Simply couldn’t get enough of Zhang Linghe in Pursuit of Jade? Even though it was 40 episodes, you’ve already binged right through it. And now, you’ve found yourself tumbling down a little Zhang Linghe rabbit hole. So the question is, what’s next for this C-drama actor everyone’s talking about? While there’s been no word on a potential Season 2 of Pursuit of Jade, Zhang Linghe does have other dramas and projects up his sleeve. And you won’t have to wait too long to see him on screen again, two more dramas and one documentary are all set to be released in the coming months. Below are the upcoming Zhang Linghe dramas and projects to keep on your radar.
Upcoming dramas and projects starring C-drama star Zhang Linghe
The Road to Glory
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The Road to Glory is an upcoming historical romance C-drama starring Zhang Linghe and Lin Yun. The story follows Xiao Li (Zhang Linghe), the head of Yongzhou’s East Market, who unexpectedly rescues Wen Yu (Lin Yun), a princess of a fallen kingdom on a mission to secure military aid. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two develop feelings for each other as Xiao Li helps Wen Yu on her arduous journey to restore her kingdom.
Release date: TBA, production is anticipated to wrap up around May 9, 2026
Where to watch: WeTV
Overdo
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Adapted from Fei Wo Cun’s novel of the same name, Overdo is a Republican-era Chinese drama starring Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan. The story follows Murong Qing Yi (Zhang Linghe), a warlord’s son who suffers abuse before being rescued by Ren Su Su (Wang Churan). Her family pays a devastating price for helping him. Years later, they reunite and fall in love, until Su Su fakes her death to protect others. When she returns three years later, she is engaged to Qing Yi’s own elder brother. The 33-episode drama has cleared censorship and is expected to premiere on iQIYI and Tencent Video in 2026.
Release date: Tentatively scheduled for release in May or June 2026
Where to watch: iQIYI
Exploring the Future: The Answer is Earth
The documentary The Answer is Earth is set to premiere on May 8. Led by Jiangsu-born actor Zhang Linghe, the film takes viewers to Yancheng, Suzhou, Changzhou, and Wuxi, exploring local efforts to build a sustainable future.💚 pic.twitter.com/8aEmDasE7k
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Exploring the Future: The Answer is Earth is a three-part documentary series co-produced by Warner Bros. Discovery and WildAid. The series follows actor Zhang Linghe, a former electrical engineering student, as he returns to his home province of Jiangsu to explore China’s green energy transformation firsthand. The famed actor visits wind farms, solar bases, and ecological dredging sites across four cities. And he will also work alongside engineers to uncover the hard science, human stories, and real-world impact behind the nation’s push toward a low-carbon, sustainable future.
Release date: May 8, 2026
Where to watch: TBA
Past C-dramas with Zhang Linghe in lead roles
Our Generation
A coming-of-age C-drama starring Zhang Linghe and Yuan Bingyan, Our Generation is set in the 90s where a group of friends grow up in a mining town. The story follows Lin Qile (Zhao Jinmai), a cheerful girl nicknamed ‘Cherry’ and Jiang Qiaoxi (Zhang Linghe), a gifted but introverted boy who transfers to her school. Their childhood friendship deepens into romance as they navigate adolescence, family struggles, and separation. When Jiang moves to Hong Kong to care for his injured cousin, Cherry bravely goes to find him, proving their bond can withstand any distance.
Where to watch: Netflix
The Best Thing
The 28-episode series is based on Sheng Li’s novel Loving You, Is the Best Thing I’ll Ever Do. Zhang Linghe plays He Suye, a gentle and dedicated traditional Chinese medicine doctor from a medical family. He treats Shen Xifan (Xu Ruohan), a hotel manager suffering from severe insomnia after a painful breakup. The two soon discover they live in the same neighbourhood, and chance encounters spark a healing romance rooted in mutual understanding and support.
Where to watch: iQIYI
Pursuit of Jade
And of course, we have the C-drama that everyone is talking about, and one that gave Zhang Linghe the fame he deserves. The historical romance follows Fan Changyu, a butcher’s daughter, who encounters Xie Zheng (Zhang Linghe), a fallen nobleman hiding his identity as Marquis Wu’an while plotting revenge for a 16-year-old blood feud. Orphaned and fighting to keep her family’s home, Changyu proposes a marriage of convenience to Xie Zheng. Their fake marriage slowly blossoms into genuine love, but when war tears them apart, Changyu takes up her butcher’s knife and charges onto the battlefield to find her husband, while Xie Zheng reclaims his title to protect his country and love.
Where to watch: Netflix
Note : The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.