Wenxia

Thanks, I'll check it out! But does the season 1 stand by itself or end on a cliffhanger?

That's probably because Mandarin is a second language for a lot of people. I only lived in the South of China, so was used to not understanding anyone on the streets. Got such a shock when I first went to Beijing and could eavesdrop on people:D

Well, I like the premise that they are both more mature, accomplished fighters with colourful backgrounds;) and a lot of mystery going around. There is a LOT of clever bantering between the main pair with some truly hilarious comments. I find their interactions delightfully charged but if it's not your thing, you can totally disregard it and treat it as them trying to outsmart each other. I also like that the unraveling of the mysteries goes slowly enough to keep me guessing who's good and bad, who works for whom, etc. I got completely hooked after only 2 episodes so maybe try and see for yourself.

Thanks, been fighting sleep deprivation all day but so worth it;)

Really?! Hope there's more of that later on;) It does seem like they had fun shooting these scenes. Maybe that's why it turned out so so good:)

美吗？完美 ?! WKX cracks me up:D So I just planned to check out one episode... Now I'm starting 3rd and can't believe how funny the dialogues are and the delivery. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun starting a series...

Thanks, it does look interesting. 70-hour runtime though... scares me a little;)

I just put it on hold after ep. 10 or 11 where the main pair talks in her room. I really like the political intrigue here and the humour, but the whole „love at first sight” trope is unbearably cringy. I mean the guy remembers life in 21 century, and the girl behaves like an overgrown child, I'd need to suspend my disbelief a lot to get behind this romance. Plus, he's acting all full of himself which I also find a little off-putting. I think I need a break. Can someone recommend good dramas with strong, clever FL?