TheNostalgicType

Good idea. They often lead you up the garden path.

Wonderful summation. However, I'd go as far as to say that the supporting cast was extremely underwhelming, too. And I know some of them can act. I wasn't even remotely impressed by their performances here. It really was a mess of a production. Lulu really needs to start turning down these lazy scripts. She proved in Northward that she is above this stuff now. I'm not saying BL should never do CDs again, just that the script needs to be worthy of her talent. JZ deserves better as well. I can't believe they had him acting like a child. There was also far too much idiotic comedy taking up space where character development and story-driving events could've been taking place instead. Overall, I found myself just going through the motions and consuming the show as little more than light entertainment to pass the time. That's not how I like to watch dramas; I like to become immersed in the world and invested in the characters. No chance here. I actually found the side characters irritating, distracting and often pointless to the story.

Hmmm. New trailers for both of Mai Mai's upcoming romance dramas just dropped. Maybe there is truth to the rumours she will be competing with herself.

That's how most people feel. They'll celebrate her demise. I always develop a soft spot for a good villain. Yes, I felt the death of Marquis PJ in LOZH, and I secretly hoped for a reprieve for Chen Duling in TTEOTM. Lol.

Yes, let's enjoy her for a bit longer. But, I know she's a villain of the irredeemable kind. She's going to get her comeuppance soon.

LHC is doing great in TSROIO. She has good chemistry with SWL. She's very talented and a terrific actress. Her background in dance makes her seem like a natural in a martial arts role. So, perhaps she was simply miscast in that romance drama that has made people doubt her. However, I will say that apart from the split personality scenes, the role isn't as demanding as her role in Derailment. The ladies playing the villains have been incredible. But, the standout has been ARP. His role asks a lot of him and he delivers effortlessly.

27 done. Um, I actually love Leopard. Lol. I'm gonna miss her 😭. I always fall for the charismatic villain / villainess. I even love her AI tier English.

Lol. Fox Demon Zhenni. Where we all became fans 🦊 😁.

I've got three of her upcoming dramas on my WL. Two costume and one modern. Blossom in Darkness (w Hongyi), Pull Strings (w AiMi & ARP), and Summit of Our Youth (w CJK). So, I'm hoping for positive things from those dramas. It will be good to see her take off the costumes and do something different and modern in SOOY.

Our Generation (AKA: Cherry Amber). The Jinmai & Linghe romance / life drama.

Yes, I think the end of next month is most likely for OG. Youku actually fast-tracked a drama for once. Lol.

I've been doing the rounds checking the pages of various Youku dramas that might air (including a number of shows on my watchlist. Hidden Shadow is one of them). This is what I found...

Youku's confirmed and possible line-up for late June / July...

1) Confirmed: In the Name of Justice (ITNOJ) ~ Crime Drama ~ 36 episodes ~ airs in 2 days ~ Youku + CCTV

2) Possible (strong rumours): The Immortal Ascension (TIA) ~ Fantasy Drama ~ 34 episodes ~ Youku + CCTV

3) Possible (strong rumours): Our Generation (OG) ~ Romance / Youth Drama ~ Episodes still listed as 40, but I believe they've been cut ~ Youku + CCTV

So, next month's Youku line-up is essentially...

1) ITNOJ
2) TIA
3) OG

All three dramas will also air on CCTV 👍.

The Seven Relics of Ill Omen

They are leaving it late if it doesn't drop today. It's almost not worth it after that.

Combo: Femme Fatale + Badass fighting skills. Yeah, it's a little good 💔 🧛‍♀️ 🫦

Lmao 😆. I didn't want to say it.

When does the express drop?

So, Leopard is the red eye lady I've been waiting for. The pheasant is here, too. He's coming for that eye 👁.

Luo Ren forgot the rules of fight club.

Yes, TBL was another drama I was super-hyped for that didn't deliver (it's officially my lowest rated drama). It happens. Not very often, but it happens. I really like SZN, but there was nothing she could do to save that show. It blows my mind how someone can make a 40-episode series and fill it with episodes where hardly anything happens. In long 30-40 episode dramas, the golden rule should be fill the space. I'm actually a fan of old movies, so I don't necessarily need action. I'd be fine with  them filling the space with interesting dialogue. The key word is INTERESTING. TBL has lots of talking for the sake of talking 😆.