Filter (2025)

Filter - Series Information

• Original Title: 滤镜
• First Air Year: 2025
• Last Air Year: 2025
• Type: TV Series
• Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama
• Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (46 minutes)
• Number of Seasons: 1
• Number of Episodes: 32
• Status: Ended
• Original Language: Chinese
• Spoken Languages: Mandarin
• First Air Date: February 24, 2025 (South Korea - 15)
• Networks: Tencent Video
• Production Companies: Tencent Penguin Pictures, Star Lotus Pictures
• Production Countries: China
• Alternative Titles: 滤镜 (CN), 여경 (KR), Filter (US)

Filter - Plot

The "Filter Bracelet" allows Su Chengcheng to transform her appearance and use her new identities to help others. As she navigates these changes, she and Tang Qi work together to develop a unique Chinese beauty brand, promoting "natural, confident, real beauty." Through their journey, Su Chengcheng learns that true beauty lies in authenticity and facing challenges with determination.

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Filter - Cast & Crew

Main Cast

• Tan Jianci
• Li Landi
• Gao Hanyu
• Huang Sirui
• Chang Long
• Jia Ze
• Zhou Zixin
• Zhang Yiduo
• Gao Rong
• Yang Yunshen

Writers

• Tong Hua

Filter - FAQs

What is Filter about?

Filter follows Su Chengcheng, a young woman whose magical "Filter Bracelet" lets her alter her appearance and take on new identities to help those around her. Alongside Tang Qi, she builds a Chinese beauty brand rooted in authenticity, ultimately discovering that real beauty comes from confidence and inner strength.

Where can you stream Filter online?

Filter is available to watch on Rakuten Viki, where it can be streamed with a subscription or with ads. It originally aired on Tencent Video in China. Check your regional availability on JustWatch for the most up-to-date viewing options.

Who are the lead actors in Filter?

Tan Jianci and Li Landi lead the cast as Tang Qi and Su Chengcheng respectively. They are joined by Gao Hanyu, Huang Sirui, Chang Long, Jia Ze, Zhou Zixin, Zhang Yiduo, Gao Rong, and Yang Yunshen in key supporting roles.

Is Filter based on a novel or true story?

Filter is adapted from a novel written by Tong Hua, a celebrated Chinese author known for romantic and fantasy stories. The series is not based on real events but draws on themes of identity, beauty standards, and self-acceptance that resonate with contemporary audiences.

How many episodes does Filter have?

Filter consists of 32 episodes across a single season, with each episode running approximately 46 minutes. The series concluded in 2025, making it a complete, self-contained story with no open-ended cliffhangers to wait on.

When did Filter first air?

Filter premiered on February 24, 2025, with its initial release in South Korea carrying a rating of 15. The series aired on Tencent Video in China and wrapped up its full run within the same year, having concluded all 32 episodes by 2025.

What makes Filter different from other Chinese romcoms?

Filter blends romantic comedy with a fantasy premise — a shape-shifting bracelet — to explore modern beauty standards and self-image in a fresh, playful way. Rather than relying solely on love-triangle drama, it weaves in a business storyline about building an authentic Chinese beauty brand, giving the series real thematic depth.

What are similar shows to Filter?

If Filter won you over, you might enjoy Love in the Clouds (2025), The Prisoner of Beauty (2025), or Everyone Loves Me (2024) for similar romantic fantasy vibes. For lighter romcom energy with a twist, Hard to Find (2024) and My Marvellous Dream Is You (2024) are solid picks.

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