# Simmer Down (2022) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/simmer-down/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-28

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 52% |
| Critic Score | 52% |
| Audience Score | 56% |
| Metascore | 45/100 |
| IMDb | 5/10 |
| Fan Score | 58% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, Family |
| Seasons | 1 (40 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Simmer Down (2022) is a Drama, Family series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 52% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (52%), audience ratings (56%), Metascore (45/100), IMDb (5/10), and fan ratings (58%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Simmer Down — a major Leon Lai television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

"Simmer Down" is a TV show where disputes are settled with the help of mediator and host, Yang Guang. He’s great at his job but keeps his own problems at arm’s length. When a lawyer, Liao Wang, shows up claiming his family’s old house on behalf of his long-lost mother, Yang Guang is forced to face the unresolved issues he’s been avoiding for years. To make matters worse, a new host threatens his spot on the show. Can he find a way out of this mess?

## Cast

Leon Lai, Chen Xiao, Wang Xiaochen, David Wang, Zeng Li, Lai Yi, Wang Sisi, Kong Lin, Tu Ling, Wei Qing

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Simmer Down worth watching?**
It depends — Simmer Down earns a 52% Celluloid Score (Not Recommended), averaged from critic 52%, audience 56%, Metascore 45/100, IMDb 5/10, and fan 58%. Simmer Down — a major Leon Lai television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Simmer Down on Netflix?**
No — Simmer Down 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 Simmer Down come out?**
Simmer Down first aired in 2022 (2022). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Simmer Down are there?**
Simmer Down has 1 season across 40 episodes (2022). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Simmer Down?**
Simmer Down 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 Simmer Down?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Simmer Down’s 40 episodes take roughly 30 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Simmer Down?**
Simmer Down stars Leon Lai, Chen Xiao, Wang Xiaochen, David Wang, Zeng Li, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Simmer Down?**
Simmer Down has 40 episodes across 1 season (2022).

**What is Simmer Down about?**
"Simmer Down" is a TV show where disputes are settled with the help of mediator and host, Yang Guang. He’s great at his job but keeps his own problems at arm’s length. When a lawyer, Liao Wang, shows up claiming his family’s old house on behalf of his long-lost mother, Yang Guang is forced to face the unresolved issues he’s been avoiding for years. To make matters worse, a new host threatens his s…

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

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

**Is Simmer Down finished?**
Yes — Simmer Down has ended (2022), with 1 season across 40 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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