Series/TV we are watching

[Katniss]

RM1314 gave a brilliant idea. We should discuss what we are watching!

So right now I'm watching Curse of the royal Harem. First of all, this isn't really my type of series. Just evil and evil.... Their makeup looks quite scary! But overall, it's entertaining enough!

Forensic Heroes 3, I just finished it. What surprised me about this series is that I really like Wayne and Nancy as a married couple. Their age difference didn't show. I thought they had a lot of chemistry and I was rooting for them verses Maggie and Wayne.

Kate also played a very likeable character. Amiee's character was annoying!

[RM1314]

I am currently watching When Heaven Burns and Bottled Passion.
WHB- new interesting storyline (finally) but draggy. I think the whole 30 episode will mostly talk about *that one subject*. Well, currently on ep. 17 and seems like they will reveal more about *that one subject* for the rest of the episodes.
BP- LOVE IT (so far) hahah... even though the storyline is not new, but I love it. It also made me like Raymond Wong more ;]

Kim, you're watching with Eng subs? Or Viet dubbed?
What annoys me in Curse is the makeup I think it looks rather funny... especially on the lips of Myolie and Jessica =3 Overall, I enjoyed it. Now... FH.. oh man, you can read of AF on all the flaws in the series .... and Kate and Aimee's acting made me not wanting to watch anymore (but I did). LOL.

So you're one of those that liked Wayne and Nancy. Hehe, I was rooting for Wayne and Maggie. I didn't see any chemistry between Wayne and Nancy But I have to admit Nancy's acting was amazing in there ^^

[Katniss]

When Heaven Burns and Bottled Passion---that's not available for me yet. Not sure if I'll watch it though, but if I'm bored I might.

BP---the cover looks like they are in a band...is it music related...or is just a cover. Looks interesting, I might watch it.

I watch my series in viet. I don't really like to watch with Eng Subs because then I can't pay attention to other things.

As for FH3---I agree with you on Aimee's acting. As for Kate, I do enjoy watching her on screen. Her acting is alright. I'm not really a fan of her per say, but she has nice screen presence. Given that there is virtually no one left for me to root for...I typically watch her series.

Yes, I did like Nancy and Wayne together. Maggie and Wayne were so boring...LOL.... no heat, no passion...hehe

[RM1314]

Hahah since you watched it in Viet dubbed, maybe their voices will be more soothing to hear than their original voices (like Aimee's enunciation) lolol jk.

If anyone is interested in TVB 2012's series, watch the sales presentation here: www.tudou.com/programs/view/mZTQ8SKK1Bk/

Not really interested in most of them... only about 3 or 4.. but I will probably watch all anyway hahah.

[Katniss]

Thanks for the link! None of the series look really appealing, except maybe fo TITS2. But everytime I watch it, I'll be reminded of how Michelle isn't in it!

I thought Charmaine left TVB...so she's still filming with them?

BTW, I liked Lai Lok Yi ever since Hearts of Fencing. I know his acting isn't really good, but he's good eye candy hehe. So, finally he's in one series next year!

[RM1314]

Hmm... no, Charmaine is not leaving TVB, she just signs a per-series contract with them. She still films for them, but less than usual? Wouldn't it be great if Michelle signed that too? =/

LOL Lok Yi.... no impression on him. Noticed him in Ten Brothers but his acting is stiff as usual. Oh well, heheh. Actually, he has two series next year. The King Makers and ATF Counter- Terroism. We will see how he acts next year =b

Oh yea... forgot to mention. You know how I am watching Bottled Passion right now? When I first watched it, I had thoughts of how the character of Raymond W would fit Raymond L soooo much, and I really wished he can film BP, and of course Niki's character, I really wished it was Michelle that were in it xD THEN I found out the director picked Raymond L as the first choice for this... but Ray L couldn't film it due to his busy schedule. It was such a pity!!! I was shocked to know that Ray L was the first choice.... funny yet such a pity. T_T Hahhaha

I am looking forward to Special Duties Unit, The Palace Scheme of East & West, The Dazzling Dance of Chang'an (these three mainly because of Oscar Leung hehe) plus the ones with Raymond L.

[MiA]

Wow, you guys sure do find time to watch these series. I can't even find time to finish even one series. It took me so long just to finish The Four. LOL. -__-

[Katniss]

I just finished a China series. I rarely ever watch Chinese series, unless of course Michelle's in it. However, I heard about the Scarlet Heart and wanted to check it out. It's an intriguing storyline and I highly recommend it. It's 40eps and I finished it in like 4 days!

I'm not a very emotional person, and I must say this series made my eyes welled up at times...but it's also a light-hearted series.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_Heart

I also just watched TVB, Let it Be Love. This series is really corny..but I guess watch it if you want to kill time.

[MiA]

Have you ladies seen Schemes Of A Beauty with Ruby Lin and Sammul Chan? Its 40 eps long. It was made about two years ago. I just started watching this and I'm quite hook. They're really cute together. I love the opening theme. ^__^

[Katniss]

Normally if I'm not hooked by the first 1-2 eps I don't continue watching it. I don't think that Sammul series hooked me..but if you say it's that good, I might give it another go. I don't watch China series often...the last one I watched was Scarlet Heart...and that was fantastic!!! By far my favorite series in a LONG time..including TVB ones.

[MiA]

Well, Ruby is the main protagonist and this is more of a women drama than a love one. I also like Yang Mi in here, too. Although she's a side character, I like her story. I'm still debating whether I should watch Scarlet Heart - I'm not too fond of their clothing styles compare to their other ancient styles. I see many Scarlet Heart viewers who also watched this series as well and they loved it so you might too, but then again everyone has different tastes. ^__^

[Katniss]

Nov 1, 2012 3:26:19 GMT 7 MiA said:

Well, Ruby is the main protagonist and this is more of a women drama than a love one. I also like Yang Mi in here, too. Although she's a side character, I like her story. I'm still debating whether I should watch Scarlet Heart - I'm not too fond of their clothing styles compare to their other ancient styles. I see many Scarlet Heart viewers who also watched this series as well and they loved it so you might too, but then again everyone has different tastes. ^__^

Since it was a slow day at work today, I actually manged to watch 4 eps of it. So far I can continue on. But one thing I'm confused about is the Emperor is married to his niece? Do they actually become lovers once she gets older?

[MiA]

Yay! Someone to spazz with. LOL. Anyways, it's very confusing because there are so many women and things happen so quick, too. Things will start to pick up as the movie progresses. Well, I'm assuming the Grand Empress wants her son to marry within the family so their royalty stays on the line so he was betrothed to his niece, but as you can see, he doesn't see her that way cause she's still young. You won't see much of them as it will focus on Ruby.

[Katniss]

So Ruby and Sammul is pretty cute together! Sun Fei Fei character is really tragic. I'm scared for the moment Sammul will find out Ruby is a spy. :/

[MiA]

OMG, I'm starting to hate Shen'Er more and more. Once you get there Kim, you will know what I mean. URGH!!

[Katniss]

I never liked her from the beginning. Am I the only one who doesn't think she even looks pretty as her character is suppose to be?

[MiA]

I never thought she was that pretty either, but she does look like the type to hate. Lol. Whoo... so much has happened. A lot of sad things happened as well that it brought tears to my eyes. So glad Ruby knocked some senses to Shen'Er.

[Katniss]

So I finished the series. Not bad! Thanks MIA for the recommendation. I was really surprised at how long they dragged out the storyline...but it gave me closure. Ruby still looks so young and cute even though she's like in her mid 30s.

[MiA]

Wow, it took you only a couple of days to finish it? Took me a week. I just finished it today and I like it. There's a sequel to it and I'm considering if I should watch it. I really pity Ruby so much in here, especially when her kids started doubting her. I was quite shock that her daughter turned out to be like that - like she said, she's been smart her whole life yet she gave birth to fools. I was hoping that they would find out about Qi'er's second wife's schemes and punish her more harshly but it seems like they kinda rushed it a bit to get rid of her. Ruby is in fact adorable.

[Katniss]

Lol, I know...I watch my series fast. I agree about her son's second wife---she's so annoying.

It is a pity that Ruby's kids turned out to be such idiots. They didn't get their father's compassion or their mother's intelligence. But if you think about it, Ruby has been pretty lucky her entire life. She never runs into any major problems...and if she does, they get resolved quickly. Even though her kids are such darn fools, they do still love their mother--seen more towards the end. I think it's sweet that Shen'er's kid loves her so much. Sammul gave Ruby his entire heart. She was so loved by him---so sweet. It's sad that he died so much earlier than her...but they had many years of bliss together.

Yang Mi is the most tragic character. It's a shame that she never got her happy ever after.

Overall a good series that didn't bore me.