Joy of Life

2019 · TV Series · 45 min · ★ 8.1

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A modern-minded young man grows up in a remote seaside town before heading to the capital, where he faces court politics, personal trials, and questions of justice. Blending period drama with humor, romance, and a playful contemporary streak, the story follows his rise through a world full of schemes and eccentric personalities.

Also known as Joy of Life 2

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Original title: 庆余年
Years: 2019–2024
Release date: 2019-11-26
Network: CCTV-8, Zhejiang Television, Tencent Video
Language: Chinese
Runtime: 45 min
Max quality: HD
TMDB rating: 8.1/10 (115 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a lively historical fantasy with clever scheming, humor, and lots of personality, especially if you liked Ever Night or The Romance of Tiger and Rose; Not for you if you want strictly serious realism.

Pros: witty humor; intriguing characters; addictive mix of drama | Cons: uneven pacing later; weak central chemistry; some jarring music choices