Isn’t it interesting that all other characters, except Tian Qi, have somebody to confide in? Ning’er has her older brother; Ji Zheng has his attendant and his older brother; and our hero Ji Heng has his steward Mr. Sheng. Who does Tian Qi have in her corner? She has an aunt, but she rarely sees […]
Dr. Cutie: Eps 17 – 20 Open Thread
Who am I to hold your comments back? Go ahead and post away. I don’t mind spoilers. I’m still on Episode 17. Gotta admit that I laughed myself silly at the sight of her handlebar moustache. I don’t know how Ji Heng (and the actor) kept a straight face when she dropped the handkerchief.
Dr Cutie: Ep 16
To @agdr03, @Fern, @Flying Tool, and @HEHarry I’m skipping Ep 15, part 2 for now – which was going to be about Ji Zheng and Tian Qi anyway — and go on to Episode 16. Two things I like about this episode: a) Tian Qi’s and Ji Heng’s competing interests, secrets and egos were reasonably […]
Dr Cutie: Ep 15, part 1
@agdr03, I’ve a dinner meeting tonight, so this will be the first installment. ********************** I thought the opening scene was funny because the steward Mr. Sheng was coaching Tian Qi to distract General Ji. Did you notice that? When Mr. Sheng escorted her to General Ji, she stood quietly in front of him as if […]
Dr. Cutie: Ep 14
For agdr03 and whomever is watching this fun show. I like this episode because of the different ways that Ji Heng resolves Tian Qi’s problems. He can be fierce, circumspect, sneaky, conniving, and playful. I think this is the episode where his heroic deed crystallizes for the first time. First, there’s the rumor about Tian […]
Dr. Cutie: Ep 13
For @agdr03, What amuses me about this Chinese romcom is that it’s low-key subversive. General Ji Heng is showing tenderness (and what the poets call the “first stirrings of love) for a person who he thinks is a man. If Tian Qi had been a real dude, I doubt this Cdrama would pass the Ministry […]
Dr. Cutie: Episode 3
To @agdr03, @fern, and my 10 cute followers, Don’t accuse me of cheating on CLoY because I’m writing about another drama. I’m slowly weaning myself off CLoY so when the finale comes in two weeks’ time, I won’t suffer from withdrawal symptoms. “A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do…to getting over you.” — […]
Dr. Cutie: Ep 9 Highlights
No, you didn’t miss any of my write-ups for the earlier episodes. I’m only jumping ahead because this episode is my guilty pleasure. This drama doesn’t require analysis. I’m going to list my favorite scenes with a brief commentary — like I usually do when I’m reviewing Cdramas. Feel free to add your own memorable […]
Dr. Cutie: First Impressions
To @agdr03 Here’s another Chinese drama I can watch hassle-free, Dr. Cutie. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. 🙂 It seems like I pick my Chinese dramas for a different reason from my Kdramas. While I often choose kdramas for the novelty factor, I like the one-dimensional issues of the characters in Cdramas. Their […]