# The Double (2024) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

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

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 92% |
| Creator | Qian Shan Cha Ke |
| Platform | Youku |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Comedy |
| Seasons | 1 (40 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Double (2024) is a Drama, Mystery, Comedy series created by Qian Shan Cha Ke, streaming on Youku. It holds a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (86%), audience ratings (90%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8.2/10), and fan ratings (92%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

The Double — signature C-drama credit for Wang Xingyue.

## Synopsis

Xue Fangfei, the daughter of a well-off county magistrate lost everything after a major upheaval. Saved by Jiang Li, the daughter of the Secretariat Director, she took on the identity of Jiang Li and returned to the capital.  With the help of Duke Xiao Heng and others, she overcame numerous hardships, tirelessly fought against injustice, rescued her father who had been wrongly imprisoned, assisted Xiao Heng in upholding justice, protecting the common people, and ultimately regained a beautiful life.

## Cast

Wang Xingyue, Liu Xiening, Ai Mi, Wu Jinyan, Ding Yuxi, Chen Xinhai, Liang Yongqi, Joe Chen, Li Meng, Yang Chaoyue, Zhang Yao, He Fengtian

## Most searched questions

**Is The Double worth watching?**
Yes — The Double earns a 85% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 86%, audience 90%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8.2/10, and fan 92%. The Double — signature C-drama credit for Wang Xingyue.

**Why is The Double so highly rated?**
The Double scores 85% because all five independent sources agree: critics 86%, audiences 90%, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and fan ratings 92%. The Double — signature C-drama credit for Wang Xingyue. See the full breakdown on the The Double series page.

**Is The Double on Netflix?**
No — The Double is not on Netflix. It streams on Youku, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Youku. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Double come out?**
The Double first aired in 2024 (2024). Created by Qian Shan Cha Ke; it streams on Youku today.

**How many seasons of The Double are there?**
The Double has 1 season across 40 episodes (2024). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Double?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Double’s 40 episodes take roughly 30 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Double?**
The Double streams on Youku in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Youku. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Double?**
The Double stars Wang Xingyue, Liu Xiening, Ai Mi, Wu Jinyan, Ding Yuxi, and others. Created by Qian Shan Cha Ke.

**How many episodes are in The Double?**
The Double has 40 episodes across 1 season (2024).

**What is The Double about?**
Xue Fangfei, the daughter of a well-off county magistrate lost everything after a major upheaval. Saved by Jiang Li, the daughter of the Secretariat Director, she took on the identity of Jiang Li and returned to the capital. With the help of Duke Xiao Heng and others, she overcame numerous hardships, tirelessly fought against injustice, rescued her father who had been wrongly imprisoned, assisted…

**Who created The Double?**
The Double was created by Qian Shan Cha Ke. It is a drama, mystery, comedy series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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