Father of Empires
Story of the hit TV character Dugu Xin, fashion icon and Chinese history’s most powerful father-in-law
TWOC’s 5 Best and 5 Worst Shows of 2017
Sun Jiahui, author of Show of the Week, looks over the year in Chinese TV
Show of the Week: White Deer Plain
Drama based on influential novel is moving, critically acclaimed, and a huge ratings flop
Show of the Week: Informal Talks
Hot young foreign guys discussing current affairs in Mandarin? It’s surprisingly civil and informative