Synopsis
A bullied honor student about to take the gaokao is protected by a small-time street fighter.
What makes Better Days worth watching
Best International Film Oscar nominee.
Better Days represents a strong example of china drama from the 2019 production cycle. Chinese studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Drama and Romance elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Zhou Dongyu, Jackson Yee, Yin Fang, with strong supporting work from Huang Jue. It originally aired on Goodfellas, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Better Days online
You can currently stream Better Days on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Hulu — see all Hulu Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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