# Mystery in the Box (2024–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/mystery-in-the-box/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 65% |
| Critic Score | 65% |
| Audience Score | 69% |
| Metascore | 57/100 |
| IMDb | 6.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 71% |
| Creator | Huang Lei |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Reality |
| Seasons | 3 (41 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Mystery in the Box (2024–present) is a Reality series created by Huang Lei, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 65% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (65%), audience ratings (69%), Metascore (57/100), IMDb (6.3/10), and fan ratings (71%) across 3 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Mystery in the Box — a major Ao Ruipeng television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

"Mystery in the Box" is an all-star immersive drama suspense variety show. Huang Lei serves as a variety show producer for the first time, creating a variety show version of Truman's world. He will customize their own "Spiritual Healing Journey" for each of the 10 groups of friends in the circle. One box space, 100 characters, 10 mystery tourists, all stories are closely related to his/her life experiences. Visitors need to interact with the characters in the box, promote the plot, and uncover the truth of the story step by step in various bizarre, hilarious and reversal in order to get out of the box.

## Cast

Guan Xiaotong, Sun Zhenni, Ao Ruipeng, Chen He, Wang Xun, Lars Huang, Mark Chao, Lin Gengxin, Xu Zhisheng, Wu Bi

## Most searched questions

**Is Mystery in the Box worth watching?**
Yes — Mystery in the Box earns a 65% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 65%, audience 69%, Metascore 57/100, IMDb 6.3/10, and fan 71%. Mystery in the Box — a major Ao Ruipeng television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Mystery in the Box on Netflix?**
No — Mystery in the Box 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 Mystery in the Box come out?**
Mystery in the Box first aired in 2024 and ran through 2025 (2024–present). Created by Huang Lei; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Mystery in the Box are there?**
Mystery in the Box has 3 seasons across 41 episodes (2024–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**Where can I watch Mystery in the Box?**
Mystery in the Box 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 Mystery in the Box?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Mystery in the Box’s 41 episodes take roughly 31 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Mystery in the Box?**
Mystery in the Box stars Guan Xiaotong, Sun Zhenni, Ao Ruipeng, Chen He, Wang Xun, and others. Created by Huang Lei.

**How many episodes are in Mystery in the Box?**
Mystery in the Box has 41 episodes across 3 seasons (2024–present).

**What is Mystery in the Box about?**
"Mystery in the Box" is an all-star immersive drama suspense variety show. Huang Lei serves as a variety show producer for the first time, creating a variety show version of Truman's world. He will customize their own "Spiritual Healing Journey" for each of the 10 groups of friends in the circle. One box space, 100 characters, 10 mystery tourists, all stories are closely related to his/her life ex…

**Who created Mystery in the Box?**
Mystery in the Box was created by Huang Lei. It is a reality series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after Mystery in the Box?**
Browse more reality series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

**Is Mystery in the Box still ongoing?**
Yes — Mystery in the Box is ongoing (2024–present) with 3 seasons so far. Check the Celluloid page when new seasons lock scores and episode counts.

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