# Road to Success (2026) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/road-to-success/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 91% |
| Metascore | 77/100 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 93% |
| Creator | Gia Lee |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (32 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Road to Success (2026) is a Drama series created by Gia Lee, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (87%), audience ratings (91%), Metascore (77/100), IMDb (8.5/10), and fan ratings (93%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Road to Success — a major Chen Jingke television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

When Lin Wanxing returns to her hometown and takes a job at a local high school, she’s unexpectedly tasked with reviving its long-disbanded soccer team. With help from her mysterious tenant, former coach Wang Fa, they work to rebuild the team, guide the students toward their dreams, and face the shadows of their own pasts along the way.

## Cast

Esther Yu, Chen Jingke, Yu Shuxin, Victor Ma, Chloe Xie

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Road to Success worth watching?**
Yes — Road to Success earns a 87% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 87%, audience 91%, Metascore 77/100, IMDb 8.5/10, and fan 93%. Road to Success — a major Chen Jingke television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is Road to Success so highly rated?**
Road to Success scores 87% because all five independent sources agree: critics 87%, audiences 91%, Metacritic 77/100, IMDb 8.5/10 and fan ratings 93%. Road to Success — a major Chen Jingke television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the Road to Success series page.

**Is Road to Success on Netflix?**
No — Road to Success 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 Road to Success come out?**
Road to Success first aired in 2026 (2026). Created by Gia Lee; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Road to Success are there?**
Road to Success has 1 season across 32 episodes (2026). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Road to Success?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Road to Success’s 32 episodes take roughly 24 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Road to Success?**
Road to Success 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 Road to Success?**
Road to Success stars Esther Yu, Chen Jingke, Yu Shuxin, Victor Ma, Chloe Xie. Created by Gia Lee.

**How many episodes are in Road to Success?**
Road to Success has 32 episodes across 1 season (2026).

**What is Road to Success about?**
When Lin Wanxing returns to her hometown and takes a job at a local high school, she’s unexpectedly tasked with reviving its long-disbanded soccer team. With help from her mysterious tenant, former coach Wang Fa, they work to rebuild the team, guide the students toward their dreams, and face the shadows of their own pasts along the way.

**Who created Road to Success?**
Road to Success was created by Gia Lee. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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