# Ode to Joy (2016–2024) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/ode-to-joy/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 66% |
| Critic Score | 66% |
| Audience Score | 70% |
| Metascore | 58/100 |
| IMDb | 6.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 72% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 5 (201 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Ode to Joy (2016–2024) is a Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 66% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (66%), audience ratings (70%), Metascore (58/100), IMDb (6.4/10), and fan ratings (72%) across 5 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Ode to Joy — a major Wang Anyu television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Five independent, career-driven women living in the Ode to Joy apartment building navigate love, ambition, and personal growth as they chase fulfillment on their own terms. As they try to make it in the big city, each faces unique challenges and romantic entanglements while discovering who they truly want to be.

## Cast

Wang Anyu, Maggie Jiang, Yang Caiyu, Karlina Zhang, Zhang Huiwen, Li Haofei, Shawn Dou, Jing Chao, Zhang Haowei

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Ode to Joy worth watching?**
Yes — Ode to Joy earns a 66% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 66%, audience 70%, Metascore 58/100, IMDb 6.4/10, and fan 72%. Ode to Joy — a major Wang Anyu television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Ode to Joy on Netflix?**
No — Ode to Joy 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 Ode to Joy come out?**
Ode to Joy first aired in 2016 and ran through 2024 (2016–2024). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Ode to Joy are there?**
Ode to Joy has 5 seasons across 201 episodes (2016–2024). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Ode to Joy?**
Ode to Joy 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 Ode to Joy?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Ode to Joy’s 201 episodes take roughly 151 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Ode to Joy?**
Ode to Joy stars Wang Anyu, Maggie Jiang, Yang Caiyu, Karlina Zhang, Zhang Huiwen, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Ode to Joy?**
Ode to Joy has 201 episodes across 5 seasons (2016–2024).

**What is Ode to Joy about?**
Five independent, career-driven women living in the Ode to Joy apartment building navigate love, ambition, and personal growth as they chase fulfillment on their own terms. As they try to make it in the big city, each faces unique challenges and romantic entanglements while discovering who they truly want to be.

**Who created Ode to Joy?**
Ode to Joy was created by Unknown. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

**Is Ode to Joy finished?**
Yes — Ode to Joy has ended (2016–2024), with 5 seasons across 201 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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