The Juniper and Elle Show

Juniper and Elle
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Hello! We're Juniper & Elle, and we're excited to share our love for lively discussions about TV dramas and great entertainment with you. Whether it's Asian, American, British, or from elsewhere, we have a passion for a wide variety of shows, movies, and books. We hope you'll enjoy our thoughts and reactions to both current hits and timeless favorites, as well as our takes on the characters and actors who make them special.

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 75: We Came for How Dare You!? 成何体统 and Stayed for Short Dramas

    For this podcast episode, we had set out to review Chinese drama “How Dare You!?” 成何体统 but ended up questioning whether long-form dramas are always the best way to tell a story. Slight disappointment in the show led us down an unexpected rabbit hole — checking out the short drama and animated adaptations of the same story. From there, we dove into vertical micro-dramas, including a contract-marriage romance (许你地久婚长) that became a trope-filled binge that delivered quick emotional payoff and focused romance without filler. (00:32) Introduction(02:16) How Dare You - 3 versions to choose from, which one works best?(14:51) Falling Into Short (Vertical) Drama Land - a happy accident(26:02) Wrap up - are we more open to short-form now? Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended! You can catch us on the below platforms:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JuniperandElleSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2AduAS26DSekKPO0zA7TwL?si=5e2615385c294083 Music by Foximusic - “Not This Time” from www.foximusic.com #juniperandelle #TVAndFilmPodcast #DramaReview #AsianDramaLover #ChineseDrama #CdramaRomance #SwoonyRomance #HowDareYou #成何体统 #VerticalDrama #ShortFormContent #许你地久婚长

    29 min

  2. FEB 10

    Episode 74: Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 Gets the Romance Right

    Netflix’s Bridgerton finally remembers how to be romantic. In this episode of The Juniper & Elle Show, we dive into the first four episodes of Bridgerton Season 4, which brings us Benedict and Sophie’s long-awaited love story. After a divisive Season 3, this chapter gives us real romance - quieter, more intimate, emotionally grounded, and closer to Pride and Prejudice than pure spectacle. (00:32) Introduction (01:29) Why Season 4 Feels Different (06:33) Benedict & Sophie: Chemistry, Class, and Yearning (10:06) Pride & Prejudice Energy, the Non-Glow-Up, and Love with Real Stakes (15:14) What Works (and What Doesn’t) - Love Scenes, Old and New Characters, the Pinnacle Talk (24:58) Wrap Up Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended! You can catch us on the below platforms: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JuniperandElle Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2AduAS26DSekKPO0zA7TwL?si=5e2615385c294083 Music by Foximusic - “Not This Time” from www.foximusic.com #juniperandelle #TVAndFilmPodcast #DramaReview #SwoonyRomance #BridgertonSeason4 #Bridgerton #BenedictBridgerton #SophieBaek #PeriodDrama #NetflixBridgerton #BookToScreen #TVRomance #LukeThompson #YerinHa

    26 min

  3. FEB 5

    Episode 73: 3 Dramas, 3 Different Payoffs: Love Between Lines, My Page in the 90s & Can This Love Be Translated?

    In this episode, we cover three modern Asian romance dramas. We begin with a wrap-up of the previously discussed Chinese drama “Love Between Lines” 轧戏. We both agree the first two-thirds delivered strong chemistry, intimacy, and mood, but diverge on how the show concluded its run. We then shift gears to midway impressions of another Chen Xingxu C-drama, “My Page in the 90s” 突然的喜欢 —a chaotic, low-budget, high-energy rom-com set in a novel. While choppy and with questionable aesthetics, it delivers unexpected charm in its central pairing and comedic absurdity. Finally, Elle reviews the Korean drama “Can This Love Be Translated?” 이 사랑 통역 되나요?, a romance that starts conventionally before veering into darker emotional territory.. (00:32) Introduction (01:50) Love Between Lines Wrap-Up - When Chemistry Starts to Carry Too Much (20:06) My Page in the 90s Midway Thoughts - Chaos, Comedy, and Accidental Charm (33:21) Can This Love Be Translated? Review - Earned Emotional Payoff Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended! You can catch us on the below platforms: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JuniperandElle Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2AduAS26DSekKPO0zA7TwL?si=5e2615385c294083 Music by Foximusic - “Not This Time” from www.foximusic.com #juniperandelle #DramaReviewPodcast #TVAndFilmPodcast #AsianDramaPodcast #Podcast #AsianDrama #DramaDiscussion #DramaReview #AsianDramaLover #DramaImpressions #DramaCritique #TVShowReview #ChineseDrama #CdramaLover #CdramaFans #DramaChat #CdramaRomance #SwoonyRomance #RomComDrama #KDramaTalk #LoveBetweenLines #轧戏 #ChenXingxu #陈星旭 #LuYuxiao #卢昱晓 #DaiXu #代旭 #MyPageInThe90s #突然的喜欢 #UvinWang #WangYuWen #王玉雯 #CanThisLoveBeTranslated #이사랑통역되나요 #KimSeonHo #김선호 #GoYounJung #고윤정

    47 min

  4. JAN 22

    Episode 72: One Fell Flat, One Surprised Us | Shine On Me & Love Between Lines

    This episode of The Juniper & Elle Show takes on two modern Chinese romance dramas with very different results. We close the book on “Shine On Me” 骄阳似我, unpacking why a glossy, successful “perfect couple” story ultimately felt juvenile, low-stakes, and emotionally hollow—despite strong visuals and popularity. Then we turn to a surprise standout: “Love Between Lines” 轧戏. What started as a low-expectation watch quickly became a favorite thanks to its moody Shanghai setting, clever VR-game hook, mature character dynamics, and unexpectedly strong cast chemistry. We discuss why this drama feels cozy, grounded, and thoughtfully paced—and why it succeeds where others fall flat. (00:32) Introduction(01:03) Shine On Me - Wrap Up(13:10) Love Between Lines - Midway Impressions Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended! You can catch us on the below platforms:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JuniperandElleSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2AduAS26DSekKPO0zA7TwL?si=5e2615385c294083 Music by Foximusic - “Not This Time” from www.foximusic.com #juniperandelle #DramaReviewPodcast #TVAndFilmPodcast #AsianDramaPodcast #Podcast #AsianDrama #DramaDiscussion #DramaReview #AsianDramaLover #DramaImpressions #DramaCritique #TVShowReview #ChineseDrama #CdramaLover #CdramaFans #DramaChat #CdramaRomance #SliceofLifeDrama #SwoonyRomance #ShineOnMe #骄阳似我 #SongWeiLong #宋威龙 #ZhaoJinMai #赵今麦 #LoveBetweenLines #轧戏 #ChenXingxu #陈星旭 #LuYuxiao #卢昱晓 #DaiXu #代旭

    36 min

  5. JAN 10

    Episode 71: A Take It Or Leave It Twofer - Drama Chat on 【Why Is He Still Single 他为什么依然单身】 & 【Shine On Me 骄阳似我】

    In this episode of our podcast, we discuss two modern Chinese dramas we didn’t expect to watch - “Why Is He Still Single” 他为什么依然单身 and “Shine On Me” 骄阳似我. It’s a study in contrast between two Shanghai-set modern stories. One is a slice-of-life dramedy with a non-existent plot, carried by its actors and comedic dynamic. The other suffers from an adolescent, inflated plot that potentially overshadows its pretty young leads. The romance is questionable in both, yet there are also things to like about each show. (00:32) Introduction (01:22) Why Is He Still Single (17:12) Shine On Me Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended! You can catch us on the below platforms: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JuniperandElle Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2AduAS26DSekKPO0zA7TwL?si=5e2615385c294083 Music by Foximusic - “Not This Time” from www.foximusic.com #juniperandelle #DramaReviewPodcast #TVAndFilmPodcast #AsianDramaPodcast #Podcast #AsianDrama #DramaDiscussion #DramaReview #AsianDramaLover #DramaImpressions #DramaCritique #TVShowReview #ChineseDrama #CdramaLover #CdramaFans #DramaChat #CdramaRomance #SliceofLifeDrama #ChineseDramedy #WhyIsHeStillSingle #他为什么依然单身 #ShineOnMe #骄阳似我 #WallaceHuo #霍建华 #ZhuZhu #朱珠 #SongWeiLong #宋威龙 #ZhaoJinMai #赵今麦

    38 min

  6. JAN 2

    Episode 70: A Surprise Age-Gap Romance Worth Savoring - Drama Chat on 【Sniper Butterfly 狙击蝴蝶】 Michelle Chen 陳妍希 Daniel Zhou 周柯宇

    In this podcast episode, Juniper and Elle discuss “Sniper Butterfly” 狙击蝴蝶, the C-drama romance that became a year-end sleeper hit. We delve into our thoughts about the characters, the actors, how the reverse age-gap love story comes across, and when gratitude, love, power, and agency collide. Get ready for some deep discussions and even book tangents. (00:32) Introduction & Overview (03:46) Direction With A Romantic Soul (06:32) A Standout Daniel Zhou (12:39) Character Dynamics - Chemistry, Power, and Emotional Balance (15:45) The Age Gap Conversation (23:53) A Breakdown of the Breakup (32;20) A Tangent About the Novel (35:56) Styling & OST (40:14) Ratings & Other Tidbits Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended! You can catch us on the below platforms: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JuniperandElle Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2AduAS26DSekKPO0zA7TwL?si=5e2615385c294083 Music by Foximusic - “Not This Time” from www.foximusic.com #juniperandelle #DramaReviewPodcast #TVAndFilmPodcast #AsianDramaPodcast #Podcast #AsianDrama #DramaDiscussion #DramaReview #AsianDramaLover #DramaImpressions #DramaCritique #TVShowReview #ChineseDrama #CdramaLover #CdramaFans #DramaChat #SwoonyRomance #CdramaRomance #SniperButterfly #狙击蝴蝶 #AgeGapRomance #ReverseAgeGap #SlowBurnRomance #SecondChanceLove #MichelleChen #陳妍希 #DanielZhou #周柯宇

    48 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    Episode 69: Found Family & Identity Fraud For Xmas 【While You Were Sleeping】 & 【It Happened On 5th Avenue】

    It’s that time of the year when we feature something for the holidays. This year, we each chose one film - Elle selected the 1995 romantic comedy “While You Were Sleeping”, while Juniper went for “It Happened on 5th Avenue” from 1947. Interestingly, for two vastly different films from different eras, there are some common threads, such as found family, telling lies, and finding love. If you’ve watched either film, have a listen and see if you’d add anything to our debate. And if you haven’t seen these, maybe we can convince you not to miss out. (00:32) Introduction & Overview (01:06) While You Were Sleeping - Rewatch Reactions and Cast What Ifs (21:43) It Happened on 5th Avenue - Charm, Humor, and Everything Else (36:45) Comparing the Two, What We’d Change, Ratings, and Wrap Up Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended! You can catch us on the below platforms: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JuniperandElle Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2AduAS26DSekKPO0zA7TwL?si=5e2615385c294083 Music by Foximusic - “Not This Time” from www.foximusic.com #juniperandelle #TVAndFilmPodcast #Podcast #SwoonyRomance #HolidayMovies #MovieReview #FilmDiscussion #MovidePodcast #WinterWatchlist #ClassicCinema #RomComTalk #FeelGoodFilms #WhileYouWereSleeping #SandraBullock #BillPullman #90sRomCom #90sMovies #RomComReview #HolidayRomCom #FoundFamilyVibes #ItHappenedOnFifthAvenue #ClassicMovies #OldHollywood #TCMClassic #1940sCinema #HolidayClassics #VintageFilms #BlackAndWhiteMovies #HiddenGems #EnsembleCast

    46 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    Episode 68: Beautiful, Baffling, and Boring - Our Take on 【Love on the Turquoise Land 枭起青壤】 Dilraba Chen Xingxu

    We hoped for sparks from the pairing of Dilraba Dilmurat and Chen Xingxu in “Love on the Turquoise Land” 枭起青壤 and looked forward to an intriguing story. Alas, while this Chinese sci-fi fantasy thriller drama delivers beautiful visuals, it lacks narrative focus and energy. Besides an exciting intro early on, it sets itself adrift on a long road to nowhere. Let’s talk about the baffling character logic, the oddly likable villains, and the utterly pointless scenes. (00:33) Introduction & Overview(03:28) Confounding Characters(10:58) What Are We to Root For?(17:13) Scenes That Make You Go Huh(21:48) Exasperating Narrative Pacing and (Lack of) Vision(25:10) It’s Really A Loser Cult(28:44) Wrap Up Thoughts Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended! You can catch us on the below platforms:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JuniperandElleSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2AduAS26DSekKPO0zA7TwL?si=5e2615385c294083 Music by Foximusic - “Not This Time” from www.foximusic.com #juniperandelle #DramaReviewPodcast #TVAndFilmPodcast #AsianDramaPodcast #Podcast #AsianDrama #DramaDiscussion #DramaReview #AsianDramaLover #DramaImpressions #DramaCritique #TVShowReview #ChineseDrama #CdramaLover #CdramaFans #DramaChat #SwoonyRomance #CdramaRomance #FantasyDrama #LoveOnTheTurqoiseLand #枭起青壤 #DilrabaDilmurat #迪丽热巴 #ChenXingxu #陈星旭

    37 min
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Hello! We're Juniper & Elle, and we're excited to share our love for lively discussions about TV dramas and great entertainment with you. Whether it's Asian, American, British, or from elsewhere, we have a passion for a wide variety of shows, movies, and books. We hope you'll enjoy our thoughts and reactions to both current hits and timeless favorites, as well as our takes on the characters and actors who make them special.

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  • Creator
    Juniper and Elle
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Juniper and Elle
  • Show Website
    The Juniper and Elle Show

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