Master of My Own

Ning Meng has always wanted to move up inside the investment world, so she takes a position where Lu Jiming, known around the office as the 'T-Rex', runs things with an iron fist. Labeled the 'animal trainer' by coworkers, Ning pushes to prove she can be a director while he doubts her fit for high-stakes finance. The series focuses on their professional friction, the tactical moves people make during deals, and the alliances Ning forms with colleagues like Su Weiran, Ceng Yuhang and Xu Sitian. Their relationship shifts gradually as projects reveal different values and priorities, and the show keeps the tension mostly within meetings, negotiations and quiet confrontations.

Released in 2022, Master of My Own was created by Hong Jiu and directed by Yao Tingting. The cast features Lin Gengxin, Tan Songyun, Liu Chang, Su Xin and Wang Xiuzhu. It aired on domestic platforms and targeted urban audiences.

Critics and viewers gave the show mixed responses, reflected in its modest 6.0/10 rating from a small pool of votes. Praise centers on the lead performances and realistic corporate scenes, while some criticism points to familiar plot beats. Themes include ambition, power imbalance, mentorship and the cost of career-focused choices.

Though not a breakout hit, the series sparked online discussion about office power and ambition in corporate settings, with viewers debating Lu Jiming's tough tactics and Ning Meng's strategies. Its workplace confrontations and nicknames contributed to fan conversation on social platforms, particularly among young professionals online.

As of now Master of My Own hasn't won major international awards or high-profile television prizes. Recognition has been limited to viewer comments and modest ratings, rather than industry accolades or notable festival attention. There are no widely reported award nominations or jury mentions so far.