The Wacky Wife (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 1987, The Wacky Wife is a comedy series.
What it’s about. The novelist and columnist Jin Yinzhu (played by Cheng Yuling) is full of fantasy, sensitive and suspicious. After Zhu's parents passed away, they left behind a house and a small amount of property, so they can live comfortably and allow their boyfriend to study abroad. Unexpectedly, her boyfriend changed his mind and Zhu was abandoned. Later, Zhu and the tenant Zhong Jicai (played by Lin Lisan) fell in love with each other and became a couple. Zhu's close friend Chen Meijuan (played by Yu Qixia) has an unsatisfactory married life. She is envious and jealous of Zhu. Life. Zhu had an accident, everyone thought she was dead, so Zhu decided to use her plan and appeared as her twin sister to find out the truth. The tenant Wei Lou (played by Feng Weilin) originally loved Zhu, and was very sad about Zhu's death. Seeing his sister appearing, he was determined to help Zhu find out the evidence of killing his wife, which caused a lot of jokes.
Who’s in it. The Wacky Wife stars Carol Cheng, Lam Lap-San, Dorothy Yu Yee-Ha and Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Wacky Wife has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wacky Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wacky Wife tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wacky Wife (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wacky Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wacky Wife worth watching?
- The Wacky Wife holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wacky Wife?
- The Wacky Wife stars Carol Cheng, Lam Lap-San, Dorothy Yu Yee-Ha, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai and William Fung.
- When was The Wacky Wife released?
- The Wacky Wife was released in 1987.