YUAN MO Embassy aka XL Recovery

Yaaaay!  3 million reservations!

 Kokuto:

I don't know where that brown pic on the right, with the date is from.  It looks look like Douban or Mayoran, but I don't know for sure.  I don't know why they are keeping it such a big secret.  smh

Okay, Douban has the premiere date as 8/23 ... so tonite.

Sifang Pavilion (Douban) 

It exceeded 3 million reservations about an hour ago!

Argh! But iQiYi still says nothing on my end!

Apparently it's 37 episodes... wonder what the broadcast schedule is like.

 Kokuto:

Weirdly, the international iQiyi says 38 episodes.

But yes, nothing about an air date.

IQiYi has finally confirmed airing date as 23 Aug. Yay!

6 episodes today, followed by 2 episodes daily. 

Truly enjoyable 6 episodes - the comedic elements is just right without being over the top, and I love the chemistry of the ensemble performances from the Yu Deshui down to Wang Kunwu, Yuchi Hua, A Shu, the East and West factions of Sifang Pavilion, and of course Yuan Mo. The cases are fast paced but interesting and fun, and beautifully balances between serious and lightheartedness. TJC nails it as Yuan Mo, whom we are slowly getting to see, is far more than what he lets on, and I particularly love his relationship with mentor Yu Deshui, who, by the end of Ep6, has strong-armed him into working at Sifang Pavilion, something he balks at because of its ties to his own past.

Am very glad to see that Yuan Mo was not a pushover especially after what A Shu did. It is only a matter of time before the relationship mends, but for now, it is so good to see that he did not let things slide, even if he is normally an easy-going fellow.

In short, a great easy watch in this first 6 episodes filled with laughter and I look forward to more. Definitely what the doctor ordered after all!

Wow u all managed to finish 6 episodes last night? I finished 3 and going to watch the rest today. 

Yes im glad YM is more than how the initial trailers showed him to be. I was a little hesitant before watching because it looked so slapstick. Turns out, it wasn't. I did see some FFB when YM leaned over to whisper into ASs ear. And when the waiter asked for payment, i was worried he couldnt pay again.. Lol..

By the way, how do u quote parts of a long post here? It does not allow me.

 joas:

Wow u all managed to finish 6 episodes last night? I finished 3 and going to watch the rest today.

O_O

I paid for it, though.  I was dragging, even after sleeping late today.  But I enjoyed it while I was watching.  lol

 joas:

Yes im glad YM is more than how the initial trailers showed him to be. I was a little hesitant before watching because it looked so slapstick. Turns out, it wasn't. I did see some FFB when YM leaned over to whisper into ASs ear. And when the waiter asked for payment, i was worried he couldnt pay again.. Lol..

He's poor!!!  LOL!  I definitely see some FFB in Yuan Mo.  And when he takes Wang Kun Wu to the brothel!  We just can't let go.

Yes, there were a few scenes that toppled into slapstick, but the actual episodes are more well rounded -- though still funny.  And episode 6 shows, there's going to be more depth to the characters.  I'm really enjoying it.

 Kokuto:

O_O

I paid for it, though.  I was dragging, even after sleeping late today.  But I enjoyed it while I was watching.  lol

He's poor!!!  LOL!  I definitely see some FFB in Yuan Mo.  And when he takes Wang Kun Wu to the brothel!  We just can't let go.

Yes, there were a few scenes that toppled into slapstick, but the actual episodes are more well rounded -- though still funny.  And episode 6 shows, there's going to be more depth to the characters.  I'm really enjoying it.

Oh yes yes the brothel too. Hahahha 

I HAVE ARRIVED!!!!