# Stand By Me (2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/stand-by-me/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 84% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 90% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (50 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Stand By Me (2021) is a Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (84%), audience ratings (88%), Metascore (74/100), IMDb (8.2/10), and fan ratings (90%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Stand By Me — a major Cheng Yi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Set in the late Tang Dynasty during Emperor Wenzong's reign, powerful eunuchs control the court. An attempted coup to overthrow the influential eunuch Qiu Ziliang fails, leading Qiu to order the massacre of Prime Minister Wang Yang’s family. Two granddaughters escape, but they are separated. Seven years later, the new emperor, Qi Yan, establishes the Purple Clothes Bureau to confront his godfather, Qiu Ziliang. Now grown, the sisters return under new identities: Qiu Yanzhi as Qiu Ziliang’s adopted daughter and Chen Ruoyun as Qi Yan’s sword-bearer. Although on opposing sides, both seek to dismantle Qiu Ziliang’s power and restore balance to the Tang Dynasty.

## Cast

Cheng Yi, Zhang Yuxi, Xuan Lu, Han Dong, He Shengming, Li Junyi, Xi Xue, Xu Kaining, Fu Fangjun, Xie Ning

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Stand By Me worth watching?**
Yes — Stand By Me earns a 84% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 84%, audience 88%, Metascore 74/100, IMDb 8.2/10, and fan 90%. Stand By Me — a major Cheng Yi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is Stand By Me so highly rated?**
Stand By Me scores 84% because all five independent sources agree: critics 84%, audiences 88%, Metacritic 74/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and fan ratings 90%. Stand By Me — a major Cheng Yi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the Stand By Me series page.

**Is Stand By Me on Netflix?**
No — Stand By Me 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 Stand By Me come out?**
Stand By Me first aired in 2021 (2021). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Stand By Me are there?**
Stand By Me has 1 season across 50 episodes (2021). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Stand By Me?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Stand By Me’s 50 episodes take roughly 38 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Stand By Me?**
Stand By Me 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 Stand By Me?**
Stand By Me stars Cheng Yi, Zhang Yuxi, Xuan Lu, Han Dong, He Shengming, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Stand By Me?**
Stand By Me has 50 episodes across 1 season (2021).

**What is Stand By Me about?**
Set in the late Tang Dynasty during Emperor Wenzong's reign, powerful eunuchs control the court. An attempted coup to overthrow the influential eunuch Qiu Ziliang fails, leading Qiu to order the massacre of Prime Minister Wang Yang’s family. Two granddaughters escape, but they are separated. Seven years later, the new emperor, Qi Yan, establishes the Purple Clothes Bureau to confront his godfather…

**Who created Stand By Me?**
Stand By Me was created by Unknown. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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