# Back to Field (2017–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/back-to-field/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 83% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Fan Score | 89% |
| Creator | 张航希 & Zhengyu Wang & Chen Gezhou |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Reality |
| Seasons | 9 (106 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Back to Field (2017–present) is a Reality series created by 张航希 & Zhengyu Wang & Chen Gezhou, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (83%), audience ratings (87%), Metascore (73/100), IMDb (8.1/10), and fan ratings (89%) across 9 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Back to Field — a major Zhang Linghe television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

The show documents the simplistic lifestyle of living away from the bustling city centers. Each season takes place in a different rural part of China. The cast members are only provided with the basic life necessities and have to take care of everything else such as cooking their own meals and building their own furniture. To "buy" different cooking ingredients and other tools, they have to complete certain tasks assigned by the production crew, such as planting and harvesting crops. Different guests join the cast in each episode and help out with the daily chores. The goal of the program is to bring the audience along on a slower pace of life and to illustrate the joys of a simple lifestyle.

## Cast

Ni Ni, Shen Yue, Chen Duling, Zhang Jingyi, Arthur Chen, Gong Jun, Song Weilong, Zhang Linghe, Huang Lei, He Jiong, Peng Yuchang, Zhang Zifeng

## Most searched questions

**Is Back to Field worth watching?**
Yes — Back to Field earns a 83% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 83%, audience 87%, Metascore 73/100, IMDb 8.1/10, and fan 89%. Back to Field — a major Zhang Linghe television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is Back to Field so highly rated?**
Back to Field scores 83% because all five independent sources agree: critics 83%, audiences 87%, Metacritic 73/100, IMDb 8.1/10 and fan ratings 89%. Back to Field — a major Zhang Linghe television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the Back to Field series page.

**Is Back to Field on Netflix?**
No — Back to Field 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 to Field come out?**
Back to Field first aired in 2017 and ran through 2025 (2017–present). Created by 张航希 & Zhengyu Wang & Chen Gezhou; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Back to Field are there?**
Back to Field has 9 seasons across 106 episodes (2017–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Back to Field?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Back to Field’s 106 episodes take roughly 80 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Back to Field?**
Back to Field 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 Back to Field?**
Back to Field stars Ni Ni, Shen Yue, Chen Duling, Zhang Jingyi, Arthur Chen, and others. Created by 张航希 & Zhengyu Wang & Chen Gezhou.

**How many episodes are in Back to Field?**
Back to Field has 106 episodes across 9 seasons (2017–present).

**What is Back to Field about?**
The show documents the simplistic lifestyle of living away from the bustling city centers. Each season takes place in a different rural part of China. The cast members are only provided with the basic life necessities and have to take care of everything else such as cooking their own meals and building their own furniture. To "buy" different cooking ingredients and other tools, they have to comple…

**Who created Back to Field?**
Back to Field was created by 张航希 & Zhengyu Wang & Chen Gezhou. It is a reality series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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