TV series

Simmer Down

2022 · 1 season

A slow-burning, earnest family drama that quietly draws you into its emotional conflicts and gradual healing.

Overview: A radio host's emotional journey unravels as a property dispute and show revamp force him to confront his long-buried personal struggles and reconnect with life.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, romantic and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Family, healing, trauma, isolation
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
healing
trauma
isolation
love
Places: workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Genres: drama, family
Starring: Chen Xiao, Wang Xiaochen, David Wang Yaoqing, Zeng Li, Lai Yi, Wang Sisi, Kong Lin, Tu Ling
Length: 1 seasons, 40 episodes, 45 min each
Network: Hunan Television, Mango TV
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin