With You (Chinese TV series)

With You is a 2016 Chinese streaming television series based on the novel The Best of Us (最好的我们) by Ba Yue Chang An (八月长安). It stars Liu Haoran and Tan Songyun in lead. It aired on iQiyi from 8 April to 14 May 2016.

Synopsis
This series follows Geng Geng, a slightly awkward but adorable freshman who feels like she's not smart enough to be at the prestigious Zhen Hua High School. The first day she happens to meet her future deskmate, the brilliant Yu Huai, and although they bicker at first, they soon form a strong friendship. They all become good friends with their classmates and have a strong bond with their teacher, Zhang Ping. Geng Geng also attracts the attention of the school's resident rebel, Lu Xing He, who quickly falls in love with her and isn't shy about announcing his crush to the world.

Cast

 * Class 5


 * Tan Songyun as Geng Geng
 * Liu Haoran as Yu Huai
 * Dong Qing as Jiang Nian Nian (β)
 * Chen Mengxi as Jian Dan
 * Li Jiacheng as Han Xu
 * Zhang Wenting as Wen Xiao Xiao
 * Liu Wenqu as Zhu Yao
 * Liu Qiheng as Xu Yan Liang


 * Faculty


 * Fang Wenqiang as Zhang Ping
 * Gao Wenfeng as Zhang Feng
 * Zhang Lei as School Dean Pan
 * Sheng Yuqin as Chinese teacher
 * Fan Yimeng as Shen Tong
 * Zhang Hang as Zhang Lai Shun
 * Li Shengda as Gym teacher


 * Others


 * Wang Yuexin as Lu Xing He
 * Liang Hao as Zhou Mo
 * Chao Ran as Luo Zhi
 * Nie Zihao as Sheng Huai Nan
 * An Jie as Bei Lin
 * Zhao Yansong as Geng's father
 * Qu Haifeng as Geng's mother
 * Rong Zishan as Lin Fan


 * Lan Tian as older Lin Fan


 * Li Jiawei as Aunt Qi
 * Liu Meihan as Japanese student
 * Sun Jiayu as Chen Xue Jun
 * Li Aijing as Ye Zhan Yan
 * Sun Yingying as Ling Xiao Qian
 * Dan Xiaohang as Zheng Ya Min
 * Lian Jie as Lai Chun Yang
 * Ning Zi as Yu's mother
 * Lu Ying as Jiang Nian Nian (β)'s fake dad
 * Ye Zhengtong as Fan Bin
 * Sun Zilin as Wu Tong
 * Cao Dongyu as Liu Fang Ping
 * Yu Wentao as Wang Zhi Yong
 * He Yajie as Lu Yang

Reception
The series was hailed as the Best Youth Drama by critics in recent years, and was praised for its realistic portrayal of youth and complex characters. The drama tackles common issues like school struggles, family issues, and the making and breaking of friendships and relationships; making it relatable to viewers. It has over 2 billion views online and a rating of 8.9 on Douban.

Sequel
With You is the first installment of a youth series written by Bayue Changan, which also includes My Huckleberry Friends and Unrequited Love.