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Love Like the Galaxy

Love Like the Galaxy is a 2022 Chinese television series starring Wu Lei and Zhao Lusi.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Love Like the Galaxy is a 2022 Chinese television series starring Wu Lei and Zhao Lusi. It was released in two parts and follows the relationship between Cheng Shaoshang and Ling Buyi amid family conflict, court politics, and a broader mystery. The series is adapted from the novel *Xing Han Can Lan, Xing Zhi Zai* and is also known by its Chinese title *Xing Han Can Lan, Yue Sheng Cang Hai*.

Premise

The series follows Cheng Shaoshang, a young woman raised apart from her parents, and Ling Buyi, a powerful general with a hidden past. Their relationship develops alongside investigations into earlier events and pressures from family and state affairs.

Production and release

Love Like the Galaxy is a Chinese television drama directed by Fei Zhenxiang. It premiered in two parts in July and August 2022 and totals 56 episodes.

Source material

The series is adapted from the web novel *Xing Han Can Lan, Xing Zhi Zai* by Guanxin Zelin. The adaptation keeps the novel’s historical-romance framework while adding television-specific pacing across two parts.

Setting and genre

The drama is generally described as historical romance with mystery and political elements. Its costumes and court culture suggest a Han-inspired setting, but it is not presented as a strict historical reconstruction.

Key facts

  • The series was broadcast in two parts in 2022.
  • It stars Wu Lei and Zhao Lusi in the lead roles.
  • The story centers on Cheng Shaoshang and Ling Buyi.
  • Its setting is a fictionalized historical world rather than a documented dynasty.
  • The series combines romance with court intrigue and a family-centered drama arc.
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Canadian context

Available through international streaming and fan-subtitling platforms, Love Like the Galaxy is part of the wider popularity of Chinese historical television dramas among Canadian viewers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Love Like the Galaxy?
It is a 2022 Chinese television drama series focused on romance, family conflict, and court intrigue.
Who stars in the series?
Wu Lei and Zhao Lusi play the lead roles as Ling Buyi and Cheng Shaoshang.
How many episodes does it have?
The series has 56 episodes in total, divided into two parts of 27 and 29 episodes.
When did it air?
It first aired on July 5, 2022, and finished airing on August 30, 2022.
Is it based on a novel?
Yes. It is adapted from the novel *Xing Han Can Lan, Xing Zhi Zai*.
Is it a historical documentary?
No. It is a fictional drama with a historical setting and fictionalized characters and events.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Like_the_Galaxy
    Supports: Chinese title, 2022 Chinese television series, stars Wu Lei and Zhao Lusi, two-part release dates
  2. DramaWiki — https://wiki.d-addicts.com/Love_Like_the_Galaxy
    Supports: Genre, 56 episodes, Tencent broadcast period, two-part structure
  3. Viki — https://www.viki.com/tv/38649c-love-like-the-galaxy
    Supports: Series premise, lead characters, director, 2022 Chinese drama description
  4. MyDramaList — https://mydramalist.com/687167-xing-han-can-lan
    Supports: Adaptation from the novel, premise, lead roles and characterization
  5. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/137870
    Supports: Series synopsis, main characters, storyline details