fell apart. After ten years in prison, Cheng Bing regained his freedom. He lost everything, but Wang Da Yong, the suspect in the case, is still at large...

Wearing a police uniform for a day brings justice for a lifetime. The Third Brigade needed to explain, but unwillingness turned into persistence. The sharp blade was unsheathed again. Cheng Bing and the brothers from the Third Brigade regrouped and embarked on the road to pursue the murderer. During the lonely and long journey, they cooperated with the police to chase the murderer for thousands of miles. In the process, we rediscover the meaning of life.

I am giving it a 7.0 rating for the following reasons:
1. The acting from the entire cast is good.
2. The story was engaging in the first 10 episodes, then went downhill. It is getting draggy and no longer believable when he goes rogue to investigate and go after the real killer himself without his buddies’ help.
3. He developed some new relationships along the way that were not related to the real killer.
4. Added unnecessary fillers.
5. It was frustrating to watch from episode 11-19. I skipped and FF a lot between these episodes with 1.5 and 2.0 speeds.
6. He has a bad relationship with his daughter instead of focusing on mending that relationship. He has another father/daughter relationship with some other girl.
7. It is predictable, and I think it would have been much better if it was part of light-on-series from iQiYi with only 12 episodes.

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If you have time to kill, this is a bingable drama, but the plot is not that exciting.

The Perfect Husband in the Mirror is a mystery romance short drama about a useless husband who is a child, irresponsible, a mama boy who does not want to grow up.

The Synopsis: Luo Wei Qi and her husband Meng Ying Chao have been married for seven years, and their relationship has entered a bottleneck period. Facing the sharp contrast between her husband before and after, Luo Wei Qi couldn't help but wonder if the person in front of her was her real husband...

I am giving it a 6.0 rating for the following reasons:
1. The plot is nothing exciting, but it is bingable since it is a short drama with only 10 minutes per episode.
2. The acting is not great, mediocre at best.
3. Johnny Zhang has been in a few dramas, mostly supporting roles. He should stay that way since his acting is nothing exceptional, especially not as the ML.
4. The same goes for the FL, Zhao Yuan Yuan. I like her character the best in Love is Sweet.
5. The ending is predictable, and episode 25 is not needed.

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A decent crime drama where a once suicidal policewoman tries to solve a serial killer case.

The Abandoned is a crime drama movie starting with Janine Chang as a police detective. Her character went through a life crisis where she wanted to kill herself after her fiance had killed himself.

Her attempted suicide was interrupted when she found a dead body and got herself involved in solving a serial killer who ended up killing immigrant people from Southeast Asia countries who came to Taiwan for work.

The movie is engaged with suspenseful elements as she tries to solve the case with her apprentice and the boss, who mainly hired immigrant people.

I give it a 7.5 rating, and the acting is good.

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A bizarre sci-fi drama with some interesting special effects. Good acting and the rooster rock.

Parallel World is a weird ancient sci-fi drama produced out of Cdrama.

The Synopsis: A beautiful melon seller, Ye Liu Xi, and a shadow puppet performer, Chang Dong, join forces to venture deep into the desert. One seeks to unravel the mystery of her origins, while the other aims to retrieve the remains of his girlfriend and 17 others who perished under mysterious circumstances. As they encounter numerous anomalies in the uninhabited area, they are led to the weathered and supernatural Yumen Pass. They navigate between the Imperial Guards, Taoist Priests, and the Scorpion-Eyed creatures, unraveling the truth amidst various enigmas and gaining insights into true love through numerous life-and-death experiences. The answers seem within reach but are entangled in an even larger conspiracy. Will the truth and their love prevail?

The acting is good, especially the main CP, played by Bai Yu and Ni Ni. The flow of the story is bizarre as they travel into many dimensions of the parallel worlds. It is interesting to watch; however, I wouldn't say I like the production quality of the drama, where everything is blurred and blue when they travel into a parallel world. It is my biggest complaint about this drama.

The cinematography for this drama is quite good, but why blur the sandman's face? It looks distorted. It is okay, and I like the acting, but I am not sure I will watch this genre in the future. I gave it a 7.5 rating.

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Short and watchable drama about infidelity and revenge.

"Women's Choice" is a short web drama about women's choice. It is about infidelity and revenge.

The Synopsis: In the eyes of outsiders, Su Yu Ning almost has a perfect life: a thriving career, a gentle husband, and a well-behaved daughter. Unexpectedly, this wonderful life fell apart overnight. First, her husband cheated, and then her daughter was injured and unconscious. Soon, Su Yu Ning discovers she was already part of and amid a calculated conspiracy. And what was entrenched in the center of the plot was the person she never expected. To protect her daughter, Su Yu Ning had to stand up and declare war on "her."

The acting is mediocre, from the main CP to the supporting cast, but I like the script and the scheme of Su Yu Ning as she is fighting back for what is rightfully her. I can't wait to see the ending. I have watched 17 episodes already and enjoy the drama. I am giving it a 7.0 rating.

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Good story about medical professions in a tough situation like SARS pandemic in 2003

"Eye of the Storm" is a movie about the 2003 SARS pandemic in Hong Kong and Taiwan. It showed case the stories of how the nurses and doctors, including the hospital administrators, were trying to cover up the patient zero and the spread of SARs.

It also showed the ugliness of human behaviors regarding life-and-death situations. It started out slow, and the story progressed nicely. It also showed the human kindness of everyone trapped in the hospital and how they helped each other in a tough situation. The heroes were the doctors and nurses caring for patients and their families.

Overall, I enjoyed it and gave it a 7.5 rating.

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Good women centric story, triumphant against all odds.

I was not planning to watch "Be Your Own Light" until it was recommended AvenueX YouTuber. Now 37 episodes in, I found it quite enjoyable and love drama with strong will women who want to move forward with life against all odds.

Synopsis: He Huan has had to deal with many things, such as her husband fleeing and leaving her with huge debts, setbacks in her career, and her mother falling seriously ill. Through the encouragement of friends, He Huan remains tenacious in her attempt to start over. Relying on her wisdom and sincerity, He Huan begins to overcome the difficulties in helping her mother seek treatment as well as the creditors relentlessly chasing her for money; with her persistence and pure intentions, she quickly climbs the ranks from a hotline operator to a show's host, thus returning to the peak of her life and becoming her own light. After realizing her goals, He Huan and her colleagues actively explore the potential for transforming traditional media. With the help of influencer Jiang Jun Hao, He Huan joins the tide of the times and participates in forming integrated media for TV stations. While her career starts to become smooth sailing, she faces a new choice emotionally. Her husband's selfishness and ruthlessness have led He Huan to become an independent person. Meanwhile, her relationship with Jiang Jun Hao has gone through many phases as they move towards a relationship of appreciation and mutual understanding.

Review: I like He Huan's character, and against all the odds that she was dealt with, she managed to press forward and deal with life's curve balls head-on and, in the process, find love and support from her friends.

I give it a 7.5 rating because of a good story about dealing with life curve balls and friendships, as all three deal with personal setbacks.

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Chinese versof Fatal Attraction but less gruesome psychopath toxic relationship. Good drama

My Wife is a drama about a full-time mom's career advancement follows Shen Anan, who loves life and loves food. This is a Chinese version of Fatal Attraction, where her husband (played by Du Chun) cheats on her with her cousin Shi Yue (played by Rachel Yang)

The acting is good, especially Rachel Yang, who did a good and very convincing job playing a psychopath in this drama, and Ren Fei (played by Chen Hao Ming), who is Anan's sister-in-law and best friend.

I wish Shen AnAn could be stronger and put her husband in his place by revenge, but she is too nice. Eventually, with the help of Lin Yao, her boss (played by Ren Hao), and her husband's ex-GF, Liang Yuan (played by Zhang Wen), she has a successful career and become a strong independent woman again.

This is the first suspense and intense drama about a toxic psychopath relationship that I have seen in CDrama. Men who cheat deserve what they lose when it comes to cheating on their spouses.

I enjoy this drama and can't wait to find out the ending. I give it a 7.5rating.

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