# Joy of Life (2019–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/joy-of-life/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 85/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 90% |
| Creator | Wang Juan |
| Platform | Viki |
| Genres | Drama, Comedy, History |
| Seasons | 2 (82 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Joy of Life (2019–present) is a Drama, Comedy, History series created by Wang Juan, streaming on Viki. It holds a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (85%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8/10), TMDB fan (90%) across 2 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 90%.

## Celluloid verdict

A hugely popular costume epic that blends palace intrigue with sly comedy and genuine heart — one of the most-loved mainstream Chinese dramas of recent years.

## Synopsis

A young man with a mysterious past navigates the lethal politics of a fictional empire with modern wit and hidden strength, climbing from obscurity toward the secrets of the throne — a sprawling, unexpectedly funny costume drama that became a mainstream juggernaut.

## Cast

Jin Chen, Xiao Zhan, Wang Churan, Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, Li Xiaoran, Wu Gang, Xin Zhilei, Liu Duanduan, Song Yi, Li Chun

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Joy of Life worth watching?**
Yes — Joy of Life earns a 83% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 85%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8/10, TMDB fan 90%. Audience snapshot is separate (90%). A hugely popular costume epic that blends palace intrigue with sly comedy and genuine heart — one of the most-loved mainstream Chinese dramas of recent years.

**Why is Joy of Life so highly rated?**
Joy of Life scores 83% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 85/100, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8/10 and TMDB fan rating 90%. The separate audience snapshot is 90%. A hugely popular costume epic that blends palace intrigue with sly comedy and genuine heart — one of the most-loved mainstream Chinese dramas of recent years. See the full breakdown on the Joy of Life series page.

**Is Joy of Life on Netflix?**
No — Joy of Life is not on Netflix. It streams on Viki, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Joy of Life on Viki?**
Yes — Joy of Life is available on Viki in many regions (catalogued under Viki on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Viki app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Joy of Life come out?**
Joy of Life first aired in 2019 and ran through 2024 (2019–present). Created by Wang Juan; it streams on Viki today.

**How many seasons of Joy of Life are there?**
Joy of Life has 2 seasons across 82 episodes (2019–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Joy of Life?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Joy of Life’s 82 episodes take roughly 62 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Joy of Life?**
Joy of Life streams on Viki in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Joy of Life?**
Joy of Life stars Jin Chen, Xiao Zhan, Wang Churan, Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, and others. Created by Wang Juan.

**How many episodes are in Joy of Life?**
Joy of Life has 82 episodes across 2 seasons (2019–present).

**What is Joy of Life about?**
A young man with a mysterious past navigates the lethal politics of a fictional empire with modern wit and hidden strength, climbing from obscurity toward the secrets of the throne — a sprawling, unexpectedly funny costume drama that became a mainstream juggernaut.

**Who created Joy of Life?**
Joy of Life was created by Wang Juan. It is a drama, comedy, history series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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