gingerkiss

I wouldn't compare to them to their western counterparts but with Korean. Really? If you say the quality of the dramas can't match, maybe I'll agree that there are fewer good quality Cdramas, especially contemporary ones. But acting wise, I really don't agree. Maybe you have focused on idol dramas and yes, those acting aren't always great because they tend to use popular and high traffic actors/actresses. Even the one you mentioned is just above average for me and isn't as phenomenal say compared to Zhang Ruoyun, Hu Ge, Zhao Liying, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Nini, Bai Yu, Sun Li, Feng Zhaofeng, Yin Zheng, Cheng Yi, Xiaozhan, Liu Xueyi, Crystal Liu, just to name a few. These are very good C-drama actors/actresses and definitely comparable to their Korean counterparts. The way you wrote your comment make it sound like there are no C-drama actors that are strong enough to compete internationally. Also, a lot of the C-drama older support casts have excellent acting skills.

Blossoms Shanghai is one recent one I watched that have excellent acting across the board. Even the weakest, Tiffany Tang, did a great job there.

I'm sorry but I don't know what you're talking about too. The good actors are as good, if not better, international wise. Don't know if you watch enough to make such a broad, sweeping, and non-validated comment on acting.

It's really one of the best currently airing.

I like WJT in You're My Lover Friend. I think that was the first time I saw him.

Who is shipping WZS and WZ??? Yikes!!!

Yesh! 6.6 is very decent for Douban rating...rated by over 22K people. And it proves this is no flop drama. It's well received and better than those dramas highly rated here. Haters now trying to figure how to downvote.

Yes! I just noticed yesterday while watching that her voice is so soothing to listen to. I hope she rises through the ranks quickly and we get to see more of her.

The whole wedding scene is such an eye feast. They make the donkey carriage look so cool.

She's a beauty! And she can act!

Oh I definitely know what you're saying. Many other actors make me feel I'm watching the same person in different shows but not JCW. He always makes his roles fresh and that's why I like watching him. Even in the same genre, he always brings something brand-new and it's like I'm watching a different actor each time. He's THAT immersed in his roles.

Please no.

Oh yeah...but by China standards, which this drama is made for anyway, it's ranking much better. So there. Anyway, your replying is just your chance to attack this drama once again right? Ha.

That's great. You'll enjoy this. I'm a little coward when politics get too intense.

Woot! Can't wait!

She is a good one.

I don't find it similar to Mr Queen at all. Mr Queen was much better at hooking the audience in right away. I've yet to warm up to this one but it's watchable. But I'm not sure if I want to continue cos I can see the angst coming from the politics, which I absolutely hate. I wish it is light-hearted all the way.

Definitely. By my standards, this should be at least a 8.6. It's unbelievable that other shows currently airing which are rather meh are getting that kind of rating. I can only say there are many haters of the show. You can almost tell by their superficial comments and reviews. But take heart...the show is doing well in China.

I like it a lot because the presentation is unique and the story is relatable to me. It's a bit unconventional but many hated it because of the cheating subplots.

Oh I just checked Zhu Yu and she's acting alongside Zhang Ling He! Woohoo. Will definitely watch!

Oh, a female general? That's a tough one. Hope she nails it. Have you watched her in In Between? That was the first time I saw another side of her other than the usual bubbly roles.

This does not need a spoiler. Much ado about nothing really.