# Never-Ending Summer (2026) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/never-ending-summer/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 93% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 97% |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| IMDb | 9.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 96% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (29 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Never-Ending Summer (2026) is a Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 93% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick — averaged from critic reviews (95%), audience ratings (97%), Metascore (83/100), IMDb (9.3/10), and fan ratings (96%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Never-Ending Summer — a major Bao Shangen television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

To save her gravely ill grandmother, top student Zhou Wan approaches her mother's stepson, Lu Xixiao, for funds. They fall for each other over the summer after graduation but are torn apart by misunderstandings in reality. Ten years later, they reunite at work. Though Lu Xixiao harbors resentment, his love for Zhou Wan remains. As they uncover the truth behind a "factory accident," they resolve their differences and reunite.

## Cast

Bao Shangen, Daniel Zhou, Zhao Yingbo, Xu Yuanyina, Ke Chun, Fu Weilun, Yang Qiyuan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Never-Ending Summer worth watching?**
Yes — Never-Ending Summer earns a 93% Celluloid Score (Celluloid Pick), averaged from critic 95%, audience 97%, Metascore 83/100, IMDb 9.3/10, and fan 96%. Never-Ending Summer — a major Bao Shangen television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is Never-Ending Summer so highly rated?**
Never-Ending Summer scores 93% because all five independent sources agree: critics 95%, audiences 97%, Metacritic 83/100, IMDb 9.3/10 and fan ratings 96%. Never-Ending Summer — a major Bao Shangen television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the Never-Ending Summer series page.

**Is Never-Ending Summer on Netflix?**
No — Never-Ending Summer 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 Never-Ending Summer come out?**
Never-Ending Summer first aired in 2026 (2026). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Never-Ending Summer are there?**
Never-Ending Summer has 1 season across 29 episodes (2026). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Never-Ending Summer?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Never-Ending Summer’s 29 episodes take roughly 22 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Never-Ending Summer?**
Never-Ending Summer 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 Never-Ending Summer?**
Never-Ending Summer stars Bao Shangen, Daniel Zhou, Zhao Yingbo, Xu Yuanyina, Ke Chun, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Never-Ending Summer?**
Never-Ending Summer has 29 episodes across 1 season (2026).

**What is Never-Ending Summer about?**
To save her gravely ill grandmother, top student Zhou Wan approaches her mother's stepson, Lu Xixiao, for funds. They fall for each other over the summer after graduation but are torn apart by misunderstandings in reality. Ten years later, they reunite at work. Though Lu Xixiao harbors resentment, his love for Zhou Wan remains. As they uncover the truth behind a "factory accident," they resolve th…

**Who created Never-Ending Summer?**
Never-Ending Summer was created by Unknown. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after Never-Ending Summer?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

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