# The Advisors Alliance (2017–2018) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-advisors-alliance/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 75/100 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 91% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, War & Politics |
| Seasons | 2 (86 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Advisors Alliance (2017–2018) is a Drama, War & Politics series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (85%), audience ratings (89%), Metascore (75/100), IMDb (8.3/10), and fan ratings (91%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

The Advisors Alliance — a major Tan Jianci television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

The story of Sima Yi, a great politician and strategist who lived during the Three Kingdoms era. By his side, Sima Yi has his politically-astute distaff members of his household, and pitted against them are the formidable Cao Cao and his heirs. After defending the Kingdom of Wei from Kongming formidable talents, who will end up with the ultimate power?

## Cast

Tan Jianci, Wu Xiubo, Liu Tao, Janine Chang Chun-Ning, Jerry Lee, Tang Yixin, Zhang Chenghe, Wang Dong, Xiao Shunyao, Liu Huan

## Most searched questions

**Is The Advisors Alliance worth watching?**
Yes — The Advisors Alliance earns a 85% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 85%, audience 89%, Metascore 75/100, IMDb 8.3/10, and fan 91%. The Advisors Alliance — a major Tan Jianci television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is The Advisors Alliance so highly rated?**
The Advisors Alliance scores 85% because all five independent sources agree: critics 85%, audiences 89%, Metacritic 75/100, IMDb 8.3/10 and fan ratings 91%. The Advisors Alliance — a major Tan Jianci television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the The Advisors Alliance series page.

**Is The Advisors Alliance on Netflix?**
No — The Advisors Alliance 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 The Advisors Alliance come out?**
The Advisors Alliance first aired in 2017 and ran through 2018 (2017–2018). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of The Advisors Alliance are there?**
The Advisors Alliance has 2 seasons across 86 episodes (2017–2018). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Advisors Alliance?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Advisors Alliance’s 86 episodes take roughly 65 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Advisors Alliance?**
The Advisors Alliance 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 The Advisors Alliance?**
The Advisors Alliance stars Tan Jianci, Wu Xiubo, Liu Tao, Janine Chang Chun-Ning, Jerry Lee, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in The Advisors Alliance?**
The Advisors Alliance has 86 episodes across 2 seasons (2017–2018).

**What is The Advisors Alliance about?**
The story of Sima Yi, a great politician and strategist who lived during the Three Kingdoms era. By his side, Sima Yi has his politically-astute distaff members of his household, and pitted against them are the formidable Cao Cao and his heirs. After defending the Kingdom of Wei from Kongming formidable talents, who will end up with the ultimate power?

**Who created The Advisors Alliance?**
The Advisors Alliance was created by Unknown. It is a drama, war & politics series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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