Series synopsis
Back to the Origin, also known as 时差一万公里 is a Chinese drama family television series that premiered on Hunan Television on December 1, 2025. It ended on December 19, 2025. It was created by 王柔媗. It stars Luo Jin, Ren Suxi, Zhou You and Myolie Wu Hang-Yee.
Former financial anchor Zhang Ran, dissatisfied with an ordinary life abroad, returns to China with her husband Fu Yudong to pursue a career as a comedy influencer. Unexpectedly, her handyman husband, with a PhD, becomes the mascot CEO of a startup before she can find success. As they both navigate their own comedic and chaotic paths, the couple faces challenges, grows individually, and ultimately rediscovers love and purpose.
Premise
Former financial anchor Zhang Ran, dissatisfied with an ordinary life abroad, returns to China with her husband Fu Yudong to pursue a career as a comedy influencer. Unexpectedly, her handyman husband, with a PhD, becomes the mascot CEO of a startup before she can find success. As they both navigate their own comedic and chaotic paths, the couple faces challenges, grows individually, and ultimately rediscovers love and purpose.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Luo Jin as Fu Yudong
- Ren Suxi as Zhang Ran
- Zhou You as Ge Kaiyang
- Myolie Wu Hang-Yee as Cheng Man
- Wang Zichuan as Li Daoqi
- Sun Anke as Lu Xinying
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 40 | December 1, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | December 1, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | December 1, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | December 1, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hunan Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 1, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 19, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 12:00:00 |