Reset

Reset follows Xiao Heyun, a diligent college student, and Li Shiqing, a game designer, whose lives collide after a catastrophic bus explosion. In the minutes that follow, the world around them folds and they wake up again at the same moment of impact. Each new loop resets time, sending them back with the same passengers and the same mystery, but with altered memories and fresh opportunities to change outcomes. They are forced to cooperate across shifts in age, skill, and perspective, gathering clues from each reset while trying to protect those on board. As the cycles pile up, the duo discovers a larger thread linking the crash to hidden motives and a broader conspiracy. No spoilers.

Released in 2022, Reset is directed by Sun Molong, Passsee Mu and Liu Hongyuan with creators Qiu Yujie, Huang Kai Wen and Qidao Jun. It stars Bai Jingting as Xiao Heyun, Zhao Jinmai as Li Shiqing, Liu Tao as Du Jinsong, Liu Yijun as Zhang Cheng and Huang Jue as Wang Xingde, anchoring a tense, character driven ensemble.

Awards: There are no major awards or nominations publicly listed for Reset. The ensemble performances and crisp plotting have been noted by viewers, yet the series has not secured prominent recognition in leading award ceremonies to date.

While Reset may not be a household name worldwide, it has sparked online discussions about time loop storytelling and the ethics of choices under pressure. Its tight structure and visual tone have influenced other streaming dramas in its regional market.

Reception centers on the partnership between Heyun and Shiqing, whose evolving dynamic tests trust and responsibility in the face of danger. The show foregrounds memory as a tool and a burden, while balancing mystery puzzles with emotional beats that drive character growth. That balance of action and quiet moments gives it a tangible pulse that many viewers find engaging.