Wonderland of Love (2023) - Synopsis

Drama info:

Title:  Wonderland of Love

Chinese title:  樂遊原 / 乐游原  (Eng translation: "You Le plains") 

Episodes: 40 

Genre: Romance, historical, political  

Original network:  Tencent 

Release date:        6 Nov 2023

Airing schedule:    6 Nov 2023 - 24 Nov 2023

Synopsis:

The Emperor's grandson, Li Ni (aka Shi Qi Lang) is a talented general who guards the border along with his loyal Zhen Xi army, eschewing the political intrigues of the court. Hiding his royal identity, he and his men spend share carefree days of comradeship at Lao Lan pass instead.  

When a military coup results in the death of the Emperor and Crown Prince, Shi Qi Lang takes on the burden of quelling the rebellion.  Along the way, Shi Qi Lang meets 'Lieutenant He' (aka A'Ying), a wily and beautiful member of the mighty Cui family army.  As the two go toe-to-toe matching wits on the battlefield and off, sparks fly, and love blossoms.  

But Li Ni's wish to return to his carefree life at Lao Lan Pass with A'Ying becomes all but impossible as it becomes apparent that he must enter the race for the throne to ensure the peace and prosperity of the people...

Main cast/characters

Xu Kai (許凱) as Li Ni 李嶷/ Shi Qi Lang 十七郎

Jing Tian (景甜) as Cui Lin 崔琳 aka A'Ying 阿萤

Zheng He Hui Zi (郑合惠子) as Tao Zi 桃子

Liu Dong Qin (劉冬沁) as Xie Chang Er 謝長耳

Gao Han (高寒) as Liu Cheng Feng 柳承锋

Zeng Li (曾黎) as Former Crown Princess, Consort Xiao 萧妃

Liu Yu Ning (劉宇寧) as Mu Xian He 慕仙鶴 

Trailer:

First thoughts:

🐼: Ignore the cheesy English title - Wonderland of Love (2023) has a power couple that fight and flirt with each other and Xu Kai and Jing Tian's chemistry is smoking hot!  The action scenes are also on point 👌

See my final review 👉 here