TV series

The Royal Kitchen

2018 · 2 seasons

A gentle, fish-out-of-water romance with a dash of fantasy, easy to watch and warmly comforting.

Overview: Xiao Haozi, an imperial chef in the palace is betrayed and falls into Youlan Lake. In the modern world, Duan Mingtian experiences a similar fate. Through a twist of fate, Xiao Haozi finds himself in the modern world, beginning a new journey.
How it feels: Romantic, light, whimsical and warm. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, identity, betrayal, found family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: romanticstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
identity
betrayal
found family
healing
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild