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The First Half of My Life

7.620171 seasonTV SeriesSoap

A group of city dwellers who have to make choices about love and career. Based on Hong Kong novelist Yi Shu's novel of the same name.

DirectorShen Yan
WriterQin Wen
ProducerWang Jian-Jun

Where to watch

Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 3 other countries

The First Half of My Life isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Hong Kong SAR China, South Korea, Taiwan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jul 4, 2017
E2
Episode 2
Jul 4, 2017
E3
Episode 3
Jul 5, 2017
E4
Episode 4
Jul 5, 2017
E5
Episode 5
Jul 6, 2017
E6
Episode 6
Jul 6, 2017
E7
Episode 7
Jul 7, 2017
E8
Episode 8
Jul 7, 2017
E9
Episode 9
Jul 8, 2017
E10
Episode 10
Jul 9, 2017
E11
Episode 11
Jul 9, 2017
E12
Episode 12
Jul 10, 2017
E13
Episode 13
Jul 10, 2017
E14
Episode 14
Jul 11, 2017
E15
Episode 15
Jul 11, 2017
E16
Episode 16
Jul 12, 2017
E17
Episode 17
Jul 12, 2017
E18
Episode 18
Jul 13, 2017
E19
Episode 19
Jul 13, 2017
E20
Episode 20
Jul 14, 2017
E21
Episode 21
Jul 14, 2017
E22
Episode 22
Jul 15, 2017
E23
Episode 23
Jul 16, 2017
E24
Episode 24
Jul 16, 2017
E25
Episode 25
Jul 17, 2017
E26
Episode 26
Jul 17, 2017
E27
Episode 27
Jul 18, 2017
E28
Episode 28
Jul 18, 2017
E29
Episode 29
Jul 19, 2017
E30
Episode 30
Jul 19, 2017
E31
Episode 31
Jul 20, 2017
E32
Episode 32
Jul 20, 2017
E33
Episode 33
Jul 21, 2017
E34
Episode 34
Jul 21, 2017
E35
Episode 35
Jul 22, 2017
E36
Episode 36
Jul 23, 2017
E37
Episode 37
Jul 23, 2017
E38
Episode 38
Jul 24, 2017
E39
Episode 39
Jul 24, 2017
E40
Episode 40
Jul 25, 2017
E41
Episode 41
Jul 25, 2017
E42
Episode 42
Jul 26, 2017

Cast · Directed by Shen Yan

MYMa Yili
Ma Yili
Luo Zijun
JDJin Dong
Jin Dong
He Han
YQYuan Quan
Yuan Quan
Tang Jing
LJLei Jiayin
Lei Jiayin
Chen Junsheng
WYWu Yue
Wu Yue
Ling Ling
ZLZhang Lingxin
Zhang Lingxin
Luo Ziqun
CDChen Daoming
Chen Daoming
Zhuo Jianqing
LYLuan Yuanhui
Luan Yuanhui
Bai Guang
XDXu Di
Xu Di
Xue Zhenzhu
HYHou Yansong
Hou Yansong
Lao Jin
ZLZheng Luoqian
Zheng Luoqian
Vivian
XCXu Caigen
Xu Caigen
Cui Baojian

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The First Half of My Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The First Half of My Life?

The First Half of My Life isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Hong Kong SAR China, South Korea and Taiwan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The First Half of My Life on Netflix?

No, The First Half of My Life is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is The First Half of My Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The First Half of My Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The First Half of My Life for free?

The First Half of My Life isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The First Half of My Life?

The First Half of My Life has 1 season in total (42 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of The First Half of My Life out yet?

Yes — all 42 episodes across 1 season of The First Half of My Life are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The First Half of My Life?

No — The First Half of My Life ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.