The Rational Life
Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men - one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?
Where to watch The Rational Life in United States
Netflix
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Where is The Rational Life streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Rational Life
The Rational Life is a 2021 Chinese-language drama series. The cast is led by Qin Lan, Dylan Wang, Lin Xinyi. It spans 1 season and 35 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Rational Life was produced by Hunan TV and made in China. It was first aired on March 31, 2021, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- March 31, 2021
- Last aired
- May 6, 2021
- Original language
- Chinese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (35 episodes)
- Network
- Mango TV
- Country
- China
- Production
- Hunan TV
The Rational Life cast & crew
The cast features Qin Lan as Shen Ruoxin, Dylan Wang as Qi Xiao, Lin Xinyi as You Sijia, Bao Wenjing as Song Ziyan, Gu Keja as Zou Ying, and Jiang Yixuan as Fei Fei 'Elizabeth'.
Is The Rational Life worth watching?
With 1 season and 35 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Rational Life is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Rational Life
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Cast of The Rational Life
Qin Lan
Shen Ruoxin
Dylan Wang
Qi Xiao
Lin Xinyi
You Sijia
Bao Wenjing
Song Ziyan
Gu Keja
Zou Ying
Jiang Yixuan
Fei Fei 'Elizabeth'
Wei Lai
Xin Di
Guo Tongtong
Madame Jin
Wang Yinan
Li Fang
Tian Miao
Mother Qi
Zhang Yanyan
Lisa Fang
He Bin
Ruan Ye
The Rational Life — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rational Life in United States?
The Rational Life is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Rational Life on Netflix?
Yes — The Rational Life is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Rational Life in?
The Rational Life is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Rational Life are there?
The Rational Life has 1 season with 35 episodes in total.
▸What is The Rational Life rated?
The Rational Life is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 28 ratings.
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