Plot Synopsis
"Speed and Love": A Gritty, Forbidden Romance That Hits Harder Than a Right Hook
Forget the fluffy, sugar-coated romances flooding your feed.Speed and Love(originallyShuang Gui) is here to mess you upin the best waypossible. Starring Esther Yu (Yu Shuxin) and He Yu, this drama dives headfirst into a "pseudo-incest" trope that actually works. We’re talking aprivileged girl chasing a gritty mechanic through the underground fight clubs of Thailand. It’s messy, it’s intense, and the chemistry is absolute fire. If you want a show that grabs you by the throat in the first ten minutes, this is it.
Jiang Mu (Esther Yu) lived a comfortable life with her mom after herparents split, while her "brother" Jin Zhao (He Yu) was dragged off to Thailand by their dad. Years later, Jiang Mu flies solo to a foreign land to track them down.
She doesn't find a happy family reunion. She finds Jin Zhao scraping by in the shadows—fixing cars, underground racing, and dodgingpunches in fightpits. He’s dangerous and damaged; she’s stubboand bright. They clash, they bond, and they start catching feelings they definitely shouldn't have. Just as things heat up, a massive accident tears them apart. Fast forward to a reunion in Nanjing years later, and all those buried secrets come exploding to the surface.
The "Good Girl x Bad Boy" Trope Done Right
It’s a classic setup, but the execution here is stellar. Jiang Mu is the lightpiercing through Jin Zhao’s darkness. Watching her break down his walls while he tries desperately toprotect her from his chaotic world ispure angst gold. The tension isn't just about "will they, won't they"—it's about survival and redemption.
A Visual Feast of Grit and Sweat
Director Yu Zhongzhong ditched thepolished city sets for the humid, neon-lit chaos of Thailand. The cinematography captures the sweat of the boxing ring and the grease of the garageperfectly. It feels raw and visceral. The atmosphere does half the work, making every stolen glance feel heavier and more desperate.
Zero Filler, All Thriller
Despite some behind-the-scenes drama duringproduction, the final cut is tight. Thepacing moves fast. You go from the danger of the Thai underworld to the emotional fallout back in China without dragging through twenty episodes of misunderstandings. Every scenepushes the story forward.
Esther Yu steps away from her usual cutesy roles and brings some serious grit. Sheplays Jiang Mu with a fierce determination that makes you root for her instantly. She’s not a damsel; she’s the one driving the action.
He Yu is the breakout star here. He nails the "tortured soul" look. His eyes do more acting than most actors do with their whole bodies. He balances the violence of his character with a hidden tenderness that makes the romance believable. Together, their on-screen energy is electric.
Speed and Loveis edgy, emotional, and surprisingly raw. It’s not a background watch while you fold laundry—it demands your attention. If you crave a romance with high stakes and serious chemistry, add this to your watchlist immediately. You'llprobably binge the whole thing in one weekend.
Release Date | Episodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2019 | Sun. | 1, 2 |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Mon. | 3 |
| 2020-01-06 | Mon. | 4 |
| 2020-01-13 | Mon. | 5 |
| 2020-01-20 | Mon. | 6 |
| 2020-01-27 | Mon. | 7 |
| 2020-02-03 | Mon. | 8 |
| 2020-02-10 | Mon. | 9 |
| 2020-02-17 | Mon. | 10 |
| 2020-02-24 | Mon. | 11 |
| 2020-03-02 | Mon. | 12 |
| 2020-03-09 | Mon. | 13 |
| 2020-03-16 | Mon. | 14 |
| 2020-03-23 | Mon. | 15 |
| 2020-03-30 | Mon. | 16 |
| 2020-04-06 | Mon. | 17 |
| 2020-04-13 | Mon. | 18 |
| 2020-04-20 | Mon. | 19 |
| 2020-04-27 | Mon. | 20 |
| 2020-05-04 | Mon. | 21 |
| 2020-05-11 | Mon. | 22 |
| 2020-05-18 | Mon. | 23 |
| 2020-05-25 | Mon. | 24 |
| 2020-06-01 | Mon. | 25 |
| 2020-06-08 | Mon. | 26 |
| 2020-06-15 | Mon. | 27 |
| 2020-06-22 | Mon. | 28 |
| 2020-06-29 | Mon. | 29(Finale) |
| 2020-07-06 | Mon. | 30 |
