Where can I stream Joy of Life?

Joy of Life streams on Viki. It ran for 2 seasons (2019–present).

Official theatrical poster for Joy of Life (2019)

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Joy of Life

Q: Is Joy of Life worth watching?

Joy of Life has a Celluloid Score of 84%, averaged from critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, IMDb, and fan ratings. It comes recommended overall. Created by Wang Juan.

Created by Wang Juan · 2019–present

Quick Verdict

Joy of Life has a 84% Celluloid Score — our average across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, IMDb, and fan ratings. Recommended — recommended. Streaming on Viki.

84%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Averaged from 5 sources

85%Critic Score

90%Audience

76Metascore

8IMDb /10

88%Fan Score

Seasons: 2 · 82 episodes
Network: Viki
Cast: Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, Li Xiaoran

Is Joy of Life worth watching?

Yes — Joy of Life earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Wang Juan and streaming on Viki.

Critics Consensus

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.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

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.

Critic Reviews

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Joy of Life Review: Palace Intrigue With a Wicked Sense of Humour

★★★★☆ 4/5

China's Joy of Life sends a young man with a hidden past through the lethal politics of a fictional empire, leavening its court intrigue with sly modern wit — a sprawling, unexpectedly funny costume epic that became a mainstream juggernaut.

A hugely entertaining costume drama that balances scheming, action and genuine comedy — one of the most purely enjoyable Chinese series in years.