Phantom Ties Review (2025): Is It Worth Watching?

Is Phantom Ties worth watching?

Yes — Phantom Ties is worth watching, holding a 82% Critic Score and 86% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 82% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (72), IMDb (8.0/10) and aggregated fan rating (88%).

Created by Unknown, Phantom Ties ran 1 season, 105 episodes on iQIYI in Mandarin, from China. Phantom Ties has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is Phantom Ties about?

Human Ethan rescued Nyx, the lost princess of the Realm of Shadows—unaware her brother Gideon was lurking nearby, using him as the key ingredient to cure her fatal illness. Yet through their unlikely bond, the three transformed from enemies to family.

Critics consensus: Phantom Ties — a major Zeng Hui television credit. The cast is led by Zeng Hui, Wang Peiyan, 乔七月, Li Keyi, Ma Xiaowei, among others.

How many seasons of Phantom Ties are there, and where do I start?

Phantom Ties has 1 season, 105 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 1 season, 105 episodes, it is a single-season commitment you can finish in a week. The series page breaks the 82% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch Phantom Ties?

Phantom Ties 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 Phantom Ties?

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.