Overview
Series synopsis
Better Halves, also known as 明媒善娶 is a Chinese drama comedy television series that premiered on iQiyi on July 24, 2025. It ended on August 2, 2025. It stars Kong Xue'er, Ren Hao, Zhao Shunran and Zheng Shuhuan.
Shi Fake, the pampered daughter of a high-profile family, encounters Lu Chi, a rugged and versatile second-generation bandit who has come down from the mountains searching for his little sister.
Premise
Shi Fake, the pampered daughter of a high-profile family, encounters Lu Chi, a rugged and versatile second-generation bandit who has come down from the mountains searching for his little sister.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kong Xue'er as Shi Fa'ke
- Ren Hao as Lu Chi
- Zhao Shunran as He Kexian
- Zheng Shuhuan as He Ketian
- Li Chung-lin as Shi Chongshan
- Lin Mengqi as Shi Qing'er
- Ma Qianqian as Zhu Yanyan
- Meng En as Qi Shaoheng
Supporting cast
- Su Mengyun as Liu Luan'er
- Ever Zu as Xu Ao
- Yu Ziyang as Lu Yi
Guest cast
- Hu Dandan as Li Pan'er
- Li Yihang as Young Lu Chi
- Chen Yutong as Young Shi Fa'ke
- Ji Jiahe as Wu Qianjin
- Kong Lianshun as Shi Xianxian
- Chen Zihan as Matchmaker Deng
- Yang Minna as Tao Shi
- Wang Xinman as Matchmaker Zhao
- He Minghan as Wu Anhou
- Yao Zhuojun as Shi Changhai
- Dai Yi as Lord Zheng
- Zhang Yingchen as Wu Anhou's Housekeeper
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | July 24, 2025 | August 2, 2025 |
Season 1 preview
24 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 24, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 24, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 24, 2025 |
Production
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Country
CN
Original language
zh
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 24, 2025 |
| Last aired | August 2, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |