# The Prisoner of Beauty (2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-prisoner-of-beauty/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 92% |
| Critic Score | 93% |
| Audience Score | 97% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| IMDb | 8.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 98% |
| Creator | Penglai Ke |
| Platform | Youku |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (36 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Prisoner of Beauty (2025) is a Drama series created by Penglai Ke, streaming on Youku. It holds a 92% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick — averaged from critic reviews (93%), audience ratings (97%), Metascore (82/100), IMDb (8.9/10), and fan ratings (98%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

The Prisoner of Beauty — signature C-drama credit for Song Zu'er & Liu Yuning.

## Synopsis

Xiao Qiao, a clever girl from the Qiao family, marries Wei Shao, the brave and kind master of the Wei family. Despite initial wariness due to ancestral grievances, Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao navigate their relationship with humor and determination. As they face challenges together, they come to appreciate each other's qualities through their warm daily life, intertwined with family and national affairs, and work to restore peace and resolve conflicts.

## Cast

Song Zuer, Liu Yuning, Song Zu'er, Xuan Lu, Liu Duanduan, Liu Xiaoqing, He Hongshan, Li Xueqin, Wei Zixin, Ao Ziyi

## Most searched questions

**Is The Prisoner of Beauty worth watching?**
Yes — The Prisoner of Beauty earns a 92% Celluloid Score (Celluloid Pick), averaged from critic 93%, audience 97%, Metascore 82/100, IMDb 8.9/10, and fan 98%. The Prisoner of Beauty — signature C-drama credit for Song Zu'er & Liu Yuning.

**Why is The Prisoner of Beauty so highly rated?**
The Prisoner of Beauty scores 92% because all five independent sources agree: critics 93%, audiences 97%, Metacritic 82/100, IMDb 8.9/10 and fan ratings 98%. The Prisoner of Beauty — signature C-drama credit for Song Zu'er & Liu Yuning. See the full breakdown on the The Prisoner of Beauty series page.

**Is The Prisoner of Beauty on Netflix?**
No — The Prisoner of Beauty 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 Prisoner of Beauty come out?**
The Prisoner of Beauty first aired in 2025 (2025). Created by Penglai Ke; it streams on Youku today.

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

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

**Where can I watch The Prisoner of Beauty?**
The Prisoner of Beauty 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 Prisoner of Beauty?**
The Prisoner of Beauty stars Song Zuer, Liu Yuning, Song Zu'er, Xuan Lu, Liu Duanduan, and others. Created by Penglai Ke.

**How many episodes are in The Prisoner of Beauty?**
The Prisoner of Beauty has 36 episodes across 1 season (2025).

**What is The Prisoner of Beauty about?**
Xiao Qiao, a clever girl from the Qiao family, marries Wei Shao, the brave and kind master of the Wei family. Despite initial wariness due to ancestral grievances, Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao navigate their relationship with humor and determination. As they face challenges together, they come to appreciate each other's qualities through their warm daily life, intertwined with family and national affair…

**Who created The Prisoner of Beauty?**
The Prisoner of Beauty was created by Penglai Ke. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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