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Status: Ended

Network: Youku

Type: Scripted

Rating: 8.4/10

Definitely Not Today

TV SERIES 2021 1 SEASON

Overview

Mi Chong is a young man with crippling social anxiety. He is so unsatisfied with his miserable existence, which mainly involves staying at home all day, frozen with fear about social interaction, that he finally decides to end his life. He heads down to a nearby river, intent on committing suicide. But when he sees a young girl named Zhi Liu in the river, about to drown, he instinctively dives in to save her. Little did he know but Zhi Liu has also been through a very rough time. Unlike him, she is an extrovert, but her tumultuous family life has taken its toll on her, and she wants to get away from the people who have caused her pain. An unlikely friendship develops between these two individuals, despite their polar opposite personalities – but could love also follow?

This production, originally released in 2021, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Crime, Comedy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.4 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Crime and Comedy.
  • • Produced in China.
  • • Original Language: Mandarin.

Directed By

Gu Quan

Written By

Gu Quan

Starring Cast

Seasons

Definitely Not Today - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

8 Episodes • Aired 2021-09-15

Mi Chong is a young man with crippling social anxiety. He is so unsatisfied with his miserable existence, which mainly involves staying at home all day, frozen with fear about social interaction, that he finally decides to end his life. He heads down to a nearby river, intent on committing suicide. But when he sees a young girl named Zhi Liao in the river, about to drown, he instinctively dives in to save her. Little did he know but Zhi Liao has also been through a very rough time. Unlike him, she is an extrovert, but her tumultuous family life has taken its toll on her, and she wants to get away from the people who have caused her pain. An unlikely friendship develops between these two individuals, despite their polar opposite personalities – but could love also follow?

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