# Ancient Love Poetry (2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/ancient-love-poetry/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-28

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Critic Score | 80% |
| Audience Score | 84% |
| Metascore | 70/100 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 86% |
| Creator | Xing Ling |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Fantasy, Drama, Action |
| Seasons | 1 (49 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Ancient Love Poetry (2021) is a Fantasy, Drama, Action series created by Xing Ling, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (80%), audience ratings (84%), Metascore (70/100), IMDb (7.6/10), and fan ratings (86%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Ancient Love Poetry — a major Xu Kai television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

The love story between Bai Jue, one of the four true Gods, and Shang Gu. As Shang Gu grows from an inexperienced mortal to a powerful immortal, their bond faces immense challenges. Bai Jue, deeply in love with her, waits for 60,000 years, willing to sacrifice everything to be with her.

## Cast

Leon Lai, Xu Kai, Zhou Dongyu, Liu Xueyi, Li Zefeng, Luo Qiuyun, Zhang Yaqin, Lai Yi, Zhong Qi, Dai Si, Fu Xinbo, Zhang Jiani

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Ancient Love Poetry worth watching?**
Yes — Ancient Love Poetry earns a 79% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 80%, audience 84%, Metascore 70/100, IMDb 7.6/10, and fan 86%. Ancient Love Poetry — a major Xu Kai television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Ancient Love Poetry on Netflix?**
No — Ancient Love Poetry 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 Ancient Love Poetry come out?**
Ancient Love Poetry first aired in 2021 (2021). Created by Xing Ling; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Ancient Love Poetry are there?**
Ancient Love Poetry has 1 season across 49 episodes (2021). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Ancient Love Poetry?**
Ancient Love Poetry 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 Ancient Love Poetry?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Ancient Love Poetry’s 49 episodes take roughly 37 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Ancient Love Poetry?**
Ancient Love Poetry stars Leon Lai, Xu Kai, Zhou Dongyu, Liu Xueyi, Li Zefeng, and others. Created by Xing Ling.

**How many episodes are in Ancient Love Poetry?**
Ancient Love Poetry has 49 episodes across 1 season (2021).

**What is Ancient Love Poetry about?**
The love story between Bai Jue, one of the four true Gods, and Shang Gu. As Shang Gu grows from an inexperienced mortal to a powerful immortal, their bond faces immense challenges. Bai Jue, deeply in love with her, waits for 60,000 years, willing to sacrifice everything to be with her.

**Who created Ancient Love Poetry?**
Ancient Love Poetry was created by Xing Ling. It is a fantasy, drama, action series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after Ancient Love Poetry?**
Browse more fantasy series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

**Is Ancient Love Poetry finished?**
Yes — Ancient Love Poetry has ended (2021), with 1 season across 49 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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