China The Rational Life sits in the top 7% of China seriess on this catalog — ranked #69 of 946 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
理智派生活
Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men – one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #69 of 946 China seriess indexed here (93rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.5 points above the China average of 6.7/10.
Among China Drama productions specifically: #40 of 547 (top 7%).
Also On Mango TV
Other series that aired on Mango TV.
The 2020–2022 China Window
Among 181 China seriess we catalog from this window, The Rational Life places #23 — near the top of its class.
The 2020s China Landscape
2021 was the decade’s peak output year for China — 83 titles released, including The Rational Life. Bars below show how the 2020s stacked up year by year (216 total).
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 82 other China seriess in 2021.
The 810th China title from China we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1935).
Our China catalog contains 946 titles in total (199 seriess).
Audience Engagement
12 audience reviews — more than 20% of China seriess in our index.
Popularity (60th percentile) outruns review volume (20th) — a trending, discussed title among China seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Production Details
| Primary Country | China |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Chinese |
| Production Companies | Hunan Satellite TV |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 35 |
| Release Date | March 31, 2021 |
| Official Site | www.netflix.com |
Questions Answered
When did The Rational Life end?
The Rational Life finished its run with its final episode airing on May 6, 2021.
Where did The Rational Life air?
The Rational Life aired on Mango TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.