# Ashes to Crown (2026) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/ashes-to-crown/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 78% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 84% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (24 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Ashes to Crown (2026) is a Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (78%), audience ratings (82%), Metascore (68/100), IMDb (7.6/10), and fan ratings (84%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Ashes to Crown — a major Zhou Yiran television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

The general's daughter, Chu Zhao, refuses to accept her fate as nothing more than a pawn to be sacrificed in Xiao Xun's rise to power. Taking matters into her own hands, she fights her way out with the help of Xie Yanlai, protecting the emperor's grandson as he makes his way to the emperor's presence. Through a tense standoff in the imperial court, she helps the young prince secure the throne, cutting off Xiao Xun's path to power. But with a new emperor comes new crises. The realm is torn by internal strife and foreign threats. Working alongside Xie Yanlai, Chu Zhao navigates the treacherous currents of the court, leads troops into battle, and ultimately rewrites her own destiny, sparing the people of the State of Chu from the ravages of war.

## Cast

Zhou Yiran, Chen Duling, Tang Xiaotian, Wang Ruichang, Wu Shile, Gao Maotong, Wu Jiajun

## Most searched questions

**Is Ashes to Crown worth watching?**
Yes — Ashes to Crown earns a 78% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 78%, audience 82%, Metascore 68/100, IMDb 7.6/10, and fan 84%. Ashes to Crown — a major Zhou Yiran television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Ashes to Crown on Netflix?**
No — Ashes to Crown 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 Ashes to Crown come out?**
Ashes to Crown first aired in 2026 (2026). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Ashes to Crown are there?**
Ashes to Crown has 1 season across 24 episodes (2026). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Ashes to Crown?**
Ashes to Crown 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 Ashes to Crown?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Ashes to Crown’s 24 episodes take roughly 18 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Ashes to Crown?**
Ashes to Crown stars Zhou Yiran, Chen Duling, Tang Xiaotian, Wang Ruichang, Wu Shile, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Ashes to Crown?**
Ashes to Crown has 24 episodes across 1 season (2026).

**What is Ashes to Crown about?**
The general's daughter, Chu Zhao, refuses to accept her fate as nothing more than a pawn to be sacrificed in Xiao Xun's rise to power. Taking matters into her own hands, she fights her way out with the help of Xie Yanlai, protecting the emperor's grandson as he makes his way to the emperor's presence. Through a tense standoff in the imperial court, she helps the young prince secure the throne, cut…

**Who created Ashes to Crown?**
Ashes to Crown was created by Unknown. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

**Is Ashes to Crown finished?**
Yes — Ashes to Crown has ended (2026), with 1 season across 24 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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