The First Jasmine Review (2026): Is It Worth Watching?

Is The First Jasmine worth watching?

Yes — The First Jasmine is worth watching, holding a 86% Critic Score and 90% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 86% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (76), IMDb (8.4/10) and aggregated fan rating (92%).

Created by Unknown, The First Jasmine ran 1 season, 40 episodes on iQIYI in Mandarin, from China. The First Jasmine has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is The First Jasmine about?

Eldest daughter Ye Li marries the crippled Prince Mo Xiuyao, while her sister Ye Ying weds Prince Mo Jinglei the same day. A descendant of Lishan, Ye Li secretly seeks revenge on those who wronged her clan. Suspected by her husband, who also hides a revenge plan, the couple gradually become allies. Meanwhile, Prince Jinglei plots to seize the throne. In the end, Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao join forces to defeat their enemies and restore peace to the empire.

Critics consensus: The First Jasmine — a major Ryan Cheng television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. The cast is led by Ryan Cheng, Bai Lu, Cai Zhengjie, Yang Shuyi, Lin Muran, among others.

How many seasons of The First Jasmine are there, and where do I start?

The First Jasmine 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 86% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch The First Jasmine?

The First Jasmine 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 The First Jasmine?

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.