Synopsis
Five Nanjing siblings raise themselves through three decades of Chinese reform.
What makes The Bond worth watching
Quiet, beautifully observed family drama.
The Bond represents a strong example of china drama from the 2021 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 Family elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Bai Yu, Song Zu'er, Mao Xiaotong, with strong supporting work from Zhang Wanyi. It originally aired on Jiangsu TV, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch The Bond online
You can currently stream The Bond 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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