Illustrated companion pieces to some c-drama

照亮你 Zhào liàng nǐ (Douban 6.5) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/a-date-with-the-future/105311-earthquakes-in-china  and some pictures of Chinese rescue missions and uniforms since the 2000s.

一念关山 Yīniàn guānshān (Douban 6.4) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/a-journey-to-love/121473-a-journey-to-love-notes-on-production-location-dates-cast-characters-and-more  Companion piece including :

+ Liu Yuning mini profile https://mydramalist.com/discussions/a-journey-to-love/121473-a-journey-to-love-notes-on-production-location-dates-cast-characters-and-more?pid=2910411&page=2#p2910411   (following a presentation and playlist of his songs with links to listen)

在暴雪时分 Zài bàoxuě shífēn (Douban 6.5) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/during-the-snowstorm/123315-snooker-nine-ball-and-the-billiards-universe  : Pictures, rules and music for the game  (some pictures were also contributed in the other Discussions for locations)

你比星光美丽 Nǐ bǐ xīngguāng měilì (Douban 6.3) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/as-beautiful-as-you/128207-companion-piece-places-characters-songs-and-more?page=last&p=3101057#p3101057   Dates, location, other production details, platforms to watch the series ; popularity etc. Character Relationship chart and alphabetical list of characters keyed to the illustrated Character and Cast gallery by order of appearance.  "Xinggang" and Qingdao (film & studios base, iconic Bavarian style buildings +surroundings). Gallery of some products placements (trendy beer, high tech tools, fast food, luxury bag, luxury watches...)

喀什恋歌 Kāshén liàngē (Douban 6.1) - Notes about time and filming location, crew, music, more information about the places visited: Kashgar Old City, Karakoram highway and Muztagh Ata peak, Tashkurgan and the Tajik, history of Islam in these places, how to travel to Kashgar and more. Reception rating. https://mydramalist.com/752183-bloom-life/discussions/150890-notes-about-bloom-life-love-story-in-kashgar-2026-mini-drama

蜀锦人家 Shǔjǐn rénjiā (Douban 6.2) - Everything from dates and place of shooting, popularity, cast and crew details (120 characters spotted, most identified), music (including more from TSY), and places of interest in this Tang dynasty drama.  -- Qianniu and 12 ministries guards, details like xiuqiu balls, hebao, fish tallies, and of course glorious silks, dyes, types, and history of Shu brocade which was used in preference of coins, for which I added a section ; Reception  : https://mydramalist.com/discussions/shu-jin-ren-jia/132940-brocade-odyssey-companion-piece 

暗夜与黎明 Ànyè yǔ límíng (Douban 6.9)- Notes about production, shooting location, dates, cast and crew, airing and popularity, Music, singers, lyricists and composers : https://mydramalist.com/discussions/an-ye-yu-li-ming/131238-dark-night-and-dawn-pictures-and-production-details

+ Continuing profile of Chen Zheyuan :  https://mydramalist.com/discussions/an-ye-yu-li-ming/119875-profile-of-chen-zhe-yuan

边水往事 Biān shuǐ wǎngshì (Douban 7.9) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/bian-shui-wang-shi/129385-escape-from-the-triangular-slopes-companion-piece  --  General information, crew, book ; Shooting dates and locations + airing, and platforms to watch the series, episode titles with direct links  ;  illustrated selection of BTS and Live appearance links ; Music (with notes about 夏之禹/新鲜仔 and jingyun dagu style ; links to listen or find lyrics); The Golden Triangle (descriptions) ; Tapirs (focusing on the Malayan tapir) ; Youku's White Night Theater launched in 2024, and next drama link  ; Alphabetical list of characters keyed to the illustrated Character and Cast gallery by order of appearance (+ a note about bhikkhus, another about wood, and short cast member bios) also featuring some Gif-Clips for highlights of some parts and a few language notes; some interesting poster collections and links to the extensive stills and pictures collections ; popularity, heat index and viewcounts ;  some farewell messages (including one that describes the themed merchandising and product placement).  

紫川·光明三杰 Zǐchuān·guāngmíng sān jié - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/zi-chuan/123627-eternal-brotherhood-shooting-and-dates-location-and-more   (portrait gallery of characters etc)  and 

https://mydramalist.com/discussions/zi-chuan/123895-eternal-brotherhood-zichuan-ning-and-characters-in-the-donghua-version  (some articles about the EB universe and donghua)

The drama was only 1/2 of the story ; for length reasons, it was cut, so by June 2024, the second part was still not aired. It took some time before it did in May 2025...; the portrait gallery and notes may have been of help to refresh memory.

后浪 Hòulàng (Douban 4.3) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/hou-lang/100789-about-traditional-chinese-culture : presentation of the solar terms (including link to music), pictures and maps for Daoism in China, TCM and acupuncture discussion ;   some lore : Shennong, Lao Zi,  Ma Liang, Ye Xian...

偷偷藏不住 Tōutōu cáng bù zhù (Douban 6.7) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/hidden-love/109103-shooting-locations-and-dates-misc-other-links    Pictures, also about fashion, car makes, license plates Xiamen film industry. Character analysis, character gallery.  Links to the ongoing Chen Zheyuan profile that was started then (last updated February 2025)

治愈系恋人 Zhìyù xì liànrén (Douban 5.8) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/love-is-panacea/121233-shooting-locations-dates-and-some-other-considerations    :  pictures and some background info : Chinese medical cooperation in Africa (Lakaya possible model on Gabon), Chengdu ("Jinhai" city), Dujiangyan, Huntington's disease and Woody Guthrie,  film industry...

很想很想你 Hěn xiǎng hěn xiǎng nǐ (Douban 6.7) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/really-miss-you/121599-love-you-love-my-voice-playlist-and-more    About gufeng songs and 

+ Tan Jianci mini profile  https://mydramalist.com/discussions/really-miss-you/121599-love-you-love-my-voice-playlist-and-more?pid=2904475&page=1#p2904475

反人类暴行 Fǎn rénlèi bàoxíng (Douban rating 9.0) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/785144-731/147174-companion-piece-to-man-s-inhumanity-to-man-aka-731   Shooting dates and locations, Production (Director Lao Suan, screenwriters), Cast and Crew, Background, Reception +overview of  September 2025 related movie 731: 生化启示录 , Biochemical Revelations (director Zhào Línshān and screenwriters)

你也有今天 Nǐ yěyǒu jīntiān (Douban 6.9) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/ni-ye-you-jin-tian/122527-mini-profile-of-cheng-xingxu-link     + illustrated notes about the drama and heat index.

甜蜜的你 Tiánmì de nǐ - A collection of celebs pets + those in the drama   https://mydramalist.com/discussions/loving-you/120713-pets-my-precious-ones-and-those-of-c-drama-actors-actresses    (ongoing illustrated directory of different pets in the My Precious drama and owned by Chinese actors and actresses)  Visitors can feel free to add more pets (preferably with a picture and link) !

+ Profile of Z.Tao and playlist   https://mydramalist.com/discussions/loving-you/120711-z-tao-playlist-and-some-xu-yiyang-thrown-in  (Z.Tao is known for his C-pop, so this includes an introduction with links to a selection from his music + an illustrated profile of the actor, musician, businessman and his hailang fandom, his dramas and movies, some shows, his relationship, engagement, and marriage to singer and actress Xu Yiyang in 2024.)

北上 Běishàng (Douban 7.0) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/740015-bei-shang/139272-companion-piece-for-northward-beishang    Shooting dates, location, novel, music (links to many songs!), cast and crew details (illustrated), popularity, recommendation by Mo Yan (Nobel Prize winner),  Places of interest (The Grand Canal, Wuxi, Suzhou, Kunshan, Bacheng ; Beijing, Tongzhou, Linqing) ; chronology of the 2000s

+ Profile of Bai Lu https://mydramalist.com/discussions/740015-bei-shang/139996-mini-profile-and-filmography-of-bai-lu-illustrated   All about Bai Lu   (Huazi/Xia Fenghua in Northward  + her other dramas, songs, personal evolution, pets)

+ Profile of Vanda Margraf https://mydramalist.com/discussions/740015-bei-shang/136908-mini-profile-of-vanda-margraf-emerging-star-actress  Introducing Li Wanda/Vanda Margraf  (Siyi in Northward)

我们的翻译官 Wǒmen de fānyì guān (Douban 5.8) - Basic info about the drama Our Interpreter + Chen Xingxu mini profile as of early 2024  https://mydramalist.com/discussions/the-interpreter/122523-chen-xing-xu-mini-profile

归路 Guī lù (Douban 5.9) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/gui-lu/91923-where-was-this-filmed-infos-about-places-where-the-action-is-supposed-to-take-place    Maps, pictures, and various links to show Hemu Village, Kanas Nature Reserve,  Trains and Highway cross border connections in Northwest Xinjiang, Dushanzi Grand Canyon

仙剑四 Xiānjiàn sì (Douban 4.3) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/chinese-paladin-4/122627-chen-zheyuan-profile-link  Dates of filming, location, production, billing controversy, reception ,trailer link, music, interview links, behind the scenes,  game universe. Illustrated character gallery along the journey going through different "places" : Qing Luan peak, Qionghua sect, Huanming realm, Taiping village, Shouyang town, Chenzhou town, Boxian Town, Jimo Town, Buzhou mountain and Netherworld (冥都 Míngdōu). Some notes about the Konghou harp ( (鳳首箜篌), the Qiankun pouch  (乾坤袋), the swords, spiritual light jade (灵光藻玉 lingguang zao yu),  Kun scale [鯤鳞  Kūnlín], Gou mang (句芒), Dream tapirs  [梦貘一族  mèng mò yīzú]  etc.

雪迷宫 Xuě mígōng (Douban 7.5) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/the-first-shot/130515-the-first-shot-companion-piece   Companion piece for the thriller drama, with illustrations from the Weibo maze designs, actual shooting locations, characters relationships poster, characters and drama posters collections GIF, including the "surprise" poster of Qin Jun Jie who was added to cast as latecomer guest, kept hidden for a long while the drama aired.  Also other details, a map, popularity, and OST Music.

+ Mini Profile for Johnny Huang / Huang Jingyu   (as of September 2024)
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/the-first-shot/130149-a-mazing-johnny-huang

夏花 Xià huā (Douban 6.9) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/xia-hua/87793-shooting-location-for-the-forbidden-flower  Maps and pictures for the location in Wanning, Hainan, and the Sunac Legend chapel, Sun and Moon Bay (Riyuewan). and Qiang villages in Aba county north of Chengdu, Sichuan.

烬相思 Jìn xiāngsī - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/xiang-si-gu-li-jin-xiang-si/120505-tidbits-about-2023-costume-drama-the-inextricable-destiny    Character gallery,  notes about Chinese names and titles.

步云衢 Bù yún qú (Not a companion piece, but some historical notes strewn into comments : https://mydramalist.com/53955-bu-yun-qu#comment-12888835  (and preceding comments) + the playlist with links https://mydramalist.com/53955-bu-yun-qu#comment-12924841

主角 Zhǔjiǎo (Douban 8.2) - Notes about dates filmed in 2025, location in Shǎnxī (Shaanxi), OST music, songs from the 1976-1990 period in the drama, Chinese opera repertoire and excerpts, Liú Hàocún and Zhái Zǐlù 's training for the "Protagonist" of Qínqiāng opera, Reception. https://mydramalist.com/683273-main-character/discussions/151326-notes-about-the-lead-2026 (still in the works for some parts).

与凤行 Yǔ fèng xíng (Douban 7.2)- https://mydramalist.com/discussions/yu-feng-xing/124265-notes-about-the-legend-of-shen-li-xianxia-drama     Character gallery,  some notes about xianxia worlds, links to music, heat index, popularity, etc.

郎君不如意 Lángjūn bùrúyì (Douban 6.1) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/lang-jun-bu-ru-yi/110459-the-princess-and-the-werewolf-cast-characters-crew   Character gallery and other details (Kui Mulang legends in Chinese literature, Qi Xi festival, magpies species in China, a ZLS ad with a music link to a song by Chinese duo Phoenix Legend titled "Wolf's temptation").  The micro notes about main leads developed into fuller profiles :

+ Profile of actress and singer Wu Xuanyi  https://mydramalist.com/discussions/lang-jun-bu-ru-yi/111031-actress-and-singer-profile-of-wu-xuanyi 

+ Continuing profile of Chen Zheyuan (2nd version)    :   https://mydramalist.com/discussions/an-ye-yu-li-ming/119875-profile-of-chen-zhe-yuan?page=last&p=2762213#p2762213  (now (moved to the Dark Night and Dawn discussion page)

珠帘玉幕 Zhū lián yù mù (Douban 5.6) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/zhu-lian-yu-mu/131556-the-story-of-pearl-girl-companion-piece  Illustrated notes about book, crew, production, shooting dates and locations, airing dates and platforms, music, popularity (with posters collection) etc. Directory of characters and cast. Map of the places "visited" and their importance on the "silk road" during Tang dynasty, some notes on Behind the scenes and pearls, jade, jewels.  

玫瑰的故事 Méiguī de gùshì (Douban 7.5) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/the-story-of-rose/126207-the-story-of-the-rose-miscellaneous-details    Dates of production, cast and crew,  popularity,  reception ; OST music links. And some notes on miscellaneous subjects (the two sorts of banknotes circulating in the PRC in the 2000s,  cars and license plates curiosity ; phones and computers ; some luxury brand bags and fashion dresses ; where to take flying lessons in Beijing, on which plane, and the commercial airports of Beijing ; the art and artists mentioned in the drama ;  roses and their meanings ; where to find roses in the drama and some explanations of puzzling moments (the dances, the hallucinations) ; an overview of the Chaoxianzhu, the ajumma hairdo, and Korean wedding customs... ; farewell messages from cast and friend ; excerpt about the drama from the Profile of actor Lin Gengxin

+ Profile of Lin Gengxin  (as of July 2024) : https://mydramalist.com/discussions/the-story-of-rose/127405-profile-of-lin-gengxin

白色橄榄树 Báisè gǎnlǎn shù (Douban 5.3)- https://mydramalist.com/discussions/bai-se-gan-lan-shu/123595-shooting-location-cast-and-crew-and-more?page=last&p=3244738#p3244738  including pictures, posters, GIF, links to music and interviews, and more

我的阿勒泰 Wǒ de Ālēitài (Douban 8.9) - https://mydramalist.com/discussions/my-aletai/125351-to-the-wonder-notes-about-the-slice-of-life-tv-series    Maps, background info, pictures about the  drama and the Kazakh and related ethnic groups in Kazakh Ili  autonomous prefecture, Habahe county and Naren grasslands, heat index, Douban stellar rating, links to music etc.