# A Dream Within a Dream (2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/a-dream-within-a-dream/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 91% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 93% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (40 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

A Dream Within a Dream (2025) is a Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (87%), audience ratings (91%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8.3/10), and fan ratings (93%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

A Dream Within a Dream — a major Liu Yuning television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

When Song Xiaoyu is unexpectedly pulled into a scripted world as a tragic heroine fated to be discarded by the villainous male lead, she tries to escape, only to be trapped in an endless loop of fatal outcomes each time she strays from the plot. No matter how hard she resists, the story keeps pushing her toward Nan Heng, the cold and calculating lead. As she navigates this paper-thin world where every character is bound by fate, Song Xiaoyu must fight not just for her survival, but for control over her own story.

## Cast

Liu Yuning, Riley Wang, Li Yitong, Zhu Xudan, Wang Youshuo, Wang Chengsi, Su Mengyun, Wang Lina, Guo Xiaotian, Li Qing

## Most searched questions

**Is A Dream Within a Dream worth watching?**
Yes — A Dream Within a Dream earns a 86% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 87%, audience 91%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8.3/10, and fan 93%. A Dream Within a Dream — a major Liu Yuning television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is A Dream Within a Dream so highly rated?**
A Dream Within a Dream scores 86% because all five independent sources agree: critics 87%, audiences 91%, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8.3/10 and fan ratings 93%. A Dream Within a Dream — a major Liu Yuning television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the A Dream Within a Dream series page.

**Is A Dream Within a Dream on Netflix?**
No — A Dream Within a Dream is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did A Dream Within a Dream come out?**
A Dream Within a Dream first aired in 2025 (2025). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of A Dream Within a Dream are there?**
A Dream Within a Dream has 1 season across 40 episodes (2025). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch A Dream Within a Dream?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, A Dream Within a Dream’s 40 episodes take roughly 30 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch A Dream Within a Dream?**
A Dream Within a Dream streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of A Dream Within a Dream?**
A Dream Within a Dream stars Liu Yuning, Riley Wang, Li Yitong, Zhu Xudan, Wang Youshuo, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in A Dream Within a Dream?**
A Dream Within a Dream has 40 episodes across 1 season (2025).

**What is A Dream Within a Dream about?**
When Song Xiaoyu is unexpectedly pulled into a scripted world as a tragic heroine fated to be discarded by the villainous male lead, she tries to escape, only to be trapped in an endless loop of fatal outcomes each time she strays from the plot. No matter how hard she resists, the story keeps pushing her toward Nan Heng, the cold and calculating lead. As she navigates this paper-thin world where e…

**Who created A Dream Within a Dream?**
A Dream Within a Dream was created by Unknown. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after A Dream Within a Dream?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

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