Stories of an Editorial Board (1992)
A sharp, warmly satirical Chinese comedy series about six mismatched editors navigating workplace life, social change, and each other.
Stories of an Editorial Board - Series Information
- Original Title: 编辑部的故事
- First Air Year: 1992
- Last Air Year: 1997
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (49 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 28
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Chinese
- Spoken Languages: Mandarin
- Production Companies: Beijing Television Art Center
- Production Countries: China
- Alternative Titles: Stories of an Editorial Board (CN)
Stories of an Editorial Board - Plot
The drama depicts a world called "guidelines for editorial department," where six different characters find understanding, communication, and collision between themselves. Through the helpfulness of each editor, the series describes their generation's encounters with society and the colourful stories that emerge from every interaction.
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Stories of an Editorial Board - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Ge You
- Lü Liping
- Hou Yaohua
- Lü Qi
- Zhang Tong
- Tong Zhengwei
- Li Chengru
- Liu Bei
- Xiu Zongdi
- Lan Wang
Writers
- Feng Xiaogang
- Lei Su
- Ma Weidu
Stories of an Editorial Board - FAQs
Why is Stories of an Editorial Board considered a classic?
The series is celebrated as a landmark of Chinese television comedy. Its sharp, satirical writing — co-authored by Feng Xiaogang before his film career took off — and its ensemble of vividly drawn characters captured the social contradictions of early 1990s China with rare wit and affection, making it enduringly beloved.
What is Stories of an Editorial Board about?
Set inside a fictional magazine's editorial office, the show follows six colleagues with clashing personalities — from the sardonic Li Dongbao to the sharp-tongued Ge Ling. Their daily interactions, misunderstandings, and comedic confrontations paint a warm yet satirical portrait of Chinese workplace culture in the early reform era.
Who are the main actors in Stories of an Editorial Board?
The ensemble cast features Ge You as Li Dongbao, Lü Liping as Ge Ling, Hou Yaohua as Yu Deli, Lü Qi as Editor-in-Chief Chen, Zhang Tong as Liu Shuyou, Tong Zhengwei as Niu Dajie, Li Chengru, Liu Bei, Xiu Zongdi, and Lan Wang. Ge You's deadpan performance became particularly iconic.
Who wrote Stories of an Editorial Board?
The series was written by Feng Xiaogang, Lei Su, and Ma Weidu — a remarkable creative trio. Feng Xiaogang would later become one of China's most commercially successful film directors, and his sharp comedic voice is clearly evident throughout the scripts of this early television work.
Where can I watch Stories of an Editorial Board?
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How many seasons and episodes does the series have?
The series ran for two seasons totalling 28 episodes: Season 1 comprises 25 episodes, while Season 2 contains 3 episodes. It aired between 1992 and 1997, with the shorter second season arriving several years after the original run had already cemented the show's classic status.
Is Stories of an Editorial Board based on a true story?
The series is not based on a specific true story, though it draws heavily from the real atmosphere of Chinese editorial offices in the early 1990s. Writers Feng Xiaogang, Lei Su, and Ma Weidu — who had direct experience in publishing and media — infused the scripts with authentic cultural observations and social commentary.
What shows are similar to Stories of an Editorial Board?
Fans of its workplace ensemble comedy may enjoy My Own Swordsman, another beloved Chinese comedy series with a similar satirical warmth. For international alternatives, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Difficult People, and Harlem offer comparable comedic ensemble dynamics set in distinctive cultural milieus.
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