Joy of Life 2019
What is Joy of Life?
Joy of Life is a 2019 Chinese television series based on the novel Qing Yunian by Mao Ni. Also known as Thankful for the Remaining Years, the program premiered on Tencent Video and iQiyi on November 26, 2019.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 83
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 26, 2019
- Last aired
- May 30, 2024
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- CCTV-8, Zhejiang Television, Tencent Video
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 83 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Joy of Life is a 2019 Chinese television series based on the novel Qing Yunian by Mao Ni. Also known as Thankful for the Remaining Years, the program premiered on Tencent Video and iQiyi on November 26, 2019. The series stars Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, and Chen Daoming. The narrative follows Zhang Qing, a college student who writes a work of historical fiction to analyze ancient literature through a modern perspective. Within this story, a young man named Fan Xian is born in the Southern Qing empire while possessing memories of the 21st century. Raised in a remote seaside town under the guidance of a mysterious mentor and a blindfolded watchman, Fan Xian eventually travels to the capital. There, he faces numerous ordeals and becomes entangled in the political intrigues of the Emperor while seeking to uncover the truth about his mysterious past and heritage. The series explores his journey as he persists in adhering to his principles while navigating the complexities of the ancient world.
Should you watch it?
“A student writes historical fiction to explore ancient literature through a modern lens.”
- unique narrative framing
- complex character development
- complex plot structure
Watch it if you enjoy stories that blend modern perspectives with historical settings.
The series features themes of historical analysis and personal ordeal.
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Season 1 · 46 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 26, 2019
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 27, 2019
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 27, 2019
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 2, 2019
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 2, 2019
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 3, 2019
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 3, 2019
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 4, 2019
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 4, 2019
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 9, 2019
- E11 Episode 11 Core Dec 9, 2019
- E12 Episode 12 Core Dec 10, 2019
- E13 Episode 13 Core Dec 10, 2019
- E14 Episode 14 Core Dec 11, 2019
- E15 Episode 15 Core Dec 11, 2019
- E16 Episode 16 Core Dec 16, 2019
- E17 Episode 17 Core Dec 16, 2019
- E18 Episode 18 Core Dec 17, 2019
- E19 Episode 19 Core Dec 17, 2019
- E20 Episode 20 Core Dec 18, 2019
- E21 Episode 21 Core Dec 18, 2019
- E22 Episode 22 Core Dec 23, 2019
- E23 Episode 23 Core Dec 23, 2019
- E24 Episode 24 Core Dec 24, 2019
- E25 Episode 25 Core Dec 24, 2019
- E26 Episode 26 Core Dec 25, 2019
- E27 Episode 27 Core Dec 25, 2019
- E28 Episode 28 Core Dec 30, 2019
- E29 Episode 29 Core Dec 30, 2019
- E30 Episode 30 Core Dec 31, 2019
- E31 Episode 31 Core Dec 31, 2019
- E32 Episode 32 Core Jan 1, 2020
- E33 Episode 33 Core Jan 1, 2020
- E34 Episode 34 Core Jan 6, 2020
- E35 Episode 35 Core Jan 6, 2020
- E36 Episode 36 Core Jan 7, 2020
- E37 Episode 37 Core Jan 7, 2020
- E38 Episode 38 Core Jan 8, 2020
- E39 Episode 39 Core Jan 13, 2020
- E40 Episode 40 Core Jan 13, 2020
- E41 Episode 41 Core Jan 14, 2020
- E42 Episode 42 Core Jan 14, 2020
- E43 Episode 43 Core Jan 15, 2020
- E44 Episode 44 Core Jan 15, 2020
- E45 Episode 45 Mytharc Jan 20, 2020
- E46 Episode 46 Mytharc Jan 20, 2020
Season 2 · 36 episodes
- E1 Plotting Mytharc May 16, 2024
- E2 Trap Core May 16, 2024
- E3 Locating the Whereabouts Core May 16, 2024
- E4 Enemy Core May 16, 2024
- E5 Returning from the Dead Core May 16, 2024
- E6 An Explanation Core May 17, 2024
- E7 The Path Northward Core May 17, 2024
- E8 Rectification Core May 18, 2024
- E9 The Same End Core May 19, 2024
- E10 Confrontation Core May 20, 2024
- E11 Setup Core May 20, 2024
- E12 Farce Core May 21, 2024
- E13 Selfish Motives Mytharc May 21, 2024
- E14 Fulfilling a Promise Core May 22, 2024
- E15 Lonely Official Core May 22, 2024
- E16 Spring Imperial Examination Core May 23, 2024
- E17 Ways of an Official Core May 23, 2024
- E18 Guarding Justice Core May 24, 2024
- E19 Unspoken Rule Core May 24, 2024
- E20 Reviewing Exam Papers Core May 25, 2024
- E21 Substitute Core May 25, 2024
- E22 Set Up Core May 26, 2024
- E23 Understanding Core May 26, 2024
- E24 Bestowed Marriage Core May 27, 2024
- E25 Wedding Day Core May 27, 2024
- E26 Take Care of It Himself Core May 28, 2024
- E27 Inquiry on Capital Core May 28, 2024
- E28 Changing Destiny Core May 29, 2024
- E29 Assassins Core May 29, 2024
- E30 Life and Death Core May 30, 2024
- E31 Rampant Anger Core May 30, 2024
- E32 Pledging to Resist Core May 30, 2024
- E33 Surrounded by Enemies Core May 30, 2024
- E34 Resolving a Crisis Core May 30, 2024
- E35 The Biggest Trouble Mytharc May 30, 2024
- E36 Secret Weapon Mytharc May 30, 2024
Season 3 · 1 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the series?
A student writes a historical fiction novel to demonstrate his perspective on ancient literature.
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a young man named Fan Xian who possesses a mysterious life history.
Where does the story take place?
The narrative is set in the Kingdom Qing.
Who helps the protagonist during his childhood?
He is assisted by a mysterious mentor and a blindfolded watchman.
What happens to the protagonist as an adult?
He travels to the capital where he faces numerous ordeals and experiences personal growth.