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The Outsider

The Outsider

20237.01 Season38 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Four women in Shanghai face personal and professional struggles to improve their lives. Su Mo rebuilds her future after a setback, while her cousin Zhong Sheng seeks change through education. Mo Weiqing pursues love and freedom, and single mother Cong Rong holds firm to her values. Their lives intersect at a thriving commercial plaza, where they navigate challenges and pursue their dreams, with Wang Juan's leadership guiding their journey.

NetworksDragon Television 东方卫视Youku

Top Cast

Zhang Yuqi

Zhang Yuqi

Su Mo

Gao Weiguang

Gao Weiguang

Wang Juan

Zuo Xiaoqing

Zuo Xiaoqing

Cong Rong

Jia Jinghui

Jia Jinghui

Zhao Xiangqing

Shi Shi

Shi Shi

Mo Weiqing

Guo Xiaoran

Guo Xiaoran

Wang Siwei

Zhao Yaoke

Zhao Yaoke

Zhong Sheng

Wang Jialin

Wang Jialin

Shang Chun

Shi An

Shi An

Zhou Yuanshan

Li Yuexi

Li Yuexi

Irene

About The Outsider

The Outsider is a drama series that first aired in 2023. it stars Zhang Yuqi, Gao Weiguang, Zuo Xiaoqing. Four women in Shanghai face personal and professional struggles to improve their lives. Su Mo rebuilds her future after a setback, while her cousin Zhong Sheng seeks change through education. Mo Weiqing pursues love and freedom, and single mother Cong Rong holds firm to her values. Their lives intersect at a thriving commercial plaza, where they navigate challenges and pursue their dreams, with Wang Juan's leadership guiding their journey.

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