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Like a Flowing River
2018·3 Seasons·119 Episodes·★ 8.5
Chinese original
The story of Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao, and Yang Xun as they take part in China’s economic reform from the 1980s to the 1990s.
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Does this fit your time and taste?
A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 3 seasons
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
47 episodes
2018
Season 2
39 episodes
2020
Season 3
33 episodes
2024
Cast
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