The Demon Hunter’s Romance, adapted from Banming Banmei’s novel Ban Xia, stars Ren Jialun and Song Zu’er. The story follows Banxia, who can see demons, as she teams up with the mysterious demon hunter Xuanye to uncover the truth behind her father’s death. The series offers a slow-burn historical fantasy romance that leaves viewers wanting more! Click to read more about my thoughts on this drama!
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Perfect Match Drama Review: Multiple Romances, One Lighthearted Watch
Perfect Match is a 2025 Chinese drama by Yu Zheng, featuring four romance stories set in the Northern Song Dynasty. It follows Madam Li and her four daughters as they navigate love, marriage, and societal expectations in the capital. Each sister’s unique journey brings humor, challenges, and heartfelt moments. Read more about Perfect Match and each couple’s love story.
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Drama Recap: Flourished Peony
Yang Zi and Li Xian head on an exciting entrepreneurial journey in the Tang Dynasty in this historical romance drama! He Wei Fang (Yang Zi) is stuck in a loveless marriage to Liu Chang (Wei Zhe Ming) due to her mother’s health. When their relationship crumbles, Jiang Chang Yang (Li Xian), a “corrupt” official with hidden motives, steps in to help Wei Fang escape and follow her passion for peony cultivation. Stay tuned for episode recaps and character breakdowns!
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Drama Review: Scent of Time
What will you change if you have a second chance at life? Hua Qian plans to redeem her past mistakes, leave the man she once loved, and save her family. But will she be able to succeed? Starring Zhou Ye, Wang Xing Yue, Zhang Yi Jie, Peng Chu Yue, and Zhao Qing, “Scent of Time” fights for what they want in this 2023 Chinese historical romance drama.
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Drama Review: Romance on the Farm
Fun with the family on a rural farm while trying to become rich! Lian Man Er does all that she can to win the game and finds warmth from a family and love along the way. Starring Tian Xi Wei and Zeng Shun Xi, “Romance on the Farm” brings the scenic rural farm to the screen in this 2023 Chinese historical family drama.
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Drama Review: Butterflied Lover
Vampires in a Chinese historical romance drama? Count me in! Zhao Yi Qin and Lu Xiao Yao star in “Butterflied Lover,” a 2023 Chinese drama based on the tragic Butterfly Lovers legend. Read more details on the drama, thoughts, and the drama review for “Butterflied Lover” here!
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First Impressions: A Dream of Splendor
Sismance, entrepreneurs, strong woman, and Chen Xiao in a historical setting! Read my first impressions on A Dream of Splendor (梦华录), a 2022 historical Chinese drama starring Liu Yi Fei, Chen Xiao, Liu Yan, and Jelly Lin Yun. This drama follows a teahouse owner, Zhao Pan Er, and her story of travelling to the Eastern Capital with Gu Qian Fan, Song Ying Zhang, and Sun San Niang. Excited about what’s more to come with this beautiful production!
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