Tencent Joy of Life
Created by Wang Juan · 2019–present ·
Is Joy of Life worth watching?
Joy of Life (2019–present) earns an 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Wang Juan; stream on WeTV. See how the score is built.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
Also known as 庆余年 Alegria da Vida 慶余年～麒麟児、現る～ 경여년 慶餘年 หาญท้าชะตาฟ้า ปริศนายุทธจักร Khánh Dư Niên
Joy of Life season guide
Joy of Life has 2 seasons and 82 episodes so far, and it is still running. Season and episode data from TMDB.
| Season | Episodes | Premiered |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 46 | |
| Season 2 | 36 |
Where to watch Joy of Life
Joy of Life is available on WeTV — regional notes: WeTV in the United States; Prime Video in the United Kingdom; WeTV in Indonesia. Catalog platform tag: Viki.
Where to watch Joy of Life by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | WeTV |
| Indonesia | WeTV |
| Japan | WeTV |
| Malaysia | Viu, WeTV |
| Philippines | WeTV |
| South Korea | Wavve, TVING, WeTV |
| Thailand | WeTV |
| United Arab Emirates | WeTV |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | WeTV |
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Is Joy of Life worth watching?
Yes — Joy of Life earns an 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Wang Juan and streaming on WeTV.
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.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
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.
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Critic Reviews
Joy of Life (2019) Review: Court Intrigue With a Grin
★★★★☆
Joy of Life is a Chinese costume epic in which a young man with a modern mind navigates a deadly imperial court, a sprawling saga lifted by sly, disarming wit.
Yes. It is one of the most entertaining Chinese costume dramas of recent years, ideal for viewers who want scheming and swordplay with a sense of humour.
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Joy of Life: frequently asked questions
Seasons, episodes, where to stream, the cast and whether Joy of Life is worth your time.
Yes — Joy of Life scores 84% on Celluloid. 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. Stream on Viki.
Joy of Life is catalogued under Viki and commonly streams on Viki. Availability varies by country — open the platform app or the Celluloid series page for regional notes.
Joy of Life stars Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming and Wu Gang. Created by Wang Juan.
Joy of Life is primarily in Mandarin (China). Subtitles/dubs depend on your streaming platform.
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.
No — Joy of Life is not on Netflix. It streams on WeTV, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
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.
Joy of Life first aired in 2019 and is still running (2019–present). Created by Wang Juan; it streams on WeTV today.
Joy of Life has 2 seasons across 82 episodes (2019–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.
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.
Joy of Life stars Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, Wu Gang, Xin Zhilei, and others. Created by Wang Juan.
Joy of Life has 82 episodes across 2 seasons (2019–present).