Sword and Beloved Review (2025): Is It Worth Watching?

Is Sword and Beloved worth watching?

Yes — Sword and Beloved is worth watching, holding a 76% Critic Score and 80% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 76% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (66), IMDb (7.4/10) and aggregated fan rating (82%).

Created by Unknown, Sword and Beloved ran 1 season, 36 episodes on iQIYI in Mandarin, from China. Sword and Beloved has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is Sword and Beloved about?

The drama series revolves around Wangquan Fugui, who is trained as the ultimate demon-slayer of the Yiqi Alliance since childhood, meeting Qing Tong, a spider demon who infiltrates Wangquan Manor as a spy. Qing Tong’s presence allows Fugui to broaden his horizon and change his view on demons. Yearning for freedom, Fugui’s fervor for attaining world peace is gradually ignited. After experiencing extreme agony, he leaves Wangquan Manor with Qing Tong, embarking on a journey of self-enlightenment.

Critics consensus: Sword and Beloved — a major Cheng Yi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. The cast is led by Hu Lianxin, Chang Huasen, Cheng Yi, Li Yitong, Guo Junchen, among others.

How many seasons of Sword and Beloved are there, and where do I start?

Sword and Beloved 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 76% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch Sword and Beloved?

Sword and Beloved 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 Sword and Beloved?

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.