In the 1970s, three completely different young people were in the revolutionary melting pot of the army: one was determined to be a fighting hero, the other vowed to rise to the top of the army, and the other was a scumbag soldier. The three of them walked into the same barracks on the same day, ate the same meal, made the same quilt, and walked the same goose steps, but because of their differences in personality, motivation, and worldview, they had various conflicts with each other.

Echoes of Destiny: Three Heroes of Jining" is a captivating play that draws inspiration from the lives of Huang Zirong, Song Lusheng, and Yang Chunzao, prominent figures in the early Republic of China. Set in the tumultuous era of political upheaval and social change, the play explores their personal struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs as they navigate through a rapidly evolving China. This gripping tale of resilience, friendship, and the pursuit of ideals showcases the indomitable human spirit against the backdrop of historical events, leaving a lasting legacy that resonates with audiences.

The story of Mi Yue (Queen Dowager Xuan), the first stateswoman in the history of China. Mi Yue was a young princess who lived in the Kingdom of Chu during the Warring States period. She was sent to Qin as a concubine and part of her sister Mi Shu's dowry, separating her from first love Huang Xie. King Ying Si passes away while his sons are still battling for the throne, and ultimately, Ying Dang comes out as the successor. Mi Yue is banished to Yan with her son Ying Ji. However, Ying Dang suddenly dies, leaving Qin in a state of chaos. Mi Yue enlists the help of the "barbarian" Yiqu army, successfully returning to Qin, suppressing political revolts and instates her son Ying Ji on the throne. Mi Yue goes on to become the first Empress Dowager (Empress Mother) in China’s history.

The journey of He Xingfu, a small-town woman from Wanjiazhuang who takes on the many life obstacles to help and protect her hometown.

The show is highly topical, given the slowly building #MeToo movement in China. This is being fuelled by numerous instances of sexual discrimination, sexual assault and outright violence towards women, many instances of which have gone viral on Chinese social media before being deleted by censors.

Red Sorghum is a Chinese television series based on Nobel laureate Mo Yan's 1986/1987 eponymous novel. Directed by Zheng Xiaolong, it also features the highly-anticipated return of actress Zhou Xun to television after 10 years.

The series follows the lives of three brothers as they struggle through the turbulent political period before the war. They become part of the first-generation immigrant entrepreneurial path in Qingdao. The story began in 1904 when the Jinan Railway opened and ends with the outbreak of war in 1937.