Love Between Lines (2026)
Synopsis
Xiao Zhiyu and Hu Xiu are brought together by a Republic of China-themed murder mystery game. In the scripted NPC game filled with falling snow and spies in the shadows, the two ignite a fateful spark. An unexpected reunion in the real world reveals the mystery of each other's identities. The two shuttle between the misaligned time-spaces of reality and the script, and finally achieve two-way growth in the cross-dimensional bond, completing the transformation of love and self.
About the series
Love Between Lines (Chinese: 轧戏; pinyin: Gá Xì) is a 2026 Chinese romantic television series written by Li Xinwei, based on the web novel Zu Le (祖乐) by author Zhang Zu Le, directed by Mao De Shu and starring Chen Xingxu and Lu Yuxiao. The drama is noted for its unique "dual narrative" structure, which intertwines a modern urban romance with an immersive, Republic of China-era murder mystery game (jubensha). The series premiered on January 9, 2026, on iQIYI and Dragon TV.
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Love Between Lines (Chinese: 轧戏; pinyin: Gá Xì) is a 2026 Chinese romantic television series written by Li Xinwei, based on the web novel Zu Le (祖乐) by author Zhang Zu Le, directed by Mao De Shu and starring Chen Xingxu and Lu Yuxiao. The drama is noted for its unique "dual narrative" structure, which intertwines a modern urban romance with an immersive, Republic of China-era murder mystery game (jubensha). The series premiered on January 9, 2026, on iQIYI and Dragon TV.
Synopsis
The story follows Hu Xiu (Lu Yuxiao), a woman dealing with personal upheaval who joins a Republic of China-themed murder mystery game (Jubensha). Inside the game, she meets Qin Xiao Yi (Chen Xingxu), an NPC/actor whose character draws her in. When she unexpectedly encounters him in real life as Xiao Zhiyu, the lines between their fictional roles and real-world identities begin to blur. The drama explores the psychological "masking" people use in modern society and the authenticity of feelings developed through performance.
Cast
Main
Chen Xingxu as Xiao Zhiyu / Qin Xiaoyi
In the real world, Xiao Zhiyu is a professional architect known for his serious and dedicated work ethic. In the murder mystery game (Jubensha), he plays Qin Xiaoyi, a mysterious spy operating in the shadows of 1930s Shanghai. His life becomes complicated when he begins to develop real feelings for a player that mirror his character's scripted romance.
Lu Yuxiao as Hu Xiu
A young woman who recently went through a difficult breakup and personal crisis. Seeking a temporary escape from reality, she joins an immersive murder mystery game. She is an "elite player" whose sharp intuition allows her to see through the game's plots, but she finds herself unable to see through her growing attraction to the game's NPC, Xiao Zhiyu.
Supporting
Dai Xu as Pei Zhen
CEO of Zhuling Group and stepbrother of Xiao Zhiyu.
Li Tingting as Zhao Xiao Rou/"Lao Zhao"
Hu Xiu's best friend. She supports Hu Xiu through her life and is married to Wang Guang Ming.
Ma Sichao as Gong Huai Cong
Zhiyu's close friend and main owner of the murder-mystery game.
Ren Youlun as Wang Guang Ming
Zhao Haohong
Part of the ensemble cast playing roles within the Republic of China game scenarios.
References
External links
Love Between Lines at iQIYI
Love Between Lines at IMDb
Love Between Lines on Weibo (in Chinese)
Text from Love Between Lines on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Between_Lines
Seasons
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Temporada 1 2026 · 28 episodes
Cast
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Chen Xingxu Xiao Zhiyu
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卢昱晓 Hu Xiu
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Fu Jia Hu Ding
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赵浩闳 Gao Bo / Feng Youjin
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Ma Sichao Gong Huaicong
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任宥纶 Wang Guangming
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Li Tingting Zhao Xiaorou
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Cai Gang Xie Lin
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Dai Xu Pei Zhen
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Guo Zhe Li Yue / Qin Xiaoyi B
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Chen Yisha Bai Renzi
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孙建 Mr. Xu
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Jiang Rong Mother Zhang
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邱亦晗 Young Xiao Zhiyu
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Chen Tianming Sun Yifei
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Wang Ting Zhou Yan
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Tao Huimin Xiao Wanyue
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刘瑜峰 Zhan Jie
Where to watch
Production
- StatusEnded
- NetworkiQiyi
- CountriesChina
- titulo_original轧戏
- First aired01/09/2026
- votes33
Crew
- Shuang Yuan Director
- 施也 Writer
- Liu Yue Writer
- 石雨晨 Writer
- 李欣蔚 Screenplay
- Xu Xiao-ou Producer
- 王晓晖 Executive producer
- 苏晓 Producer
- 龚宇 Producer
- 宋炯明 Producer
- 齐帅 Producer
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Questions about the series Love Between Lines
What is Love Between Lines about?
Love Between Lines: Xiao Zhiyu and Hu Xiu are brought together by a Republic of China-themed murder mystery game. In the scripted NPC game filled with falling snow and spies in the shadows, the two ignite a fateful spark. An unexpected reunion in the real world reveals the mystery of each other's identities. The two shuttle between the m…
How many seasons does Love Between Lines have?
Love Between Lines has 1 season, with 28 episodes in total.
Is Love Between Lines still running?
Love Between Lines has ended in 2026.
How long is each episode of Love Between Lines?
Each episode of Love Between Lines runs about 43 minutes.
Where can I watch Love Between Lines?
Love Between Lines is available on Viki. Availability changes often.
Who stars in Love Between Lines?
The cast of Love Between Lines includes Chen Xingxu, 卢昱晓, Fu Jia, 赵浩闳 and Ma Sichao.
Which country is Love Between Lines from?
Love Between Lines is a C-drama, produced in China.
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Trivia
- It premiered on January 9, 2026, a Friday.
- It has 1 season(s) and 28 episode(s) — about 28 per season.
- It originally aired on iQiyi.
- It is a production from: China.
- Its original title is "轧戏".
- This series' quiz has 9 questions.
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