I don't see any released Douban score so idk where the 8.2 is coming from, is someone doing informal math and…
Yes, Douban hasn't officially locked and displayed the final star score on the main page yet since we are still in the middle of the broadcast window., the drama is still actively broadcasting. ** The 8.2 figure is floating around Chinese entertainment data networks as the real-time prediction based on current user review ratios. ** To clarify the official platform scores out right now: it officially debuted with a spectacular 8.7 rating on Weibo and a massive 9.4 on Tencent Video! ** Let’s see how high the official Douban score lands when it fully locks in!
that person has been around on other mdl dramas pages screaming like an idiot.best to ignore them.
You are so right, so very right! And that is the absolute best approach.
There is an old piece of wisdom that says "when people completely lose a logical argument, they immediately resort to insults and name-calling to prove their point" (Socrates - Philosophical Truth)
Their shouting is actually proof that they have no real facts or substance to challenge the incredible quality of "Against the Current". It is now on its Heat Index of 33,000; completely surpassing the Heat Index of Pursuit of Jade at 31,248.
Leaving them in the background while we focus on watching and appreciating the milestone of this captivating drama is an ultimate win.
I honestly don’t know why every drama needs to be compared to that one
Exactly! You nailed it well!
It is so exhausting when every single historical drama gets forced into the exact same comparison box. "Against the Current" stands entirely on its own merits with its unique pacing, brilliant cast, and its own incredible identity.; while the other one is an old classic, 2018 - 2019. It doesn't need to be the "next" anything—it's a masterpiece in its own right!
So, the posts written by @Shenlibeauty are the most blatant anti-fan effort I've ever seen on MDL although I know…
You stated it so well! Very good and sensible comments!
The "zero-sum game" mentality in some fandoms is truly disheartening, but the best thing we can do is completely ignore the anti-fans and let the historic records speak for themselves.
It’s a shame when people feel a new masterpiece has to fail just for an older favorite to stay on top, but there is more than enough room for both to coexist.
Don't let their pettiness ruin you. The Story of Minglan either—is an old classic - 2018-2019; but Against the Current is breaking the Heat Index now; it is at 33,000!
REWRITING THE HISTORY BOOKS! "Against the Current" just shattered the ultimate ceiling to cross the 33,000 HEAT INDEX mark!
The official numbers from September 25th are in, and the drama is completely rewriting industry records with its unstoppable momentum:
** The Elite 33K Club: The Tencent Heat Index has exploded to 33,000+, completely pulling away from any competition to solidify its place as the "No. 1 Highest-Peaking Drama of the entire year!"
** Maoyan Box Office King: On the official Maoyan Professional Edition Effective Playback Chart, it secured the absolute No. 1 Champion spot for TV series, pulling in a staggering 69.579 million effective views in a single day!
** 13-Time DataWin Champion: It continues its absolute rule, officially locking in its 13th consecutive championship crown on the DataWin Daily Business Climate Index!
** ritical & Television Perfection: The show continues to hold its brilliant 8.2 score on Douban (ranking No. 1 on the real-time popularity charts) while completely leading prime-time national television broadcast ratings over on CCTV-8.
*** To watch this masterpiece grow organically day by day—relying entirely on powerful, gritty storytelling and masterclass acting from Tan Songyun and Liu Xueyi—is a beautiful victory for real talent over superficial idol tropes. ***
They won’t because they always go for the easiest way to make money.
Yes, a sensible insights! "Easiest way to make money" is the key! You nailed it well! We knew how it is with the Chinese Entertainment Industry, when it comes to money.
So well deserved 🙌The show still have more episodes to air, hoping it will climb higher 🤞
Completely agree! The momentum is so strong right now, and with so many episodes left to air, we are still hoping for an increase rating on this masterpiece. Let’s keep supporting the cast and crew and watch it climb even higher! Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 🚀✨
I understand how it looks on the surface, but her silence in Episode 28 isn't a lack of courtesy—it is a moment…
That is a really fascinating strategic point, and I like to look at it from that perspective!
You’re totally right that playing the game and matching their moves is a powerful way to stand your ground.
However, I think Lan Xiang’s silence is her way of saying, "I refuse to play a game where the rules are corrupt."
If she speaks, acknowledges them, and accepts the soup, she validates their authority and accepts her role on their terms.
By withholding her voice entirely, she denies them the satisfaction of a submissive response and strips them of their power over her.
It’s definitely less strategic and more deeply personal, but that stubborn, unyielding pride is exactly what makes her character feel so human and flawed rather than a perfect, calculating machine.
Nope. It’s still excellent. Emotional roller coaster 🎢 every episode. Outstanding acting every episode.
Such a sensible comment!
In reality, this is exactly where the gritty, realistic "riches-to-rags" storytelling shines brightest because it refuses to give the audience a cheap, easy romance or a rushed happy ending.
The drama is now going downhill. It feels forced and awkward.
I have to side with the reply here—it definitely isn’t going downhill!
What some might feel as "forced or awkward" is actually the raw, painful friction of two deeply traumatized characters trying to navigate a political minefield.
"Against the Current" has never been a fluffy, predictable romance; it is a realistic survival story. The emotional roller coaster right now is heavy and agonizing, but that is precisely what makes it a masterpiece.
In Episode 28, Lan Xiang (Shen Jialan) isn't just being a "stubborn bride." She is facing the exact family—the Lin Elders—who ruthlessly threw away her original family (the Shens) to save themselves when her grandfather was falsely accused of treason.
When she stands before them, she is inundated with memories of her mother and the brutal massacre of her clan. To make it worse, the Lin Elders are throwing barbed, passive-aggressive insults at her regarding her lack of education and humble "servant background," completely unaware that she is actually a highly educated noble lady. Her silence isn't a lack of manners; it is a shield of dignified defiance and profound grief.
Unpopular opinion : I didn't like that Lan Xiang didn't speak at all at the Elders. Basic Courtesy. She can be…
I understand how it looks on the surface, but her silence in Episode 28 isn't a lack of courtesy—it is a moment of profound trauma and quiet defiance. We have to remember that the Lin Elders standing in front of her are the exact people who turned their backs on her family and broke off her original engagement to protect their own status after the Shen family massacre.
As she stands there listening to their passive-aggressive insults about her humble "servant education," she is hearing her late mother's voice and carrying the weight of an entire slaughtered clan. If she speaks, she has to lie under a fake identity to the people responsible for her family's abandonment. Her silence is her only way to maintain her dignity and unshakable strength without bending her knee to their hypocrisy. It’s a beautifully acted, devastating scene once you look past the surface rules of household etiquette!
NEW RECORD UNLOCKED! "Against the Current" just spiked to 32,472 Heat Index! 👑
Our favorite drama is officially breaking into all-time history:
** Climbing the All-Time Ranks: The Tencent Heat Index just hit a massive new high of 32,472. It didn't just pass 'Pursuit of Jade'—with this new surge past the 32,000 mark, it has officially overtaken 'The Legend of Shenli' (与凤行, which peaked at 31,784)
** 12-Time DataWin Champion: It continues its absolute rule, securing its 12th consecutive championship on the DataWin Daily Business Climate Index
** No. 1 Everywhere: Beyond its beautiful 8.2 Douban score, its TV broadcast on CCTV-8 hit a peak rating of 1.84%, completely dominating national viewership
** Just how huge is this show? Today, Tan Songyun made a brand appearance at a major mall in Zhengzhou. All six floors of the shopping center were packed completely wall-to-wall with thousands of fans screaming her character's name, "Xu Lanxiang!"
*** To watch a show with zero flashy tropes, minimal marketing, and absolutely no "powder generals" rise purely on Tan Songyun and Liu Xueyi's powerhouse acting is a massive victory for sensible drama lovers everywhere! ***
Chinese government should ban Ai, this is could be dagerous that could loss thier talents
I wonder if the Chinese government will ban this AI dramas, considering that it was China who leads this massive shift, specifically dominating the production of micro-dramas (ultra-short, vertical-format video series tailored for mobile phones).
According to data from the China Netcasting Services Association (CNSA) released in 2026, a staggering 95% of the 128,000 micro-dramas launched in the first quarter of the year were AI-generated. These productions are often generated completely by artificial intelligence with zero human actors, physical sets, or cameras.
Massive Scale & Consumption: Micro-dramas are a multibillion-dollar industry in China. Millions of users devour these quick, 1-to-2-minute cliffhanger episodes during their daily commutes and breaks.
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** The 8.2 figure is floating around Chinese entertainment data networks as the real-time prediction based on current user review ratios.
** To clarify the official platform scores out right now: it officially debuted with a spectacular 8.7 rating on Weibo and a massive 9.4 on Tencent Video!
** Let’s see how high the official Douban score lands when it fully locks in!
There is an old piece of wisdom that says "when people completely lose a logical argument, they immediately resort to insults and name-calling to prove their point"
(Socrates - Philosophical Truth)
Their shouting is actually proof that they have no real facts or substance to challenge the incredible quality of "Against the Current". It is now on its Heat Index of 33,000; completely surpassing the Heat Index of Pursuit of Jade at 31,248.
Leaving them in the background while we focus on watching and appreciating the milestone of this captivating drama is an ultimate win.
It is so exhausting when every single historical drama gets forced into the exact same comparison box.
"Against the Current" stands entirely on its own merits with its unique pacing, brilliant cast, and its own incredible identity.; while the other one is an old classic, 2018 - 2019.
It doesn't need to be the "next" anything—it's a masterpiece in its own right!
The "zero-sum game" mentality in some fandoms is truly disheartening, but the best thing we can do is completely ignore the anti-fans and let the historic records speak for themselves.
It’s a shame when people feel a new masterpiece has to fail just for an older favorite to stay on top, but there is more than enough room for both to coexist.
Don't let their pettiness ruin you. The Story of Minglan either—is an old classic - 2018-2019; but Against the Current is breaking the Heat Index now; it is at 33,000!
The official numbers from September 25th are in, and the drama is completely rewriting industry records with its unstoppable momentum:
** The Elite 33K Club: The Tencent Heat Index has exploded to 33,000+, completely pulling away from any competition to solidify its place as the "No. 1 Highest-Peaking Drama of the entire year!"
** Maoyan Box Office King: On the official Maoyan Professional Edition Effective Playback Chart, it secured the absolute No. 1 Champion spot for TV series, pulling in a staggering 69.579 million effective views in a single day!
** 13-Time DataWin Champion: It continues its absolute rule, officially locking in its 13th consecutive championship crown on the DataWin Daily Business Climate Index!
** ritical & Television Perfection: The show continues to hold its brilliant 8.2 score on Douban (ranking No. 1 on the real-time popularity charts) while completely leading prime-time national television broadcast ratings over on CCTV-8.
*** To watch this masterpiece grow organically day by day—relying entirely on powerful, gritty storytelling and masterclass acting from Tan Songyun and Liu Xueyi—is a beautiful victory for real talent over superficial idol tropes. ***
The 33k Milestone is Ours! 🎉✨🥂
We knew how it is with the Chinese Entertainment Industry, when it comes to money.
The momentum is so strong right now, and with so many episodes left to air, we are still hoping for an increase rating on this masterpiece.
Let’s keep supporting the cast and crew and watch it climb even higher!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 🚀✨
You’re totally right that playing the game and matching their moves is a powerful way to stand your ground.
However, I think Lan Xiang’s silence is her way of saying, "I refuse to play a game where the rules are corrupt."
If she speaks, acknowledges them, and accepts the soup, she validates their authority and accepts her role on their terms.
By withholding her voice entirely, she denies them the satisfaction of a submissive response and strips them of their power over her.
It’s definitely less strategic and more deeply personal, but that stubborn, unyielding pride is exactly what makes her character feel so human and flawed rather than a perfect, calculating machine.
In reality, this is exactly where the gritty, realistic "riches-to-rags" storytelling shines brightest because it refuses to give the audience a cheap, easy romance or a rushed happy ending.
What some might feel as "forced or awkward" is actually the raw, painful friction of two deeply traumatized characters trying to navigate a political minefield.
"Against the Current" has never been a fluffy, predictable romance; it is a realistic survival story. The emotional roller coaster right now is heavy and agonizing, but that is precisely what makes it a masterpiece.
The acting remains absolutely flawless!
When she stands before them, she is inundated with memories of her mother and the brutal massacre of her clan. To make it worse, the Lin Elders are throwing barbed, passive-aggressive insults at her regarding her lack of education and humble "servant background," completely unaware that she is actually a highly educated noble lady. Her silence isn't a lack of manners; it is a shield of dignified defiance and profound grief.
As she stands there listening to their passive-aggressive insults about her humble "servant education," she is hearing her late mother's voice and carrying the weight of an entire slaughtered clan. If she speaks, she has to lie under a fake identity to the people responsible for her family's abandonment. Her silence is her only way to maintain her dignity and unshakable strength without bending her knee to their hypocrisy. It’s a beautifully acted, devastating scene once you look past the surface rules of household etiquette!
Our favorite drama is officially breaking into all-time history:
** Climbing the All-Time Ranks: The Tencent Heat Index just hit a massive new high of 32,472.
It didn't just pass 'Pursuit of Jade'—with this new surge past the 32,000 mark, it has officially overtaken 'The Legend of Shenli' (与凤行, which peaked at 31,784)
** 12-Time DataWin Champion: It continues its absolute rule, securing its 12th consecutive championship on the DataWin Daily Business Climate Index
** No. 1 Everywhere: Beyond its beautiful 8.2 Douban score, its TV broadcast on CCTV-8 hit a peak rating of 1.84%, completely dominating national viewership
** Just how huge is this show? Today, Tan Songyun made a brand appearance at a major mall in Zhengzhou. All six floors of the shopping center were packed completely wall-to-wall with thousands of fans screaming her character's name, "Xu Lanxiang!"
*** To watch a show with zero flashy tropes, minimal marketing, and absolutely no "powder generals" rise purely on Tan Songyun and Liu Xueyi's powerhouse acting is a massive victory for sensible drama lovers everywhere! ***
According to data from the China Netcasting Services Association (CNSA) released in 2026, a staggering 95% of the 128,000 micro-dramas launched in the first quarter of the year were AI-generated. These productions are often generated completely by artificial intelligence with zero human actors, physical sets, or cameras.
Massive Scale & Consumption:
Micro-dramas are a multibillion-dollar industry in China. Millions of users devour these quick, 1-to-2-minute cliffhanger episodes during their daily commutes and breaks.