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The Whimsical Return (2026)

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Directed by
Yi Jun
Cast
Zhang Yun Long, Zhang Jia Ning, Wen Jun Hui, Zhao Zhao Yi, Peng Si Qi, Liu Ling Zi, Li Zi Rui, Chen Yu Zhe
Length
40 episodes

How it feels

A former hero is reborn as a low-level official. He uses his cleverness in government to handle national emergencies and juggle his family life and romance. His efforts to bring back peace turn into a story of persistence and remarkable heroism.

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