Charlie C

I'll keep that in mind :D I too appreciate good shows, even if I watch it or not. So I get where you're coming from. Ie. I've never watched Games of Throne even though it's my mom's fav; but we do share a love for Lord of the Rings tho haha

Btw, are there fun moments in Against the Current? Personally, I like stories that focus on something else first, then romance. And I'm a huge fan of comedy. Just a dash here and there is enough to charm me, given a good plot line.

I like this too and appreciate how self-aware she is.

Have you finished episode 8? She's back. They explained immediately her getting rescued by Bi Tao and Qi Zhong Kai. Our girl is back, no worries :D

Dramatic, intense, creative and funny as heck. Start as soon as you can :D

From what I've read, A Chou is the real Wei Rao. They were switched at birth.
I'm just a bit unconvinced by how identical they look. But by the power vested in plot device...

He's cool thus far (episode 8). I hope he stays this cool and level-headed haha.

I'm not sure if it's appropriate, but these past few episodes have been hilarious! The cast is wonderful, especially the lovestruck-but-in-denial ML. Even 2ML is funny too. TXW is great in this dual roles, no notes!

I'm glad to hear you enjoy it so much :D It must surely be a good drama.

I mean, from your description, it is melodramatic hahaha. I also saw posts online about the acting of the whole cast during the airing. At the same time, it is how you see it :D

I get where you're coming from too. There are dramas that I'd watch again because I like them very much and want to get more out of. Wonderful!

I heard all the good and tear-jerking things about "Against the Current. I'm a little afraid it might be too melodramatic for me?

I am watching Where the Mask Ends too. It's thrilling hahaha. I wonder if it'll gain much traction online and in China.

I'm also impressed with the costumes, especially the head pieces and decorations of Empresses in the Palace. I like the pace and how I need to take time to watch it. Cannot binge it in any way. But I'm more pre-occupied with WTME right now. It's so... current, contemporary I guess haha.

I am! Finally hahaha. I'm surprised at how good it is! Even though I have heard of its reputation for a long time.

Did it tick your costume glamour box? I actually thought of you while watching it, thought you might actually like it.

I think he looks appropriate and historically more accurate. Actors who can deliver without having more conventional good looks are a blessing :D

Lola, you're hereeeeee!

This is one of the OG palace dramas that I couldn't avoid knowing, no matter what. (Especially when it's my friend's fav. He keeps nagging me to try it, even before I got into C-dramas LOL.) To my genuine and most pleasant surprise: It's. So. Good!

I'm very early on. But it has good pacing, as in it takes time for its storyline and characters. It also makes me think quite a lot socially too. I hope I can gradually finish all 76 episodes of it hahahaha.

Wow, no kidding. I wonder how, when they schedule only up to episode 10 today?

I definitely hope to catch either or both of them in my future watch (preferably comedy haha).

I also thought he and Louis Fan are similar watching "Princess Royal". I'm glad I'm not the only one haha. I am such a fan of Louis Fan in "How Dare You". Wei Zi Xin is great too, funny, acting on point.

It's pretty good imo. It's only 20-minute long. Give it (or the first 2-3 episodes) a try, less than 1 hour of your time :D

Just finished 3 episodes. This is fun and intriguing enough. I'm surprised at how decent the acting is.
The interior design of the house is quite a feast, especially the stairways and bookshelf!

Only two inconsequential bugs for me are: I'm not sure if this is Chinese or Korean aesthetic, or both; And the styling is a bit dated? Chloe styling is great. But Alen needs better styling here.

Hope it keeps up. 20-minute 20 episodes will pass like a breeze.

Hope you enjoy them. (Even if you don't, share what you don't like haha.)

I second @aberration
"Reset" was truly what pulled me back into Chinese dramas. Then, I was on-and-off, until I found out about "Mobius". I hope BJT continues to do these sci-fi projects. Both have a bit of romance in it, so no worries.
Romance-wise, I heard that "Destined" is really good. It was the top 5 or 10 most watched series in China that year too. Or if you like modern setting, "You Are My Hero". I think you'll find these two and TFF very different from each other. But that's the fun of it. You don't see BJT, you see his portrayals in different stories.