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Ultimate Note | 终极笔记 Episodes 19-36 [Review]

Ardent fans of "The Lost Tomb" adaptations are currently going through withdrawal symptoms. Why you ask? The recent, popular Chinese Bromance "Ultimate Note" ended with trepidation, and fans worldwide were left with a sense of foreboding. While comparisons are inevitable,…

krishnanaidu88February 1, 2021

Chinese Series Impressions

Psych Hunter [Series Review]

Psych Hunter is a Republican Era (period when Imperial rule ceased in 1911 and China became a Republic, until 1949) mystery and psychological drama adapted from the novel "Haunted Houses Handbook" (凶宅笔记) by Author Er Shi San (贰十三). The show…

krishnanaidu88January 16, 2021

Chinese Series Impressions

Ultimate Note | 终极笔记 Episodes 1-18 [Review]

Popular Chinese streaming portal IQIYI has certainly upped its game plan for producing and marketing outrageous and daring Chinese BL content. After the recent success of their sports-based drama "Hikaru Na Go," IQIYI has set the screen ablaze with their…

krishnanaidu88January 6, 2021

Chinese Series Impressions

Hikaru No Go 棋魂 Episodes 25 – 36 [Review]

Have you ever watched a drama that left a void in your heart after it was over? That empty feeling that persists after continually recalling the sweet moments that tug at your heartstrings? For me, "Hikaru Na Go" will be…

krishnanaidu88December 16, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Hikaru No Go 棋魂 Episodes 13 – 24 [Review]

This is the first time that I actually feel nervous doing an episodic review. It might sound strange, but I'm unsure of doing full justice to this magnificent saga, which has me hooked from the beginning! While the first twelve…

krishnanaidu88December 7, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Hikaru no Go 棋魂 Episodes 1 – 12 [Review]

I had been putting off watching this show, but then friends on Twitter started tweeting about it. The tweets caught my attention and got me pretty intrigued. The reviews were astounding, and I wondered why. One answer lies in this…

krishnanaidu88November 28, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Silent Criminal 无主之战 [Series Review]

As soon as iQiyi, one of the most popular streaming portals, started promoting "The Silent Criminal," I had a feeling that this show would be slightly bent towards the regular "Romance Wrapped in Bromance" genre. I was suffering from Chinese…

krishnanaidu88November 25, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 8 [Review]

As Shen Yuan finally wakes up from the "Nightmare", the system won't let him rest in peace. He wants to avoid the "Endless Abyss" storyline at costs, but the system yet again puts a tent in his plans with points…

krishnanaidu88November 20, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 7 [Review]

As Shen Yuan and Luo Binghe are stuck in the Nightmare, the Evil Demon uses painful memories from Binghe's past to make him lose his calm. Despite Shen Yuan's repeated efforts, Luo Binghe keeps repeating the same mistake that keeps…

krishnanaidu88November 1, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 6 [Review]

As Shen Yuan gambles a chance with the unruly Demon Saintess Sha Hua Ling and expects a redress, she turns the table on him. However, unexpected help arrives in the form of Peak Master Liu Qing Ge. As he helps…

krishnanaidu88October 17, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 5 [Review]

As Shen Yuan scripts his own victory in "The Battle with the Demons," albeit in a comical yet different way, Luo Binghe's stunning swordsmanship and cultivation skills leave everyone spellbound. Although Shen Yuan still thinks that the various schemes he…

krishnanaidu88October 10, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 4 [Review]

If you are wondering why I choose this picture as the banner image, don't fret! This unusual picture of Shen Yuan's shocked expression is currently the most used Twitter Profile Image, as anime enthusiasts worldwide are celebrating his silly attitude…

krishnanaidu88October 5, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Legend of Exorcism – 天宝伏妖录 – Episode 3 [Review]

The third episode was pretty hilarious as we get a new line of bare-chested hot men joining the fray to fight the demons plaguing the city of Chang'an. The first interaction between the newly appointed Chief of Exorcism Li Jinglong…

krishnanaidu88October 3, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 3 [Review]

Scumbag System establishes a fast precedent to the changing dynamics between the Master-Disciple relationship as Shizun Shen Qingqiu (who is our transmigrating hero Shen Yuan) solves the Skinner Quest returns to the Qingjing Peak. The altercation with the Demon who poses…

krishnanaidu88October 2, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 2 [Review]

Scumbag System is moving at a steady speed, now that the characters have been established, and the troll system has decided their course of action. I'm actually quite intrigued by the author's mindset while writing this storyline. Helmed by Mòxiāng…

krishnanaidu88September 20, 2020

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Legend of Exorcism – 天宝伏妖录 – Episode 2 [Review]

The second episode of Legend of Exorcism is rather slow-paced with major character introductions. The show is setting a precedent to the importance of the erstwhile "Court of Exorcism." Although the Court isn't exactly revered in its current dilapidated state,…

krishnanaidu88September 15, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Scumbag System 穿书自救指南 – 2020 Episode 1 [Review]

The most anticipated Chinese Donghua of 2020 is finally here. Yes, you guessed it right! I'm talking about "The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System" 3D animation series. "Scumbag System or 穿书自救指南," which roughly translates to "Survivor's Guide to Novel Transmigration," premiered…

krishnanaidu88September 12, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Beloved Enemy (决对争锋) Episodes 13 – 15 [Review]

Revenge and hatred are quite strong emotions. Coupled with the need to punish the one you loved dearly, these emotions might very well take you on the path to destruction. When you have a self-destructive attitude like Yuan Yang, the…

krishnanaidu88September 9, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Beloved Enemy 决对争锋 (Episodes 10 – 12) [Review]

Separation is a hard pill to swallow when both our protagonists haven't even touched the surface of their emotions. As Gu Qing Pei and Yuan Yang battle their personal demons, both internal and external forces work together to tear them…

krishnanaidu88August 18, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Beloved Enemy 决对争锋 (Episodes 7 – 9) [Review]

Beloved Enemy is fast becoming a psychological challenge for me. The way the story is progressing, it's giving me chills as well as making me nervous. Yuan Yang is still his unpredictable self, and Gu Qing Pei seems to have…

krishnanaidu88August 6, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Beloved Enemy 决对争锋 (Ep.4 to 6) [Review]

The story progresses at a steady speed now. The chess pieces are on the board, and war has been declared. Yuan Yang is not the kind of person who would let anyone control him. Gu Qing Pei, on the other…

krishnanaidu88August 3, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Winter Begonia – 鬓边不是海棠红 (Episodes 41 – 49) Finale [Review]

I felt a sense of foreboding before writing this article. Something kept me on edge, and at times, I couldn't find the right words. I wasn't entirely convinced that what I wrote could do justice to this masterpiece. Some stories…

krishnanaidu88July 21, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Beloved Enemy 决对争锋 Review (Ep.1 to 3)

I have been in two minds about watching this Chinese "Bromance" for obvious reasons. But since my best friend insisted that this drama series is good and also because it has some similarities to the recent mini-series "Capture Lover," I…

krishnanaidu88July 17, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Capture Lover | 冰糖陷阱 (Ep.7 to 10) [Review]

The Finale Episodes of the Chinese BL drama Capture Lover left a lot to be desired. Although the main leads got a convoluted "Happy Ending," the penultimate episodes seemed rushed and haphazard. I'm least disappointed to say, but the actors'…

krishnanaidu88July 12, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Capture Lover | 冰糖陷阱 (Ep.4 to 6) [Review]

Capture Lover, despite being slow-paced in the initial episodes, is picking up speed. The old adage of "Opposites Attract" comes into play as Ying Jiaming's mischievous demeanor suddenly turns flirtatious. Ding Junjie is left flustered at times and overwhelmed at…

krishnanaidu88July 5, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Capture Lover | 冰糖陷阱 (Ep.1 to 3) [Review]

Capture Lover becomes the first gay series to have a worldwide opening since China banned LGBTQ+ content in 2016. Despite the budget constraints and difficulties faced in casting, Director Aria Lee persisted, and now this rom-com starring newcomers Luigi Zhang…

krishnanaidu88July 2, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

SCI 谜案集 (2018) (Ep.13 to 24) [Review]

SCI Mystery might seem lacking when it comes to continuity in certain scenes, but it scores high because of its intense mix of mystery and thriller components that manage to keep you hooked. Coupled with the scintillating chemistry between the…

krishnanaidu88July 1, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Winter Begonia – 鬓边不是海棠红 (Episodes 31 – 40) [Review]

Winter Begonia’s latest episodes plunged us right into a tornado of problems, plaguing our main leads Shang Xi Rui and Cheng Feng Tai. The current episodes focused on Shang Xi Rui's childhood while Cheng Feng Tai faces the Japanese forces…

krishnanaidu88June 27, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

SCI 谜案集 (2018) (Ep.1 to 12) [Review]

I have recently developed a taste for unique crime thrillers, and after watching the series Guardian, it has made it worse. While I was on the lookout for Chinese Bromance dramas of the thriller genre, SCI Mystery pinged on my…

krishnanaidu88June 14, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Winter Begonia – 鬓边不是海棠红 (Ep.21 – 30) [Review]

Winter Begonia's latest episodes introduced a slew of new characters, managing to set off a chain reaction that triggers new developments. The current episodes focused mainly on Shang Xi Rui's rise as a proficient Peking Opera Performer and dwelt on…

krishnanaidu88June 8, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty 明代侦探 | iQIYI (2020) (Ep. 41 – 48)

I admit that when I first started watching this show, it was specifically to judge the viable chemistry between the main lead characters Tang Fan and Sui Zhou. Of course, being dubbed as "Bromance" doesn't leave much space for that.…

krishnanaidu88June 4, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Guardian | 镇魂 | Review

If you have watched "The Untamed" and enjoyed the subtle romance between main leads Lan Wangji & Wei Wuxian, then Guardian should be on your playlist. Despite the blatant censorship by the Chinese Government that prohibits depictions of same-sex relationships…

krishnanaidu88May 27, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty 明代侦探|iQIYI (2020) (Ep. 31 – 40)

The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty is drawing major attention because of its unique flavor of crime thriller coupled with the lively romance between main leads Tang Fan and Sui Zhou. Add in the cunning Western Depot Commander Wang Zhi, and…

krishnanaidu88May 23, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Winter Begonia – 鬓边不是海棠红 (Episodes 11 – 20) [Review]

Winter Begonia is currently one of the most talked-about Chinese Bromance dramas. The show's magnificent sets, coupled with the beautiful period costumes that take us back to the bygone era as well as the main leads' almost bubbly chemistry is…

krishnanaidu88May 21, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty 明代侦探|iQIYI (2020) (Ep.21 to 30)

The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty has been in the news because of its distinct mix of a crime thriller, the period art direction, costumes coupled with the lead pair's chemistry. A "chemistry," I might add, that hasn't been thoroughly…

krishnanaidu88May 17, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Addicted 上瘾 – (2016) Part 2 [Review]

Addicted garnered 10 million views the day after its initial release, as reported by the show's producers and was the second most-watched show on iQiyi, China's leading commercial online portal. However, it was abruptly banned by Chinese censors after the airing…

krishnanaidu88May 15, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Addicted 上瘾 – (2016) Part 1 [Review]

Addicted (Chinese: 上瘾; pinyin: Shàngyǐn), also known as Heroin, is a web series that premiered on the popular online video platform iQiyi on January 29th, 2016. The series aired three episodes weekly until February 23rd, 2016, when it was banned for its gay content…

krishnanaidu88May 14, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

Winter Begonia – 鬓边不是海棠红 (Episodes 1 – 10) [Review]

Winter Begonia is the latest entrant on the bandwagon of Chinese BL dramas, premiering on iQIYI, an innovative yet daring online entertainment portal in China. The show is adapted from Shui Ru Tian’s novel of the same name, set in…

krishnanaidu88May 6, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Untamed – 陈情令 – [Review] Part 4

Some stories become true fan legends and are revered for centuries. The Untamed is one such epic series. With 50 episodes, followed up by a 20 episode Special Edition, it’s based on the fantasy web novel Mo Dao Zu Shi (translated to “Grandmaster of Demonic…

krishnanaidu88May 2, 2020

Chinese Series Impressions

The Untamed – 陈情令 – [Review] Part 3

Some stories become true fan legends and are revered for centuries. The Untamed is one such epic series. With 50 episodes, followed up by a 20 episode Special Edition, it’s based on the fantasy web novel Mo Dao Zu Shi (translated to “Grandmaster of Demonic…

krishnanaidu88April 30, 2020

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