Synopsis
Five very different women living on the 22nd floor of a Shanghai apartment block become each other's family.
What makes Ode to Joy worth watching
Defining urban-female C-drama of the late 2010s.
Ode to Joy represents a strong example of china drama from the 2016 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 Slice of Life elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Liu Tao, Jiang Xin, Wang Ziwen, with strong supporting work from Yang Zi. It originally aired on Dragon TV, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Ode to Joy online
You can currently stream Ode to Joy on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Viki — see all Viki Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
- iQIYI — see all iQIYI 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.
If you liked Ode to Joy
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