iQIYI's 'Born with Luck' Breaks Records with Unique Crime Comedy
'Born with Luck,' a crime drama on iQIYI, has surpassed 10,000 on the platform's content popularity index since its premiere. The series, based on a novel by Zijin CHEN, blends crime and absurdist comedy, capturing audience attention, and topping charts on major platforms like Douyin and Kuaishou.
On May 13, China's leading online entertainment platform iQIYI announced a landmark achievement for its crime drama series 'Born with Luck,' which has surpassed 10,000 on the platform's content popularity index. This marks a significant milestone for the series, which premiered on May 4.
Adapted from Zijin CHEN's novel, the series follows police officers Yi'ang ZHANG and Qian LI as they unravel a series of escalating absurd criminal cases in Sanjiangkou City. A unique blend of crime, suspense, and sharp absurdist comedy offers audiences a narrative that is as entertaining as it is distinctive.
The show has been praised for its innovative storytelling approach, evident from its high ratings on platforms like Weibo and its ranking at the top of relevant drama charts on Douyin and Kuaishou. iQIYI's Senior Vice President, Ying DAI, highlighted the show's combination of Northeast China's humor with compelling storylines.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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