# The Shadow Sovereign (2026–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

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

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 82% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 88% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Seasons | 1 (18 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Shadow Sovereign (2026–present) is a Drama, Romance series created by Unknown, 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 Shadow Sovereign — a major Li Hongyi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

A low-born scholar rises to power to avenge his father, only to find an unexpected alliance and deep love with the defiant princess he once vowed to destroy.

## Cast

Li Hongyi, Kong Xue'er, Liu Xuwei, Hana Lin, Miller Lu, Zhao Wenlong, Chen Siyu, Qin Chuming, Wang Yunhan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Shadow Sovereign worth watching?**
Yes — The Shadow Sovereign earns a 82% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 82%, audience 86%, Metascore 72/100, IMDb 8/10, and fan 88%. The Shadow Sovereign — a major Li Hongyi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is The Shadow Sovereign so highly rated?**
The Shadow Sovereign scores 82% because all five independent sources agree: critics 82%, audiences 86%, Metacritic 72/100, IMDb 8/10 and fan ratings 88%. The Shadow Sovereign — a major Li Hongyi television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the The Shadow Sovereign series page.

**Is The Shadow Sovereign on Netflix?**
No — The Shadow Sovereign 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 Shadow Sovereign come out?**
The Shadow Sovereign first aired in 2026 and is still running (2026–present). Created by Unknown; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of The Shadow Sovereign are there?**
The Shadow Sovereign has 1 season across 18 episodes (2026–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch The Shadow Sovereign?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Shadow Sovereign’s 18 episodes take roughly 14 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Shadow Sovereign?**
The Shadow Sovereign 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 Shadow Sovereign?**
The Shadow Sovereign stars Li Hongyi, Kong Xue'er, Liu Xuwei, Hana Lin, Miller Lu, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in The Shadow Sovereign?**
The Shadow Sovereign has 18 episodes across 1 season (2026–present).

**What is The Shadow Sovereign about?**
A low-born scholar rises to power to avenge his father, only to find an unexpected alliance and deep love with the defiant princess he once vowed to destroy.

**Who created The Shadow Sovereign?**
The Shadow Sovereign was created by Unknown. It is a drama, romance series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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