Born to be the One

A grounded, emotionally rich look at middle-class life and relationships, balancing warmth and strain.

Created by

Ji Jingrong

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Yin Tao, Wang Xiao, Zhang Ruonan

Overview

Three couples in Beijing facing major life changes: Shen Lin and Lao Na grapple with a company crisis threatening their middle-class stability, while Li Xiaoyue, Shen Lei, and Na Jun, along with Xie Meilan whose marriage is faltering, confront their own personal and professional challenges.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, work, love, class

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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