# Decoded (2016) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

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

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 72% |
| Critic Score | 72% |
| Audience Score | 76% |
| Metascore | 63/100 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Fan Score | 78% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (44 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Decoded (2016) is a Drama, Mystery series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (72%), audience ratings (76%), Metascore (63/100), IMDb (7/10), and fan ratings (78%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Decoded — a major Zhang Zhehan television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

A math genius gets recruited by Chinese spy agency to crack a complex coded message in the early republican era.

## Cast

Zhang Zhehan, Ying Er, Chen Xuedong, Jing Chao, Yin Xiaotian, Guo Jingfei, Wang Yanyang, Ady An, Apollo Yu Bo, Yang Yitong

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Decoded worth watching?**
Yes — Decoded earns a 72% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 72%, audience 76%, Metascore 63/100, IMDb 7/10, and fan 78%. Decoded — a major Zhang Zhehan television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Decoded on Netflix?**
No — Decoded 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 Decoded come out?**
Decoded first aired in 2016 (2016). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Decoded are there?**
Decoded has 1 season across 44 episodes (2016). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Decoded?**
Decoded 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 Decoded?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Decoded’s 44 episodes take roughly 33 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Decoded?**
Decoded stars Zhang Zhehan, Ying Er, Chen Xuedong, Jing Chao, Yin Xiaotian, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Decoded?**
Decoded has 44 episodes across 1 season (2016).

**What is Decoded about?**
A math genius gets recruited by Chinese spy agency to crack a complex coded message in the early republican era.

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

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

**Is Decoded finished?**
Yes — Decoded has ended (2016), with 1 season across 44 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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