# The Princess's Gambit (2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-princess-s-gambit/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-28

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 82% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 88% |
| Creator | Bai Lu Cheng Shuang |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (36 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Princess's Gambit (2025) is a Drama series created by Bai Lu Cheng Shuang, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (82%), audience ratings (86%), Metascore (72/100), IMDb (8/10), and fan ratings (88%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

The Princess's Gambit — major Liu Xueyi credit.

## Synopsis

In a world divided into three kingdoms, Princess Jiang Taohua of Zhao escapes Empress Lv's control through a marriage alliance in Wei, a kingdom fraught with political intrigue. An unexpected encounter with Chancellor Shen Zaiye draws her into his world, where their complex relationship unfolds as they navigate personal ambitions and the turbulence of court politics.

## Cast

Liu Xueyi, Meng Ziyi, Gao Han, Liu Lingzi, Bian Cheng, Fan Jingwen

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Princess's Gambit worth watching?**
Yes — The Princess's Gambit earns a 82% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 82%, audience 86%, Metascore 72/100, IMDb 8/10, and fan 88%. The Princess's Gambit — major Liu Xueyi credit.

**Why is The Princess's Gambit so highly rated?**
The Princess's Gambit scores 82% because all five independent sources agree: critics 82%, audiences 86%, Metacritic 72/100, IMDb 8/10 and fan ratings 88%. The Princess's Gambit — major Liu Xueyi credit. See the full breakdown on the The Princess's Gambit series page.

**Is The Princess's Gambit on Netflix?**
No — The Princess's Gambit 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 Princess's Gambit come out?**
The Princess's Gambit first aired in 2025 (2025). Created by Bai Lu Cheng Shuang; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of The Princess's Gambit are there?**
The Princess's Gambit has 1 season across 36 episodes (2025). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Princess's Gambit?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Princess's Gambit’s 36 episodes take roughly 27 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Princess's Gambit?**
The Princess's Gambit 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 Princess's Gambit?**
The Princess's Gambit stars Liu Xueyi, Meng Ziyi, Gao Han, Liu Lingzi, Bian Cheng, and others. Created by Bai Lu Cheng Shuang.

**How many episodes are in The Princess's Gambit?**
The Princess's Gambit has 36 episodes across 1 season (2025).

**What is The Princess's Gambit about?**
In a world divided into three kingdoms, Princess Jiang Taohua of Zhao escapes Empress Lv's control through a marriage alliance in Wei, a kingdom fraught with political intrigue. An unexpected encounter with Chancellor Shen Zaiye draws her into his world, where their complex relationship unfolds as they navigate personal ambitions and the turbulence of court politics.

**Who created The Princess's Gambit?**
The Princess's Gambit was created by Bai Lu Cheng Shuang. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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