Synopsis
Adapted from the highly-rated animation of the same name on Bilibili, starring Jiang Long and Bi Wenjun, this fantasy mystery series follows a photo studio owner and his mysterious partner who possess the special ability to enter photographs. Rated 8.0 on Douban.
Overview
Link Click is a 2024 Chinese mainland fantasy suspense web series, directed by Sang Mutian, Wang Jingpu, and Luo Dong, with a screenplay by Zhuoyue Paomo, Nandi Fu, Zou Li, and Lang Xiaomeng. The series is produced by Shanghai Kuanyu Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (bilibili) and stars Jiang Long, Bi Wenjun, and Bu Guanjin in leading roles, with Liu Chang, Zhou Fang, Fan Lei, Xue Jianing, and others in supporting roles.
The series is adapted from the highly-rated original animated series of the same name on bilibili (Season 1 scored 8.3 on Douban). It tells the story of photo studio owner Cheng Xiaoshi and his mysterious partner Lu Guang, who possess the special ability to cooperatively enter photographs, using this power to help others solve their problems.
The series premiered exclusively on bilibili on June 19, 2024, with a total of 24 episodes, and received an 8.0 rating on Douban.
Plot
Cheng Xiaoshi (played by Jiang Long) was cared for by his neighbor Qiao Ling (played by Bu Guanjin) and her family since childhood after his parents disappeared.
While running his photo studio, Cheng Xiaoshi meets the very different Lu Guang (played by Bi Wenjun). The two accidentally discover they possess the special ability to cooperatively enter photographs—allowing them to travel back to the moment the photo was taken.
Qiao Ling, who works as a journalist, also joins their team. The trio uses this ability to enter the past through photographs, helping clients resolve various difficulties and regrets.
However, with each intervention in the past, new chain reactions emerge, and the three gradually find themselves entangled in a larger mystery.
Cast
| Role | Actor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cheng Xiaoshi | Jiang Long | Protagonist, photo studio owner |
| Lu Guang | Bi Wenjun | Mysterious partner, possesses special ability |
| Qiao Ling | Bu Guanjin | Cheng Xiaoshi's neighbor, journalist |
| Important Role | Liu Chang | Supporting role |
| Important Role | Zhou Fang | Supporting role |
| Important Role | Fan Lei | Supporting role |
Production & Reception
The series is produced by bilibili, representing a significant attempt by the company to adapt its popular animated IP into a live-action format. The original animated series Link Click (Season 1) aired in 2021 and received a high rating of 8.3 on Douban.
Jiang Long, who previously won the championship in Yearly Annual Comedy Competition, possesses considerable comedic talent and acting skills. His portrayal of Cheng Xiaoshi in Link Click demonstrates his acting ability in the suspense-fantasy genre.
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Douban Rating | 8.0/10 |
| Number of Episodes | 24 episodes |
| Broadcasting Platform | bilibili |
| Premiere Date | June 19, 2024 |
| Genre | Fantasy, Suspense, Urban |
| Source Material | bilibili animated series of the same name |
Cultural Impact
The success of the live-action Link Click series demonstrates bilibili's strength in IP development and operation. From original animation to live-action series, this IP has achieved successful cross-media adaptation.
References
- Douban Movie: https://movie.douban.com/subject/36206702/
- Baidu Baike: https://baike.baidu.com/item/时光代理人/63001393
- bilibili: https://www.bilibili.com/bangumi/play/ss47841
- Wikipedia: https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-cn/时光代理人
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