# A Splendid Match (2026) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/a-splendid-match/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 94% |
| Critic Score | 96% |
| Audience Score | 97% |
| Metascore | 85/100 |
| IMDb | 9.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 96% |
| Creator | Chen Ying |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, War & Politics |
| Seasons | 1 (40 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

A Splendid Match (2026) is a Drama, War & Politics series created by Chen Ying, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 94% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick — averaged from critic reviews (96%), audience ratings (97%), Metascore (85/100), IMDb (9.4/10), and fan ratings (96%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

A Splendid Match — a major Winwin television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

After years away from her family, Gu Jinzhao returns home and begins a remarkable transformation, from a carefree young woman into a poised and influential noble lady. As questions of marriage arise, she refuses to follow tradition and holds firmly to her own beliefs about love. But when multiple men enter her life, each offering a different future, who will Gu Jinzhao choose?

## Cast

Ci Sha, Zuo Ye, Winwin, Ren Min, Huang Yi, Wang Siyi

## Most searched questions

**Is A Splendid Match worth watching?**
Yes — A Splendid Match earns a 94% Celluloid Score (Celluloid Pick), averaged from critic 96%, audience 97%, Metascore 85/100, IMDb 9.4/10, and fan 96%. A Splendid Match — a major Winwin television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is A Splendid Match so highly rated?**
A Splendid Match scores 94% because all five independent sources agree: critics 96%, audiences 97%, Metacritic 85/100, IMDb 9.4/10 and fan ratings 96%. A Splendid Match — a major Winwin television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the A Splendid Match series page.

**Is A Splendid Match on Netflix?**
No — A Splendid Match 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 Splendid Match come out?**
A Splendid Match first aired in 2026 (2026). Created by Chen Ying; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of A Splendid Match are there?**
A Splendid Match has 1 season across 40 episodes (2026). Status: ended / complete.

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

**Where can I watch A Splendid Match?**
A Splendid Match 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 Splendid Match?**
A Splendid Match stars Ci Sha, Zuo Ye, Winwin, Ren Min, Huang Yi, and others. Created by Chen Ying.

**How many episodes are in A Splendid Match?**
A Splendid Match has 40 episodes across 1 season (2026).

**What is A Splendid Match about?**
After years away from her family, Gu Jinzhao returns home and begins a remarkable transformation, from a carefree young woman into a poised and influential noble lady. As questions of marriage arise, she refuses to follow tradition and holds firmly to her own beliefs about love. But when multiple men enter her life, each offering a different future, who will Gu Jinzhao choose?

**Who created A Splendid Match?**
A Splendid Match was created by Chen Ying. It is a drama, war & politics series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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