Blossoms of Power Review (2026–present): Is It Worth Watching?

Is Blossoms of Power worth watching?

Yes — Blossoms of Power is worth watching, holding a 84% Critic Score and 88% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 83% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (74), IMDb (8.0/10) and aggregated fan rating (90%).

Created by Unknown, Blossoms of Power ran 1 season, 36 episodes on iQIYI in Mandarin, from China. Blossoms of Power is still in production, so the story is not finished — new seasons may shift where it lands.

What is Blossoms of Power about?

The sole survivor of a bloodshed, Gu Qingzhi awakens under a new identity — Shen Xihe, the Princess of the Northwest. Once a proud and spirited rose of the frontier, she has now transformed into a cold, calculating figure, determined to seize control of her destiny and dominate the game of power. Crown Prince Xiao Huayong, frail in body but razor-sharp in mind, sees through the treacherous currents of the court. As their fates intertwine, they grow closer, joining forces to command the winds of destiny.

Critics consensus: Blossoms of Power — a major He Yu television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. The cast is led by Meng Ziyi, Lester Lin, Chen Heyi, Lai Weiming, He Yu, among others.

How many seasons of Blossoms of Power are there, and where do I start?

Blossoms of Power has 1 season, 36 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 1 season, 36 episodes, it is a single-season commitment you can finish in a week. The series page breaks the 83% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch Blossoms of Power?

Blossoms of Power is carried by iQIYI, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the iQIYI hub for everything else on the same service, and the series page for the regions where Celluloid has confirmed availability.

What should I watch after Blossoms of Power?

If it lands, try Moonlight (96%), The Classic of Mountains and Seas (96%), A Splendid Match (94%) next — same shelf, comparable scores. You can also browse all drama series, everything from China, or the year it premiered.