The Double (TV series)
| Company type | Television drama |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Headquarters | China |
| Products | TV drama series |
The Double () is a Chinese TV drama set to air in 2024, adapted from Qian Shan Cha Ke's novel Marriage of Di Daughter. The series features Wu Jinyan and Wang Xingyue in leading roles and debuted on Youku on June 2, 2024.
Within just a few days, by June 5, the show achieved a heat index exceeding 10,000 on Youku, marking the quickest rise to this level for any 2024 release at that point and reflecting a robust viewer response. Although later eclipsed by The Story of Pearl Girl, The Double continues to hold a respectable 6.9 rating on Douban based on feedback from over 36,000 viewers.
Synopsis
Xue Li (Wu Jinyan), the daughter of Magistrate Xue, suffers betrayal when her husband Shen Yurong entombs her alive. Defying death, she is saved by Jiang Li (Yang Chaoyue), who entrusts her with avenging their shared tragedies before passing away. Taking on Jiang Li's persona, Xue Li heads to the capital city to exact justice.
Main
- Wu Jinyan as Xue Li / Xue Fangfei / Jiang Li
- The magistrate’s daughter who survives her husband’s treachery. After inheriting Jiang Li’s identity, she embarks on a quest for vengeance against those who wronged her.
- Wang Xingyue as Xiao Heng
- Known as Duke Su, he serves as a general and a trusted confidant to Emperor Hong Xiao.
- Liang Yongqi as Shen Yurong
- Li Meng as Princess Wan Ning
Supporting
Jiang Residence
- Ai Mi as Tong'er: Devoted maid to Jiang Li who, following Jiang Li’s death, pledges revenge against the Jiang family and supports Xue Fangfei in assuming Jiang Li’s identity.
- Chen Qiao'en as Ji Shuran: Matriarch of the Jiang family and mother to Ruoyao and Bing Ji. She orchestrated the framing of Jiang Li for fratricide ten years ago, resulting in Jiang Li’s exile to Zhennü Hall.
- Su Ke as Jiang Yuanbo: Head of the Jiang household and Chief Secretariat; father of Jiang Li, Ruoyao, and Bing Ji.
- Sun Wei as Jiang Yuanping: Leader of the second branch of the Jiang family; spouse to Lu Shi and father of Jingrui.
- Zhang Ding Han as Lu Shi: Wife of Jiang Yuanping and mother to Jingrui.
- He Fengtian as Jiang Jingrui: Cousin to Jiang Li and an ally.
- Liu Xiening as Jiang Ruoyao: The third young lady of the Jiang family and younger half-sister to Jiang Li; engaged to Zhou Yanbang.
- Chen Yuxian as Jiang Yu'e: Cousin harboring feelings for Ruoyao’s fiancé Zhou Yanbang.
- Leanne Liu as Old Madame Jiang
Associates of Xiao Heng
- Wang Lefu as Lu Ji
- Pan Youcheng as Wen Ji
- Zhao Qing as Situ Jiuyue
- Yu Rongguang as Xiao Da Chuan: Grandfather to Xiao Heng.
Imperial Palace Figures
- Zeng Kelang as Emperor Hong Xiao
- Sun Jingjing as Concubine Li
Li Residence
- Zhang Zheng Yang as Li Zhongnan (Chancellor Li)
- Wang Ya Chao as Li Jin: The shrewd eldest son of Li Zhongnan.
- Li Xin Ze as Li Lian: The proud second son of Li Zhongnan.
Ye Residence
- Chen Xinhai as Ye Shijie
- He Hongshan as Ye Jia'er
- Xiang Xia as Ye Mingxuan
- Dong Chunhui as Ye Mingyu
- Dong Xuan as Ye Zhenzhen: The biological mother of Jiang Li.
Xue Residence
- Yao Zhang as Xue Zhao: Younger brother to Xue Fangfei.
- Yang Fu Yu as Hai Tang: Maidservant attending Fangfei.
Additional Characters
- Zhao Jiamin as Liu Xu
- Fan Tiantian as Mother Sun
- Zhang Xiaowan as Yun Shuang
- Guan Le as Xiang Qiao
- Tang Zhenye as Xue Huaiyuan
Guest appearances
- Yang Chaoyue portrays Jiang Li: the Jiang family's Second Young Lady, daughter of Ye Zhenzhen and Jiang Yuanbai; she is exiled alongside Tong'er at Zhennü Hall prior to her encounter with Xue Fangfei.
- Wu Jiayi appears as Qiong Zhi
- Kong Xueer takes on the role of Zhi Yan
Soundtrack
| No. | English Title | Chinese Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Watching the Snow" | 观雪 | Cyndi Wang | Opening theme |
| 2. | "Live and Love" | 活下去爱下去 | Zhong Chenle | Ending theme |
| 3. | "Lifetime of Wisdom" | 一世聪明 | Faye | |
| 4. | "Ink Rain Clouds" | 墨雨云间 | Jing Long, Jing Di | |
| 5. | "Wither" | 凋零 | Huang Shifu | |
| 6. | "Dang Gui" | 当归 | Jin Runji, Cui Zige | |
| 7. | "Su Fei Luo Jin Li Hua Bai" | 芳菲落尽梨花白 | Mi Liang | |
| 8. | "Lifetime of Wisdom" | 一世聪明 | Cui Zige | |
| 9. | "Ink Rain Clouds" | 墨雨云间 | Zhou Xuan |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | 2024 | Best OTT Original | The Double | Template:Nom |