With You
Also known as
Simplified Chinese最好的我们
GenreRomance
Coming-of-age
Based onThe Best Of Us by Ba Yue Chang An
Written byLi Jia
Directed byLiu Chang
StarringLiu Haoran
Tan Songyun
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes24
Production
Production locationsQingdao, Beijing
Running time45 minutes
Production companyiQiyi
Original release
NetworkiQiyi
Release8 April (2016-04-08) –
14 May 2016 (2016-05-14)
Related
My Huckleberry Friends
Lglpjh/sandbox
Simplified Chinese最好的我们
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZui Hao De Wo Men

With You (Chinese: 最好的我们) is a 2016 Chinese web series based on the novel The Best of Us (最好的我们) by Ba Yue Chang An (八月长安). It stars Liu Haoran and Tan Songyun in lead. It aired on iQiyi from 8 April to 14 May 2016.[1]

Synopsis

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This series follows Geng Geng, a slightly awkward but adorable first year high schooler who feels like she's not smart enough to be at the prestigious Zhen Hua High School. The first day she happens to meet her future deskmate, the brilliant Yu Huai, and although they bicker at first, they soon form a strong friendship. They all become good friends with their classmates and have a strong bond with their teacher, Zhang Ping. Geng Geng also attracts the attention of the school's resident rebel, Lu Xing He, who quickly falls in love with her and isn't shy about announcing his crush to the world. The show follows Geng Geng, her friends, and even their teacher, through their struggles in both school and life. The show mostly focuses on their first year in high school, but toward the end also looks at the rest of their high school life and a little bit of the future 10 years later.

Cast

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Actor Character Introduction
Liu Haoran Yu Huai
Tan Songyun Geng Geng
Wang Yuexin Lu Xinghe
Dong Qing Jiang Niannian

Soundtrack

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No.TitleSingerLength
1."Geng Geng Yu Huai (耿耿于怀)" (Theme song)Wang Xiaowen 
2."Dear Classmates (亲爱的,同学)"Momo Tiankong & Tan Songyun 
3."The Right to Choose (选择权)"Wang Yuexin 
4."The Best of Us (最好的我们)"Wang Yuexin 

Reception

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The series was hailed as the Best Youth Drama by critics in recent years, and was praised for its realistic portrayal of youth and complex characters. The drama tackles common issues like school struggles, family issues, and the making and breaking of friendships and relationships; making it relatable to viewers.[2][3] It has over 2 billion views online and a rating of 8.5 on Douban.[4]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2017 7th Macau International Television Festival Best Television Producer Dai Ying Won [5]

References

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Category:2016 Chinese television series debuts Category:Chinese romance television series Category:Chinese high school television series Category:Chinese web series Category:Television shows based on Chinese novels Category:IQIYI original programming