Synopsis
Fantasy romance drama, directed by Chen Yuejin, starring Tan Jianci and Li Landi. It tells the story of an ordinary girl, Su Chengcheng, who unexpectedly obtains a filter bracelet that grants her the ability to alter her appearance, embarking on a fantastical journey. Douban rating: 7.2.
Overview
"Filter" is a 2025 Chinese mainland fantasy romance drama directed by Chen Yuejin, written by Tong Hua, starring Tan Jianci and Li Landi in leading roles, with Gao Hanyu, Luo Qiuyun, and others in main roles. The drama premiered in 2025 on Tencent Video and holds a Douban rating of 7.2.
The screenwriter, Tong Hua, is a renowned romance novelist, having created several popular IPs such as "Scarlet Heart" and "Sound of the Desert".
Synopsis
A new technological product, the Filter Bracelet, grants the ordinary Su Chengcheng (played by Li Landi) the ability to alter her appearance. She transforms into the stunning beauty Su Miao (played by Luo Qiuyun), the female doctoral candidate Fang Jin (played by Pu Tao), and the manhua-perfect man Quan Shengtang (played by Wang Hongyi), causing earth-shattering changes in her life.
During her transformations, Su Chengcheng meets the like-minded Tang Qi (played by Tan Jianci). The two heal each other and face challenges together. The series explores profound themes of appearance versus inner self, and reality versus illusion.
| Character | Actor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Su Chengcheng | Li Landi | Female lead, an ordinary girl who possesses the Filter Bracelet |
| Tang Qi | Tan Jianci | Male lead |
| Su Miao | Luo Qiuyun | The stunning beauty persona Su Chengcheng transforms into |
| Gu Yu | Gao Hanyu | Important supporting character |
Production Highlights
The drama is written by Tong Hua, whose expertise in romance storytelling infuses the series with a deep emotional core. Li Landi's performance, requiring her to switch between multiple identities—from an ordinary girl to a great beauty, a female PhD, and even a manhua-perfect man—has been well-received by audiences.
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Premiere Date | 2025 |
| Number of Episodes | 32 episodes |
| Broadcasting Platform | Tencent Video |
| Screenwriter | Tong Hua |
| Douban Rating | 7.2 |
Reception
Audience reception for "Filter" was polarized after its premiere. Supporters praised the accurate casting, noting that Li Landi skillfully handled the transitions between the different states of the Filter Bracelet, with clear and fluent delivery of lines. Tong Hua's script was credited for injecting a healing emotional core into the series.
Some viewers, however, found the premise overly fantastical and felt certain plot points were disjointed. Overall, the drama has been evaluated as a good contemporary idol drama template worthy of study by domestic screenwriters.
Social Significance
Through its fantastical premise, "Filter" explores modern societal anxieties about appearance and the pursuit of one's authentic self. The concept of the Filter Bracelet serves as a metaphor for the phenomenon in the social media era where people use beauty filters to craft virtual personas, offering a degree of realistic reflection.
References
- Douban TV Series: Filter (7.2)
- Baidu Baike: Filter
- TVmao: Filter Plot Introduction
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