Unchained Love Review (2022–2023): Is It Worth Watching?

Is Unchained Love worth watching?

Yes — Unchained Love is worth watching, holding a 66/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and 70% Audience Snapshot on Celluloid. Its 65% Celluloid Score combines Celluloid editorial, Metascore (58), IMDb (6.4/10), and aggregated fan rating (72%), with audience sentiment shown separately.

Created by You Sijie, Unchained Love ran 1 season, 36 episodes on Youku in Mandarin, from China. Unchained Love has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is Unchained Love about?

During the reign of Long Hua, court power struggles intertwine with a forbidden romance. Xiao Duo, a formidable eunuch conspiring with Prince Fu to seize the throne, rescues Bu Yinlou, a tribute lady meant to die for the late emperor. Forced into each other’s lives, they slowly fall in love despite their unequal status. Their bond deepens on a journey to Jiangnan, but threats from rival factions, the palace, and Xiao Duo’s hidden identity place them in constant danger. Caught between love and ambition, they must navigate betrayal and sacrifice as fate pushes them toward a perilous future.

Celluloid verdict: Unchained Love — signature credit for Dylan Wang on Celluloid Stars. The cast is led by Dylan Wang, Chen Yuqi, Peter Ho, Zeng Li, He Nan, among others.

How many seasons of Unchained Love are there, and where do I start?

Unchained Love 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 65% Celluloid Score into its four rating inputs plus the separate audience snapshot so you can see exactly where the rating inputs and audience snapshot differ before committing.

Where can I watch Unchained Love?

Unchained Love is carried by Youku, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the Youku 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 Unchained Love?

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.