Stay With Me
Stay With Me
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Stay With Me

8.6
Yr 2023
Rt 35m
Status Ended
Drama Family
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Series Brief

Overview

Su Yu’s simple high school life is turned upside down when his aloof stepbrother Wu Bi enters the scene—and a sudden accident unveils long-hidden secrets.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 90 /100

Viewers and reviewers praised Stay With Me as a deeply comforting and emotionally resonant slice-of-life drama. Audience reviews repeatedly highlight the show's engaging pacing, quirky yet believable acting, and strong production quality, noting how effectively the series captures character growth across its high school setting.

The series earned strong acclaim for its emotional depth and narrative execution, particularly in how it handles family bonds, healing past traumas, and central relationships. Reviewers also lauded the soundtrack, visuals, and overall cozy atmosphere, which contributed to an unexpectedly joyful and impactful viewing experience.

While a few viewers noted minor flaws—such as slightly stereotyped wealthy side characters and frustration over an unresolved cliffhanger ending—the consensus remains overwhelmingly positive, with critics regarding it as one of the standout dramas in its genre.

“I was blown away by the warmth this show brought me.”

“Stay with Me is one of such dramas that left a deep impression on me.”

“Immediately I fell in love with the funny and quirky acting, the pacing, the story and production.”

Why fans love it

Set against a 2000s backdrop, this drama centers on the friction between a grounded high school student and his cold stepbrother. The story navigates the shift from hostility to genuine connection, tracing the steps of a classic enemies to friends arc. It avoids quick resolutions, preferring to anchor the developing bond in the shared struggles of their evolving family dynamic.

Gao Ziqi anchors a narrative that leans heavily on the complexities of a father son relationship and the support found in peer circles. Beyond the central romance, the series explores how long-hidden secrets force a recalibration of personal values. It serves as an inspirational look at how found family can provide stability when biological households become fractured, focusing on personal growth over melodrama.

Production Board

Crew

Director
Su You Chen
Creator
Chai Jidan
Writer
Chai Jidan
Signal Match

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

based on novel or book friendship high school stepbrother bromance father son relationship mother son relationship found family 2000s inspirational boys' love (bl) enemies to friends
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 07, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
35 minutes
Origin
CN
TMDB Votes
29