Heroes in Harm’s Way 最美逆行者 dramatises China’s response to the virus outbreak in Wuhan, and will feature 7 x 2 episode shorts. Leading actors include Chen Shu, Yang Zhigang, Sa Rina, Li Yixiao, Xu Jiao, Kan Qingzi, Cheng Taisen, Niu Junfeng, Ma Tianyu, Su Qing, Han Xue, Zhang Ming’en and Xiao Yan.
The 14 episode anthology series premieres on CCTV-1 tonight. Another COVID-19 drama is also slated to air later this month.
The second season of Tientsin Mystic stars Jin Shijia as the River God. Zhang Ming’en, Wang Zixuan and Chen Yumi reprise their roles from the previous season.
English subs will be available on the iQiyi app.
Republican mystery drama Tientsin Mystic 2 is helmed by Season 1 director Tian Li, and stars Jin Shijia (Our Forty Years) as the protagonist who is able to solve cases using the special powers he has inherited from his master. Wang Zixuan, Zhang Ming’en and Chen Yumi reprise their original roles.
This post was solely created because I like this dress.
Here’s some holiday themed posters from upcoming drama Nice To Meet You 只为遇见你.
Nice To Meet You 只为遇见你 explores the clashing of traditional Chinese and modern elements in the jewelry world. The series airs on March 10th and stars Janice Man (Tribe and Empires), Zhang Ming’en (Tientsin Mystic), Wei Qianxiang (Prince of Lan Ling), Tang Mengjia (Concubine Meng Arrives), Ma Yashu (Spell of the Fragrance), and Ji Xiaobing (S.C.I.).
Will this be the sleeper ratings hit of 2019 like its prequel?
While 2018’s most viewed idol drama, Because of You 因为遇见你, tells of the combination of modern wedding dress designs and traditional embroidery, its sequel Nice To Meet You 只为遇见你 explores the clashing of traditional Chinese and modern elements in the jewelry world. The sequel stars Janice Man (Tribe and Empires), Zhang Ming’en (Tientsin Mystic), Wei Qianxiang (Prince of Lan Ling), Tang Mengjia (Concubine Meng Arrives), Ma Yashu (Spell of the Fragrance), and Ji Xiaobing (S.C.I.).
Concept trailer below, and plot and stills below the cut:
One major plus for the TV series: the actors will actually look like humans
The TV adaptation of fantasy Legend Of Ravaging Dynasties 爵迹·临界天下 has already been filmed and released its first trailer. The people will definitely look more real than the film version, so already a plus. It’s shot partly in New Zealand, so the landscape will also look way better. The script is Bai Yicong (Candle in the Tomb, The Lost Tomb) , who is a hit or miss. The whole cast hasn’t been announced, but Joe Cheng and Zhang Ming’en should be playing the main duo of Yinchen and Qiling. Huang Mengying also plays a role.