# Sword and Beloved (2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/sword-and-beloved/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-28

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 76% |
| Critic Score | 76% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 66/100 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 82% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (36 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Sword and Beloved (2025) is a Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (76%), audience ratings (80%), Metascore (66/100), IMDb (7.4/10), and fan ratings (82%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Sword and Beloved — a major Cheng Yi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

The drama series revolves around Wangquan Fugui, who is trained as the ultimate demon-slayer of the Yiqi Alliance since childhood, meeting Qing Tong, a spider demon who infiltrates Wangquan Manor as a spy. Qing Tong’s presence allows Fugui to broaden his horizon and change his view on demons. Yearning for freedom, Fugui’s fervor for attaining world peace is gradually ignited. After experiencing extreme agony, he leaves Wangquan Manor with Qing Tong, embarking on a journey of self-enlightenment.

## Cast

Hu Lianxin, Chang Huasen, Cheng Yi, Li Yitong, Guo Junchen, Ken Chang Tzu-Yao, Mao Xiaohui

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Sword and Beloved worth watching?**
Yes — Sword and Beloved earns a 76% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 76%, audience 80%, Metascore 66/100, IMDb 7.4/10, and fan 82%. Sword and Beloved — a major Cheng Yi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is Sword and Beloved on Netflix?**
No — Sword and Beloved 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 Sword and Beloved come out?**
Sword and Beloved first aired in 2025 (2025). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Sword and Beloved are there?**
Sword and Beloved has 1 season across 36 episodes (2025). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Sword and Beloved?**
Sword and Beloved 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 Sword and Beloved?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Sword and Beloved’s 36 episodes take roughly 27 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Sword and Beloved?**
Sword and Beloved stars Hu Lianxin, Chang Huasen, Cheng Yi, Li Yitong, Guo Junchen, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Sword and Beloved?**
Sword and Beloved has 36 episodes across 1 season (2025).

**What is Sword and Beloved about?**
The drama series revolves around Wangquan Fugui, who is trained as the ultimate demon-slayer of the Yiqi Alliance since childhood, meeting Qing Tong, a spider demon who infiltrates Wangquan Manor as a spy. Qing Tong’s presence allows Fugui to broaden his horizon and change his view on demons. Yearning for freedom, Fugui’s fervor for attaining world peace is gradually ignited. After experiencing ex…

**Who created Sword and Beloved?**
Sword and Beloved was created by Unknown. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

**Is Sword and Beloved finished?**
Yes — Sword and Beloved has ended (2025), with 1 season across 36 episodes on record. You can watch the complete run without waiting on new episodes.

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