All That Glitters

All That Glitters follows Liu Mu, scarred by a painful past, as he befriends Jintiao and Jianzhi in the pursuit of a brighter life. The trio believes hard work will set them free, but the price of ambition soon shows itself in fractures and doubt. Then a murder shatters their world, casting Liu Mu and Jintiao as prime suspects and turning trust into an uneasy weight. As investigators close in, old loyalties crumble, and secrets surface in a way that keeps the truth tantalizingly out of reach, leaving a web of intrigue, guilt, and shifting alliances in its wake. The tone balances glossy ambition with stark emotion and uses a sleek visual style to heighten tension.

Directed by Huang Fenfei and created by Ang Eng Tee, All That Glitters debuted in 2023 as a bold dramatic series that leans on intimate character dynamics and a tight, twisty narrative.

The show leans into themes of friendship strained by ambition and guilt, with a mood that stays tight and tense. Viewers respond to strong performances and a plot that refuses easy answers, keeping betrayals close and loyalties uncertain. Its ensemble cast handles shifting loyalties with nuance, and the storytelling pace rewards patient viewers who notice small indicators of motive.