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Memoirs of Madam Jin

2009·Show
36Episodes in1Season
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, family, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

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About

Set in Shanghai in the 1930s / 1940s, the drama follows the story of a dance hostess, Chin Zhao Li, and the 3 important men in her life. Due to family poverty, Chin Zhao Li was forced to become a dance hostess at the infamous Paramount dance hall in Shanghai when she was 18 years old. The story is about how she met her first love, Sheng Yue Ru, a young man from Shanghai's high society, who studied abroad, loves painting and theater, and someone who is single-minded and dedicated to love. They fell deeply in love and became lovers. But their relationship faced strong resistance and objections from both families, especially Yue Ru's father, a rich banker.
Historical RomanceShanghai 1930sForbidden LoveMelodramaticSocietal ConstraintsCharacter-DrivenElegant Period PieceTragic Love StoryShowbiz Drama

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Is Memoirs of Madam Jin worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Memoirs of Madam Jin rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How many seasons does Memoirs of Madam Jin have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 36 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Memoirs of Madam Jin air?

It ran from 2009 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is Memoirs of Madam Jin in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.