# Awakening Age (2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/awakening-age/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 77/100 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 94% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (43 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Awakening Age (2021) is a Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (88%), audience ratings (92%), Metascore (77/100), IMDb (8.6/10), and fan ratings (94%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Awakening Age — a major Zhang Wanyi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

During a turbulent time from 1915 to 1921, Chen Du Xiu and Li Da Zhao, along with other like-minded individuals, founded the Magazine La Jeunesse that started the New Culture Movement. The magazine promoted science and democracy and revolutionized the thinking of the masses and encouraged them to fight against imperialism that has been ingrained in everyone. The series follows a colorful cast with various well-known authors, politicians, and revolutionists as they all try in their own way to save their country.

## Cast

Zhang Wanyi, Yu Hewei, Zhang Tong, Ma Shaohua, Cao Lei, Bi Yanjun, Hou Jingjian, Zheng Hao, Xia Dejun, Lu Yi

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Awakening Age worth watching?**
Yes — Awakening Age earns a 87% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 88%, audience 92%, Metascore 77/100, IMDb 8.6/10, and fan 94%. Awakening Age — a major Zhang Wanyi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is Awakening Age so highly rated?**
Awakening Age scores 87% because all five independent sources agree: critics 88%, audiences 92%, Metacritic 77/100, IMDb 8.6/10 and fan ratings 94%. Awakening Age — a major Zhang Wanyi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the Awakening Age series page.

**Is Awakening Age on Netflix?**
No — Awakening Age 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 Awakening Age come out?**
Awakening Age first aired in 2021 (2021). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Awakening Age are there?**
Awakening Age has 1 season across 43 episodes (2021). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Awakening Age?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Awakening Age’s 43 episodes take roughly 32 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Awakening Age?**
Awakening Age 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 Awakening Age?**
Awakening Age stars Zhang Wanyi, Yu Hewei, Zhang Tong, Ma Shaohua, Cao Lei, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Awakening Age?**
Awakening Age has 43 episodes across 1 season (2021).

**What is Awakening Age about?**
During a turbulent time from 1915 to 1921, Chen Du Xiu and Li Da Zhao, along with other like-minded individuals, founded the Magazine La Jeunesse that started the New Culture Movement. The magazine promoted science and democracy and revolutionized the thinking of the masses and encouraged them to fight against imperialism that has been ingrained in everyone. The series follows a colorful cast with…

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

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

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