TV series
The Old Dreams
2022, Chinese, on iQiyi & CCTV-8. Created by Zhang Rui & Tian Li.
Set in Qingdao from the 1990s to the early 2000s, the drama follows the ups and downs of Chen Yiduo, Bi Laifu, and their friends during the decade. It depicts the inspirational story of a group of young people in the 90s who grow up and struggle in their youth and pursue a better life amidst the changes of the times.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 36
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2022
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Latest episode
S1 E36: Episode 36
Aired 4 March 2022
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Zhang RuiCreator
- Tian LiCreator
- Lin YunChen Yiduo · 36 ep
- Gao ZhitingBi Laifu · 36 ep
- Ge ZhengLuo Jinhu · 36 ep
- He PengXu Fendou · 36 ep
- Liu YufengLiu Liyang · 36 ep
- Li RuoningLiang Yana · 36 ep
- Xiong YuexiHui Zi · 36 ep
- Li HongtaoChen Dadong · 36 ep
- Wang HaiyanYao Huilan · 36 ep
- Bao DazhiUncle Xu · 36 ep
- Hou YansongBi Shixi · 36 ep
- Zhang TaoCao Tianheng · 36 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 February 2022
- Last aired
- 4 March 2022
- Network
- iQiyi, CCTV-8
- Original title
- 光阴里的故事
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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The Old Dreams: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Old Dreams are there?
The Old Dreams has 1 season and 36 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Old Dreams finished?
Yes. The Old Dreams ended in 2022, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Old Dreams on?
The Old Dreams isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Old Dreams parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Old Dreams?
If you liked The Old Dreams, try Our Generation, Blossoms Shanghai, Dawson's Creek.
Who created The Old Dreams?
The Old Dreams was created by Zhang Rui and Tian Li and stars Lin Yun, Gao Zhiting, Ge Zheng.