# Back From the Brink (2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/back-from-the-brink/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Critic Score | 78% |
| Audience Score | 82% |
| Metascore | 69/100 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 84% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy |
| Seasons | 1 (40 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Back From the Brink (2023) is a Drama, Fantasy series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (78%), audience ratings (82%), Metascore (69/100), IMDb (7.4/10), and fan ratings (84%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Back From the Brink — a major Neo Hou television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Tian Yao is a dragon spirit who was betrayed by his lover and stripped of his dragon bones. He meets Yan Hui, a free-spirited young maiden who holds the key to help him regain his powers and his faith in love. Mysteries will abound as Yan Hui come to learn of her true origin.

## Cast

Neo Hou, Zuo Ye, Riley Wang, Zhou Ye, Maggie Chen, Kenny Kwan, Ken Chang Tzu-Yao, Zhang Kaiying, Pema Jyad, Long Zhengxuan

## Most searched questions

**Is Back From the Brink worth watching?**
Yes — Back From the Brink earns a 77% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 78%, audience 82%, Metascore 69/100, IMDb 7.4/10, and fan 84%. Back From the Brink — a major Neo Hou television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Back From the Brink on Netflix?**
No — Back From the Brink 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 Back From the Brink come out?**
Back From the Brink first aired in 2023 (2023). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Back From the Brink are there?**
Back From the Brink has 1 season across 40 episodes (2023). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Back From the Brink?**
Back From the Brink 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 Back From the Brink?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Back From the Brink’s 40 episodes take roughly 30 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Back From the Brink?**
Back From the Brink stars Neo Hou, Zuo Ye, Riley Wang, Zhou Ye, Maggie Chen, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Back From the Brink?**
Back From the Brink has 40 episodes across 1 season (2023).

**What is Back From the Brink about?**
Tian Yao is a dragon spirit who was betrayed by his lover and stripped of his dragon bones. He meets Yan Hui, a free-spirited young maiden who holds the key to help him regain his powers and his faith in love. Mysteries will abound as Yan Hui come to learn of her true origin.

**Who created Back From the Brink?**
Back From the Brink was created by Unknown. It is a drama, fantasy series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

**Is Back From the Brink finished?**
Yes — Back From the Brink has ended (2023), with 1 season across 40 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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