Only Side by Side with You () is a 2018 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Xiao Hu Ru Wei (小狐濡尾). It stars William Chan and Bai Baihe. The series premiered on Jiangsu TV and Zhejiang TV on March 25, 2018.
Synopsis The series tells the story of Shi Yue, an ex-special force member, but now the mysterious owner of a bar, who butts heads with Nan Qiao when she goes to his bar to meet potential investors after falling out with her cheating fiancée. Shi Yue discovers that Nan Qiao seems to be someone related to his past, so he purposely gets close to her to find out more, ultimately falling for her in the process.
Cast Actor Character Introduction William Chan Shi Yue Owner of a bar, who used to be a member of the Blue Sky Special Forces. Bai Baihe Nan Qiao A drones designer, owner of Ji Ke Company. Li Xian Chang Jianxiong Shi Yue's ex-comrade in the Special Forces, and Nan Qiao's childhood friend. He has an unrequited love for Nan Qiao. Qin Hailu An Ning A woman related to Shi Yue's past who had an extreme influence on him. Michelle Bai Wen Di Manager of Ji Ke Company, Nan Qiao's business partner. Zhang Youhao Hao Jie An IT expert, Shi Yue's close friend. Wang Ruoshan Ouyang Qi A Veterinary physician. Nan Qiao's close friend. Cao Lu Qie Hao Manager of Lucid Dream bar, Shi Yue's good friend. Du Zhiguo Nan Hongzhou Nan Qiao's father. Zheng Xiaoning Chang Aiguo Chang Jianxiong's father. Wang Weiwei Nan Qin Nan Qiao's sister.Tie Zheng Nan Si Nan Qiao's brother. Huang Tianqi Zheng Hao Nan Qiao's nephew. Zhang Yixin Xiao An Employee of Ji Ke Company. Zhou Ran Qin Shiyu Employee of Ji Ke Company. Huang Yilin Xia Qing Employee of Ji Ke Company.Zhang Weiwei Brother Q Employee of Ji Ke Company. Ma Liang Zhou Ran Nan Qiao's ex-fiance.Zhang Zilun Brother Tai Shi Yue's enemy.
Production Filming The series started filming in March 2017 at Shanghai and wrapped up in July 2017, taking a total of 113 days. About 400 quadcopters were employed for filming the set of the series.
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Ratings In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings. Episode #Original broadcast dateCSM52 Jiangsu TV (%)CSM52 Zhejiang TV (%)RatingsAudience shareRankingRatingsAudience shareRanking1–2March 25, 2018 0.567 1.994 6 0.348 1.224 93–4March 26, 2018 0.403 1.446 100.4011.44115–6March 27, 2018 0.4471.613100.4871.75697–8March 28, 20180.6152.19560.418 1.503119–10 March 29, 20180.5642.04280.4911.774911–12 March 30, 2018 0.6922.4340.4931.76613 March 31, 20180.4941.8150.3841.43714–15 April 1, 20180.6312.19840.5321.85616–17 April 2, 20180.5712.0850.5562.021618 April 3, 20180.4261.54470.4531.65619–20 April 4, 20180.5211.76680.491.654921–22 April 5, 20180.4991.65270.4811.592823–24 April 6, 20180.4231.40680.5541.866525 April 7, 20180.4111.46580.4331.529726–27 April 8, 20180.461.6370.4951.75628–29 April 9, 20180.4391.60780.4411.614730–31 April 10, 20180.4561.64890.4911.792832–33 April 11, 20180.4761.70980.5421.963634–35 April 12, 20180.4451.60370.541.966636–37 April 13, 20180.5051.694N.A.N.A.N.A.38 April 14, 20180.3921.3860.4571.61539–40 April 15, 20180.4431.55850.4281.5016
Awards and nominations Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.24th Huading AwardsBest Actor (Modern Drama)William Chan 中国电视媒体综合实力大型调研Outstanding Drama of the Year
International Broadcast Malaysia – Astro Shuang Xing (CH307 HD / CH324) – From 26 March 2018, Mondays to Fridays, 6 PM.
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