Table for Two, a speed dating series that is produced solely by Kanister from ideation to production has garnered over 10 million views on Douyin (China’s TikTok) alone. In 2 months time, we grew our followers to 25k on Douyin and 14k on RED, with popular videos viewed over a million times. Also, it is gradually growing on YouTube as well, as the most popular episode has garnered almost 50k views.
Table for Two (T42) goes beyond the typical dating show formula by spotlighting the rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds and perspectives among its participants. At its core, the series aims to bridge cultural differences through honest, often lighthearted conversations about love, relationships, and personal values. By featuring speed-dating segments that bring together individuals from diverse nationalities and ethnicities, T42 highlights both the unique traits and the shared human experiences that unite us all. This cross-cultural focus is what resonates so strongly with viewers across platforms, driving the show’s rapid growth on Douyin, RED, and YouTube. Ultimately, T42 serves as more than just an entertaining series; it provides a meaningful look at how people connect when language and cultural barriers are dissolved by authenticity, humor, and genuine curiosity.
Showrunner: Jim Liu
Executive Producer: Vincent Cui
Producer: Zoey Tran, Jun Hui
Director: Jim Liu, Li Shyen Wee, Greta Van Weerdenburg
Director of Photography: Zee Shao
Casting Director: Cathy Dinh, Zoey Tran
Camera Department: Fisher Wang, Henry Lee, Ty Pearce, Pragun, Yuki Yoshinobu
Sound Recordist: Wonseop Kim
Food Handler: Chelsea Miao, Amanda Meng
On-set Talent Manager: Zoey Tran, Chelsea Miao, Greta Van Weerdenburg, Jun Hui Loh
Post Supervisor: Zee Shao
Editors: Alicia Yeo Xiu Hui, Louis Nasplezes, Fisher Wang, Henry Lee, Echo Zheng
Graphic Designer: Ashley Wong
Logo Animator: GJS