Synopsis
A guarded computer-science prodigy and the bright junior who refuses to leave him alone build a romance through a decade of code.
What makes Lighter & Princess worth watching
Smart, adult campus romance.
Lighter & Princess represents a strong example of china romance from the 2022 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 Romance and Drama elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Chen Feiyu, Zhang Jingyi, Liang Jingxian. It originally aired on Tencent Video, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Lighter & Princess online
You can currently stream Lighter & Princess 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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