# The Classic of Mountains and Seas (2016) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-classic-of-mountains-and-seas/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 96% |
| Critic Score | 96% |
| Audience Score | 97% |
| Metascore | 90/100 |
| IMDb | 10/10 |
| Fan Score | 96% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, Action |
| Seasons | 1 (136 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Classic of Mountains and Seas (2016) is a Drama, Action series created by Unknown, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 96% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick — averaged from critic reviews (96%), audience ratings (97%), Metascore (90/100), IMDb (10/10), and fan ratings (96%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

The Classic of Mountains and Seas — a major Leo Wu television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Based on a classical text, the drama tells the tale of a royal who is abandoned at the young age of ten because of a prophecy that said he would kill his father. As he grows up, he must deal with two parts of him that fight between good and evil.

## Cast

Leo Wu, Hans Zhang, Gulnezer Bextiyar, Kenny Kwan, Gao Weiguang, Lyric Lan, Matthew Ko, Li Chao, Yin Zheng, Tang Wan

## Most searched questions

**Is The Classic of Mountains and Seas worth watching?**
Yes — The Classic of Mountains and Seas earns a 96% Celluloid Score (Celluloid Pick), averaged from critic 96%, audience 97%, Metascore 90/100, IMDb 10/10, and fan 96%. The Classic of Mountains and Seas — a major Leo Wu television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is The Classic of Mountains and Seas so highly rated?**
The Classic of Mountains and Seas scores 96% because all five independent sources agree: critics 96%, audiences 97%, Metacritic 90/100, IMDb 10/10 and fan ratings 96%. The Classic of Mountains and Seas — a major Leo Wu television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the The Classic of Mountains and Seas series page.

**Is The Classic of Mountains and Seas on Netflix?**
No — The Classic of Mountains and Seas 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 Classic of Mountains and Seas come out?**
The Classic of Mountains and Seas first aired in 2016 (2016). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of The Classic of Mountains and Seas are there?**
The Classic of Mountains and Seas has 1 season across 136 episodes (2016). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Classic of Mountains and Seas?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Classic of Mountains and Seas’s 136 episodes take roughly 102 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Classic of Mountains and Seas?**
The Classic of Mountains and Seas 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 Classic of Mountains and Seas?**
The Classic of Mountains and Seas stars Leo Wu, Hans Zhang, Gulnezer Bextiyar, Kenny Kwan, Gao Weiguang, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in The Classic of Mountains and Seas?**
The Classic of Mountains and Seas has 136 episodes across 1 season (2016).

**What is The Classic of Mountains and Seas about?**
Based on a classical text, the drama tells the tale of a royal who is abandoned at the young age of ten because of a prophecy that said he would kill his father. As he grows up, he must deal with two parts of him that fight between good and evil.

**Who created The Classic of Mountains and Seas?**
The Classic of Mountains and Seas was created by Unknown. It is a drama, action series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after The Classic of Mountains and Seas?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

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