The Bond (Chinese TV series)
| Industry | Television production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | China |
| Products | Television drama series |
The Bond () is a 2021 Chinese television drama adapted from Wei Xi's novel, directed by Zhang Kaizhou and featuring performances by Bai Yu, Zhang Wanyi, Mao Xiaotong, Song Zu'er, and Zhou Yiran. The series was broadcast on Zhejiang TV, Jiangsu TV, and Tencent Video between August 17 and September 8, 2021. Produced collaboratively by Daylight Entertainment (Dongyang) Television Ltd and Dexian Film Co., Ltd., it consists of 36 episodes, with filming conducted at Hengdian World Studios.
The drama was met with predominantly favorable feedback, earning a 7.7 out of 10 rating on Douban, indicating notable viewer interest and critical praise for its depiction of familial relationships.
Plot
The narrative follows the close-knit relationship among the five siblings of the Qiao family—Yicheng, Erqiang, Sanli, Simei, and Qiqi—who face challenges after their mother’s passing and contend with a self-centered father. Spanning three decades marked by societal shifts and progress, the siblings continually depend on one another to overcome difficulties.
Main
- Bai Yu as Qiao Yicheng
- Huang Yi portrays Qiao Yicheng during his teenage years
- Guo Ziming depicts Qiao Yicheng as a child
- Zhang Wanyi as Qiao Erqiang
- Liang Jiatong plays teenage Qiao Erqiang
- Zhang Yuxuan acts as young Qiao Erqiang
- Mao Xiaotong as Qiao Sanli
- Chen Qianhua as teenage Qiao Sanli
- Lin Ruoxi portrays young Qiao Sanli
- Li Luoyi appears as child Qiao Sanli
- Song Zu'er as Qiao Simei
- Sun Menghan represents teenage Qiao Simei
- Zhang Xiwei plays young Qiao Simei
- Su Yike acts as child Qiao Simei
- Zhou Yiran as Qiao Qiqi
- Zhang Bowen portrays young Qiao Qiqi
Supporting
- Liu Jun in the role of Qiao Zuwang
- Tang Yixin as Xiang Nanfang
- Li Jiahang plays Qi Weimin
- Lu Zihang depicts teenage Qi Weimin
- Liu Kunlong acts as young Qi Weimin
- Zhu Zhu as Ma Suqin
- Liu Lin in the role of Wei Shufang
- Zhang Jianing portrays Chang Xingyu
- Zhou Fang acts as Ye Xiaolang
- Qu Zheming plays Wang Yiding
- Hou Wenyuan in the role of Qi Chenggang
- Sun Anke as Sun Xiaorong
- Sun Yihan portrays Wen Ju'an
- Chang Long plays Song Qingyuan
- Wang Yueyi acts as Yang Lingzi
- Xu Xiaohan in the role of Liu Xiaomeng
- Zhu Yongteng plays Qi Zhiqiang
- Juan Zi as Mother Xiang
- Feng Hui portrays Chief Shi
- Wu Qijiang acts as Uncle Shen
- Xu Baihui in the role of Aunt Fu
- Cui Yi plays Aunt Wu
- Wang Lan portrays Qu Aying
- Guo Ge acts as Wei Shuying
- Wang Yajun plays Yi Ding's mother
- Liang Wenhui in the role of Meng Guizhi
- Li Hongchen portrays Xiang Beifang
Ratings
- The highest viewership figures are highlighted in red, while the lowest are indicated in blue
| Broadcast date | Episode # | Zhejiang TV CSM63 ratings | Jiangsu TV CSM63 ratings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rank | Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rank | ||
| 2021.8.17 | 1 | 2.001 | 7.16 | 5 | 2.196 | 7.85 | 3 |
| 2021.8.19 | 2-3 | 2.034 | 7.16 | 2 | 1.663 | 5.86 | 7 |
| 2021.8.20 | 4 | 1.554 | 5.69 | 4 | 2.291 | 8.35 | 2 |
| 2021.8.21 | 5 | 1.586 | 5.73 | 5 | 2.227 | 8.04 | 2 |
| 2021.8.22 | 6-7 | 1.913 | 6.61 | 3 | 2.199 | 7.61 | 2 |
| 2021.8.23 | 8-9 | 1.914 | 6.71 | 3 | 2.194 | 7.69 | 2 |
| 2021.8.24 | 10-11 | 1.915 | 6.78 | 4 | 2.094 | 7.42 | 2 |
| 2021.8.25 | 12-13 | 1.833 | 6.44 | 4 | 2.162 | 7.62 | 3 |
| 2021.8.26 | 14-15 | 1.932 | 6.79 | 3 | 2.123 | 7.47 | 2 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work Nominated | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32nd Huading Awards | Audience Favorite TV Actor | Bai Yu | Template:Nom |
| Best Actress (Contemporary Drama) | Mao Xiaotong | Template:Nom | ||
| Best Actor (Contemporary Drama) | Zhang Wanyi | Template:Won | ||
| 2022 | 2021 China TV Drama Selection | National Radio and Television Administration | Selected |
Broadcast
| Region | Network | Air Dates | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Template:CHN (local) | Jiangsu Television, Zhejiang Television | August 17 – September 8, 2021 | Two episodes released nightly Sunday through Thursday at 19:30; one episode on Friday and Saturday at 19:30 |
| Tencent Video | August 17 – September 8, 2021 | Exclusive online streaming; members receive updates at 22:00 same day; free access for non-members the following day | |
| Anhui Television | Starting October 16, 2021 | Airing nightly at 19:00 | |
| Guangdong Television | Beginning November 2, 2021 | Broadcast nightly at 19:30 | |
| Shanghai East Movie Channel | From November 4, 2021 | Nightly broadcasts at 19:00 | |
| Shaanxi Television News Channel | Starting November 18, 2021 | Airing every night at 20:00 | |
| Shandong Television Qilu Channel | From November 26, 2021 | Nightly broadcasts at 19:05 | |
| Henan Television | Beginning December 10, 2021 | Two episodes Monday through Thursday at 20:15; one episode Friday and Sunday at 21:00 | |
| Shanxi Television | From December 15, 2021 | Nightly airing at 19:35 | |
| Template:MYS | Astro Shuang Xing channel 307 | Starting August 19, 2021 | Broadcast nightly at 19:00 |
| Template:VIE | FPT Play | August 17 – September 8, 2021 | Updates follow original schedule; Vietnamese subtitles provided |
| QPVN | December 10, 2021 – January 28, 2022 | Daily episodes with Vietnamese dubbing | |
| Template:HK | RTHK TV 31 | From October 24, 2021 | Cantonese-dubbed version; airs nightly at 20:30 |
| Template:TWN | EYE TV | — | |
| Selected countries in Americas, Europe, Middle East, South Asia | Viki | From August 20, 2021 | Versions with subtitles available |
External links
Categories:
- 2021 Chinese television series debuts
- 2021 Chinese television series endings
- Chinese drama television series
- Television shows based on Chinese novels
- Mandarin-language television shows
- Chinese television series
- Television series by Daylight Entertainment
- Guangdong Television original programming
- Shandong Television original programming
- Tencent original programming
- Anhui Television original programming