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7.2/10 Stars: I recommend with caveats, because it was great on paper, but loses it's grip in execution.

3.6/5 Stars: Mostly an idol romance, with some inner household scheming and a ML who does his thang in a political side plot.

7.3/10 Stars: The live action adaptation of a popular fantasy web novel and anime, the story takes place in a fictional setting, inspired by ancient China, but has a more unique and otherworldly system of magic and world building. It has whispers of romance, but the camaraderie and skill building is the main focus.

7.5/10 Stars: The surprise hit that started the female coroner trend with an adorable romance, quirky FL, and interesting cases.

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.

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.

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...

8.45/10 Stars: A more modern Wuxia the dives into action, politics, and romance with a couple on equal footing that lacked chemistry, but made up for it with devotion and an opposites attract dynamic.