What I've Been Watching · 03. July 2026
I continue to enjoy See You At Work Tomorrow (Prime Video). On paper, this kdrama seems like a familiar office romance. However, there is, so far, a welcome freshness to be found in the details. I also like the show's supporting characters and Seo In Guk is (of course) super charismatic. Psychological thriller, Notes from the Last Row (Netflix) features a truly stellar ensemble cast. However, this proves to be both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because it is always such a joy to watch...
Reviews · 30. June 2026
Psychological thriller, Notes from the Last Row (Netflix) features a truly stellar ensemble cast. The show’s impressive line-up includes Choi Min Sik, Choi Hyun Wook, Kim Yoon Jin, Huh Joon Ho and Jin Kyung. Talk about your embarrassment of riches. However, this proves to be both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because it is always such a joy to watch these actors. A curse because their presence raises expectations that the drama’s story cannot quite reach. Notes from the Last Row is a...
What I've Been Watching · 26. June 2026
The first two episodes of See You At Work Tomorrow (Prime) have me cautiously intrigued. Initially, this workplace drama did not excite me all that much. I just feel that I've seen this set up one too many times. However, at the end of episode one, events took a surprising turn and the drama drew me in. There’s potential here and, if you will allow me to be shallow for a moment, Seo In Guk looks really good! I finished My Royal Nemesis (Netflix) and, while it wasn’t perfect (the story felt...
Reviews · 24. June 2026
My Royal Nemesis may go down as one of the kdrama surprises of 2026. I started this show with no real expectations, and it quickly became a must watch favourite. My Royal Nemesis was successful for two reasons. One, Kang Hyun Ju’s writing, while embracing many familiar tropes, zigged when we expected it to zag (more on this later). Two, Im Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun’s performances were brilliant - comedy gold from start to finish. Directed by Han Tae Seob, My Royal Nemesis is a 14 episode time...
What I've Been Watching · 24. June 2026
The thing I love about The First Jasmine (Viki) is that, yes there are familiar tropes, but this show also has some really intriguing secrets to reveal – both in terms of its narrative and its character development. I am fully invested / obsessed! My Royal Nemesis (Viki) comes to an end this weekend and will likely be one of 2026’s most surprising kdramas. I had no idea that this show was going to be so entertaining! I started watching Ticket to Heaven (Viki) and immediately became obsessed...
Reviews · 24. June 2026
Dazzling is an endearing slice of life youth drama set in the fictional coastal town of Zhazhating. Staring Guan Xiao Tongm and Li Yun Rui, the show features a slow, slow, slow burn romance between a fish out of water city girl and an outwardly cold but inwardly devoted country boy. Throughout the majority of its 30 episodes, Dazzling is a low angst healing watch. While serious and dramatic events do take place, the show remains light with an optimistic, almost fairy tale lens. If you are in...
What I've Been Watching · 12. June 2026
Chinese dramas are being released thick and fast and I want to watch them all. It’s a problem – particularly as my watchlist is also significant. What's a girl to do? The First Jasmine (Viki) started this week and I am all in. To be honest, I was all in the moment I realised this cdrama featured Cheng Lei… but having watched six episodes I am now all, all in. I love a power couple and a tale of revenge. Meanwhile, both Bai Lu and Cheng Lei’s characters have intriguing backstories. I...
Reviews · 10. June 2026
As a found family/slice of life gal, I knew that I was going to enjoy Go Ahead. And I very, very much did – particularly during the show’s first half. Released in 2020, Go Ahead is a 40 episode Chinese drama written by Shui Qian Mo and Wang Xiong Cheng (who also wrote Meet Yourself and Find Yourself) and directed by Ding Zi Guang (who also directed Meet Yourself, Find Yourself and Flourished Peony). The drama’s main cast includes Tan Song Yun as Li Jian Jian, Song Wei Long as Ling Xiao,...
What I've Been Watching · 05. June 2026
I think I have entered a kdrama mini slump. Nothing has really captured my attention apart from My Royal Nemesis (Netflix). Chinese dramas, meanwhile, have been killing it (girl). I am mainly watching My Royal Nemesis for the fun and physical comedy. I am also enjoying the romance in this show more and more and very much appreciate its message of female empowerment. I am loving Dazzling (Viki). Someone smart categorised this show as the love child of Speed and Love and Hometown Cha Cha Cha and...
Reviews · 03. June 2026
Sniper Butterfly is a beautiful slow burn slice of life Chinese drama that uses the age difference between its leads to explore gender norms, familial expectations and societal pressures. This 30 episode cdrama written by Xu Yi Tian, directed by Huang Tien Jen and Yu Bo and starring Michelle Chen and and Zhou Ke Yu tells the story of Cen Ji and Li Wu, a student she sponsors. On paper, Sniper Butterfly seems as if it could fall into dangerous territory. No one wants to see a romance develop in a...