

TV series
Not Easy to Forgive
2022, Chinese, on iQiyi. Created by Yu Zhen.
It tells the love story of Yu Zhong Sheng, the eldest apprentice of old carpenter Yi Da Chuan, and his granddaughter Yi Xiao Chuan. Yu Zhong Sheng secretly fell in love with his teacher Yi Da Chuan's granddaughter Yi Xiao Chuan. Driven by jealousy, second apprentice Yin Dong Yi sabotages Yu Zhong Sheng's neighbor's house beam which results in the death of a child. Yu Zhong Sheng takes the blame and goes to jail. Due to circumstances, Yi Xiao Chuan is forced to marry Yin Dong Yi even though she is in love with Yu Zhong Sheng. Yu Zhong Sheng hears about the news in prison and vows revenge. He makes good on his words after his release, taking ever opportunity to knock his opponent down. Seeing Xiao Chuan and their relatives in pain because of the fight between the two of them, Yu Zhong Sheng and Yin Dong Yi gradually come to understand the truth.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 39
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2022
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Latest episode
S1 E39: Episode 39
Aired 6 April 2022
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 17 March 2022
- Last aired
- 6 April 2022
- Network
- iQiyi
- Original title
- 鼓楼外
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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Not Easy to Forgive: quick answers
Is Not Easy to Forgive worth watching?
Not Easy to Forgive doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Not Easy to Forgive are there?
Not Easy to Forgive has 1 season and 39 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Not Easy to Forgive finished?
Yes. Not Easy to Forgive ended in 2022, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Not Easy to Forgive on?
Not Easy to Forgive isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Not Easy to Forgive parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Not Easy to Forgive?
If you liked Not Easy to Forgive, try The Princess Royal, The Rise of Phoenixes, Offspring.
Who created Not Easy to Forgive?
Not Easy to Forgive was created by Yu Zhen and stars Yu Zhen, Bian Xiaoxiao, Gao Ming.
