# Destined (2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/destined/
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 |
| Seasons | 1 (40 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Destined (2023) is a Drama 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

Destined ranks among highly rated Chinese costume dramas — a Celluloid editor pick.

## Synopsis

Forced into marriage with a notorious playboy, merchant’s daughter Liu Yuru learns business to build her own strength and unexpectedly discovers her husband’s sincerity beneath his reckless facade. As they weather danger, rebuild their lives, and work to ease the burdens of the people, the pair rise together to create a more prosperous era.

## Cast

Bai Jingting, Song Yi, Liu Xueyi, Zhang Haowei, He Shengming, Zhang Yanyan, He Zhonghua, Wang Ce, Wu Mian, Zhang Chenghe, Kong Lin, Cheng Zi

## Most searched questions

**Is Destined worth watching?**
Yes — Destined earns a 77% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 78%, audience 82%, Metascore 69/100, IMDb 7.4/10, and fan 84%. Destined ranks among highly rated Chinese costume dramas — a Celluloid editor pick.

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

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

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

**Who is in the cast of Destined?**
Destined stars Bai Jingting, Song Yi, Liu Xueyi, Zhang Haowei, He Shengming, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Destined?**
Destined has 40 episodes across 1 season (2023).

**What is Destined about?**
Forced into marriage with a notorious playboy, merchant’s daughter Liu Yuru learns business to build her own strength and unexpectedly discovers her husband’s sincerity beneath his reckless facade. As they weather danger, rebuild their lives, and work to ease the burdens of the people, the pair rise together to create a more prosperous era.

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

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

**Is Destined finished?**
Yes — Destined 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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