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The Imperial Coroner (S1): Spoiler-Free Mini Review
7.5/10 Stars: The surprise hit that started the female coroner trend with an adorable romance, quirky FL, and interesting cases.

Mary
Jul 153 min read


Warm On A Cold Night: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
7.9/10 Stars: A cheesy fantasy with Halloweentown vibes, and intriguing cases and side romances to boot.

Mary
Jul 143 min read


Love Between Fairy and Devil: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
8/10 Stars: A perfect starter Xianxia with oodles of silly whimsy and angst, a swoony 2ML, and a ML you grow to root for.

Mary
Jul 144 min read


Shadow Love: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
This rating is based purely on entertainment value. It is a fun time not a quality time. I'd recommend to those who are willing to suspend disbelief in favor of great chemistry and swoony romance.

Mary
Jul 144 min read


Blossom: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
8.1/10 Stars: A mild romance made better by gorgeous cinematography (think Pursuit of Jade) and the brilliant scheming of the FL and ML.

Mary
Jul 143 min read


Faithful: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
8/10 Stars: A quiet, non-romance mystery told in two timelines, with an ensemble of ancient avengers who assemble to take down a Harvey Weinstein wannabe in a man bun in an absolutely devastating quest for impossible justice.

Mary
Jul 143 min read


Glory: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
8/10 Stars: A Ming Dynasty Bachelorette where the winner not only gets a rose, but a big ol' tea farm in a romance starring a feirce FL and a loyal ML, whose love story took the backseat to an engrossing fight for the family throne.

Mary
Jul 134 min read


A Dream of Splendor: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
8/10 Stars: A Dream of Splendor is loosely based on the 13th century Yuan dynasty play, Zhao Pan'er Fenguye Jiu Feng Chen, by Guan Hanqing. The play explores the prevailing Caste System of the Song Dynasty through three independent women trying carve out a life for themselves under its yoke...

Mary
Jul 134 min read


Who Rules The World: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
8.45/10 Stars: A modern take on a Wuxia that starts off with a bang, but looses focus and runs out of time towards the end.

Mary
Jul 123 min read


Si Jin: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
8.5/10 Stars: A green flag, committed ML and a clever FL fall in love in a story of rebirth, revenge, and solving cases to save the kingdom.

Mary
Jul 103 min read


Nirvana in Fire: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
8.5/10 Stars: A dying man seeks revenge, in a Count of Monte Cristo-esque chess game for justice.

Mary
Jul 102 min read


Legend of Zang Hai: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
8.6/10 Stars: A twisty tale of revenge and the pursuit of justice with top tier casting, sets, costuming, and an afterthought of a romance.

Mary
Jul 103 min read


Twelve Letters: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
8.6/10 Stars: A time-bending thriller with a companion-esque romance and exceptional cinematography wherein four strangers fates are intertwined in a race against time that has already run out.

Mary
Jul 102 min read


The Double: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
8.6/10 Stars: An addictive, gothic romance with layers upon layers of scheming and betrayal.

Mary
Jul 102 min read


Ripe Town: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
9/10 Stars: An intense, claustrophobic thought experiment that delves into the hypocrisy of Confucius society through a string of mysterious murders.

Mary
Jul 103 min read


In The Name of Blossom: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
9.1/10 Stars: The sequel to Flourished Peony is just as beautiful, but not as fragrant.

Mary
Jul 103 min read


Blossoms in Adversity: Spoiler-Free Mini Review
9.25/10 Stars: A glossy idol romance with a capable FL, family/business focus, and a lot of heart.

Mary
Jul 103 min read


Flourished Peony (S1): Spoiler-Free Mini Review
9.4/10 Stars: An absolutely lush Tang Dynasty Drama with a sloooww burn romance and a woman determined to make it in business. There is no situation Mudan can't girlboss her way out of...

Mary
Jul 103 min read


Love Like the Galaxy (Part 1 &2): Spoiler-Free Mini Review
9.75/10 Stars: This is more reflective of enjoyment than quality, but I feel what I feel. Perfect for those who love yearning romance, revenge, family dynamics, scheming, and comedy. And aren't afraid of a little bloodshed lol.

Mary
Jul 103 min read


That's A Wrap: June 2026 C-Drama Releases
A look back at the C-Dramas released in the month of June, and a look ahead at confirmed dramas in July.

Mary
Jul 15 min read
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