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| Mistaken Identities, Tragic Love & Military Chic: Overdo Begins Filming (WeTV/Weibo) |
It’s happening, folks! Cameras have officially started rolling on the upcoming Republican-era drama Overdo (这一秒过火), starring none other than Zhang LingHe and Wang ChuRan.
If you thought toxic romance was left behind in 2024, think again—this one’s coming in hot with mistaken identities, generational blood feuds, and star-crossed fate wrapped up in shiny warlord uniforms and classic cheongsam drama.
Adapted (kinda) from Fei Wo Si Cun’s novel, this 36-episode rollercoaster is heading to both Tencent Video and iQIYI sometime next year. But word on the street (and from some savage book fans online) is that this ain’t your regular loyal-to-the-source retelling.
Instead, Overdo borrows the names and basic bones of the OG novel, then flips the rest into near-original territory. Which, to be honest, might be a blessing—Fei Wo Si Cun is famously dubbed “the stepmother of Chinese romance novels” for a reason. Her characters never catch a break.
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| Overdo Filming Ceremony/Weibo |
🥀 What’s Overdo Even About?
Set in the smoky, war-torn backdrop of Republican-era Shanghai, Overdo kicks off with a baby swap, warlord family grudges, and all kinds of trauma. Two military clans—Murong and Li—accidentally raise the wrong kids. The Li family’s precious son gets showered with love, while our actual male lead, Murong Qing Yi (played by Zhang LingHe), grows up being tormented in a house that was never meant to be his.
When he finally runs away as a teenager, he’s rescued by a clever and kind-hearted girl named Ren Su Su (played by Wang ChuRan). Tragedy hits. Her family is wiped out, and their brief encounter is cut short. Years later, they reunite in secret and fall for each other… only for her to fake her death in order to protect others. Left in the dust, Murong spirals into despair.
Fast forward three years—boom! Su Su walks back into his life… but now she’s engaged to his brother. Dun-dun-dun indeed. Secrets from their past claw their way to the surface, misunderstandings pile up, and just when it seems like they might patch things up, a full-blown national crisis knocks on their door. Will love survive the chaos?
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| Overdo Filming |
💥 Visuals, Chemistry, and the OTP We Didn’t Know We Needed
Zhang LingHe in a Republican uniform is the exact type of historical thirst trap we never get tired of. Man’s got the height, the sorrowful eyes, and that low, simmering rage that’ll probably have everyone yelling “protect him!” from episode 2. And when you throw Wang ChuRan into the mix? Chef’s kiss.
She’s got that cold, ethereal elegance down to an art form, but this time she’s playing a cunning and sharp heroine who hides her fire behind quiet resolve. We’re not expecting her to sit around crying either—Su Su’s the type to fake her death and then come back swinging.
Early set leaks already have fans gasping over their visuals together. The vibe? Painful, beautiful, and probably doomed—aka peak Republican drama excellence.
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🧨 First Look Vibes + Fan Reactions
Though there’s no trailer just yet, behind-the-scenes whispers say the production is aiming for a visually rich, emotionally loaded aesthetic with lots of shadows, silk, and smoke. Think Siege in Fog, but darker and more twisted.
Novel readers are already prepping their tissues (and coping mechanisms), though many are cautiously optimistic about the changes to the plot. As one netizen put it: “If this is going to be Fei Wo Si Cun-lite with better pacing and actual closure, I’m in.”
📺 What We Know So Far
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Drama Title: Overdo (这一秒过火)
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Episodes: 36
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Genre: Republican Romance, Melodrama, Tragedy, Redemption
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Main Cast: Zhang LingHe, Wang ChuRan
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Broadcast Platforms: Tencent Video, iQIYI
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Filming Status: Officially started June 2025
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Source Material: Fei Wo Si Cun novel (heavily reworked)
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Production Notes: Expect high-end sets, military uniforms, and a soundtrack that’ll haunt your soul
❓FAQ
Is this drama based on a novel?
Yes, but very loosely. It's inspired by a Fei Wo Si Cun novel, but most of the plot has been rewritten.
When will Overdo air?
No exact air date yet, but filming started in June 2025. Late 2025 or early 2026 is likely.
Where can I watch it?
It’ll stream on both Tencent Video and iQIYI. Overseas platforms like WeTV or iQIYI International will probably pick it up too.
Is this a sad drama?
It's Fei Wo Si Cun-inspired. So… yeah. Expect heartbreak, revenge, and unresolved feelings. But the rework might soften some of the harsh edges.