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Title: Love and Redemption (2020) Platform: Viki, Youku, IQIYI, Youtube (free), MDL Rating: 8.6 Genre: Xianxia, Period Romance, Fantasy, Action Episode Count: 59 Parental Guidance Rating: PG-13: Violence, Classic spitting of blood, An abusive relationship depicted (not leads), Assault alluded to-- the whole show is very dramatic but within the PG-13 realm. Staring: Cheng Yi (Mysterious Lotus Casebook) Yuan Bing Yan (Ever Night) Liu Xue Yi (Kill Me, Love Me) Zhang Yu Xi (Deep

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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

Title: Duoluo Continent (2021) 斗罗大陆 Platform: WeTV, Viki, Prime Video, Youtube (free) MDL Rating: 8.3 Genre: Wuxia/ Fantasy/ Comedy/ Romance Episode Count: 40 Parental Guidance Rating: PG-13: Some very fake looking violence and blood. I'd say this leans more PG. Staring: Xiao Zhang (Legend of Zang Hai) Wu Xuan Yi (Perfect Match) GaoTai Yu (Sword Snow Stride) Liu Mei Tong (Blossom) RBTS Rating: 3.6/5 Stars Synopsis: Having lost his mother at a very young age, Tang San grew up

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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

4/5 Stars: Zombies, a contract marriage, and a class war. Not for sensitive viewers.

Title: The Imperial Coroner (2021) 御赐小仵作 Platform: Viki, Youtube, WeTV MDL Rating: 8.4 Genre: Period Mystery/Investigative, Romance Episode Count: 36 (64 eps total for both S1 and S2) Parental Guidance Rating: PG-13: Some blood, violence, and autopsies, but nothing is really shown. Staring: Su Xiao Tong (Treasure at Dawn) Wang Zi Qi (Serendipity's Embrace) Zhao Yao Ke (The Moment I Met You) Yang Ting Dong (The Glory) RBTS Rating: 3.75/5 Stars (This rating is based purely on

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4.25/5 Stars Fight For My Way is chaotic gumbo of romance, friendship, and sports, with a splash of a coming of adulthood tale, where four friends strive to find and follow their dreams, while struggling with societal expectations.

4.25/5 Stars

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