Synopsis
A young man with a mysterious modern memory infiltrates a fictional empire ruled by a king he must outwit.
What makes Joy of Life worth watching
One of the most acclaimed wuxia-comedy hybrids of the era.
Joy of Life represents a strong example of china historical 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 Historical and Wuxia elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming. It originally aired on Tencent Video, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Joy of Life online
You can currently stream Joy of Life on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- WeTV — see all WeTV Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
- Viki — see all Viki 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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