Lighter and Princess 2022
What is Lighter and Princess?
Lighter and Princess is a 2022 Chinese coming-of-age romance television drama directed by Liu Junjie and written by Zhou Yong. The series, which was originally titled Lighter and the Princess Dress, stars actors Chen Feiyu and Zhang Jingyi.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 36
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 3, 2022
- Last aired
- Dec 6, 2022
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- Youku
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Lighter and Princess is a 2022 Chinese coming-of-age romance television drama directed by Liu Junjie and written by Zhou Yong. The series, which was originally titled Lighter and the Princess Dress, stars actors Chen Feiyu and Zhang Jingyi. It is adapted from the novel Lighter and the Princess Dress by the Jinjiang Literature City author Twentine. The story begins when Zhu Yun starts her college life and encounters a student named Li Xun, whom she initially perceives as a rich, ignorant, and incompetent young man. However, Li Xun is actually a programming genius and a special admissions student. After several confrontations, the two characters develop a mutual appreciation for one another. When a senior named Fang Zhijing repeatedly makes things difficult for Zhu Yun, Li Xun intervenes to protect her. He eventually invites her to join a programming team he has established to compete in a major competition. The series explores their evolving relationship as they navigate their academic and personal lives together.
Should you watch it?
“A college student finds her world disrupted by a brilliant but rebellious programming genius.”
- engaging character development
- focus on programming competitions
- features interpersonal conflict
Watch it if you enjoy stories about academic rivals who develop mutual appreciation.
The series contains scenes of academic rivalry and interpersonal confrontations.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 36 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Nov 3, 2022
- E2 Episode 2 Nov 3, 2022
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 3, 2022
- E4 Episode 4 Nov 3, 2022
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 4, 2022
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 4, 2022
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 5, 2022
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 6, 2022
- E9 Episode 9 Nov 7, 2022
- E10 Episode 10 Nov 7, 2022
- E11 Episode 11 Nov 8, 2022
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 8, 2022
- E13 Episode 13 Nov 9, 2022
- E14 Episode 14 Nov 10, 2022
- E15 Episode 15 Nov 11, 2022
- E16 Episode 16 Nov 12, 2022
- E17 Episode 17 Nov 13, 2022
- E18 Episode 18 Nov 14, 2022
- E19 Episode 19 Nov 14, 2022
- E20 Episode 20 Nov 15, 2022
- E21 Episode 21 Nov 15, 2022
- E22 Episode 22 Nov 16, 2022
- E23 Episode 23 Nov 21, 2022
- E24 Episode 24 Nov 21, 2022
- E25 Episode 25 Nov 22, 2022
- E26 Episode 26 Nov 22, 2022
- E27 Episode 27 Nov 23, 2022
- E28 Episode 28 Nov 28, 2022
- E29 Episode 29 Nov 28, 2022
- E30 Episode 30 Nov 29, 2022
- E31 Episode 31 Nov 29, 2022
- E32 Episode 32 Nov 30, 2022
- E33 Episode 33 Dec 5, 2022
- E34 Episode 34 Dec 5, 2022
- E35 Episode 35 Dec 6, 2022
- E36 Episode 36 Dec 6, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What is the relationship between the leads?
They start as academic rivals but develop mutual appreciation through shared challenges.
What is Li Xun's background?
He is a special admissions student and a rare programming genius.
What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place within a college environment.
Does the series feature competition?
Yes, the characters prepare to win a major programming competition.
Is there conflict in the show?
Yes, the characters face difficulties caused by a senior student named Fang Zhijing.