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Queen Of Coffee<a href="https://beige.party/tags/cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cdrama</a> fans. The Best Thing is the comfort watch you've been waiting for. I got a little tired of historical dramas and short dramas (one can only watch so many half siblings cheating with your fiance stories) and started this modern romance. Zhang Ling He is so soft in this. This is how you do gentle, competent romance. Nobody's parent is an asshole. None of the females are white lotuses. Neither main character ever gets stupidly involved in a love triangle. I feel healed.

HenrietteWatching episode 33 of “A Journey to Love” 🌸 The drama is beginning to wrap up the main plot. This farewell scene is touching because friendship is shown to be valuable even though Ning Yuanzhou chooses love over friendship. Everyone knows that this is probably a permanent farewell but they let him go.<a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cdrama</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AJourneyToLove" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AJourneyToLove</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LiuYuning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LiuYuning</a>

commonstI have to keep stopping myself from typing "Honour", because Canadian. 🤣I am really enjoying the slow burn of the story, and the subtle plays on morality and who is good vs who is evil. I have made a couple of assumptions and had to alter my view of this universe after.The sets and costuming are gorgeous. I have had to rewind more than once to catch subtitles I have missed while getting engrossed in details of the clothing.The characters are complex and interesting. The storylines are well thought out. I feel like this is one I will miss when it's done.<a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/tags/cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cdrama</a>

HenrietteAm now finishing “A Journey to Love” 🌸 I put it on hold to watch “The White Olive Tree”. This scene is great because it intercuts Shisan demonstrating how Chu Yue can make her financé like her. The scene is great, because it rerverses where the feelings are fake and real. The teaching scene is more real…<a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cdrama</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AJourneyToLove" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AJourneyToLove</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AlenFang" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AlenFang</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/FangYilun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FangYilun</a>

Ronsboy67There've been 4323 days since May 13, 2013 - the day I watched my 1st ever episode of a <a href="https://mas.to/tags/KDrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KDrama</a> Since then, my personal database tells me that I've spent the equivalent of 480.01 days watching <a href="https://mas.to/tags/KDrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KDrama</a>, <a href="https://mas.to/tags/JDrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#JDrama</a>, <a href="https://mas.to/tags/TWDrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TWDrama</a> & <a href="https://mas.to/tags/CDrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CDrama</a> >10%, so ~2.5 hours of every day for the last 11 yrs 10 months😱

Shaula EvansI'm watching <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/Cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cdrama</a> Love Between Fairy and Demon from <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/Netflix" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Netflix</a>. The pilot is a bit breakneck and chaotic, but now that I know who's who, it's some nice, light, frothy viewing before bedtime.The titular fairy has just (naively) told a big strong warrior character that she'll protect him. This is so relatable! Big strong guys deserve protection, too. I've spent my life protecting men, often to their bewilderment.It's a rare moment of self-recognition in fiction for me. 😅

Jill •-□🎶Bwahahaha! Shi Guang doesn't speak Korean but he recognizes the Korean swearing that starts with "aish". Because swearing is the first any of us learn of a different language! 😂 <a href="https://NerdJoy.social/tags/cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cdrama</a> <a href="https://NerdJoy.social/tags/HikaruNoGo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HikaruNoGo</a>

Jill •-□🎶Xu Kai "speaking" Korean in the <a href="https://NerdJoy.social/tags/cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cdrama</a> <a href="https://NerdJoy.social/tags/FallingIntoYourSmile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FallingIntoYourSmile</a> is painful to watch, because it is dubbed and he obviously can't speak it.But seeing Hao Fu Shen speaking Korean in <a href="https://NerdJoy.social/tags/HikaruNoGo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HikaruNoGo</a>, he really does know how to speak Korean!Both characters lived in Korea for years for their sport before returning to China. It is interesting to be able to hear the language shift while watching. 🤓

CarmTonight I'm watching episode 6 of Winter Begonia Reaction thread 🧵👇🏽 <a href="https://blorbo.social/tags/WinterBegoniaWP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WinterBegoniaWP</a> <a href="https://blorbo.social/tags/WinterBegonia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WinterBegonia</a> <a href="https://blorbo.social/tags/CDrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CDrama</a>

HenrietteJust finished watching “The White Olive Tree” with Chen Zheyuan and Liang Jie 🌸 It is a beautiful drama but a hard watch. It follows the relationship between a de-mining engineer and a reporter doing voluntary service in a war torn country. Their relationship is touching and real, but also riddled with his PTSD. Chen Zheyuan’s acting is stellar and the relationship between them feels real and raw. It’s not realism as such but it feels real. <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cdrama</a>

HenrietteAm watching episode 37 of “The White Olive Tree” 🌸 Li Zan and Song Ran are back in China, but he is physically wounded and suffering from severe PTSD. Chen Zheyuan’s acting is eminent, but it is difficult to watch.<a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cdrama</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/TheWhiteOliveTree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TheWhiteOliveTree</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/ChenZheyuan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ChenZheyuan</a>

Elizabeth Tai | 戴秀铃 🇲🇾Needless to say all <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/cdramas" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cdramas</a> need to end like this<a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cdrama</a> Spoilers for <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/LoveOfTheDivineTree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LoveOfTheDivineTree</a>

Jill •-□🎶"Someone is eating an apple mockingly"<a href="https://mastodon.art/@NickEast_IndieWriter/114143226594180809" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://mastodon.art/@NickEast_IndieWriter/114143226594180809</a>That made me immediately think of Xu Kai from the <a href="https://NerdJoy.social/tags/cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cdrama</a> <a href="https://NerdJoy.social/tags/BestChoiceEver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BestChoiceEver</a>

Ronsboy67<a href="https://mastodon.social/@kdramarama" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@kdramarama</a> I switched to electric about a decade ago, and they've definitely saved me a fortune in dentist bills. But it just amuses me that every <a href="https://mas.to/tags/CDrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CDrama</a> uses electric while every <a href="https://mas.to/tags/KDrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KDrama</a> uses manual. It seems like a PPL opportunity gone begging "After a bulgogi footlong at Subway, nothing gets your teeth cleaner than the Samsung XZ Alpha 2000 with 6G wifi and 350 custom settings" 😬😬

Elizabeth Tai | 戴秀铃 🇲🇾Top marks for characters that wipes away blood stains after throwing up blood 👍<a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/SiJin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SiJin</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cdrama</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Chinese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Chinese</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Entertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Entertainment</a>

HenrietteAm watching episode 37 of “The White Olive Tree” 🌸 This drama is a tough watch but Chen Zheyuan’s acting is spectacular. They have returned from the Eastern Country and he is clearly struggling with PTSD and with his identity after having been wounded. They are navigating a world full of triggers, hoping for a semblance of normality.<a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cdrama</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/TheWhiteOliveTree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TheWhiteOliveTree</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/ChenZheyuan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ChenZheyuan</a>

Jill •-□🎶<a href="https://mastodon.art/@MarthaCrimson" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@MarthaCrimson</a> I've only seen him in <a href="https://NerdJoy.social/tags/BackFromTheBrink" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BackFromTheBrink</a> as the dragon (and baby dragon) and when I could see the difference of how he acted between the two, I became a FAN of Neo Hou! <a href="https://NerdJoy.social/tags/cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cdrama</a>

Drama TeaKill My Sins reviewKill My Sins stood out to me because it is an original script and is played by more mature actors. This is unique in the realm of Chinese costumed dramas.Tip: You can read my episode-by-episode <a href="https://dramatea88.wordpress.com/2025/03/10/kill-my-sins-episode-recaps-and-analysis-lots-of-spoilers/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">detailed analysis of Kill My Sins</a> while watching it.The storyThe wandering physician Ye Ping An arrives in Chang’an to set up a clinic where she quickly earns a reputation as a witch for her mysterious treatments. When she gets accused of murder, the ruthless magistrate Yuan Shao Cheng, a low-born man who is quickly rising the ranks of power, sets his eyes on her. But he doesn’t realise that this is part of Ping An’s 18-year journey of revenge.CharactersYe Ping An (played by Liu Shi Shi): A physician specializing in psychological conditions, but seen as a witch by most.Yuan Shao Cheng (played by Shawn Dou): A ruthless official in the Justice department who is eager to cement his power and gain more power.Wu An Kang (played by Zheng Ye Cheng): An accomplished general who is loyal to the Emperor, and is a scion of the prominent Wu family.Lu Dan Xin (played by Xuan Lu): Ping’an’s loyal friend and fellow sleuth who is focused on seeking revenge.Cai Lan (played by Ding Jie): Another friend of Ping’an who is also seeking justice for wronged women.What I likedYuan Shaocheng and his glorious cloaks!<ol><li>Complex villains: I appreciated that the villains were layered and multidimensional.</li><li>Strong female lead character: Ping’an’s character is a unique female character and there should be more strong women like her in Chinese dramas.</li><li>Equal relationship between the male and female protaganists: I love the equal and balanced relationship between Yuan Shaochen and Ping’an. They really regarded as equals in intelligence and ability and have such healthy regard for each other’s abilities. I loved how they just trusted each other to make the right (or wrong) decisions.</li><li>Original script: This is based on an original script, not adapted from a webnovel! And with a plot this complex, I’m impressed. I hope that the producers were not discouraged by the less-than-ideal viewership and would continue to create dramas like these. (FYI, some of the producers created In Blossom, which is also an original script.)</li><li>Production quality: The camera work and art direction are excellent. Fans of Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty will recognize the signature style, which I really appreciate.</li></ol>What I didn’t like<ol><li>Overwhelming narrative: The narrative feels very confusing, even for someone like me who usually doesn’t struggle with heavy, detailed dramas like We Are Criminal Police. There are too many details and characters to keep track of, and it’s easy to feel lost.</li><li>Lack of emotional anchor at the start of the drama: In the first few episodes of the drama, the story was told in a way that doesn’t give me a strong emotional connection to the characters. Why should I care about their revenge or their traumatic pasts? The flashbacks were also frustratingly vague, offering only glimpses instead of a full narrative. For example, I wish there had been a proper flashback episode showing how the three girls met during the fire and how Yuan is connected to them. This would have helped establish a stronger emotional foundation.</li><li>Convenient plot twists: The plot sometimes feels too convenient, with twists and turns that rely heavily on things going exactly as Ping’an expects. It feels like the plot has “plot armour”.</li><li>Exhausting to watch: This drama is not an easy watch. It’s heavy, with its themes of death, revenge, and abuse, and it requires a lot of mental energy to keep up with all the details. After a tough day at work, I often find myself reaching for something lighter, like Love of the Divine Tree, where I can just zone out and enjoy the pretty visuals.</li><li>Not relaxing: This drama is definitely not relaxing. It’s exhausting to watch, especially when I’m already busy and tired. I don’t blame people for dropping it because it demands so much attention and emotional investment.</li></ol>Thoughts about the ending> Click to reveal endingKill My Sins ended very satisfyingly, with most threads tied, and our hero and heroine safe after achieving their goals. One can’t wish for more! (Well, okay, maybe a less rushed story.)Sure, I wished romance happened between them, but I think they would’ve gotten into each other’s way. I think love would’ve complicated their already difficult missions and it would’ve made it almost typical in terms of plot.ConclusionUltimately, this drama is a tale of how people who started out with honourable intentions, who can be defined as “good” people, ended up losing their way and causing much evil.Sure, this drama was topsy-turvy in many ways, with the first 7 episodes being so overwhelming that those not committed to figuring out the tale ended up dropping off.I also think original scripts like these should be celebrated.For so long, Cdramaland depended on webnovels to adapt, and this is something I grieved. Because, honestly, not every webnovel should be turned into a TV series.Although this drama wasn’t perfect, it showed us that CDramaland is still capable of producing original, non-webnovel adapted work, so I hope they continue to produce these.Final rating: 8<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://dramatea88.wordpress.com/tag/cdrama/" target="_blank">#CDrama</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://dramatea88.wordpress.com/tag/cdramas/" target="_blank">#CDramas</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://dramatea88.wordpress.com/tag/chinese-drama/" target="_blank">#ChineseDrama</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://dramatea88.wordpress.com/tag/costumed-drama/" target="_blank">#CostumedDrama</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://dramatea88.wordpress.com/tag/kill-my-sins/" target="_blank">#KillMySins</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://dramatea88.wordpress.com/tag/liu-shi-shi/" target="_blank">#LiuShiShi</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://dramatea88.wordpress.com/tag/shaun-dou/" target="_blank">#ShaunDou</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://dramatea88.wordpress.com/tag/tv/" target="_blank">#TV</a>

Elizabeth Tai | 戴秀铃 🇲🇾In a sea of webnovel adaptations, Kill My Sins stood out for its original script, mature and layered characters and how it respected its viewers' intelligence.<a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/CDrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CDrama</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/CDramas" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CDramas</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/TV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TV</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Entertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Entertainment</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/China" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#China</a><a href="https://dramatea88.wordpress.com/2025/03/10/kill-my-sins-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://dramatea88.wordpress.com/2025/03/10/kill-my-sins-review/</a>

CarmLet's continue! Now that I'm free from the extra project and it seems things have calmed down, I think I can finally try to catch up.Reaction thread 🧵👇🏽 Episode 5<a href="https://blorbo.social/tags/WinterBegoniaWP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WinterBegoniaWP</a> <a href="https://blorbo.social/tags/WinterBegonia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WinterBegonia</a> <a href="https://blorbo.social/tags/cdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cdrama</a>

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