# Romance in the Alley (2024) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

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

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 93% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| IMDb | 8.7/10 |
| Fan Score | 95% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, Family |
| Seasons | 1 (40 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Romance in the Alley (2024) is a Drama, Family series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (89%), audience ratings (93%), Metascore (78/100), IMDb (8.7/10), and fan ratings (95%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Romance in the Alley — a major Wang Anyu television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

The Zhuang, Lin, and Wu families live in a small alley in Suzhou during the late 1970s. As societal changes unfold, the parents and children in each household experience dramatic shifts in their fates, forever altering their lives and relationships.

## Cast

Wang Anyu, Yan Ni, Li Guangjie, Guo Xiaodong, Jiang Xin, Fan Chengcheng, Guan Xiaotong, Lu Yuxiao, Simon Shi, Zhou Jieqiong

## Most searched questions

**Is Romance in the Alley worth watching?**
Yes — Romance in the Alley earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 89%, audience 93%, Metascore 78/100, IMDb 8.7/10, and fan 95%. Romance in the Alley — a major Wang Anyu television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is Romance in the Alley so highly rated?**
Romance in the Alley scores 88% because all five independent sources agree: critics 89%, audiences 93%, Metacritic 78/100, IMDb 8.7/10 and fan ratings 95%. Romance in the Alley — a major Wang Anyu television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the Romance in the Alley series page.

**Is Romance in the Alley on Netflix?**
No — Romance in the Alley 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 Romance in the Alley come out?**
Romance in the Alley first aired in 2024 (2024). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Romance in the Alley are there?**
Romance in the Alley has 1 season across 40 episodes (2024). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Romance in the Alley?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Romance in the Alley’s 40 episodes take roughly 30 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Romance in the Alley?**
Romance in the Alley 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 Romance in the Alley?**
Romance in the Alley stars Wang Anyu, Yan Ni, Li Guangjie, Guo Xiaodong, Jiang Xin, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Romance in the Alley?**
Romance in the Alley has 40 episodes across 1 season (2024).

**What is Romance in the Alley about?**
The Zhuang, Lin, and Wu families live in a small alley in Suzhou during the late 1970s. As societal changes unfold, the parents and children in each household experience dramatic shifts in their fates, forever altering their lives and relationships.

**Who created Romance in the Alley?**
Romance in the Alley was created by Unknown. It is a drama, family series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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