Shandong Film & TV Nirvana in Fire
Created by Hai Yan · 2015 ·
Is Nirvana in Fire worth watching?
Nirvana in Fire (2015) earns a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Recommended overall. Created by Hai Yan; stream on Netflix, Wavve, TVING, U-NEXT. See how the score is built.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
Also known as 琅琊榜 琅琊榜 ～麒麟の才子、風雲起こす～ 랑야방: 권력의 기록 瑯琊榜 มหาบุรุษพลิกแผ่นดิน Lang Nha Bảng
Where to watch Nirvana in Fire
Streaming availability varies by region — Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; U-NEXT in Japan. Primary catalog tag: Viki.
Where to watch Nirvana in Fire by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Netflix, Wavve, TVING |
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Is Nirvana in Fire worth watching?
Yes — Nirvana in Fire earns a 91% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick, created by Hai Yan and streaming on Netflix, Wavve, TVING, U-NEXT.
Celluloid Verdict
Often called China's answer to a great political epic — a meticulously plotted, morally serious historical drama of extraordinary craft and one of the finest Chinese series ever made.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
What is Nirvana in Fire about?
The sole survivor of a massacred army returns to the imperial capital under a new identity as a frail master strategist, orchestrating a patient, intricate campaign to clear his family's name and reshape the throne — a chess match of a period drama widely hailed as a Chinese masterpiece.
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Critic Reviews
Nirvana in Fire (2015) Review: A Strategist's Long Game
★★★★★
Nirvana in Fire follows a frail strategist who returns to the capital under a new name to right an old injustice, a Chinese court epic of rare intelligence and craft.
Yes, emphatically. It is among the finest Chinese dramas ever made, ideal for patient viewers who love political intrigue and can commit to 54 episodes.
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Nirvana in Fire: frequently asked questions
Seasons, episodes, where to stream, the cast and whether Nirvana in Fire is worth your time.
Yes — Nirvana in Fire scores 92% on Celluloid. Often called China's answer to a great political epic — a meticulously plotted, morally serious historical drama of extraordinary craft and one of the finest Chinese series ever made. Stream on Viki.
Nirvana in Fire 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.
Nirvana in Fire stars Hu Ge, Liu Tao, Wang Kai and Leo Wu. Created by Hai Yan.
Nirvana in Fire is primarily in Mandarin (China). Subtitles/dubs depend on your streaming platform.
Nirvana in Fire scores 91% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 96/100, Metacritic 84/100, IMDb 8.9/10 and TMDB fan rating 95%. The separate audience snapshot is 95%. Often called China's answer to a great political epic — a meticulously plotted, morally serious historical drama of extraordinary craft and one of the finest Chinese series ever made. See the full breakdown on the Nirvana in Fire series page.
No — Nirvana in Fire is not on Netflix. It streams on Viki, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
Yes — Nirvana in Fire 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.
Nirvana in Fire first aired in 2015 (2015). Created by Hai Yan; it streams on Viki today.
Nirvana in Fire has 1 season across 54 episodes (2015). Status: ended / complete.
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Nirvana in Fire’s 54 episodes take roughly 41 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.
Nirvana in Fire stars Hu Ge, Liu Tao, Wang Kai, Leo Wu, Chen Long. Created by Hai Yan.
Nirvana in Fire has 54 episodes across 1 season (2015).