Consort Meng Arrives is an anachronistic harem story full of modern Chinese vernacular and humor that knows itself too well to take itself seriously.
‘Consort Meng Arrives’ Review: Anachronistic Harem Dramedy Is a Laugh

Period Drama Thoughts and Reviews
Consort Meng Arrives is an anachronistic harem story full of modern Chinese vernacular and humor that knows itself too well to take itself seriously.
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