The Princess's Gambit Review (2025): Is It Worth Watching?

Is The Princess’s Gambit worth watching?

Yes — The Princess’s Gambit 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 Bai Lu Cheng Shuang, The Princess’s Gambit ran 1 season, 36 episodes on iQIYI in Mandarin, from China. The Princess’s Gambit has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is The Princess’s Gambit about?

In a world divided into three kingdoms, Princess Jiang Taohua of Zhao escapes Empress Lv’s control through a marriage alliance in Wei, a kingdom fraught with political intrigue. An unexpected encounter with Chancellor Shen Zaiye draws her into his world, where their complex relationship unfolds as they navigate personal ambitions and the turbulence of court politics.

Critics consensus: The Princess’s Gambit — major Liu Xueyi credit. The cast is led by Liu Xueyi, Meng Ziyi, Gao Han, Liu Lingzi, Bian Cheng, among others.

How many seasons of The Princess’s Gambit are there, and where do I start?

The Princess’s Gambit 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 82% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch The Princess’s Gambit?

The Princess’s Gambit 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 Princess’s Gambit?

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.