Chinese Dramas, Drama Recaps

Recap: Eternal Love (Ep. 4)

Li Jing is persistent in trying to win Si Yin's heart, while Xuan Nu starts to make some moves of her own on Kunlun Mountain... Recap Si Yin is quick to reject Li Jing, saying that she doesn't reciprocate his feelings. She tells him to sleep on it and she'll escort him off the mountain… Continue reading Recap: Eternal Love (Ep. 4)

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Recap: Eternal Love (Ep. 3)

If I thought the previous two episodes were well-paced, this one is pretty fast-paced and packed with things happening. The Demon Clan gets bolder with their movement against the Celestial Clan, while Li Jing shows that he's a little more capable than the blase facade he puts on. Recap Si Yin meets Li Jing at… Continue reading Recap: Eternal Love (Ep. 3)

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Recap: Eternal Love (Ep. 2)

In this episode, we get our first look into the political turmoil that is brewing on the horizon of immortal realm. The pacing of this show has been pretty zippy so far, and I like it. Not a lot of filler, every scene has a purpose, and I like our new demon prince Li Jing… Continue reading Recap: Eternal Love (Ep. 2)

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Recap: Eternal Love (Ep. 1)

I'm back! For a little bit, while I'm on break (we'll see how long it lasts). Life just got a little too busy to be watching or recapping dramas, and I lost steam on some of the ones I was watching before. I've been feeling like watching a wuxia/xianxia drama after watching Alchemy of Souls.… Continue reading Recap: Eternal Love (Ep. 1)

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Drama Review: Love and Redemption (琉璃)

Love and Redemption (琉璃), a 2020 Chinese xianxia drama, is the first historical/fantasy drama I've completed in a very long time. I usually shy away from longer dramas (anything with more than 20ish episodes) since they seem like so much commitment, but there's a certain sense of affection that comes from sticking with a show… Continue reading Drama Review: Love and Redemption (琉璃)

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Recap: Love and Redemption (Ep. 59)

The end is here! Does the world go up in flames or does true love prevail? I think we all know what the answer is. Recap Si Feng catches the Hongmeng furnace, preventing it from tipping over completely. He won't let Yuan Lang tip the furnace -- Xuan Ji's memories must be preserved. Yuan Lang… Continue reading Recap: Love and Redemption (Ep. 59)

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Recap: Love and Redemption (Ep. 58)

After yet another betrayal of trust from Bai Lin, Luohou Jidu brings the battle to the heavenly realm once again and seems hellbent on destroying the world. Si Feng and the others try to find a way to stop him, but will it work? Recap The God of War asks Bai Lin where her scars… Continue reading Recap: Love and Redemption (Ep. 58)

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Recap: Love and Redemption (Ep. 57)

Si Feng continues to try and save the world, as he does. This episode is a bit more light-hearted than the past few as Ling Long, Min Yan, and friends prepare for the end of the world. Recap "I never thought it would be you, Xi Xuan," Bai Lin says as he teleports into Si… Continue reading Recap: Love and Redemption (Ep. 57)

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Recap: Love and Redemption (Ep. 56)

Si Feng tries to bring Xuan Ji back, and while it's not all smooth sailing, he manages to find evidence that Xuan Ji has more influence on Luohou Jidu than he'd like to admit. All is not lost -- there's still some hope. Recap Si Feng goes to find Luohou Jidu early on the morning… Continue reading Recap: Love and Redemption (Ep. 56)

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Recap: Love and Redemption (Ep. 55)

The devil realm and heavenly realm prepare for war once again. Meanwhile, Si Feng embarks on a perilous quest to stop Luohou Jidu and bring Xuan Ji back. Recap Si Feng faints after Luohou Jidu disappears. Luohou Jidu enjoys his freedom. Wu Zhi Qi appears behind him. Yuan Lang shows up and grovels behind Luohou… Continue reading Recap: Love and Redemption (Ep. 55)