Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils – Review

Name: Demi-Gods and Semi-DevilsWriter/director: Yuan Zi Dan / Ringo YuDate: August 2021Number of episodes: 50Genre: Wuxia, Historical, Romance, Adventure, Friendship, RomanceBased on book/manga?: Yes, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Jin Yong Why did I press play? Since this is a classic story, I wanted to watch it. I couldn't get into the 2003 - the old school production … Continue reading Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils – Review

F4 Thailand: Boys over Flowers – First Impression

Name: F4 Thailand: Boys Over FlowersWriter/director: O Patha Thongpan, Mai Aticha Tanthanawigrai / Manow Waneepan Ounphoklang, Jarinee Thanomyat, PingPong Suwanun PohgudsaiDate: December 2021Number of episodes: 16Genre: Manga, School Bullying, Rich guy/ poor girl, romance. Based on book/manga?: Yes, based on the manga, “Hana Yori Dango” by Kamio Yoko. ThoughtsIt is simply irresistible checking out any adaptation of “Boys of Flowers”. … Continue reading F4 Thailand: Boys over Flowers – First Impression

Ending Again – Mini review

Name: Ending AgainWriter/director: Jung Soo Yoon / Park Dhan Hee Date: February 2020Number of episodes: 12 (min episodes)Genre: Web Series, Contract Marriage, Love TriangleBased on book/manga?: Not sure Why did I press play? Browsing for a drama to watch and the synopsis tickled my fancy. A few thoughts and observations: This is contract marriage with no bells or whistles. Suppose you entered … Continue reading Ending Again – Mini review

Qing Qing Zi Jin – mini first impression

Name: Qing Qin Zi JinWriter/director: Date: August 2020Number of episodes: 40Genre: Historical Fiction, Love, Friendship, schoolBased on book/manga?: Yes, Gong Xue Has Bandits by Wu Yu Why did I press play? The promotional art work and the an untranslated title intrigued me. Thoughts and observations: This drama that I started watching spontaneously and it's a total … Continue reading Qing Qing Zi Jin – mini first impression

No Time For Love – Quick Review

Name: No Time For Love 연애는 무슨 연애 Writer/director: Date: August 2018 Number of episodes: 8 (9 minute each) Genre: Friendship, Romance, Life, Work, College Based on book/manga?: No Why did I press play? The name and promotional art seemed fluffy and relaxing. Thoughts and observations This is a delightful little drama. Everything works well together, the team … Continue reading No Time For Love – Quick Review