New Chinese fantasy, romance, and historical drama “Back From the Brink” are all drama fans need to watch this June. The drama is based on the story of a dragon demon Tian Yao who is betrayed and heartbroken by his lover on the day of their marriage. After getting reincarnated, he meets a girl who promises to protect him, and gradually, their continued encounter leads to a strong friendship and even love maybe.
The drama’s storyline is originally based on a Chinese novel called “Hu Xin,” which means protection of the heart. The novel was written by famous Chinese fantasy novelist Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. She was the one behind writing this amazing fantasy Chinese Drama.
The drama is directed by Sam Ho and Zeng Xiao Yu. Meanwhile, The screenwriter is Wang Ruo Ke, and Xie Ying is the executive producer.
The drama is said to have a total of 40 episodes giving 45 minutes for each episode. Because of its loveable storyline, “Back From the Brink” is made available on many platforms so that global Chinese drama fans can watch this drama conveniently. And this article will guide you on where and how you can catch up with this drama.
Back From the Brink: Cast
The cast of the drama is very special as it makes the drama more appealing to fans. For the main character, we have Neo Hou in the role of Tian Yao, Zhou Ye in the role of Yan Hui, Yang Rong in the role of Su Ying, Riley Wang in the role of Bai Xiao Sheng, and Chen Xin Yu in the role of Xian Ge.
As for supporting roles Zuo Ye in the role of Feng Qian Shuo, Liu Yao Yuan played the role of Zhu Li, Pema Jyad played the role of Fu Yin, Zhang Kai Ying played the role of Huan Xiao Yan, and many more.
Back From the Brink: Synopsis
Twenty years, a Chinese dragon Tian Yao was betrayed by her wife, who he loved the most. She loved him just to the dragon bone from him. She broke his limbs and striped his skin, and threw them in five places. However, Tian Yao’s soul escaped, and his heartbroken soul reincarnated as a human.
In the second life, Tian Yao encounters a girl named Yan Hui, who has his heart protection seal. He finds that only she can break his seal and asks for her help. Yan Hui promises to help him further.
In the process of breaking the seal, both create a very strong bond. Tian Yao depended his life on her, and Yan Hui was ready to protect him at all costs. And their strong friendship turns into love gradually.
This drama is receiving a positive response for its amazing cast and storyline. However, the acting of some side characters isn’t much appreciated, but the main leads have covered it up. The chemistry between the main leads is the center of attraction.
Neo Hou got fame globally from the popular Chinese drama “When we were young,” and “Back From the Brink” is also responsible for the increase in his fan base.
It’s a must-watch Chinese fantasy drama for every fantasy drama fan.
Back From the Brink Episode 38: Release Date & Time
The first episode of Back From The Brink got aired on 9 May 2023, Tuesday. The drama will have a total of forty episodes. The final episode of the ongoing series will get aired on 12 June 2023 Monday.
Every episode is forty-five minutes long and gets aired every day at 7.00 PM [CST] on local Chinese TV channels and other platforms. The upcoming Back From the Brink Episode 38 is set to release on 9 June 2023, Friday at 7:00 PM [CST].
However, the timing of episode 38 release is different for all countries due to longitude and latitude. We have provided a few countries’ lists of times and dates of release.
- GMT (Greenwich Mean Time): 11:00 AM on 9 June 2023, Friday.
- EDT (Eastern Daylight Time): 07:00 AM on 9 June 2023, Friday.
- KST (Korea Standard Time): 08:00 PM on 9 June 2023, Friday.
- CST (China Standard Time): 07:00 PM on 9 June 2023, Friday.
- JST (Japan Standard Time): 8:00 PM on 9 June 2023, Friday.
- BST (British Summer Time): 12.00 PM on 9 June 2023, Friday.
- IST ( Indian Standard Time): 4.30 PM on 9 June 2023, Friday.
Back From the Brink Episode 38: Streaming Guide
The drama was originally aired by Youku TV, which is a Chinese video-hosting service. All the episodes of “Back From the Brink” are available there with English subtitles. However, to watch an exclusive episode, one has to pay a subscription fee.
In Rakuten Viki, only 30 episodes of “Back From the Brink” are available to watch with subtitles in English and 10 more languages. Lastly, “Back From the Brink” is also available on Youku’s Youtube Channel with English subtitles. One can download the episodes and watch them later also.
