The Butterfly

The Chinese govt has put bans or restrictions on time travel and palace dramas. Also magic and science fiction, anything that is too westernized. Just google Chinese bans on dramas and you’ll find a lot of new restrictions.
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PB-I honestly don’t remember. I watched the first season in 2005. Way too much water under the bridge since then . :)

I did watch the two male leads in Legends of Tomorrow. But I’ve put it on hold too ;)

I watched the first season of Prison Break but as much as I liked the male leads I dropped the second season.

I only made it through two episodes of OZ. It was too brutal for me.

I also watched the first season of Orange is the New Black but didn’t come back for a second season

I liked Prison Playbook because it was gentler and more hopeful. The guards weren’t evil and on the take and the prisoners weren’t all ruthless. And it didn’t dish out relentless helpings of sorrow and betrayal. Friendships were forged and people went out of their way to help each other. Maybe not realistic but positively entertaining for me. :)

You picked two of my favorite dramas. I really liked Bad Guys and it was the bad guys’ relationships that evolved that completely sold me. I would say more but don’t want to spoiler shade my remarks. :)

And nothing can top the Goblin and Reaper’s hero walk as the lights blow. Their scenes brought either laughter, contented sighs, or tears. Perfect.

Bookmarking for when I watch this. Glad your article is up! :)

Your review touched on what I loved about this drama. Well done. :)

That was just too cute!

Who is the sweetie in the kitty ears (gif)?

Oooh, you led with my favorite sweet puppy-Jung Hae In. Loved him the most in Something in the Rain. Have seen him in 4 other dramas and he never disappoints. :)

Thank you for the other suggestions and this article. And the cutie-pie gifs!

Thank you for the suggestions! I just added them to my list. :)

That’s really interesting. Admittedly I haven’t watched that many modern Chinese dramas, and most of the ones I have I’ve rated lower or dropped. The moral of the ones I’ve seen is cute girl falls for cuter guy that is emotionally unavailable (usually richer and smarter) but falls for her without changing a lot.

Great article! I added Splash to my PTW list. Like you I enjoyed the character growth, 180 degrees worth in Falling for Innocence. :)

@XingBack regarding your first comment in this thread—That would have been a better drama. I’m really struggling with the whole Hwi story.

He’s a better looking Find Waldo that’s for sure. :D

I shouldn’t have said it’s not very good. I should have said I didn’t care for it. You might like it. :)Let me know if you find the WDH Easter egg.

I started Chromite because of Lee Jung Jae but it wasn’t very good. Skimmed about later when I saw WDH was supposed to have a bit part but didn’t see him. I’m sure he’s in there but I never made it to the end.

I dub thee MDL’s #1WDH fan and producer and keeper of amazing screenshots. And as of today the #1Recorder of WDH history. :)

Can always count on XingBack for all good things on the beautiful WDH! Thank you!

If they don’t want to try it after reading your article they never will. You perfectly encapsulated what there is to enjoy about this show. :)

Beautiful article! You really nailed what I love about this show. I agree, this story keeps getting better and better. One thing that I loved and laughed at is how a character basically told Young Shik to not be a SML.