The Double (TV series)
| The Double | |
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| Genre | |
| Based on | Marriage of Di Daughter by Qian Shan Cha Ke |
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| Starring | |
| Opening theme | "Watching the Snow" by Cyndi Wang |
| Ending theme | "Flowers from Afar" by Zhong Chenle |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
| Production | |
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| Production location | Hengdian World Studios |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production companies | Youku Huanyu Film |
| Original release | |
| Network | Youku |
| Release | 2 June 2024 – |
The Double (Chinese: 墨雨云间) is a 2024 Chinese television series based on the novel Marriage of Di Daughter by Qian Shan Cha Ke.[1] It stars Wu Jinyan and Wang Xingyue in leading roles. The series premiered on Youku on June 2, 2024.
On June 5, 2024, the popularity exceeded 10,000 heat index on Youku, marking the fastest time for a series to reach 10,000 on Youku in 2024.[2] The series has a 6.9 rating on Douban from over 36,000 users.
Synopsis
Xue Li (Wu Jinyan), the daughter of Magistrate Xue was betrayed and buried alive by her beloved husband, Shen Yurong. Fate gives her a second chance and she manages to survive. She is saved by Jiang Li (Yang Chaoyue), the daughter of Chief Secretariat. However, Jiang Li soon passes away and before dying she asks Xue Li to take revenge for her. Xue Li takes on Jiang Li's identity and goes to capital to seek revenge against those caused her and Jiang Li's misfortune.
Cast and characters
Main
- Only daughter of Magistrate Xue, with the courtesy name Fangfei. She was betrayed and buried alive by her husband. However, she manages to survive and is saved Jiang Li. After Jiang Li's death, she takes on her identity to seek revenge against those caused her and Jiang Li's misfortune.
- Wang Xingyue as Xiao Heng[3][1][4]
Supporting
Jiang mansion
- Ai Mi as Tong'er[3]
- Jiang Li's loyal maid who has stayed by her side for a long time. After Jiang Li's death, she vows to take revenge on the Jiang family and helps Xue Fangfei to disguise as Jiang Li
- Chen Qiaoen as Ji Shuran[3][4]
- Madame of Jiang mansion and step-mother of Jiang Li. Ten years ago, she framed Jiang Li of fratricide and sent her away to Zhennv Hall
- Su Ke as Jiang Yuanbo[5]
- Chief Secretariat and head of Jiang mansion. He is the father of Jiang Li, Jiang Ruoyao and Bing Ji.
- He Fengtian as Jiang Jingrui[3]
- Cousin of Jiang Li who supports her in every situation
- Liu Xiening as Jiang Ruoyao[2]
- Third lady of the Jiang family and Jiang Li's younger half-sister. She is engaged to Zhou Yanbang.
- Chen Yuxian as Jiang Yu'e
- Cousin of Jiang Li who is in love with Jiang Ruoyao's fiancé Zhou Yanbang
- Leanne Liu as Old Madame Jiang[3]
People around Xiao Heng
- Wang Lefu as Lu Ji
- Pan Youcheng as Wen Ji
- Zhao Qing as Situ Jiu Yue
Imperial Palace
- Liang Yongqi as Shen Yurong[3]
- Zeng Kelang as Emperor Hong Xiao
- Li Meng as Princess Wan Ning[3]
- Sun Jingjing as Concubine Li
Ye family
- Chen Xinhai as Ye Shijie[1]
- He Hongshan as Ye Jia'er
- Xiang Xia as Ye Mingxuan
- Dong Chunhui as Ye Mingyu
Others
- Zhang Lei as Li Zhongnan
- Wang Xichao as Li Jin
- Li Xinze as Li Lian
- Zhao Jiamin as Liu Xu
- Fan Tiantian as Mother Sun
- Zhang Xiaowan as Yun Shuang
- Guan Le as Xiang Qiao
- Zhang Yao as Xue Zhao
- Dong Xuan as Ye Zhenzhen
- Tang Zhenye as Xue Huaiyuan
Guest appearances
- Yang Chaoyue as Jiang Li[1]
- Wu Jiayi as Qiong Zhi
- Kong Xueer as Zhi Yan
Soundtrack
| No. | English Title | Chinese Title | Artist | Notes |
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| 1. | "Watching the Snow" | 观雪 | Cyndi Wang | Opening theme |
| 2. | "Flowers from Afar" | 远方的花 | Zhong Chenle | Ending theme |
| 3. | "Lifetime of Wisdom" | 一世聪明 | Faye | |
| 4. | "Ink Rain Clouds" | 墨雨云间 | Jing Long, Jing Di | |
| 5. | "Wither" | 凋零 | Huang Shifu | |
| 6. | "Dang Gui" | 当归 | Jin Runji, Cui Zige | |
| 7. | "Su Fei Luo Jin Li Hua Bai" | 芳菲落尽梨花白 | Mi Liang | |
| 8. | "Lifetime of Wisdom" | 一世聪明 | Cui Zige | |
| 9. | "Ink Rain Clouds" | 墨雨云间 | Zhou Xuan |
References
- ^ a b c d e "从《延禧攻略》到《墨雨云间》，大女主复仇爽剧如何拿捏观众" (in Chinese). Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "《墨雨云间》爽开爆走热度破万 燃炸爽剧展现女性觉醒力量" (in Chinese). Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "全网热度第一，《墨雨云间》火了，这次陈乔恩吃到了"红利"_手机网易网" (in Chinese). Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c "《墨雨云间》首播：吴谨言演技让人意外，他的面瘫脸成剧中一败笔_手机网易网" (in Chinese). Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ "《墨雨云间》！姜家三姐妹，讨厌的不是姜若瑶，而是姜玉娥！_手机网易网" (in Chinese). Retrieved June 9, 2024.