Please Don't Spoil Me (2022)

A Chinese romantic fantasy series where a novelist tumbles into her own imperial story and tries desperately not to catch the emperor's eye.

Please Don't Spoil Me - Series Information

  • Original Title: 拜托了!别宠我
  • First Air Year: 2022
  • Last Air Year: 2023
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Drama
  • Number of Seasons: 5
  • Number of Episodes: 120
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: Chinese
  • Spoken Languages: Mandarin
  • Networks: Tencent Video
  • Production Countries: China
  • Alternative Titles: Please Don't Spoil Me (CN)

Please Don't Spoil Me - Plot

Yan Yiyi, the heroine, accidentally enters the novel she wrote and tries her best to become a "nail house" in the cold palace to return to reality, but makes the emperor Qin Yu, who is sexually continent, very interested.

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Please Don't Spoil Me - Cast & Crew

Main Cast

  • Zhang Miaoyi
  • Jin Xianzheng
  • Tao Hao
  • Han Jiahui
  • Hao Yiran
  • Wang Zifei
  • Wang Long
  • Zhao Yiyang
  • Jiang Linjing
  • Zhao Si

Writers

  • Li Zhongteng

Please Don't Spoil Me - FAQs

Is Please Don't Spoil Me based on a novel?

The series draws on the popular Chinese transmigration genre, in which a modern protagonist is transported into a fictional world — here, the very novel its heroine wrote. While the show has a literary premise at its core, it is an original screen production rather than a direct adaptation of a pre-existing published novel.

What is the transmigration concept in Please Don't Spoil Me?

Transmigration is a beloved trope in Chinese fantasy drama where a character is transported into another world — often a historical or fictional one. In Please Don't Spoil Me, novelist Yan Yiyi finds herself inside the imperial court story she created, desperately trying to stay under the radar and find her way back to reality.

What is Please Don't Spoil Me about?

Yan Yiyi, a novelist, accidentally gets sucked into the imperial world she invented. Determined to lie low in the cold palace and return home, her plans unravel when Emperor Qin Yu — a man of iron self-control — becomes unexpectedly fascinated by her. Romance, comedy, and palace intrigue follow across 120 episodes.

Where can I watch Please Don't Spoil Me?

Please Don't Spoil Me originally aired on Tencent Video in China. Availability outside mainland China may vary by region. Check your local streaming services or dedicated Chinese drama platforms for the latest viewing options, as international licensing for Tencent Video titles can differ by country.

Who plays the lead roles in Please Don't Spoil Me?

Zhang Miaoyi leads the series as the quick-witted novelist Yan Yiyi, while Jin Xianzheng plays the formidable Emperor Qin Yu. The supporting cast includes Tao Hao as Li Zhiduo, Han Jiahui as Poria, Hao Yiran as Qin Chuan, and Wang Zifei as Ding Xiaoxiao, among others.

How many seasons and episodes does Please Don't Spoil Me have?

The series ran for five seasons and a total of 120 episodes, airing between 2022 and 2023. Season 1 contained 24 episodes, Season 2 had 21, Seasons 3 and 4 each delivered 24, and the final Season 5 wrapped up the story across 27 episodes.

What are some shows similar to Please Don't Spoil Me?

Fans of Please Don't Spoil Me tend to enjoy other Chinese romantic fantasy dramas such as Till The End of The Moon, Story of Kunning Palace, Eternal Love of Dream, and The Rise of Phoenixes. For lighter transmigration comedies with a similar tone, To Ship Someone and A Time Called You are also popular picks.

Is Please Don't Spoil Me worth watching for C-drama fans?

For viewers who enjoy light-hearted palace romances with a comedic twist, Please Don't Spoil Me delivers exactly that. Its self-aware premise — a writer trapped in her own story — gives it a playful meta quality that sets it apart from more serious historical dramas, making it an easy binge across its five seasons.

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