Series synopsis
Northward is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on iQiyi on March 3, 2025. It ended on March 25, 2025. It was created by Xu Zechen. It stars Bai Lu, Ou Hao, Tu Ling and Zhai Zilu.
The story revolves around several boys and girls who grew up together along the canal, after leaving to make their own growth, reunite after many years. After experiencing competition and the pressures of life, they rediscover the hope for a new life.
Premise
The story revolves around several boys and girls who grew up together along the canal, after leaving to make their own growth, reunite after many years. After experiencing competition and the pressures of life, they rediscover the hope for a new life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bai Lu as Xia Fenghua
- Ou Hao as Xie Wanghe
- Tu Ling as Li Yan
- Zhai Zilu as Shao Xingchi
- Gao Zhiting as Zhou Haikuo
- Vanda Margraf as Ma Siyi
- Liu Hengfu as Chen Rui
- Li Naiwen as Zhou Yanlin
Supporting cast
- Hu Jun as Xie Tiancheng
- Yue Yang as Shao Bingyi
- Qi Huan as Liang Haihong
- Liu Weiwei as Gu Alian
- Tong Lei as Luo Zhimei
- Liu Min as Liu Yuling
- Zhu Tie as Chen Po
- Chu Shuanzhong as Xia Maotian
Guest cast
- Li Qingyu as Young Shao Xingchi
- Finn Han as Young Xie Wanghe
- An Chengxuan as Young Zhou Haikuo
- Li Luoyi as Young Xia Fenghua
- Wei Xiao Lexy Coyle as Young Ma Siyi
- Sa Rina as Grandma Ma
- Li Honglei as Mr. Zhang
- Wang Xueqi as Zhou Yipu
- Zhou Yuchen as Young Chen Rui
- Zhou Qingyun as Young Sun Sanliang
- Zhang Yiduo as Sun Sanliang
- Sun Dachuan as Teacher Xu
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 38 | March 3, 2025 | March 25, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 3, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 3, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 3, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 3, 2025 |
| Last aired | March 25, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 20:00:00 |