Series synopsis
Crystal, also known as كريستال is a drama television series that premiered on MBC Shahid on July 2, 2023. It ended on November 2, 2023. It was created by Tsao Jui Yuan. It stars Mahmoud Nasr, Pamela El Kik, Stephanie Atala and Leen Gherra.
A-Qing, a sensitive youth in 1971 Taipei, is expelled from school and rejected by his family after a same-sex relationship with classmate Zhao Ying is discovered. Alone and searching for belonging, he begins spending time at New Park, a gathering place for gay men, where he meets friends and fellow outsiders navigating love, desire, and survival in a society that ostracizes them. Through his experiences and those of his peers, the story explores identity, friendship, longing, and the struggle fo ...
Premise
A-Qing, a sensitive youth in 1971 Taipei, is expelled from school and rejected by his family after a same-sex relationship with classmate Zhao Ying is discovered. Alone and searching for belonging, he begins spending time at New Park, a gathering place for gay men, where he meets friends and fellow outsiders navigating love, desire, and survival in a society that ostracizes them. Through his experiences and those of his peers, the story explores identity, friendship, longing, and the struggle for acceptance, offering a nuanced portrait of Taiwan’s gay subculture in the early 1970s and the bonds that sustain a marginalized community.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 90 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 90 | July 2, 2023 | November 2, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After her father’s death, Alya, a famous fashion designer, returns to the family villa. She learns she must fulfill a condition so that she and her brother can inherit him. |
July 2, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Rihab catches Fay returning the necklace to Alya’s room and accuses her of theft in front of everyone. Alya offers Fay a job, but it is not what the latter expected it to be. |
July 3, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Rihab catches Fay returning the necklace to Alya’s room and accuses her of theft in front of everyone. Alya offers Fay a job, but it is not what the latter expected it to be. |
July 4, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC Shahid |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 2, 2023 |
| Last aired | November 2, 2023 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |