Review: Xiaozhuang Epic (孝莊秘史) (2003)

I found this drama really refreshing, which is ironic because it is considerably older than all of the other TV shows and dramas I've watched lately. This was not a perfect drama, but it focused on its strengths and emphasized them. I thought I wouldn't be able to get over the dated video quality and filming styles but they were surprisingly easy to adapt to.

I would recommend this drama for those who want a strong female character in a historical setting but with a story that is considerably less draggy than many Chinese dramas produced in the past 15 years or so.

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