Fragrance of the Pomegranates: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Ming Liang, an art school graduate, foregoes advanced education to take over the Red Pomegranate restaurant for his ailing foster mother. He overcomes numerous obstacles and elevates it into a quality dining venue. This experience fuels both his personal growth and artistic development. During this time, he reconnects with his fiercely independent childhood friend Gulina'er. Supporting and growing together, they evolve into lovers and deeply aligned companions.

Series details

• Title: Fragrance of the Pomegranates
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama
• Premiere date: 2025-10-22
• Final broadcast date listed: 2025-11-06
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: CCTV-1
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Tencent QQ
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 46 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 87399

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-10-22; final listed air date 2025-11-06; episode order: 20.

Source and licence

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