When We Were Young (2018): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2018, When We Were Young is a drama and comedy series.

What it’s about. Summer 1996. While chasing after a bicycle thief, Yang Xi hurts her leg and therefore can’t participate in the long-distance run to earn some bonus points for the college entrance exam anymore. When school starts again, Yang Xi not only has to discover that the offender is her new classmate Hua Biao, but he even snatches away her position as class monitor. The entire class considers the hot-blooded and impulsive newcomer Hua Biao who is gifted in sciences as their enemy. Hua Biao, however, proves them wrong as he continuously helps his classmates out. In the end, he becomes part of the “Five Flying Bicycles Group” and Yang Xi learns that he’s not only responsible and loyal, but also very respectful towards his grandma. Yang Xi finally lets go of her prejudices and the little group experiences their last year of high school together.

Who’s in it. When We Were Young stars Hou Minghao as Hua Biao, Wan Peng as Yang Xi, Zhang Yao as Li Yu and Li Mingde as Situ Ertiao, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, When We Were Young sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When We Were Young page.

If you liked it. Fans of When We Were Young tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.