# Lighter and Princess (2022) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/lighter-and-princess/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 82% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 88% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (36 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Lighter and Princess (2022) is a Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (82%), audience ratings (86%), Metascore (72/100), IMDb (8/10), and fan ratings (88%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Lighter and Princess — signature C-drama credit for Chen Feiyu & Zhao Jinmai.

## Synopsis

As soon as Zhu Yun started college life, the world was completely turned upside down by the intrusion of "bad boy" Li Xun. He was regarded by Zhu Yun as a rich, ignorant and incompetent son, but his real identity was actually a special admissions student who was admitted by the school, and a rare programming genius. After several confrontations, the two have some appreciation for each other. The senior Fang Zhijing made things difficult for Zhu Yun many times, Li Xun took action to protect Zhu Yun, and invited her to join the preparation team he set up to win a major programming competition on behalf of the school.

## Cast

Zhao Jinmai, Arthur Chen, Chen Feiyu, Zhang Jingyi, Zhao Zhiwei, Jenny Zeng, Cui Yuxin, Qian Didi, Zhang Xilin, Jill Hsu

## Most searched questions

**Is Lighter and Princess worth watching?**
Yes — Lighter and Princess earns a 82% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 82%, audience 86%, Metascore 72/100, IMDb 8/10, and fan 88%. Lighter and Princess — signature C-drama credit for Chen Feiyu & Zhao Jinmai.

**Why is Lighter and Princess so highly rated?**
Lighter and Princess scores 82% because all five independent sources agree: critics 82%, audiences 86%, Metacritic 72/100, IMDb 8/10 and fan ratings 88%. Lighter and Princess — signature C-drama credit for Chen Feiyu & Zhao Jinmai. See the full breakdown on the Lighter and Princess series page.

**Is Lighter and Princess on Netflix?**
No — Lighter and Princess 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 Lighter and Princess come out?**
Lighter and Princess first aired in 2022 (2022). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Lighter and Princess are there?**
Lighter and Princess has 1 season across 36 episodes (2022). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Lighter and Princess?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Lighter and Princess’s 36 episodes take roughly 27 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Lighter and Princess?**
Lighter and Princess streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Lighter and Princess?**
Lighter and Princess stars Zhao Jinmai, Arthur Chen, Chen Feiyu, Zhang Jingyi, Zhao Zhiwei, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Lighter and Princess?**
Lighter and Princess has 36 episodes across 1 season (2022).

**What is Lighter and Princess about?**
As soon as Zhu Yun started college life, the world was completely turned upside down by the intrusion of "bad boy" Li Xun. He was regarded by Zhu Yun as a rich, ignorant and incompetent son, but his real identity was actually a special admissions student who was admitted by the school, and a rare programming genius. After several confrontations, the two have some appreciation for each other. The s…

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

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

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