Plot Synopsis
"19th Floor" is a suspenseful adventure infinite streaming dramaproduced by Mango TV, starring Sun Qian and Wei Zheming.
The series is adapted from Cai Jun's novel "The 19th Floor of Hell" and tells the story of college student Chunyu and others who are drawn into an inescapable game called "19th Floor."
Itpremiered on Mango TV on January 16, 2024.
Chunyu, a college student who has always had a strained relationshipwith her father, becomes trapped in a game called "19th Floor" from which she cannot escape. In the game, Chunyu encounters the intelligent and composed Gao Xuan, thephysicallypowerful Dou Dou, and the quirky Yang Bawan, among others. Together with her friends, she experiences levels filled with shadowpuppets in the "Ghost House" and thepursuit of clay figurines in the desolate village. When her friends fail toprogresspast different stages of the game, they fall into a coma in real life. Faced with numerous crises, Chunyu decides to uncover the reason they entered the game and the conspiracy behind it. In theprocess of navigating between the game world and reality, everyone learns about love and respect, discovers the meaning of life through adversity, and finds their own ways to overcome obstacles and understand theirparents and accept themselves. Eventually, with the intervention of thepolice, these youngpeople expose the conspiracy behind the "19th Floor" game, and Chunyu reconciles with her father, emerging from herpast shadows.
Episodes Recap
- 1-5
- 6-10
- 11-15
- 16-20
- 21-25
- 26-28
Episode 1 : Chun Yu and her classmates unexpectedly entered the 19th floor.
Episode 2 : The crowd searched for the control room.
Episode 3 : Gao Xuan met with everyone in reality.
Episode 4 : The Nian beast chased Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, and Chou.
Episode 5 : Chun Yu met Gao Xuan in the real world.
Episode 6 : Qing You began to develop hostility towards Chun Yu.
Episode 7 : Chun Yu signed a contract in order to investigate the truth.
Episode 8 : The Battle Against Zombies.
Episode 9 : Chun Yu's cat abuse and verbal abuse became infamous.
Episode 10 : Misunderstanding cleared up in Chun Yu's cat abuse video.
Episode 12 : Yang Ba Wan was kidnapped by Zhang Tian Qiang.
Episode 13 : Ultimate Elimination Tournament at the amusement park.
Episode 14 : Zhang Tian Qiang took the initiative to eliminate Yang Ba Wan in order to save him.
Episode 15 : Gao Xuan exposed the identity of the game company boss.
Episode 16 : Everyone fell into the "chip removal" scam.
Episode 17 : Everyone breaks through themselves and challenges the obstacles.
Episode 18 : Chun Yu discovered the secret of her father's diary.
Episode 19 : Nian Su Lan saw Gao Xuan entering the game.
Episode 20 : Chun Yu suspected Lao Lin's identity.
Episode 21 : Chun Yu is one of the founders of the 19th Floor.
Cast & Role
Lao Lin
(Tao Hai)
A Yong
(Zhang Ke Yuan)
Xu Wen Ya
(Luo Yu Tong)
Nan Xiao Qin
(Wang Ruo Shan)
Great, great, great! As a fan of supernatural genres, I must say that the scenes and special effects in the series are indeed impressive. The actors' performances are also decent, and I'm looking forward to the upcoming plot developments and scenes.
Despite being a scaredy-cat, I still enjoy playing, so even though some scenes weren't meant to be terrifying, they still gave me a good jump scare, to the point that it even cleared my blocked nose!
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It seems that there is an organization researching brain-computer interfaces, and they took advantage of the accident to conduct brain-computer experiments on the people on the bus and the three individuals in the car. They connected the brain-computer interfaces to their brains, and Qing You's brain hemorrhage was a rejection reaction to the interface.
The higher-ups in the hospital or perhaps only that doctor are likely members of the organization. People who die on the nineteenth floor may undergo brain death and be replaced with vegetative states. Besides conducting experiments, the purpose of the brain-computer experiments may also involve selecting individuals.
How was this filmed? If Chun Yu and Qing You have a good relationship, then Chun Yu shouldn't have been so cold earlier. And since when did it become popular to have a female lead who doesn't talk much?
Forcing Chun Yu to mute only makes the logic feel disjointed, and the excessive emotional transitions feel forced. If it's just Qing You's one-sided desire to be friends with the female lead, do you think it's appropriate for the female lead to sign a contract for Qing You?
Director and screenwriter?
What a great theme, and the actors are quite talented, showing their acting skills. But why is the plot outside the game such a mess? The character Qing You is inexplicable. I don't understand why the female lead, who has always been independent and doesn't seem like she needs a best friend, suddenly has Qing You insisting that they are best friends.
In college, it was Qing You who insisted on changing dorms, and when the female lead didn't show the same enthusiasm, she blamed the female lead. Shouldn't she know the female lead's personality all along? The sudden illogical turn to the dark side is fragmented in terms of logic.
Qing You's character should be that of a girl who has experienced campus violence and has psychological trauma. For her, Chun Yu is her redemption, so she becomes heavily reliant on him. Chun Yu is cold on the surface but warm-hearted, and he doesn't explain himself, leading Qing You to naturally misunderstand him.
The only opportunity to clear up the misunderstandings comes from what others say. Only after hearing what others say can she start to move forward. It's just because of her psychological trauma. Let's not speak ill of Qing You too much, everyone.
I can't stand this anymore. When the male lead found her, she still thought she was in the right, as if the female lead had abandoned her like abandoning a kitten. It wasn't until later, when she saw the kitten, that she understood.
The kitten had done everything it could for her, despite having no blood relation or obligation. It protected her throughout high school and even in the game. It has been more than enough for the second female lead.
Honestly, I feel that given Qing You's personality, it's difficult to believe that she would turn into the villainous character portrayed in this storyline, even if she was manipulated. How could Qing You possibly scheme against Chun Yu?
After all, she was the one who elevated Chun Yu to a high position. Wouldn't it make more sense for her to go after Gao Xuan, aligning with her character? I don't quite understand.
I can't take it anymore. There is clear evidence, and even the boss admitted it (just recording would be enough). Why not wake up Qing You and the others first? Haven't we seen enough of the Heavenly Machine's deceitfulness?
Do you really believe they will remove it as promised? The scene of removal is filled with Heavenly Machine's people. What's the point of playing these tricks? Where is your high intelligence now? 1. If they can't wake up Qing You, wouldn't that indirectly prove that they won't remove it for you?
2. If they do wake up, just call the police. There are witnesses and evidence. I'm truly speechless...
The character design is not likable, especially in handling the relationship between the female lead and the second female lead's friend. If you put yourself in the situation and imagine your friends leaving you aside to play with others, without considering your feelings, it's infuriating.
And when the female lead clearly knew about the second female lead's claustrophobia, she allowed others to choose the second female lead to go into the coffin. There was no explanation afterwards, and it's unbearable to watch.
It's nauseating and such a waste of a promising new storyline.
The first few episodes were okay, but starting from episode 5, a sudden wave of dissonance hit. Just think about it, being inexplicably dragged into a game every day, having personal time occupied, and being surrounded by a bunch of Tianji staff observing your game performance.
It's like being a guinea pig. The first reaction shouldn't be to report it and make Tianji Technology pay the price? But the male and female leads' reaction is actually asking Tianji Technology how they managed to enter the game without wearing helmets?
?? And the second female lead suddenly starts turning evil for no reason? There's not even a trace of logic, and the storyline is quite disjointed. I tried to stick with it until episode 8, but I just can't bear watching it anymore.
I have a wild idea. I speculate that the online friend on Gao Xuan's computer is either Yan Ming Liang or the antagonist, intentionally guiding them to uncover the secrets of Chun Yi Ming or the game.
And when Chun Yu meets his father in his consciousness, it has already been altered by Yan Ming Liang to be his own consciousness because the things he says are different from what is written in Chun Yu's notebook.
With the help of Uncle Lin, Chun Yi Ming's consciousness is transferred to Uncle Lin's body, continuing the search for game glitches and other secrets.
After watching so many infinite stream dramas, I really understand Qing You. It's natural for someone who is new to a dangerous world to go through a process of growth. Characters like the male and female leads who enter and immediately engage in calm and composed fights are rare.
Qing You represents an ordinary person. It's perfectly normal for her to develop a dependency on those who protect and save her. The barrage comments really lower the intellectual level. If there are strong characters, let them be strong.
If there are supporting characters, let them be supporting characters. Don't create a contrast between Qing You and the female lead. It's just frustrating.
The character development of the second female lead is indeed very strange. First of all, aside from whether she is burdensome or not, the female lead has a reclusive personality and prefers to be alone. On the first day of college, she even asks, "Do you remember me?
" at most they were former classmates or forcibly assigned roommates. So why does the second female lead think she is her best friend??? (elderly person on the subway looking at their phone) ... She keeps saying she stayed to help her, but isn't hiding and staying alive also helping her?
The male and female leads helped you divert attention from the loss, isn't that also protecting you? I can only think of two possibilities: either the female lead had an accident and forgot about her past with the second female lead, or the second female lead has a mental illness and is emotionally fragile.
The second female lead's transformation into a villain is not unjustified. In the world of infinite stream dramas, it's rare to see a plot where the entire group chooses the weakest member to go on dangerous adventures.
Just because Qing You is a student and a law-abiding citizen, does that mean she has no right to survive if she's weak? It's one thing for the supporting characters to push her aside, but even the male and female leads didn't object, and they didn't even mention that the coffin was meant to protect her.
Qing You is at least capable of doing things; she's just scared and not a burden. It's actually those who like to cause trouble and create conflicts that are the biggest taboo in infinite stream dramas!
After watching all the latest updates, I feel that Qing You's character development is a bit inconsistent. The screenwriters are really pushing it in the later episodes. Qing You and Chun Yu have spent a lot of time together, so she should know what kind of person Chun Yu is.
How could she turn dark just because of such a small matter? And even if she turned dark, why would it be directed towards Chun Yu? The reason behind her transformation is surprisingly because she feels threatened by Chun Yu's equally important new friend, and she feels less significant in Chun Yu's heart.
It would have made more sense if she targeted Gao Xuan instead. I don't understand.
Although it is a drama adapted from an infinite flow novel, it still feels like it's setting the stage for the romance between the male and female leads. There are inexplicably many scenes of them looking into each other's eyes.
On the first night, there was clearly a fire, but they didn't think of using other flammable objects.
Many people have criticized this, so I won't say much about it.
On the second night, you can tell which character is singing just by listening to the snippets. Why couldn't they let the uncle know? Wouldn't that make it more realistic?
Young people may know the six characters, but can they really tell who is singing?
Will there be a second season? Can't wait for it! I really love "Unlimited Love." By the way, if there's a romantic storyline in the second season, I hope it's more developed. Although I quite enjoy this narrative style, with elements of stream of consciousness and atmospheric vibes, as well as the characters' unwavering faith in each other.
Additionally, I think the main storyline of the game can be more complex and thrilling, emphasizing the bonds between the characters. Of course, highlighting the friendship between them is important, but I hope it won't overshadow the theme of "unlimited flow.
If you don't want any romantic scenes, then go watch another drama! This entire drama is full of high energy, with absolutely no romantic scenes. The male and female leads have no intimate contact, and I'm truly speechless. Are you suggesting that the male and female leads shouldn't talk, interact, or do anything?
Then why don't they just maintain a distance of ten meters? Does that meet your requirements? Or perhaps you don't want the male and female leads to kiss or sleep together? Sure, then let them be beautifully alone! We don't need the male lead at all, and we don't need the female lead either.
I feel like it should be like this. Isn't it a failure if you don't clear the level in the early stages? So these episodes are like a trial for newcomers. Just imagine a newcomer trying to tackle a dungeon.
They wouldn't know anything and would need someone to guide them. They wouldn't be familiar with the rules and strategies, so it's normal for the pace to be slow. But after a failed attempt and a fresh start, the pace should pick up, right?
Otherwise, the overall excitement and tension would be lost.
During the level with the New Year Beast, Brother Qiang failed to exchange the sign with A Yong in time, resulting in A Yong being eaten. However, earlier on, Chun Yu and Gao Xuan were exchanging signs while leading the New Year Beast. Why didn't the extra sign return to the person who originally had it?
The time spent running seemed longer than the time Brother Qiang was standing there in a daze. So, A Yong being eaten was necessary for the plot, but it's also a tragedy for a supporting character.
I think it's because Qing You had experienced bullying in the past, and perhaps Chun Yu saved her, which is why she relies on her. I believe they must have known each other before, and it was through the bullying incident that Qing You developed a shadow and misunderstood Chun Yu.
These events were the premise for Qing You's psychological changes. Once you understand this, you can comprehend Qing You's personality and possessiveness.
This character, Qiang Ge, is truly something. He acts based on his sense of loyalty, but in the process, he ends up sacrificing others. The portrayal of this character is quite well-rounded, but the more you watch, the more frustrated you become. Every moment while watching the drama, you can't help but wonder why he hasn't left the scene yet because he really can't be of any help and only ends up being a burden.