I'm biased 😁. But, I agree. Pure on-screen magic. Be it comedy or heavy dramatic scenes. They just mesh well.…
No worries. You can find these on MDL. Remember to ignore the ratings for crime Cdramas on MDL. Anything in the 7s is good for the genre. There are too many fluff-heads here that overrate romance...
OK. Off the top of my head, here are some standouts...
"The Knockout" (2023) is the king of crime dramas. A long 39 episode crime epic. Stars Mr. Crime, Zhang Yi.
The most recent good one was "Eight Hundred" (2026). Starring Xu Kai and Deng Enxi. A brilliant and tragic cat and mouse game between father and son.
"Drifting Away" (2025). Really dark and gritty. Based on a real case. A truly sinister performance by Wang Qian Yuan, and a raw and emotional one from Zhao Jinmai. Possibly her best.
"Homesick" (2022) with the super gifted Zhang Zifeng. A very twisted drama.
Absolutely adored this drama. It was difficult at times, but ultimately a beautiful and heartwarming journey. Superbly acted and totally immersive. If I had to critique one thing, it was perhaps the event overload towards the end. I prefer fewer events, and more time spent on the effects caused by that event. Overall, TL is the very definition of a not-to-be-missed drama.
She is about to enter the Beijing Film Academy for formal training. This is a pre-BFA performance. She's only…
Great post 😊. I've always felt her roles were intelligently selected. She'll take on a challenging support role that showcases her acting and puts her alongside industry veterans over pushing for a fluff lead role in a youth drama. And while a quick glance might make it seem like having a lead role is more impressive. The substance of the supporting roles Ai Mi takes on has done wonders for developing her acting and furthering her career. Even her recent lead roles have great variance, demonstrating her ability across genres.
The fact we'll miss her on our screens while she's studying is a great sign she's left an impression. On the one hand, I'm happy she won't have to juggle study and filming. Now she can get plenty of rest and put all her energy into developing her craft. Like Wu Lei, she takes her acting seriously and likes to challenge herself. I remember an interview where she said she wanted to try all kinds of characters and not be pigeonholed. With that mindset and talent, she's going to be around for a long time.
On the other hand, it's going to be so hard to find another upcoming actor to follow while Ai Mi is studying at the BFA 😭. There's only one Ai Mi.
Here's a bit of an overview of what Hou Minghao and Ai Mi did, in preparations for their roles:3 months before…
Thank you so much for this. Their hardwork is coming through on-screen and delivering results. Love hearing about how hard actors work to bring the story to life.
Fof me Ai Mi is the best fl I have seen acting wise working with Mingao so far.
I'm biased 😁. But, I agree. Pure on-screen magic. Be it comedy or heavy dramatic scenes. They just mesh well. Even I didn't expect it to be this good. I'm so proud of her stepping up and taking on the challenge. And, I'm absolutely ecstatic about her success in KTTPH & KFS. She works so hard, she deserves it.
I am rooting for Ai mi since her role in the double! she really shines here!! but omg so young still for such…
She is about to enter the Beijing Film Academy for formal training. This is a pre-BFA performance. She's only going to get better and better. Her acting journey will be a really fun one to follow 😊.
A great bts of Ai Mi preparing and filming the tragic scene 😭 with her mother. Jin Sha comforts her at the end after a job well done 🎭👏☺️... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tNyQ-WhvQFY
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OK. Off the top of my head, here are some standouts...
"The Knockout" (2023) is the king of crime dramas. A long 39 episode crime epic. Stars Mr. Crime, Zhang Yi.
The most recent good one was "Eight Hundred" (2026). Starring Xu Kai and Deng Enxi. A brilliant and tragic cat and mouse game between father and son.
"Drifting Away" (2025). Really dark and gritty. Based on a real case. A truly sinister performance by Wang Qian Yuan, and a raw and emotional one from Zhao Jinmai. Possibly her best.
"Homesick" (2022) with the super gifted Zhang Zifeng. A very twisted drama.
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You've seen "Beloved," so I won't add it.
~ "WXY fans so they've unfortunately gone to attack Zhao Qing in their need for their displeasure to be heard" ~
I totally understand where they are coming from. They just want what's best for him. But, I agree, ZQ is an innocent party here. This is unfortunate.
KTTPH will have high rewatchability. So, we'll have to get our fix that way. But I feel where Holly is coming from. I'm going to miss this team 😭.
I actually hope the next Ai Mi drama released (as a lead) is "Above the Wall."
The fact we'll miss her on our screens while she's studying is a great sign she's left an impression. On the one hand, I'm happy she won't have to juggle study and filming. Now she can get plenty of rest and put all her energy into developing her craft. Like Wu Lei, she takes her acting seriously and likes to challenge herself. I remember an interview where she said she wanted to try all kinds of characters and not be pigeonholed. With that mindset and talent, she's going to be around for a long time.
On the other hand, it's going to be so hard to find another upcoming actor to follow while Ai Mi is studying at the BFA 😭. There's only one Ai Mi.
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