# Maiden Holmes (2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/maiden-holmes/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-28

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 71% |
| Critic Score | 71% |
| Audience Score | 75% |
| Metascore | 62/100 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 77% |
| Creator | Li Xiaojiang |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Action, Mystery, Comedy |
| Seasons | 1 (32 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Maiden Holmes (2020) is a Action, Mystery, Comedy series created by Li Xiaojiang, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (71%), audience ratings (75%), Metascore (62/100), IMDb (6.9/10), and fan ratings (77%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Maiden Holmes — a major Zhang Linghe television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

After being defeated in a war against an invading kingdom, the Prince of Qi had his military power removed. His brother, the Prince of Yun decided to make use of the chance to support the ascension of the young Emperor. Prince Qi came to a tacit agreement with the Emperor and decided to retreat from courtly affairs. Meanwhile, he embarked on a search for the truth in secret under the alias of Pei Zhao. On his journey, he meets young detective Su Ci, the young master Xie Bei Ming, and poison master Dong Ru Shuang. As the four teams up to solve a series of mysteries, they also discover each other’s and their own secrets

## Cast

Zhang Linghe, Chen Yao, Zhang Jiading, Wang Yizhe, Wang Shuyi, Yu Lei, Chen Ming, Zhu Feng

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Maiden Holmes worth watching?**
Yes — Maiden Holmes earns a 71% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 71%, audience 75%, Metascore 62/100, IMDb 6.9/10, and fan 77%. Maiden Holmes — a major Zhang Linghe television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Maiden Holmes on Netflix?**
No — Maiden Holmes 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 Maiden Holmes come out?**
Maiden Holmes first aired in 2020 (2020). Created by Li Xiaojiang; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Maiden Holmes are there?**
Maiden Holmes has 1 season across 32 episodes (2020). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Maiden Holmes?**
Maiden Holmes 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 Maiden Holmes?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Maiden Holmes’s 32 episodes take roughly 24 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Maiden Holmes?**
Maiden Holmes stars Zhang Linghe, Chen Yao, Zhang Jiading, Wang Yizhe, Wang Shuyi, and others. Created by Li Xiaojiang.

**How many episodes are in Maiden Holmes?**
Maiden Holmes has 32 episodes across 1 season (2020).

**What is Maiden Holmes about?**
After being defeated in a war against an invading kingdom, the Prince of Qi had his military power removed. His brother, the Prince of Yun decided to make use of the chance to support the ascension of the young Emperor. Prince Qi came to a tacit agreement with the Emperor and decided to retreat from courtly affairs. Meanwhile, he embarked on a search for the truth in secret under the alias of Pei…

**Who created Maiden Holmes?**
Maiden Holmes was created by Li Xiaojiang. It is a action, mystery, comedy series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

**Is Maiden Holmes finished?**
Yes — Maiden Holmes has ended (2020), with 1 season across 32 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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