China Synopsis
欢乐颂
Can five single, independent career women who live in the Ode to Joy apartment building find fulfillment on their own terms? An Di is a successful business woman who has returned to China after studying in New York to find her younger brother. Qu Xiao Xiao is only 25 but already owns her own small business. Fang Sheng Mei grew up in poverty but has shed her “Princess of the Streets” background to work for a multinational company. Qiu Ying Ying is a 20-year-old small-town girl who is trying to make it in the big city. Guan Ju Er is a 20-year-old from a highly educated family, but she must discover what she wants out of life when enters the workforce for the first time. For these women, there is a man (or two) who is trying to get their attention. Dr. Zhao is a flirtatious, handsome doctor. Qi Dian is the stoic businessman. Wang Bai Chuan is Sheng Mei’s steadfast friend who has always carried a torch for her. Yao Bin is a second-generation chaebol. Tan Zong Ming is An Di’s boss who has been friend-zoned by her despite knowing her since their schooldays.
The 2015–2017 China Window
191 China seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Ode to Joy sits at position #87.
Also On Zhejiang Television
Other series that aired on Zhejiang Television.
The 2010s China Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Ode to Joy premiered. 515 total titles in this decade from China.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #570 of 946 China seriess indexed here (40th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among China Drama productions specifically: #361 of 547 (top 66%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | China |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Chinese |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 5 / 173 |
| Release Date | April 18, 2016 |
Questions Answered
When did Ode to Joy end?
Ode to Joy finished its run with its final episode airing on June 16, 2023.
Where did Ode to Joy air?
Ode to Joy aired on Zhejiang Television, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.