The Rational Life (2021)

Drama · Romance

Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men - one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?

IMDb rating: 7.8 (1,230 votes)
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: ZH
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

9.09 avg 35 episodes 8.3 → 9.2

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode 1	8.3	25
2	Episode 2	8.4	11
3	Episode 3	8.4	9
4	Episode 4	8.8	9
5	Episode 5	8.9	9
6	Episode 6	8.4	9
7	Episode 7	8.5	9
8	Episode 8	8.4	9
9	Episode 9	9.2	7
10	Episode 10	9.3	7
11	Episode 11	9.3	7
12	Episode 12	9.2	7
13	Episode 13	9.5	8
14	Episode 14	9.4	6
15	Episode 15	9.4	6
16	Episode 16	9.4	6
17	Episode 17	9.4	6
18	Episode 18	9.4	6
19	Episode 19	9.0	7
20	Episode 20	8.8	7
21	Episode 21	9.0	7
22	Episode 22	9.0	8
23	Episode 23	9.1	8
24	Episode 24	9.1	8
25	Episode 25	9.3	7
26	Episode 26	9.3	7
27	Episode 27	9.6	10
28	Episode 28	9.4	6
29	Episode 29	9.4	6
30	Episode 30	9.4	6
31	Episode 31	9.1	8
32	Episode 32	9.2	7
33	Episode 33	9.3	7
34	Episode 34	9.3	7
35	Episode 35	9.2	7