Yu Ai Lei

Fan Xian (Zhang Ruo Yun), the illegitimate son of the finance minister, found love with Lin Wan Er (Li Qin), the daughter of the Princess Royal. They wanted to live peaceful lives, but a scheming prince plotted his demise. Fan Xian was forced to fake his death to escape certain doom. Now, he has decided to return to learn the truth behind a dastardly conspiracy. Can he break through the webs of lies and deceit to expose the plotters – and live happily ever after with his beloved bride? This 2024 Chinese drama series is the sequel to “Joy of Life” and was directed by Wang Juan.

Joy of Life 2

Deng Zi Yue

When Yao Ji (Yang Mi), Qi Wan (Li Jiu Xiao), and Fa Cai (Yu Ai Lei), receive a cryptic text message from opera house owner Jiu Bing (Yu Qian), the four strangers find themselves gathered around a game of mahjong as Jiu Bing proposes a heist to steal back money he had given Fu Yu (Tian Yu), a corrupt official, after he reneged on his promise to spare Jiu Bing's theater from demolition. The trio accept, and the plan seems to go off without a hitch – until they discover a suitcase containing Fu Yu's unconscious but alive body, and they don't know what to do with him. As the foursome argue over hot pot about the next steps they should take, cracks in their tenuous alliance begin to form. Will they manage to get away with their heist, or have they bitten off more than they can chew?

Nothing Can't Be Undone by a Hotpot

Fa Cai

Luo (Jackie Chan) is a former stuntman whose life was derailed by an injury he sustained eight years ago. He lives in poverty, clinging on desperately to his beloved stunt horse Red Hare – begging his daughter Xiao Bao (Liu Hao Cun) and her boyfriend Nai Hua (Guo Qi Lin) for help. When the video footage of Luo’s dispute with debt collectors goes viral, Luo starts getting job offers. Xiao Bao wants him to put his health first, but as Red Hare’s future hangs in the balance, will he heed her words… or be tempted into one last stunt movie role? This 2023 Chinese movie was directed by Larry Yang.

Ride On

Xia Mao

During the 12th Century, a Song Dynasty politician's household is thrown into chaos when a visiting Jin delegate is murdered at dawn, with an important letter missing. Corporal Zhang Da (Shen Teng), facing potential execution, convinces officials to let him investigate the crime. The politician assigns ambitious soldier Sun Jun (Jackson Yee) to assist Zhang Da in solving the murder. Racing against time, the duo must unravel the increasingly complex case or face death and dishonor. Their investigation becomes a high-stakes journey to uncover the truth behind the delegate's mysterious killing. This is a 2023 Chinese historical mystery film directed by Zhang Yi Mou.

Full River Red

Liu Xi

In 1930s Russia, four Chinese Communist Party agents—Zhang Xian Chen (Zhang Yi), Wang Yu (Qin Hai Lu), Chu Liang (Zhu Ya Wen), and Xiao Lan (Liu Hao Cun)—are dispatched on a dangerous mission code-named "Utrennya" to rescue a Chinese informer from the Japanese army in Manchukuo. After air-dropping into a snow-covered forest, the team is immediately separated and confronted by unexpected opposition. Struggling to survive and complete their mission, the agents discover a potential traitor within their ranks, creating an atmosphere of distrust and constant danger. As they navigate through overwhelming challenges and deceptive encounters, each agent must rely on their training and survival instincts to uncover the truth and potentially save their mission. This is a 2021 historical spy thriller film directed by Zhang Yi Mou, based on a script by Quan Yong Xian.

Cliff Walkers

Jin Zhi De

Tencent TV

In an era when an ancient prophecy warns of eternal night and impending calamity, Ning Que (Dylan Wang) continues his journey of cultivation while protecting Tang Country and his beloved Sang Sang (Song Yi Ren). As Sang Sang faces increasing challenges related to her mysterious heritage, Ning Que remains steadfastly by her side. With warlords threatening Tang's territories and war on the horizon, Ning Que must step up as the army's leader to defend everything he loves. Facing vile enemies and encroaching darkness, he must fight to prevent the prophecy's dire predictions from coming true. This exciting sequel to the epic 2018 drama "Ever Night," is a 2020 Chinese fantasy adventure romance directed by Yang Yang.

Ever Night 2

The Best Ever Team

Xiong Chu Mo

Youku

Li Bi (Jackson Yee), head of Chang'an's anti-terror department, and Zhang Xiao Jing (Lei Jia Yin), a detective-turned-prisoner, race against time to investigate a mysterious infiltration threatening the city's safety. With less than 24 hours to prevent a catastrophic event, these unlikely partners must use their unique skills to outsmart a brilliant mastermind. As tension mounts and lives hang in the balance, their collaboration becomes crucial to protecting Chang'an from imminent danger. This is a 2019 Chinese historical thriller based on a novel by Ma Bo Yong.

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