Finished “Story of Ming Lan”

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The 73 episodes were a surprisingly easy inhale.

Also Ming Lan is A BOSS!

That ass kicking I wanted? Got it.
The character focus I was expecting? Got it.
The clever, resourceful badass little girl in the beginning of the drama who wanted justice? GOT HER BACK!
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“Story of Ming Lan” — Up to Ep. 25

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This is totally a Chinese “Sense and Sensibility,” with some “Pride and Prejudice” and “Northanger Abbey” thrown in. LOL. Well, not really, but it has that same sort of feel!
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“Story of Ming Lan” — Up to Ep. 9

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May I just say how much I love this child?

This drama sure is taking its time getting started. Though the title is “Story of Ming Lan,” Ming Lan appears in maybe 10 percent of each episode, if that, and so far has no active role in any of the conflicts and crises around her.
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“Story of Ming Lan” — Ep. 1

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A promising start! Not sure what it is about or where we are going, but so far a lot of it is going right for me!
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