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Recap: The Devil Punisher (Ep. 5)

This episode is full of more adorable awkwardness between Xin Yu and Zhong Kui, who gets jealous as Lu Bo Ya gets bolder with his pursuit of Xin Yu, but doesn't really seem to know what to do about it. Recap Professor Lu tells Xin Yu to call him "Bo Ya" and says that he… Continue reading Recap: The Devil Punisher (Ep. 5)

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Recap: The Haunted Heart (Ep. 1)

No Falling Into You this week, so I decided to pick up a new drama instead. The Haunted Heart (腦波小姐, lit. "Miss Brainwave) started airing about two months ago, so I have about ten episodes to catch up on, but I'm happily surprised with how much I enjoyed this first episode! I've been eyeing this… Continue reading Recap: The Haunted Heart (Ep. 1)

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Recap: The Devil Punisher (Ep. 4)

Zhong Kui and Xin Yu try and find a way to get justice for Hong Cheng You and Ah Ping while receiving a surprising helping hand from Ouyang Kai. Ouyang Kai seems to be in an extremely helpful mood, because he also helps En Xi figure out a new way to make money. Meanwhile, a… Continue reading Recap: The Devil Punisher (Ep. 4)

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Recap: Falling Into You (Ep. 8)

I'm a little behind on things this weekend. Oops! But this week's episode of Falling Into You is super sweet and full of good feels as both romances in the show make some healthy progress. Recap Fang Zhi Sheng gives a talk about his company and business approach while Zi Tong sits on the side,… Continue reading Recap: Falling Into You (Ep. 8)

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Recap: The Devil Punisher (Ep. 3)

Xin Yu asks Zhong Kui to help with Ah Ping's father's ghost. Zhong Kui finds himself getting more involved with Xin Yu even though he's not supposed to be. Recap Xin Yu brings Auntie Zhou another sandwich that she made for Ah Ping, but Auntie Zhou is no longer comfortable visiting Ah Ping anymore. She… Continue reading Recap: The Devil Punisher (Ep. 3)

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Recap: Falling Into You (Ep. 7)

Tian Lin makes some important discoveries in his investigation into the Mingtong Group. Meanwhile, Zi Tong runs into her mother, who is determined to give her a strong reality check. Zhi Sheng offers Zi Tong his unconditional support. Recap In an old video, a reporter asks a little girl what her dream is. She's Zi… Continue reading Recap: Falling Into You (Ep. 7)

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Recap: The Devil Punisher (Ep. 2)

Zhong Kui tries to track down an angry ghost and ends up crossing paths with Xin Yu multiple times in the process. Granny Wu tries to hire him to work at her bakery. Recap Zhong Kui tries to figure out what message he should send Xin Yu that will contain actual words, but can't come… Continue reading Recap: The Devil Punisher (Ep. 2)

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Recap: Falling Into You (Ep. 6)

Zhi Sheng isn't afraid to admit his feelings for Zi Tong to everyone except her. While he tries to show her he cares, she's single-mindedly focused on getting back into taekwondo. Zhi Sheng and Tian Lin run into each other again. Recap Zi Tong and Qian Ni spar while their coach, Zi Tong's mother, watches.… Continue reading Recap: Falling Into You (Ep. 6)

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Recap: The Devil Punisher (Ep. 1)

The Devil's Punisher (or The Devil Punisher, according to Netflix, 天巡者 lit. "Skywatcher") is SET's latest drama and replaces Lost Romance's Sunday night timeslot on TTV! It's also on Netflix for those of us outside Taiwan. There's plenty of star power in this drama, with Mike He and Ivy Shao headlining. This first episode feels… Continue reading Recap: The Devil Punisher (Ep. 1)

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Recap: Falling Into You (Ep. 5)

Zhi Sheng tries to win back Zi Tong and convince her to return to the company, but she's more than happy to make him work for her trust. Meanwhile, Fang Qing finds herself getting involved in Xin Yan's life and has some awkward run-ins with Tian Lin. Recap Zhi Sheng notices a van tailing him.… Continue reading Recap: Falling Into You (Ep. 5)