Reset (Chinese TV series)

Chinese TV series

Reset

Promotional poster

Genre|

* Time travel
* Mystery
* Thriller

Created by| Hou Hongliang
Based on| The Beginning
by Qidaojun
Written by|

* Qidaojun
* Qiu Yujie
* Suan
* Huang Kaiwen
* Yuan Jixi
* Wei Shining

Directed by|

* Sun Molong
* Liu Hongyuan
* Suan

Starring|

* Bai Jingting
* Zhao Jinmai
* Liu Yijun

Ending theme| "My Only" by Zhou Shen
Composer| Kim Hyun-do
Country of origin| China
Original language| Mandarin
No. of episodes| 15
Production
Executive producer| Li Liming
Producers| Li Huabing
Han Zhijie
Production locations| Xiamen, China
Running time| 40-50 minutes
Production company| Daylight Entertainment
Original release
Network| Tencent Video
Release| 11 January (2022-01-11) –
25 January 2022 (2022-01-25)

Reset (Chinese: 开端; pinyin: Kāiduān; lit. 'Beginning') is a Chinese time-travel whodunit series, starring Zhao Jinmai and Bai Jingting in the lead roles.[1] It is based on a novel by Qidaojun, and is directed by Sun Molong and Liu Hongyuan. It tells the story of a college student Li Shiqing and a video game designer Xiao Heyun who are trapped in a time loop on a soon-to-explode bus. On 11 January 2022, the series premiered on Tencent Video.[2][3]

The show was a critical and commercial success, and won many awards.[4][5] In September 2023, producer Hou Hongliang and writer Qidaojun announced an upcoming companion series titled Restart.[6][7]

## Plot

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University student Li Shiqing is trapped in a never-ending time loop while riding a bus, in which the loop resets each time the bus explodes and kills all passengers on board.[8] Desperate to find a way to escape the loop, she inadvertently drags fellow bus passenger, Xiao Heyun, a game designer, into the loop with her. They then decide to work together to investigate the situation and alter their fate.[9]

During the loops, Li Shiqing and Xiao Heyun are detained and questioned by the police Deputy Captain Zhang Cheng. While in detention, they look for various ways and information to save all the passengers by preventing the bus explosion.

## Cast

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### Main Casts

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Actor | Role | Note | Hong Kong Dubbing

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Bai Jingting | Xiao Heyun | Programmer/ Game developer  | Zhang Fangzheng
Zhao Jinmai | Li Shiqing | A student caught in a loop  | Huang Xinyu

### Bus No. 45

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Actor | Role | Note | Hong Kong Dubbing

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Huang Jue | Wang Xingde | The driver of the bus  | Ye Zhensheng
Liu Dan | Tao Yinghong | A woman carrying a red plastic bag  | Xu Ying
Ma Lan | Yaopo | A passenger riding on the bus with a purse | Lin Danfeng
Zeng Kelang | Lu Di | He enters the bus with a backpack  | Huang Jiquan
Zhang Xiqian | Ma Guoqiang | A farmer with woven bag  | Chen Yongxin
Jiao Peng | Jiao Xiangrong | A migrant worker with a large red suitcase  | Zhao Shiliang
Song Jiateng | One brother | An Influencer doing live stream  | Deng Zhijian
Bu Yuxin | Muscular man | A man with headphone  | Chen Zhuozhi

### Jialin Public Security Bureau

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Actor | Role | Note | Hong Kong Dubbing

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Liu Yijun | Zhang Cheng | Deputy Captain of Criminal Investigation  | Li Jinlun
Liu Tao
cameo | Du Jinsong | Deputy Director  | Lu Huiling
| Jiang Feng | Policeman who has a master-student relationship with Zhang Cheng  | Chen Yaonan
Fan Shuaiqi | Ye Qian | Police officer | Ye Xiaoxin
Yu Peishan | Yu Lei | Police officer | Li Zhenran
Bozhan Ju | Police Officer Lu | Police officer  |
Gao Haipeng | Officer Qin | Policeman in charge of investigating an old case | Pan Wenbai
Ren Shuai | Xia Jiang | High-level police officer | Liang Zhida

### Other characters

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Actor | Role | Note | Hong Kong Dubbing

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You Jingru | Liu Yao | Witness | Zhang Songxin
Wu Juejin |  | Liu Yao's mother | Yuan Shuzhen
Chen Jingyi | Wang Mengmeng | Daughter of Wang Xingde | Zhan Jianer
Ma Bo |  | Wang Xingde's roommate | Guan Lingqiao
Bai Yufan | Liu Peng | Working partner of Xiao Heyun at their game studio | Li Kaijie
Zhao Qianzi | Liu Caicai | Ma Guoqiang's wife | Shen Xiaolan
Mu Tong | Ma Xiaolong | Ma Guoqiang's son | Li Kaijie
Qian Yi |  | Lu Di's father | Lu Guoquan
Chen Wei |  | Lu Di's mother | Yuan Shuzhen
Zhang Jinglan | Jiao Jiao | Jiao Xiangrong's daughter | Chen Haoyi
Wang Hong |  | Driver | Zhang Jinjiang
Zhang Lingxin | Dr. Mo |  | Liu Huiyun Chen Haoyi
Chen Muyang | Cong Rong | Fire chief | Guan Lingqiao
Wang Ting |  | Police dispatcher | Wei Hui'e
Wu Qijiang | Master Zhu | The driver | Zhai Yaohui
Li Kewei | Fan Yonggang |  | Chen Zhuozhi
Liu Guanlin | Mr. Yang | Owner of the bus company | Thunder
Wei Wei |  |  |
Li Bin |  | Deputy Mayor | Pan Wenbai
Qiao Mu | Nurse Xiaolu |  | Liao Xinyi
Xu Wei | Teacher Wu | Li Shiqing's counselor at school | Chen Qinyun
Yi Ming | He Yingjun | The pervert on the bus | No dialogue
Li Jinjiang |  | Delivery driver |
Zhang Hao |  | Dump truck driver |
Wang Feng |  | Tank truck driver | Xiao Huiyong
Wang Peilu |  |  |
Wang Zhi |  | Fireman | Hu Jiahao
Ding Wenbo | Qianzi |  |
Miss Chen | Sister Yu |  | Chen Qinyun
Zhang Wenxin |  | A passenger on the bus | He Luyi
Huo Yujia |  | The wife of Zhang Cheng | Huang Fengying

## Reception

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By 23 January 2022, the series had surpassed 1.8 Billions views on Tencent Video,[10][11] trended on the Weibo search,[12] and earned Bai Jingting 1st rank in the "Character Index List" in drama category.[13] Its popularity has led to much discussion in China on social topics such as social responsibility and cyberbullying.[14] International reception has been positive.[15][16] It has a score of 7.9 (610K viewers) on Douban and 8.1 on IMDb. The suspense, realistic enticing storyline and inclusion of social issues were much appreciated by the critics.[17]

## Release

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On 11 January 2022, the series premiered on Tencent Video, LINE TV and Viki.[18] It was released on TrueID Thailand,[19] in Japan,[20] and on Line TV Taiwan.[21] It also got released in Korea on Asia N & A+Drama, in HongKong on MyTV Super, and in Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brunei.[22]

## Soundtrack

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Title  | Artist  | Lyrics  | Music

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My Only  | Zhou Shen  | Wang Shilin  | Kim Hyun Do
Wake Up  | Wang Xiaokun
Rebound  | Chen Hui

## Awards

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Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref.

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2022  | 31st China TV Golden Eagle Award | Best Supporting Actor | Liu Yijun | Nominated |
Best TV Series |  | Nominated |
China Domestic TV series Ceremony | Outstanding Actor of the Year | Huang Jue | Won |
Outstanding Director of the Year | Sun Molong | Won |
Outstanding TV series |  | Won |
Golden Bud Network Film and Television Festival | Annual Innovative Web Drama |  | Won |
Powerful Actor of the Year | Liu Yijun | Nominated |
Tencent Video TV And Movie Award | Audience Favorite Drama of the Year |  | Won |
VIP's Favorite Drama of the Year |  | Won |
Innovative Drama Series of the Year |  | Won |
Outstanding Screenplay of the Year | Qidaojun, Qiu Yujie, Luo Suan & Huang Kaiwen | Won |
Producer of the Year | Hou Hongliang | Won |
Zhi Hu Film and TV Award | Actor of the Year | Bai Jingting | Won |
Golden Screenwriters' Night | Best Miniseries Screenplay | Qidaojun, Qiu Yujie, Luo Suan & Huang Kaiwen | Won |
Youth Film Manual Annual Award | Breakthrough Performance of the Year | Liu Dan | Won |
2023  | 3rd Global Film and Television Culture Communication Summit Forum and Annual Selection | Innovative Drama Series of the Year |  | Won |
China College Student Television Festival - Jury Awards | Best Drama |  | Won |
China Television Annual Ranking Award | Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series | Liu Dan | Won |
Popular TV Series of the Year |  | Won |
13th Macau International Television Festival (Golden Lotus Awards) | Best Leading Actor | Bai Jingting | Nominated |
Best Supporting Actress | Liu Dan | Nominated |
28th Shanghai Television Festival (Magnolia Awards) | Best Television Series |  | Nominated |
Best Supporting Actress | Liu Dan | Won | [23]
Best Adapted Screenplay | Qidaojun, Qiu Yujie, Luo Suan & Huang Kaiwen | Nominated |
35th Huading Awards | Best Screenplay | Qidaojun, Qiu Yujie, Luo Suan & Huang Kaiwen | Nominated | [24]
Best Actress in a Contemporary Drama | Zhao Jinmai | Nominated
Most Popular Actor in a Television Series | Bai Jingting | Nominated
Best Supporting Actress | Liu Dan | Nominated
Spotted Conch Award | Liu Dan | Nominated
China Television Director Committee Awards
New Horn Director's Night Awards | Director of the Year for a Television Series | Molong Sun, Hongyuan Liu & Lao Suan | Won |
Best Editing for a Television Series | Yijia Liu | Won |
Breakthrough Actress of the Year | Zhao Jinmai | Won |
2024 | 34th TV Drama Feitian Awards | Outstanding TV Series Award |  | Nominated |

## References

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1. ^ Datta, Srimoyee (2024-01-18). "Mystery C-Dramas Like Derailment: Reset, Someday or One Day & More". ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
2. ^ "白敬亭赵今麦主演的电视剧《开端》今日开播" [The TV series "The Beginning" starring Bai Jingting and Zhao Jinmai starts broadcasting today]. 新浪娱乐. 2022-01-11. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
3. ^ Datta, Srimoyee (2024-02-20). "Reset C-Drama Ending Explained & Spoilers: Were Bai Jingting & Zhao Jinmai Able To Stop the Loop?". ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
4. ^ "First Love Again To Parallel Love: Top 5 Modern Chinese Time Travel Dramas You Can't Miss On YouTube". HerZindagi English. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
5. ^ "Why mystery drama Reset is making waves in China". Yahoo News. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
6. ^ "《开端》第二部《开启》官宣：首张海报公布". September 1, 2023.
7. ^ Shê, Chase (2023-09-04). "Sci-Fi Themed Drama "Reset" Greenlit For a New Season with "Restart"". DramaPanda. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
8. ^ Addict, Drama (2022-01-29). "Reset Chinese Drama Review - A 2022 Sci-Fi Thriller". Drama Slot. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
9. ^ "Mega-Popular Time-Loop Drama "Reset" Achieves 1 Billion Views - RADII". 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
10. ^ Wu Xuying (吴旭颖) (23 January 2022). "10亿播放，8.2分好评，《开端》火爆靠的不只是"无限流"". Xinmin Evening News (in Chinese). Retrieved 23 January 2022.
11. ^ bellyfull (2022-04-12). "5 Reasons To Watch The Riveting Time Loop C-Drama "Reset"". Soompi. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
12. ^ cpop-home (2022-01-22). "Bai Jingting, Angel Zhao Jinmai Bring The First Hit Drama Of The New Year". CPOP HOME. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
13. ^ "Top 10 of the "Character Index List" of popular Chinese dramas! "The Beginning" Bai Jingting & Zhao Jinmai entered the list". beauty321 (in Chinese). 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
14. ^ Ding Hui (丁慧) (21 January 2022). "没想到，《开端》还是部"反网暴"教育片". The Beijing News (in Chinese). Retrieved 23 January 2022.
15. ^ Zhang Long (22 January 2022). "Chinese thriller featuring whodunit time-loop a hit overseas". Shanghai Daily. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
16. ^ "China's Hit Time-Loop Drama "Reset" Comes to Netflix - RADII". 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
17. ^ "Why mystery drama Reset is making waves in China". Yahoo News. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
18. ^ "白敬亭赵今麦主演的电视剧《开端》今日开播" [The TV series "The Beginning" starring Bai Jingting and Zhao Jinmai starts broadcasting today]. 新浪娱乐. 2022-01-11. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
19. ^ "เรื่องย่อ ซีรีส์จีน Reset ลูปย้อนชะตา ที่ TrueID+" [Synopsis Chinese series Reset Loop back to TrueID+]. TRUEID. January 18, 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
20. ^ "20億再生超えの大ヒット中国ドラマ「開端-RESET-」が日本初放送、"無限ループ"するバス爆発事件に立ち向かうサスペンスの見どころ". Yahoo! Japan (in Japanese). 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
21. ^ "開端-RESET-". Eisei Gekijō (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-04-28.
22. ^ "เรื่องย่อ ซีรีส์จีน Reset ลูปย้อนชะตา ที่ TrueID+". TrueID (in Thai). 19 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
23. ^ Xu Wei (June 24, 2023). "Actors, directors, writers honored at 28th Shanghai TV Festival".
24. ^ "第35届华鼎奖提名名单出炉，《人世间》10项提名领跑，《功勋》满意度调查第一" (in Chinese). December 16, 2022.

## External links

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* Reset at IMDb
* Trailer with English subtitles on YouTube

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