Plot Synopsis
"Zhao Jia Di Season 2" is kinda like a Chinese "Succession" meets "GossipGirl," but with, like, way more heart and less backstabbing... well, maybe alittleless backstabbing.
Based on the novel "老子是癞蛤蟆" (translated, that's "I am a Toad," which is way more interesting than it sounds) by Fenghuo Xi Zhuhou, this show follows, not just one, butthreegenerations as they navigate life, love, and all the messy stuff in between. We're talking about family drama,personal growth, and fighting for what you believe in.
So, our main dude, Zhao Jia Di,played by Zhao Jia Di (see what they did there?),shouldbe living the high life. His dad, Zhao Xin, is basically a NortheChina business mogul with his company, Jinhai Industrial. Think serious money. But Zhao Jia Di wantsnothingto do with his dad's cash. Why? Because that money comes with a whole lotta baggage – namely, a mom who was tossed aside and a childhood spent feeling like an outsider. Ouch.
In the first season (the "prequel," as they call it), Zhao Jia Di starts to see that his dad isn't a total monster. But when Jinhai faces a crisis, Zhao Jia Di steps upto save the day, whichputs him on a collision course with his father. Turns out, blood is thicker than water, but it also sets them upto be rivals for life.
Fast forward to Zhao Jia Di's 24th birthday, and all that old family drama explodes again. He's had enough, so he says "peace out" to Jinhai and goes his own way. He's basically undercover,playing the fool while secretly building his own empire. Think "rags to riches," but with a serious chipon his shoulder. Zhao Jia Di is determined to climb higher than his dad ever could, just so he can finally say, "I didn't choose this family, but Ididchoose my life."
Basically, if you're into family sagas, underdog stories, and a little bit of that "fake it 'til you make it" vibe, "Zhao Jia Di Season 2" might just be your next binge-watch.
Release Date | Episodes | |
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2025-04-28 | Mon. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
2025-04-29 | Tue. | 5, 6 |
2025-04-30 | Wed. | 7, 8 |
2025-05-01 | Thu. | 9 |
2025-05-02 | Fri. | 10, 11 |
2025-05-03 | Sat. | 12, 13 |
2025-05-04 | Sun. | 14, 15 |
2025-05-05 | Mon. | 16, 17, 18 |
2025-05-06 | Tue. | 19, 20 |
2025-05-07 | Wed. | 21, 22 |
2025-05-08 | Thu. | 23, 24 |
2025-05-09 | Fri. | 25, 26(Finale) |

He Peng
Zhao Jiadi

Ding Xiaoying
Li Zhijin

Ling Zhuo
Wu Dengke

Chang Di
Wei Jinghai