After getting drunk, the genius scientist An Ding, accidentally acquired a super power that can change the objects around him to be human beings. In the beginning, these humans can stay alive for 24 hours before turning back into their original shapes. But gradually, they can be humans more than 24 hours. Then An Ding lives with them like a family.
The persistent and cold Li Xin, the founder of a game company, knew this secret and is dragged into the chaos. Li Xin helps An Ding and his "family" to fight the evil power who wanted to destroy them. In the process, they learn about friendship and love, and grow together as a family.
Adapted from the manhua "Xian Ding 24 Xiao Shi! An Ding Bo Shi He Ta De Pu Ren Men" (限定24小时！安定博士和他的仆人们) by Su Xia (苏夏).
Episodes: 29
Duration: 38 min.
Content Rating: G - All Ages
Aired On: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Ratings: 7.4
Can five single, independent career women who live in the Ode to Joy apartment building find fulfillment on their own terms? An Di (Liu Tao) is a successful business woman who has returned to China after studying in New York to find her younger brother. Qu Xiao Xiao (Wang Zi Wen) is only 25 but already owns her own small business. Fang Sheng Mei (Jiang Xin) grew up in poverty but has shed her “Princess of the Streets” background to work for a multinational company. Qiu Ying Ying (Andy Yang Zi) is a 20-year-old small-town girl who is trying to make it in the big city. Guan Ju Er (Bridgette Qiao Xin) is a 20-year-old from a highly educated family, but she must discover what she wants out of life when enters the workforce for the first time. For these women, there is a man (or two) who is trying to get their attention. Dr. Zhao (Wang Kai) is a flirtatious, handsome doctor. Qi Dian (Zu Feng) is the stoic businessman. Wang Bai Chuan (Zhang Lu) is Sheng Mei’s steadfast friend who has always carried a torch for her. Yao Bin (Zhang Xiao Qian) is a second-generation chaebol. Tan Zong Ming (Jin Dong) is An Di’s boss who has been friend-zoned by her despite knowing her since their school days. Can the women find the personal happiness they seek? “Ode to Joy” is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Sheng Kong. It is based on a novel by the same name.
Adapted from the novel "Ode to Joy" (欢乐颂) by A Nai (阿耐).
Episodes: 42
Duration: 45 min.
Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older
Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Cinematographer: Wang Yi Wei [王逸伟] and Wang Dong [王栋]