# Almost Lover (2022) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/almost-lover/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 62% |
| Critic Score | 62% |
| Audience Score | 66% |
| Metascore | 54/100 |
| IMDb | 6/10 |
| Fan Score | 68% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (36 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Almost Lover (2022) is a Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 62% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (62%), audience ratings (66%), Metascore (54/100), IMDb (6/10), and fan ratings (68%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Almost Lover — a major Chen Heyi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Late-night radio host He Xiaoran has spent years suppressing her past heartbreak after secretly loving her close friend, Xiao Shangqi, who pursued a relationship with their mutual friend, Chen Fei'er. To preserve their friendship, she kept her feelings hidden. However, eight years later, Xiao Shangqi returns after years abroad, bringing back memories she thought she had left behind.

## Cast

Chen Heyi, Victoria Song, Timmy Xu, Gao Ruifeier, Gong Wanyi, Ren Bin, Guo Shuojie, Gao Yiren, Zheng Xiaoning, Hu Ke

## Most searched questions

**Is Almost Lover worth watching?**
Yes — Almost Lover earns a 62% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 62%, audience 66%, Metascore 54/100, IMDb 6/10, and fan 68%. Almost Lover — a major Chen Heyi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Almost Lover on Netflix?**
No — Almost Lover 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 Almost Lover come out?**
Almost Lover first aired in 2022 (2022). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Almost Lover are there?**
Almost Lover has 1 season across 36 episodes (2022). Status: ended / complete.

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

**How long does it take to watch Almost Lover?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Almost Lover’s 36 episodes take roughly 27 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Almost Lover?**
Almost Lover stars Chen Heyi, Victoria Song, Timmy Xu, Gao Ruifeier, Gong Wanyi, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Almost Lover?**
Almost Lover has 36 episodes across 1 season (2022).

**What is Almost Lover about?**
Late-night radio host He Xiaoran has spent years suppressing her past heartbreak after secretly loving her close friend, Xiao Shangqi, who pursued a relationship with their mutual friend, Chen Fei'er. To preserve their friendship, she kept her feelings hidden. However, eight years later, Xiao Shangqi returns after years abroad, bringing back memories she thought she had left behind.

**Who created Almost Lover?**
Almost Lover was created by Unknown. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

**Is Almost Lover finished?**
Yes — Almost Lover has ended (2022), with 1 season across 36 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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