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critic One and Only (2021)

One and Only Review (2021): Is It Worth Watching?

★★★★½ 4.5/5

Verdict

Essential television — one of the best in its genre.

Where to watch One and Only

Platform: iQIYI

Full scores & availability on the series page.

Is One and Only worth watching?

Yes — One and Only is worth watching, holding a 90% Critic Score and 94% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 89% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (79), IMDb (8.8/10) and aggregated fan rating (96%).

Created by Unknown, One and Only ran 1 season, 24 episodes on iQIYI in Mandarin, from China. One and Only has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is One and Only about?

Zhou Sheng Chen was raised by his brother, the Emperor, until the age of thirteen, when he set out to defend the border and establish himself as a loyal and accomplished general. Cui Shi Yi, the well-read daughter of an esteemed family, has been betrothed to the Crown Prince since birth. However, political scheming and tragic events result in Cui Shi Yi falling mute, her former fiance becoming a child Emperor, and Zhou Sheng Chen returning to the capital amidst a cloud of political turmoil.

Critics consensus: One and Only — a major Wang Xingyue television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. The cast is led by Bai Lu, Wang Xingyue, Ren Jialun, Li Yiru, Su Mengyun, among others.

How many seasons of One and Only are there, and where do I start?

One and Only has 1 season, 24 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 1 season, 24 episodes, it is a single-season commitment you can finish in a week. The series page breaks the 89% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch One and Only?

One and Only 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 One and Only?

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.

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Quick Answer: Where can I watch One and Only?

Catalog platform: iQIYI.