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Title: My Journey to You (2023) 云之羽 Platform: IQIYI MDL Rating: 8.5 Genre: Wuxia (Martial Fantasy)/ Action/ Romance Episode Count: 24 Parental Guidance Rating: TV-PG: Um... IQIYI do have them jokes. I'd say this is def PG-13 lol. Violence, bloodshed, minor torture. Overall, a darker/moodier tone. Staring: Esther Yu (Love Between Fairy and Devil) Zhang Ling He (Pursuit of Jade) Ryan Cheng (How Dare You?!) He Nan (Love Between Lines) RBTS Rating: 3.5/5 Stars (Aesthetic with une

4/5 Stars: Objectively, the drama deserves a higher rating, but the content was too graphic for my taste. I am a wee babe when it comes to bloodshed. I recommend for non-sensitive viewers.

Title: An Ancient Love Song (2023) 古相思曲 Platform: Viki MDL Rating: 8.2 Genre: Period Idol Romance/ Time Travel Episode Count: 14 (each episode is around 25 minutes) Parental Guidance Rating: G: Ignore the G rating, I'd say it's at least PG. But it's still super mild w/ minimal blood and violence. One character does yeet themselves over a balcony so there is that. Staring: Zhang Ya Qin (Flourished Peony) Guo Jia Nan (Les Belles) Zhu Lin Yu (Close to You) Quan Yi Lun (Echoes

4/5 Stars

Title: Butterflied Lover (2023) 风月变 Platform: Viki, Youtube (free) MDL Rating: 8.1 Genre: Period Idol Romance/ Mystery/Fantasy Episode Count: 22 (each episode is around 16 minutes) Parental Guidance Rating: PG-13: Violence, Blood, A Fade to Black Scene. There are some exposed shoulders-- look out! Staring: Lv Xia Yu (Shadow Love) Zhao Yi Qin (Glory) Deng Kai (Pursuit of Jade) Wu Ri Li Ge (Ancient Love Poetry) RBTS Rating: 3.7/5 Stars Synopsis: Inspired by the romance of Lian

Title: Wonderland of Love (2023) 乐游原 Platform: Viki, WeTV, Youtube (free) MDL Rating: 8.4 Genre: Period Idol Romance/ Action Episode Count: 40 Parental Guidance Rating: PG-13: Violence and blood, an attempted assault, a couple fade to blacks Staring: Xu Kai (Moonlit Reunion) Jing Tian (Si Jin) Zheng He Hui Zi (Twelve Letters) Gao He Yuan (Love Beyond the Grave) RBTS Rating: 3.6/5 Stars Synopsis: Li Ni, the emperor’s grandson, is stuck defending the border and dealing with a

Title: Warm on a Cold Night 九霄寒夜暖 Platform: Viki, IQIYI, Youtube MDL Rating: 8.1 Genre: Period Idol Fantasy/ Romance Episode Count: 36 Parental Guidance Rating: PG-13: Very fake looking blood and violence. Suicide referenced. Staring: Li Yi Tong (A Dream Within A Dream) Bi Wen Jun (Kill Me, Love Me) Chen He Yi (Fated Hearts) He Rui Xian (Feud) RBTS Rating: 3.9/5 Stars Synopsis: Su Jiu Er is a young, talented, and personable female constable with a keen investigatory mind. Sh

Title: Faithful 九义人 (Also known as: The Nine) Platform: Viki, WeTV MDL Rating: 8.1 Genre: Period Mystery/Thriller Episode Count: 25 Parental Guidance Rating: PG-13: Minor violence and blood, suicide, sexual assault (nothing explicit shown). Staring: Wu Qian (Meet Yourself) Li Jia Hang (The Bond) Qiao Zhen Yu (Blood River) Hu Yi Xuan (How Dare You?!) RBTS Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: Seven years after the tragic death of Ru Lan, who sacrificed her reputation to seek justice for hers

4.45/5 Stars

4.7/5 Stars: A Gone With the Wind retelling done to perfection!

4.8/5 Stars

The Makanai is a cozy coming of age tale that believes in and respects its characters, while offering a look behind the curtain at the modern day Maiko. The story follows two teenage girls as they move to t Kyoto to become Maiko's, facing challenges and disappointments with unwavering spirits and delicious morsels -- don't watch while you are hungry. If you enjoy the the friendship of Anne of Green Gables, the vibes of Kiki's Delivery Service, or a 'slice-of-life' narrative