fiction – Asian Entertainment

Virgin River

I am already through two seasons at a go. Finding the tread as strong in the third I am not surprised it is & has been number one show on Netflix. Mel, who comes to Virgin River as a nurse & midwife , wants to leave her painful past & move on. Who does n’t?Continue reading “Virgin River”

Shine on Me

‘You ‘re my sun’ the song runs & we get all warm. It is cozy, fuzzy & yes, romantic. In the university she falls for a talented student, Weiming Lai as Xu Zhuang. She confesses her feelings & promises to wait till he reciprocates her feelings. Hesitant he fails to reach her & she meetsContinue reading “Shine on Me”

Beyond the Bar

Episode 12 : Beyond Love ‘s Vow. After episode 10, the viewership came down from 9.101 % to 8. 439%. A contract marriage comes to an end. The husband wants it to be a real marriage but it defies the clause in their contract. After the divorce it is now a fresh start for them!Continue reading “Beyond the Bar”

The First Night with the Duke

After 10 episodes it gets into the thriller genre. The name suggested it was romantic, with a twist. But the twists & turns are too many. From the modern world a college student ‘s soul takes possession of the body of a minor character in a romance novel. But when she meets Lee Beon, theContinue reading “The First Night with the Duke”

White God (2014)

Hungarian “Feher Isten” is a thriller drama. Co-written & directed by Komel Mundruczo. Starring Zsofia Psotta, Luke & Body, Sandor Zsoter. The film follows the mixed breed dog, Hagen, who befriends 13 year old Lili & comforts her with her strict father. Her father has not seen her for years. Hagen is a mixed -breed,Continue reading “White God (2014)”

Master of Precision

Says the headline in the Indian Express. With meticulous attention to detail , Frederick Forsyth revealed a world chaotic, yet orderly. Frederick McCarthy Forsyth (25 August 1938- 9 June 2025) was an English novelist & journalist. Best known for his thrillers like ‘The Day of the Jackal’, The Odessa File,’The Fourth Protocol’, The Dogs ofContinue reading “Master of Precision”

Tastefully Yours

After 6th episode the viewership rose to 3.404% & 3.271% from the first episode’s 1.591%. The main reason being the entry of Yoo Yeon seok, her ex. Also she traveled with him to Japan. The head chef was sick. She wanted to meet him & feed him. The old man has dementia & fails toContinue reading “Tastefully Yours”

The Prisoner of Beauty ( Zhe Yao)

I am still in the first few episodes. But the political marriage is all about difficulties. The women in the Wei household are against her. She has to win over everyone. From the Lord of Wei to the rest. She connects with her cousin & has Boya now. She planned & executed her plan withContinue reading “The Prisoner of Beauty ( Zhe Yao)”

Wu Jinyan’s heroes

A well known Chinese actress. Her real life partner is Hong Yao, whom she married in 2024. They worked together in ‘Story of Yanxi Palace’ 2018 , but not opposite each other. She is 34 & he is 33 years old. Watching two of her shows back to back, ‘The Double ‘2024 & ‘Kill Me,Continue reading “Wu Jinyan’s heroes”

Our Blooming Youth

There comes the shift of feelings, loyalty? or care for someone other than the fiancé. Talking with her fiancé she realizes he thinks of her as a murderer. Running way was wrong. But getting arrested would have been a mistake. The rules then & now are almost the same. The rich have a way. TheContinue reading “Our Blooming Youth”