Yield to You, a vertical drama adapted from the novel Zhe Yao, the same novel behind Liu Yuning and Song Zuer’s hit drama The Prisoner of Beauty, seemed poised to capitalize on the popularity of its predecessor. However, the show ended up making headlines for the wrong reasons: it was taken down less than 24 hours after its release in China. Unlike traditional Chinese dramas, which are required to pass strict censorship, vertical dramas often enjoy more creative freedom. Promoted as a “fa...
