# The Imperial Coroner (2021–2026) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

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

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 80% |
| Critic Score | 80% |
| Audience Score | 84% |
| Metascore | 70/100 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Fan Score | 86% |
| Creator | Qing Xian Ya Tou & Qian Xiaobai |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Mystery, Drama, Comedy |
| Seasons | 2 (64 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Imperial Coroner (2021–2026) is a Mystery, Drama, Comedy series created by Qing Xian Ya Tou & Qian Xiaobai, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (80%), audience ratings (84%), Metascore (70/100), IMDb (7.8/10), and fan ratings (86%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

The Imperial Coroner — signature C-drama credit for Su Xiaotong.

## Synopsis

A female coroner and royal detective solve a decades-old mystery in Tang Dynasty China, risking all to expose dangerous secrets.

## Cast

Su Xiaotong, Wang Ziqi, Yang Tingdong, Zhao Yaoke, Wang Yanxin, Zhang Chenxiao, Zong Fengyan, Guo Jun, Maggie Huang, Chen Tianming

## Most searched questions

**Is The Imperial Coroner worth watching?**
Yes — The Imperial Coroner earns a 80% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 80%, audience 84%, Metascore 70/100, IMDb 7.8/10, and fan 86%. The Imperial Coroner — signature C-drama credit for Su Xiaotong.

**Why is The Imperial Coroner so highly rated?**
The Imperial Coroner scores 80% because all five independent sources agree: critics 80%, audiences 84%, Metacritic 70/100, IMDb 7.8/10 and fan ratings 86%. The Imperial Coroner — signature C-drama credit for Su Xiaotong. See the full breakdown on the The Imperial Coroner series page.

**Is The Imperial Coroner on Netflix?**
No — The Imperial Coroner 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 Imperial Coroner come out?**
The Imperial Coroner first aired in 2021 and ran through 2026 (2021–2026). Created by Qing Xian Ya Tou & Qian Xiaobai; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of The Imperial Coroner are there?**
The Imperial Coroner has 2 seasons across 64 episodes (2021–2026). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Imperial Coroner?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Imperial Coroner’s 64 episodes take roughly 48 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Imperial Coroner?**
The Imperial Coroner 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 Imperial Coroner?**
The Imperial Coroner stars Su Xiaotong, Wang Ziqi, Yang Tingdong, Zhao Yaoke, Wang Yanxin, and others. Created by Qing Xian Ya Tou & Qian Xiaobai.

**How many episodes are in The Imperial Coroner?**
The Imperial Coroner has 64 episodes across 2 seasons (2021–2026).

**What is The Imperial Coroner about?**
A female coroner and royal detective solve a decades-old mystery in Tang Dynasty China, risking all to expose dangerous secrets.

**Who created The Imperial Coroner?**
The Imperial Coroner was created by Qing Xian Ya Tou & Qian Xiaobai. It is a mystery, drama, comedy series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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