Chasing Dramas

I downloaded rednote in January and I saw someone recommend Empresses in the Palace. I started watching and immediately became obsessed. I found this podcast about half way through Zhen Huan and when I finished that show I decided to follow along with the pod and watch The Story of Ming Lan. Not only am I also obsessed with Ming Lan, I’m obsessed with Chasing Dramas!! I’ve learned soooo much about Chinese history and this podcast has made it much easier for me (an only English speaker 😭) follow along with the story lines of these dramas! Sometimes the subtitles move so fast I fear I’ve missed something lol anyway I foresee myself watching all the dramas y’all have recapped on this podcast. Thank you Karen and Cathy for all your hard work and passion for Chinese dramas and Chinese history and culture :-)

I have learned so much about Chinese culture since finding this podcast - it has taken my enjoyment of C-dramas to the next level, as I can finally understand a lot of the cultural context I was missing out on before. Thank you both for this addictive and fun podcast! Your work to research and share your findings is so appreciated!!

for the brief summary style but it also comes across as a bit stiff/too news-casterish (just my opinion/not trying to be a hater— just how it sounds as a listener). If you all have time, I’d appreciate the dramas being listed in the summary too. Just a suggestion. Thanks!

Having loved Chinese dramas since I was little (Journey to the West 1986, anyone?), I appreciate how Karen and Cathy pick out the historical references or little cultural references that I would typically just gloss over when watching. I’m learning but also having fun listening to recaps of some of my favorite shows as well! Highly recommend!