TinyMoose

To be fair, SOME Chinese dramas have tried to push at the boundaries they are trapped in and thus DO connect with an international audience (like The Untamed, Nirvana in Fire, Story of Yanxi Palace, Word of Honor, The Longest Day in Chang'an, etc). It prompts some great creativity in itself to be able to attempt this. I agree that censorship and propaganda/nationalism rules on the Chinese entertainment industry can limit/restrict in general its ability to connect to an international audience depending on its specific themes, and it also greatly limits the kinds of stories/questions/variety-of-thought you can expect from them. Maybe that is the 'cookie cutter' feel one of you described; how they often feel the same? I feel like ones more focused on universal themes do better internationally: 1) love against all odds, 2) fighting against oppression/injustice (especially if it is clever and/or the 'underdog' making a difference), and 3) focus on friendship/family (unconditional support even through difficult times or mistakes).

They can rage against a wall if they want. *shrugs*

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You're too kind. I get excited/rambling sometimes! I loved your review. It was very truthful and on point.

Omg...I just started this series and it is super adorable; not like what I was expecting!

Also , this series is picked up by Netflix, so it will target an international audience, so I have hope that it will do fine. The great majority of international folks won't care about this, honestly.

wow! thanks for sharing!

The only thing that might come close is Nirvana in Fire (2015). No so much with the love, but more with the I-told-you-so revenge that the main character gives to those who destroyed his life over frivolities.

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So beautiful!

Definitley the BEST cgi. Crazy good. Kings Avitar is so freakin' good. But I am a gamer also and that comraderie shown in this show gives me so much LIFE: really gives a taste of WHY so many love to game.

Look at those smile! :D

Backed by Netflix for an international audience is cool. Korean fantasy and historical dramas do so well on Netflix <3

Haha! Never know with these writers (Hong sisters)! I did love A Korean Odyssey....and to me it has a 'happy ending' cause you know the character's personality ;P But Hotel del Luna......OMG...... Here's to hoping for a happy ending! Cheers!

a lot of us have been waiting and hoping......

Hong sisters with happy endings....?

I think they are referring more to the look and feel of that era and not the actual historical era. Personally I'd rather have fantasy to hopefully get rid of the rampant sexism from all previous eras ;P

Why is this even making you angry? How does this even diminish Chinese dramas in any way? Does China have a monopoly on clothing now even if other cultures/societies/countries literally wore the same thing in their own history? Why is this even an issue? This is a FANTASY for entertainment, not some social commentary hating on the Chinese entertainment industry or Chinese anything. At WORST, it is 'influenced by' Chinese culture; but isn't that like the BIGGEST compliment to any entity really? Hardly a negative thing at all.

*Yawn*

Make friends with someone who has it and watch with them....? lol