Alaskan

I recommend the Chinese drama *Road to Splendor,* my favorite drama so far this year. It's a (fictional) historical drama with great acting (especially by Deng En Xi), good development of complex characters (including side characters), interesting politicking, and a romance that I liked more than many other dramas (e.g., *Pursuit of Jade).* The antagonist, Lady Yu, is a great character: like Lady Macbeth without the guilt. The second FL is infuriating but, at the same time, somewhat sympathetic. I felt sorry for her when her husband came up with a zinger of an insult to describe her. He called her ordinary. Ooh, ouch.