TV series

Once We Were

Name: Once We Were
Genre: Drama
Cast: Ding Zeren, Zhu Rongjun, Lan Bo, Qiao Jingwen, Chen Yesheng

2026, Chinese, on iQiyi & Mango TV.

Orphan Xiong Yuanbao and his neighbor Mu Qingyun grow up side by side, supporting each other through life’s hardships as their deep bond and shared dreams are tested in a changing era.

Drama

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 24
Episode length: 38 min
Status: Ended in 2026

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Latest episode

S1 E24: Episode 24

Aired 16 April 2026

Seasons 1

Season 1

2026 · 24 episodes

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Details

First aired: 16 April 2026
Last aired: 16 April 2026
Network: iQiyi, Mango TV
Original title: 致最初的我们
Language: Chinese
Country: China
Type: Scripted

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Once We Were: quick answers

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How many seasons of Once We Were are there?

Once We Were has 1 season and 24 episodes, about 38 minutes each.

Is Once We Were finished?

Yes. Once We Were ended in 2026, so you can watch the whole story.

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