Dreams Never End

Synopsis

A struggling musician, Liu Ma, travels to Lincang, Yunnan to collect a debt, only to be drawn into the lives of a group of sincere, music-loving locals. As he bonds with them and joins a high-stakes music competition, their shared journey forces Liu Ma to confront his own disillusionment.

First Air Date: 2026-02-25

Last Air Date: 2026-02-25

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 16

Networks: iQiyi, Tencent Video

Top Cast

Zhang Jiayuan as Nan / Nan's Father
Li Zeyu as Liu Ma / Liu Niu
Lv Yihao as Sai Meng / Yan Wang
Xie Wendi as Qiuqiu

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2026-02-25)

Desperate to repay his uncle’s debt, former musician Liu Ma travels to Lincang with an old IOU—only to collapse drunk in an unfamiliar town.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2026-02-25)

After waking in a village, Liu Ma meets fan A Nan, but losing his ID lands him in even deeper trouble.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2026-02-25)

With A Nan’s help, Liu Ma searches for Yan Wang but finds only a mysterious clue hidden in an old photo.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2026-02-25)

Agreeing to manage A Nan’s band, Liu Ma follows a lead to a deserted house tied to the past.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2026-02-25)

Talented drummer Qiuqiu joins the band as Liu Ma uncovers links between his father and the village.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2026-02-25)

When they confront Sai Meng about the IOU, an old story begins to reveal the truth behind Liu Ma’s father.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2026-02-25)

Sai Meng repays the long-standing debt, and the village throws Liu Ma a heartfelt farewell celebration.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2026-02-25)

After drunkenly buying instruments, Liu Ma reluctantly helps form a band to enter a music competition.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2026-02-25)

As rehearsals begin, the band grows stronger, until A Nan suddenly disappears.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (2026-02-25)

With the competition days away, the group schemes to rescue A Nan from his protective mother.
Ep. 11: Episode 11 (2026-02-25)

After their instruments are sabotaged, Liu Ma plans a bold performance using traditional instruments.
Ep. 12: Episode 12 (2026-02-25)

With help from village drummers, the band delivers a stunning performance and barely advances.
Ep. 13: Episode 13 (2026-02-25)

As the band gains online fame, friends rally to help Liu Ma repay his debts before the final.
Ep. 14: Episode 14 (2026-02-25)

A scandal about Liu Ma’s past threatens the band and pushes him to consider leaving.
Ep. 15: Episode 15 (2026-02-25)

When A Nan is injured during the final, Liu Ma steps back on stage to save the performance.
Ep. 16: Episode 16 (2026-02-25)

With the debts resolved, Wildfire Club receives a new opportunity, and a fresh start.