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Thanks, I realised when I saw posts on Twitter. I hope Tencent promotes this drama properly. And I hope Zhejiang TV does the same for PE.

Hello Deng Yan! It's Tencent? I thought it's Zhejiang TV.

I like him too and am going to binge Under the Skin lol; he looked like he'd built himself up for his new role from what I could see in the airport pictures on Twitter, though I could be wrong and it's just a shorter haircut which gives that impression.

You can check it out, it's nearly at the bottom on the FPC page.

Thanks for the info, it's another connection between them that I was looking for along with the one from Martial.

If this role gains her recognition and she is not taking on more costume dramas (which is disappointing) then another police role may be acceptable. The story is interesting for FPC but I don't think she is taking that role, it may be an older more veteran actress.

The Wire was gripping stuff so I don't blame you for re-watching. British period costume dramas are my favourite to re-watch and I agree that sometimes romance gets in the way of a really good story.
The dramas I watched filled up a bit of time with plots and actors I'd not considered before but I just want Reba on screen now to end the drought.
I hope the hiatus has been worth it for her and look forward to her best years ahead.

Very succinct. I was referring to the black marketing too when I said TLB didn't get it's full due. Both Daegon and you have gladdened my heart so thank you.

Thank you for reminding us all.

I know there is one with subs because I watched it but I think it may no longer be available. I'm feeling a bit nostalgic about her because there's been so little new info about her for too long.

I found this and got a bit nostalgic after reading the comments from the video. This drama didn't get it's full due.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPHbFtuJSnQ

That is the title, but I have seen it called Sword AND Rose in a few places too.

I don't know why this drama changed from CCTV to Zhejiang TV but it is the 4th biggest Satellite network in China and covers over 40 countries with many broadcasting channels, they have massive advertising revenues and we know Reba is an endorsement favourite and may be raking in the money for them already.

Running Man was a popular show produced by them and we know Reba was a contestant in it. (The ratings went high that time)

Zhejiang TV awarded The Long Ballad: OUTSTANDING TV Drama at the 32nd Zhejiang TV Peony Awards.

Diamond Lover, The King's Woman and Eternal Love have all been Zhejiang TV dramas. TLB wasn't one but they gave it an award (Probably saw the overseas potential of Reba as TLB did so well outside China!). If TBL had been launched from Zhejiang TV it would have had more recognition and awards perhaps?

There's probably more reasons and connections which I don't know but I can only applaud Zhejiang TV for investing in our girl for this new project and I hope this works out well for her and the whole drama.

Ah, right. Is that a good thing?

I just saw this on YT and had to post it here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AfVBwm_1Lo

Yes, but what a long wait until next year!

I do recall that it is. Her 1st role was by the same ppl/platform. (Anarhan) No, Sorry! I got confused with Prosecution Elite.

Yes, I am a fan of crime and legal dramas but I'll watch anything if it grips my attention, recently it's been Under the Microscope, Warm on a Cold Night, Royal Rumours and The Blood of Youth. The first two were unusual or different and interesting to watch (the latter of the two could have been much better though). I've watched a spate British crime dramas which have been pretty good too.
Thanks for the compliment but I think most of us on this page are Reba's loyal fans. I get a lot of background info from fans like yourself who do their research so thank you for that. Reba bears the brunt for poor scripts so I really want an exceptionally well written role for her this time. I do wish she'd go for quantity and quality at the same time though and spare us months of dullness. Can't wait to watch how she handles the new roles, maybe it's what she has always wanted and will excel at it.
I don't know if there are translated works for both Reba's new dramas, it needs checking out.

Is the title Sword and Rose or just Sword Rose?

https://twitter.com/Cpop_Melon/status/1643128417997701120

Nothing wrong with a background check of her co-star and I'm happy about the Hong Kong veterans starring in this drama: I cut my C-drama teeth on Hong Kong films and dramas too. I'd read the novel if there is one for this drama.
Can I say that I'm really too excited about the cop role and human trafficking theme for Reba, it's what I wished for since TLB. I hope it's for real and it's adapted well for screen. The girl needs a really brilliantly executed plot to shine and show her stuff.