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Love Between Lines

TV Show 2026 43m/ep 8.0 /10 Ended
iQiyi A iQiyi Original
Directed by Shuang Yuan

Two strangers, Xiao Zhiyu and Hu Xiu, cross paths inside a Republic of China themed murder mystery game. The NPC world is snow covered and crowded with shadowy spies, and the moment they lock eyes there is a sudden spark. A real world encounter later reveals each other's true identities, turning... Read more

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Streaming availability last verified: February 03, 2026

About Love Between Lines

Two strangers, Xiao Zhiyu and Hu Xiu, cross paths inside a Republic of China themed murder mystery game. The NPC world is snow covered and crowded with shadowy spies, and the moment they lock eyes there is a sudden spark. A real world encounter later reveals each other's true identities, turning their quiet lives upside down. As the pair ping between a reality that keeps slipping out of phase and a story that reshapes itself around them, they form a fragile, two sided bond. Through this shifting landscape they grow, and love and self become inseparable. On the page and off it, the game becomes a mirror, revealing what each character hides and what they dare to admit.

Directed by Shuang Yuan and created by Zu Le and Li Xinwei, Love Between Lines blends romance with mystery. It premiered in 2026 led by Chen Xingxu and Lu Yuxiao, with a compact, skilled supporting cast and confident pacing.

Early chatter angles the show as atmospheric and character focused, with a premise that folds romance into a mystery about identity and choice. The pairing of Chen Xingxu and Lu Yuxiao draws steady attention, underscored by a pulse of emotional risk. Thematic threads of time and identity echo.

As a fresh title, its cultural footprint is still forming, and critics are watching how the snowy aesthetic and time bend visuals travel online. If the show maintains its mood, it could spark memes and dialogue about identity and fate. Its visuals could influence fashion cues and soundtrack sensibilities.

Details

Release Date
January 09, 2026
Episode Length
43m
User Ratings
13 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
28
Network
iQiyi
Status
Ended
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Country
China
Studio
Linmon Pictures
External Links
View on IMDB

Official Trailer

Cast

Chen Xingxu

Chen Xingxu

Xiao Zhiyu

Lu Yuxiao

Lu Yuxiao

Hu Xiu

Director: Shuang Yuan

Created by: Zu Le, Li Xinwei

Seasons (1 season, 28 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

28 episodes - 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

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Love Between Lines has 1 season with a total of 28 episodes.

With a rating of 8.0/10 from 13 viewers, Love Between Lines is well-regarded and recommended by viewers.

Two strangers, Xiao Zhiyu and Hu Xiu, cross paths inside a Republic of China themed murder mystery game. The NPC world is snow covered and crowded with shadowy spies, and the moment they lock eyes there is a sudden spark. A real world encounter later reveals each other's true identities, turning ...

Love Between Lines stars Chen Xingxu and Lu Yuxiao.

Love Between Lines was created by Zu Le and Li Xinwei.

Love Between Lines was released on January 09, 2026.

Love Between Lines is a Drama and Mystery series.

Chen Xingxu plays Xiao Zhiyu and Lu Yuxiao plays Hu Xiu.

The show follows a Republic of China themed murder mystery game in which Xiao Zhiyu and Hu Xiu are drawn together. They shuttle between a scripted NPC game and the real world, with time-space twists that drive their cross-dimensional bond and growth.

It has 1 season with 28 episodes.

The story ends with Xiao Zhiyu and Hu Xiu achieving two-way growth in their cross-dimensional bond, completing the transformation of love and self.