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The Legend of Jin Yan
3 people found this review helpful
by Bali
Oct 29, 2021
34 of 34 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 4.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 4.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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This is a nice drama to watch while waiting for a great one to come only if you don’t mind:
A series full of misunderstandings.
A drama that, although is focused on romance, the lead male is full of justifiable distrust since the lead female is constantly doing things that will cause the lack of trust and then complaining that he doesn’t trust her.
A main couple that has a lot of tender moments but there’s no thrilling chemistry between them.
A leading lady that cannot put her thoughts together to give a reasonable explanation to each one of her actions that were causing the male lead to mistrust her.
And last, but not least, even if the drama has a happy ending, it is wasted on the male lead trying to woo her as if it wasn’t not good enough that he left everything behind to follow her.

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She Is the One
4 people found this review helpful
by Bali
Jun 10, 2021
24 of 24 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 2.0
This is a nice, lighthearted, and fun to watch romantic comedy. The actors did very well bringing their characters to life and there was a very good, playful, and romantic chemistry between the lead couple. There are illogical issues to resolve but, after all, the drama is a comedy! The supporting actors also did a good job. This is a light and cliché drama to watch while waiting for a great one to come! The soundtrack is really nice and the drama, even with all its imperfections, is entertaining.
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Someday or One Day
4 people found this review helpful
by Bali
Feb 22, 2020
13 of 13 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
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“Some Day or One Day” is a thrilling fantasy drama with a really nice steadfast romance that transcended time and space. The actors did a great job bringing their characters to life and the leading couple excels in making the viewer believe that there were really two different characters, especially Alice Ke as Huang Yu Xuan /Chen Yun Ru where her roles were as different as night and day. Greg Han was also fantastic on his portrayal of Wang Quan Sheng/Li Zi Wei. There is also Patrick Shi who gives a great performance as the enigmatic Mo Jun Jie; and last but not least, Yan Yu Li as the antagonist and disturbing Xie Zhi Qi | Xie Zhong Ru. The time travel plot is carried very well, although a little bit confusing at times. The only thing that could’ve been better were the romantic scenes between the leading couple while kissing, most of the time the kissing seemed forced, but they make up with their great chemistry and understanding of each other throughout the drama. This drama is really entertaining, enjoy it!

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The King of Blaze
4 people found this review helpful
by Bali
May 24, 2019
28 of 28 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

Review for both seasons together

This is a fairly good drama. The plot had a lot of potential but the storyline between the lead couple had the same elements even though there were centuries in between each existence. The acting is good for the most part but the feelings are not well developed. Zhang Yi Jie (as Hao Yue and Lei Hao-Season 2) and Lai Yu Meng (as Princess Li Ying and Wei Yong Qian- Season 2) had a great storyline and very good chemistry. The first season was more entertaining and the characters were better developed; the CGI’s and the music were great and the action was nice. On the second season, the characters lost depth and luster due to the overused plot. Even though this is not a drama with strong re-watch value, it’s still entertaining.

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Head over Heels
5 people found this review helpful
by Bali
Apr 11, 2025
58 of 58 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 10
Head over Heels (2025)is a great romance miniseries with Yao Guanyu (as Xie Yu Li) and Yu Yin (as Ye Ning) in the leading couple’s role. This is a story of a man that finally finds the woman he fell in love with six years before , but she doesn’t remember him. Even though they are from different social backgrounds and their characters are different, she is shy and inexperience and he is direct and forceful, when she experienced threats and viciousness, she came to realize that he has become more than her protector. He forced his way into her heart and she is more than willing to accept him. When fate is threatening their time together, she surrendered to his care, warmth, and steadfast love to be showered by his affection, tenderness, and care and to be able to reciprocate for as long they can. The cast did a good job bringing their characters to life, the leading couple has intense, sensual, and fantastic chemistry whether they are bickering or being intimate. Both the male and female lead are strong characters when faced with adversity and firm in their believes which, together, they only become better and stronger. Overall, this drama is very good and entertaining. Enjoy it!
This drama can be found on YouTube under the caption: “ They said he was playing with me, but later high and mighty one knelt before me and humbly wooed me” or “She tamed cold, playboy CEO uncle, got trapped in his games, got spoiled”

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Ta De Xiao Jie Geng
5 people found this review helpful
by Bali
Apr 8, 2025
75 of 75 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 10
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-Ta De Xiao Jie Geng (2025) is a great romance reborn miniseries with Wang Yi Ran (as Fu Zheng) and Shi Tong (as Wen Li) in the lead couple’s role. Most of the cast did a good job bringing their characters to life but the leading couple’s romance was a delight to watch. Shi Tong really brings the character Wen Lin to life in a natural way with a breath of fresh air. Wen Li is delightful, especially as she comes up with new ways to lure and captivate Fu Zheng who is seven years her senior and considered a family member. He has been in love with Wen Li for some time and it is lovely to see how Wen Li shatters every one of his attempts to resist her. One could say about Wen Li is that, instead of getting revenge, she managed to bring justice to her mother’s untimely death and to her own self. In the process, she manages to coax Fu Zheng who was the one that was always there for her in a steadfast and loving way. Good drama, enjoy it!
This drama can be found on YouTube under the caption: New drama "Her Little Balloon Flower". #Wang Yiran #Shi Tong #New drama #Mainland drama #Love

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The Ugly Queen Season 2
5 people found this review helpful
by Bali
Jul 18, 2022
26 of 26 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 5.0
Music 4.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
The Ugly Queen is a farcical comedy representation with exaggerated content set within a historical period. There are some good action scenes and, taking in consideration that it contains a bit of slapstick and dark comedy elements, the drama is comprised of a good amount of ridiculous characters and dialogue. Having watched this drama in iQiyi, it is a disservice to a drama when the translation is clearly done through the use of a translation device without any proofreading resulting in duplicity and confusing dialogues. If the drama is well translated, it would be a much more enjoyable watching experience.

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Rewriting Destiny
5 people found this review helpful
by Bali
Jun 1, 2022
24 of 24 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 3.0
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This is a nice and cute comedy romance fantasy in a historical setting. Although it is full of clichés, it has a lot of funny moments and a bit of a dark villainous plot. Although the leading couple has good chemistry, it is Li Ge Yang as Xu Zi Yan that carries on the romance vibe the best. Even though Dong Si Yi as Xia Yu Bing is funny and refreshing to watch, she lacks on facial loving expressions on some of the romantic scenes. The drama is very entertaining for the most part but it has a villain, Xue Mu, portrayed by Liu Yao Yuan which becomes very irritating and insufferable without reason. Due to the comedy aspect of this drama, there is overly exaggerated acting from the cast intended that many times is funny but sometimes can be awkward. Still, the drama is entertaining.

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The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion
5 people found this review helpful
by Bali
Feb 15, 2021
40 of 40 episodes seen
Completed 1
Overall 5.5
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 6.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 2.0
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This drama had a great story that went all wrong. The leading couple’s relationship was marred by the constant mistrust of the leading lady toward the male lead. What more did he have to do to prove himself? Also, the lead couple lacked chemistry and their romantic scenes were nothing spectacular. The second lead couple was so much better! The music is nice and the action scenes were well played. The drama’s way of getting the bad guys was great until the last villain, Duke An's, played his vengeful plot against the main lead. SPOILER ALERT: REALLY? Does it make sense that no one could make it clear that Duke An's mother didn’t die on the fire? If the viewer is looking for a nice romance, this drama is not it; if the viewer is looking for a well developed plot and a reasonable sense of revenge, this drama is not it either. This drama will not make the rewatch list; it is one of those to watch while waiting for a great one to come!

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I Hear You
5 people found this review helpful
by Bali
May 18, 2019
24 of 24 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 6.5
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This is a very good drama with a nice romantic story. “I Hear You” is more about the male lead’s ability to understand his beloved despite his quiet and seemingly cold demeanor. The drama uses the circumstantial cohabitation as a premise to have the lead couple to get to know each other and eventually fall in love. The supporting cast is excellent, especially Bei Er Duo ‘s best friend Tang Li (Gratitude Dai) who had the best character development in the drama. There is great chemistry among the cast and the leading couple manage to increasingly sustain their great chemistry all the way until the end of the drama. **SPOILER ALERT** The drama was really good, but it could have been better if not for the unnecessary “separation to reach our goals” theme on the last episode; but at least time flew by in matters of minutes and the male lead resolved everyone else’s problems before going to Japan and appearing in front of his REAL dream, (Bei Er Duo), at the last moment ending the drama with a sweet embrace.

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The Rules of Love Season 2
5 people found this review helpful
by Bali
May 17, 2019
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 8.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
This is a very nice, light romantic comedy with great feelings. Don’t expect too much from The Rules of Love Season 1 since it is just the preemptive tale of how the lead couple meet and a series of unfortunate events developed that will get the couple together. For The Rules of Love Season 2, the love story starts to develop and characters start to fall into place. The drama is nice and the romance is light but the leading couple has good chemistry. What stand out on this drama is the overall sense of sincerity on the character’s feelings and the camaraderie. Last episode of Season 2 ends with “to be continued hinting to a Season 3. If you are looking for something nice to watch until a great one comes, this is entertaining. Enjoy it!

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Ever Night Season 2
10 people found this review helpful
by Bali
Mar 11, 2020
43 of 43 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 4.0
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This is a nice sequel but the plot splits into two storylines with one having Ning Que protecting Sang Sang after her identity is discovered until she ascends into Heaven where her character becomes almost non- existent and out of main characterization, to the other storyline with Ning Que becoming the Tang Empire’s protector while he and the Academy characters take center stage battling enemies of Tang. The last episodes are wasted by Sang Sang trying to humanize the cold and vicious Goddess of Light with whom she shares spiritual energy until, at the very end, the story gives the impression that Sang Sang is going to win the spiritual battle and comes back to Ning Que. Although Dylan Wang does a good job as an older and “more mature” Ning Que, the chemistry between Ning Que and Sang Sang from the first season is amiss. The first part of this season was going well until the main characters get separated. Now, to wait for the third season and hope that Sang Sang and Ning Que will recover the strength and chemistry that their characters had on the first season. Let’s hope!

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Deep in the White Clouds There Is My Dear
6 people found this review helpful
by Bali
Jul 30, 2024
80 of 80 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
This review may contain spoilers
This drama can be found, at least for now, under the heading: [MULTI SUB] Full✨Cinderella Marries Handsome Uncle#shortdrama #sweet #chinesedrama【Wish Theater】
on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw0_9vC2zAE
This is actually one of many versions but this one is by far a really good rendition. It is a miniseries so it is fast paced but everything is explain and clarify in due time. The drama is a romantic comedy and the comedy is delivered on the right time without interrupting the flow of the plot. The leading couple has very good chemistry and great moments together. Although the leading lady looks younger than her actual age, her character is smart, strong, witty, feisty, loyal, and kindhearted. It is a lighthearted drama with good romance and comedy. Enjoy it!
PS: Rating is by comparing other dramas of the same lenght and category and taking in consideration that it is a miniseries!

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Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2
5 people found this review helpful
by Bali
Aug 31, 2022
29 of 29 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 3.0
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Review for Part 1 @ 2

This drama is a GREAT historical production that should not have been titled “Love Like The Galaxy” because their love was not only slow burned, but also full of secrets, lack of confidence, misunderstandings, and, the most tedious part of this drama, Shao Shang’s cold attitude and distrust toward Zi Sheng. How a great love cannot understand Zi Sheng’s emotional pain, turmoil, and commitment?
Having said that, Zhao Lusi (Shao Shang) and Leo Wu (Zi Sheng) did an excellent job portraying their characters and, although their romantic their chemistry was not very amorous, the best intimate interaction in the whole drama happened without an unnecessary awkward kiss in episode 36, really beautiful and heartwarming! The rest of the cast also did a wonderful job bringing their characters to life.
This drama is heavy on revenge plots, palace antics, familial interactions, truehearted friendship, occasional comedic scenes to lighten the darker tones, great action scenes, and amazing cinematography and music.

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100 Days My Prince
5 people found this review helpful
by Bali
Apr 29, 2019
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5

High Rewatch Value (4 times since first watched 3 years ago. Still a ✶✶✶✶✶✶✶✶✶✶!

This is a very good drama. The storyline is solid, it has great cinematography, good music, and it offers a wide range of emotions that are found through a good blend of emotional unexpected series of events, comedy, action, and romance within a historical background. . The cast did a great job bringing their characters to life and there was good chemistry among the whole cast. The lead couple had very good chemistry as well, but I must say that it was strongly carried by the intense and stoic personality of the Crowned Prince. This drama offers a good range of complex stories and characters that gave a wholesome feeling to the storyline that was not solely concentrated on the female and male leads since each story was weaved nicely into their lives. The drama is entertaining on all aspects. Enjoy it!

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