Chinese actress Wang Chu Ran has emerged as a notable presence in her country's entertainment industry since making her television debut in 2016. Her performances in shows like "Oh My General" (2017) and "Serenade of Peaceful Joy" (2020) have helped establish her as a legitimate talent to watch in Chinese drama and film.
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Films
1. In Search of Lost Time
In Search of Lost Time is a 2022 Chinese drama that explores the complexities of human connection and the enduring bonds that shape our lives. It's a story about finding one's place in the world and the unexpected ways we form relationships.
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IMDb Rating: 6.0
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TMDb Rating: 5.833
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Release Date: 2022-09-09
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Runtime: 124.0 minutes
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Original Language: zh
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Status: Released
2. Painted Skin: The Guo Jingming Edition
In this modern take on a classic Chinese folklore tale, Xiao Wei, a fox demon maintaining his youth by feasting on human hearts, finds himself offered sanctuary by General Pei Rong. Their unexpected relationship tests the limits of their supernatural desires and the bonds of loyalty and love.
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TMDb Rating: 10.0
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Release Date: 2020-11-16
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Runtime: 32.0 minutes
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Original Language: zh
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Status: Released
3. 人工智能：伏羲觉醒
In a world where artificial intelligence poses untold dangers, the legend of Fuxi awakens to protect humanity. As technology threatens to unravel the fabric of existence, a ancient guardian must decide if the path to survival lies in embracing or dismantling the machines that now shape our destiny.
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Release Date: 2016-08-23
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Original Language: zh
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Status: Released
4. Lovers Across Space
In this web film from China, "Lovers Across Space" explores the side stories of the supporting characters from the television series. It's the second installment in the "General's Online" series, following Liu Xi Yin's tale.
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Release Date: 2017-12-25
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Original Language: zh
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Status: Released
TV Shows
1. Hello Saturday
"Hello Saturday" brings together Chinese stars for a weekly show hosted by He Jiong. Each episode features different celebrity guests, showcasing their talents in various games and discussions. The program aims to spread positive energy while staying relevant to current trends and youth culture.
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Original Name: 你好，星期六
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TMDb Rating: 4.5
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [90]
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Status: Returning Series
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In Production: 1
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Reality
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First Air Date: 2022-01-01
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Last Air Date: 2024-06-22
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Number of Seasons: 3
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Number of Episodes: 130
2. Joy of Life
In "Joy of Life, " Zhang Qing, a college student majoring in culture and history, writes a historical fiction to study under Professor Ye. The story follows Fan Xian, a young man from a remote seaside town in Kingdom Qing, who receives guidance from a mysterious mentor and a blindfolded watchman. After moving to the capital, Fan faces numerous challenges while uphold the principles of justice and goodness, leading an extraordinary life.
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Original Name: 庆余年
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TMDb Rating: 8.123
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Languages: []
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Episode Runtime: []
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Status: Returning Series
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In Production: 1
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2019-11-26
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Last Air Date: 2024-05-30
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Number of Seasons: 3
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Number of Episodes: 82
3. Fireworks of My Heart
When fire chief Song Yan and emergency doctor Xu Qin meet again as adults, their initial separation due to family opposition takes an unexpected turn. Their professional paths intertwine in moments of life and death, forcing them to acknowledge their mutual growth over the past decade. As they navigate new challenges together, the question remains: Can they finally overcome the obstacles keeping them apart?
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Original Name: 我的人间烟火
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TMDb Rating: 7.448
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [45]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2023-07-05
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Last Air Date: 2023-07-27
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 40
4. Have a Crush On You
In this medical drama, Ruan Liuzheng returns to her hometown after seven years to become a neurosurgeon at Beiya Hospital. Her path crosses with her ex-husband, Ning Zhiqian, the most experienced neurosurgeon at the hospital. Their professional rivalry takes an unexpected turn when they work together on a medical relief mission in Africa, where Ning Zhiqian is critically injured. Fighting to save his life, Ruan Liuzheng must also navigate the complicated emotions that arise between them, leading to a second chance at love.
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Original Name: 听说你喜欢我
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TMDb Rating: 4.6
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [45]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2023-02-10
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Last Air Date: 2023-03-04
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 36
5. Serenade of Peaceful Joy
In "Serenade of Peaceful Joy", Emperor Renzong of the Song dynasty faces the challenging task of balancing his progressive governing ideals with the personal bond he has formed with his daughter. This 69-episode series, originally aired in China, explores a ruler's complex journey between duty and familial love.
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Original Name: 清平乐
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TMDb Rating: 8.0
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [45]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2020-04-07
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Last Air Date: 2020-05-18
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 69
6. Oh My General
In this 2017 Chinese drama, a tough female general and a playboy prince are unexpectedly betrothed by the empress dowager. Their reluctant marriage leads to an unlikely romance between Ye Zhao and Zhao Yu Jin, testing both their resolve and emotions.
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Original Name: 将军在上
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TMDb Rating: 7.7
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [45]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2017-10-25
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Last Air Date: 2017-12-13
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 60
7. Challenges at Midlife
In "Challenges at Midlife", Jian Hong Cheng, the son of Linshui No. 2 Agricultural Machinery Factory's Director, falls in love with his classmate Ning Yu from the very beginning. Despite his intense feelings, he faces repeated rejection and finally gives up when she marries someone else. When his father suffers an injury, leaving the factory in Jian Hong Cheng's hands, his father forces his daughter Jian Min Min to marry Zhang Li Xin, the factory's new head. As Jian Hong Cheng returns to secure his position, he discovers Zhang Li Xin's hidden ambitions. This engaging drama follows their complicated relationships and the struggles at the factory.
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Original Name: 相逢时节
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TMDb Rating: 7.4
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [45]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2022-02-24
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Last Air Date: 2022-03-16
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 38
8. With You
A drama about the fight against COVID-19.
This heartwarming drama brings together real-life stories from China's battle against the coronavirus epidemic. Through 20 compelling episodes, it captures the resilience and compassion of those who fought on the frontlines.
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Original Name: 在一起
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TMDb Rating: 8.0
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [44]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2020-09-29
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Last Air Date: 2020-10-08
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 20
9. The Longest Promise
In the realm of Kong Sang, Royal Prince Shi Ying's life changes when he's banished to Jiu Yi Mountain for a royal duty. There, amidst the mountains, he forms an unexpected connection with Princess Zhu Yan of the Chi Yi Tribe, his future student. Their budding feelings face their greatest test when a political storm threatens not just their relationship, but the very survival of their continent. In their darkest hour, they make a promise to protect everything they've come to love.
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Original Name: 玉骨遥
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TMDb Rating: 7.091
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [45]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2023-07-02
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Last Air Date: 2023-07-20
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 40
10. Royal Feast
"Royal Feast" invites you into the kitchens of the Ming dynasty's imperial palace, where ordinary women transform themselves into extraordinary chefs. When the Yong Le Emperor recruits talented cooks from across his realm, palace maid Yao Zi Jin seizes this chance for a new life. As she navigates the culinary challenges of the royal food bureau with her friends Lu Xing Qiao and Su Yue Hua, she discovers that the true power of food lies not in titles, but in sharing its magic with the world outside the palace walls.
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Original Name: 尚食
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TMDb Rating: 6.5
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [45]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2022-02-22
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Last Air Date: 2022-03-26
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 40
11. Adventure of the Ring
A young couple's engagement ring goes missing, leading to an unexpected adventure that tests their love. As the ring travels between couples, it prompts them to re-evaluate what truly matters in their relationship.
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Original Name: 戒指流浪記
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TMDb Rating: 5.0
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [45]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["TW"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2020-12-13
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Last Air Date: 2021-01-24
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 8
12. The Last Goodbye to Mama
In this 30-episode story from Subei, a small town in China, Ding Xiao Jun's life takes an unexpected turn when he's accepted into university in Beijing. Thrilled at first, Xiao Jun faces unexpected challenges, including ridicule from his classmates, which leads him to rebel. When he receives a warning that threatens his academic standing, his mother, Ding Bi Yun, steps in to help him find his way back on track. It's a tale of a young man's struggle to overcome his doubts and fulfill his dreams, with the unconditional support of the woman who raised him.
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Original Name: 您好！母亲大人
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TMDb Rating: 5.0
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [45]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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First Air Date: 2021-10-13
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Last Air Date: 2021-11-10
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 30
13. Glory Is Back! Luo Yang
This reality show brings us to the vibrant city of Luoyang, where ten local talents compete for glory. Filmed in 2021, "Glory Is Back! Luoyang" captures the authentic spirit of the city through its raw, unscripted format. It's a window into the people and places that make Luoyang unique.
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Original Name: 登场了！洛阳
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [60]
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Status: Ended
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Reality
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First Air Date: 2021-09-15
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Last Air Date: 2021-11-17
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 10
14. Love Has Fireworks
When investment banker Qian Fei's plans take an unexpected turn, she must rebuild her life amidst personal and professional challenges. Forced into a shared living arrangement with the career-minded Li Yifei, their contrasting views on love and success collide, pushing both to their limits and helping them discover what truly matters.
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Original Name: 爱情有烟火
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: [45]
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Status: In Production
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In Production: 1
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 1
15. 烽影燃梅香
In the shadowy world of the Song Dynasty, An Jiu, a master of assassination, masquerading as a humble servant, forms an unexpected bond with Mei Jiu, a kind but weak girl who becomes the target of her training. Their unlikely friendship is tested when An Jiu uncovers the Mei family's dark secret: their role as ancient killers for the royal court. As political intrigue threatens to tear them apart, An Jiu must choose between her deadly duty and the chance at a forbidden love with Chu Dingjiang, the commanding officer who shapes her destiny.
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Original Name: 烽影燃梅香
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: []
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Status: In Production
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In Production: 1
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 1
16. Hidden Charm
In "Hidden Charm", a noble woman escapes an arranged marriage only to lose her memory in the process. Rescued by a bandit, she joins his group and forms an unexpected relationship. The series, produced in China, explores this unlikely alliance between a noble and a outlaw.
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Original Name: 柳舟记
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Languages: ["zh"]
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Episode Runtime: []
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Status: In Production
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In Production: 1
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Origin Country: ["CN"]
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Original Language: zh
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Type: Scripted
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 1