Pursuit of Jade Review (2026): Is It Worth Watching?

Is Pursuit of Jade worth watching?

Yes — Pursuit of Jade is worth watching, holding a 85% Critic Score and 89% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 84% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (75), IMDb (8.1/10) and aggregated fan rating (91%).

Created by Tuan Zi Lai Xi, Pursuit of Jade ran 1 season, 40 episodes on iQIYI in Mandarin, from China. Pursuit of Jade has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is Pursuit of Jade about?

This drama follows Fan Changyu, a butcher’s daughter, and Xie Zheng, a fallen noble seeking revenge. Their fake marriage turns into true love, but war tears them apart. Determined, Fan Changyu wields her butcher’s knife on the battlefield, searching for justice and her husband. Meanwhile, Xie Zheng reclaims his title, fighting to protect his country and love. Reunited in battle, they stand together, defying fate, uncovering the truth, and returning home without forgetting their vows.

Critics consensus: Pursuit of Jade — signature credit for Zhang Linghe on Celluloid Stars. The cast is led by Zhang Linghe, Tian Xiwei, Snow Kong, Deng Kai.

How many seasons of Pursuit of Jade are there, and where do I start?

Pursuit of Jade has 1 season, 40 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 1 season, 40 episodes, it is a single-season commitment you can finish in a week. The series page breaks the 84% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch Pursuit of Jade?

Pursuit of Jade 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 Pursuit of Jade?

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.