So the C-drama Irreplaceable (无可替代 Wu Ke Ti Dai) turned out to be eminently replaceable, turns out viewers are fine watching anything but this. The modern office romance starring Zhao Jin Mai and Wei Da Xun premiered two weeks ago at the end of September and at a short 20-episodes just wrapped up a very lackluster run in terms of viewership, reviews, and buzz. She couldn’t carry the drama solo and despite one big second male lead breakout a few years ago he’s yet to convince viewers he’s got the male lead IT factor. The drama did have a nice wave carrying it when it premiered thanks to another workplace drama The Early Spring that just aired before it being such a strong viewership albeit polarizing watch. Unlike TES which was all about the toxic but strong chemistry of the leads, this drama leaned way more into the actual office and work story and apparently the male lead didn’t even have that much screentime lol. At least it’s clear what resonates with viewers, chemistry covers a million imperfections and lack thereof fizzles interest fast.