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New Life Begins chinese drama review
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New Life Begins
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by redshoe1000
Jun 15, 2025
40 of 40 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 8.5
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.5

a light comedic drama not entirely to be taken at face value

at first glance this is a very usual costume drama, somewhat indeterminate point in time, attractive actors, light and bright colours. it starts with comedic scenes, not entirely unusual. what is unusual is that it retains this tone overall even though it gets quite deep into what is a set of very dark topics, many juxtaposing ancient practices and modern feminism - domestic violence, women's economic rights, arranged marriages. a particularly positive aspect is the way that most of the women in this drama support each other, a far cry from the usual divide-and-rule harem politics.

overall thoughts: occasionally silly but a delight.
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