# When Destiny Brings the Demon (2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/when-destiny-brings-the-demon/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 87% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 94% |
| Creator | Fu Hua |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (33 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

When Destiny Brings the Demon (2025) is a Drama series created by Fu Hua, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (88%), audience ratings (92%), Metascore (78/100), IMDb (8.4/10), and fan ratings (94%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

When Destiny Brings the Demon — a major Wang Yinglu television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Modern-day office drone Zou Yan accidentally stumbles into the world of cultivation and wakes up as Liao Tingyan, a disciple of the Qinggutian Sect. She's soon selected to serve the reclusive Grandmaster Sima Jiao, a powerful cultivator who's been secretly sealed inside a mountain for 500 years. Twisted by isolation and rage, he's cold, hot-tempered, and bent on revenge. Liao Tingyan doesn't know that "her" original identity is a demonic assassin. But to his surprise, she shows no ill will, no ambition, and no desire at all. Her nature fascinates him. Thus begins an unlikely romance between a villainous immortal and a healing-type "slacker," a connection that defies fate and spans lifetimes.

## Cast

Wang Yinglu, Arthur Chen, Wang Yiting, Gao Han, Wu Yuheng, Wang Yajia, Zhao Shunran

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is When Destiny Brings the Demon worth watching?**
Yes — When Destiny Brings the Demon earns a 87% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 88%, audience 92%, Metascore 78/100, IMDb 8.4/10, and fan 94%. When Destiny Brings the Demon — a major Wang Yinglu television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is When Destiny Brings the Demon so highly rated?**
When Destiny Brings the Demon scores 87% because all five independent sources agree: critics 88%, audiences 92%, Metacritic 78/100, IMDb 8.4/10 and fan ratings 94%. When Destiny Brings the Demon — a major Wang Yinglu television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the When Destiny Brings the Demon series page.

**Is When Destiny Brings the Demon on Netflix?**
No — When Destiny Brings the Demon 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 When Destiny Brings the Demon come out?**
When Destiny Brings the Demon first aired in 2025 (2025). Created by Fu Hua; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of When Destiny Brings the Demon are there?**
When Destiny Brings the Demon has 1 season across 33 episodes (2025). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch When Destiny Brings the Demon?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, When Destiny Brings the Demon’s 33 episodes take roughly 25 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch When Destiny Brings the Demon?**
When Destiny Brings the Demon 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 When Destiny Brings the Demon?**
When Destiny Brings the Demon stars Wang Yinglu, Arthur Chen, Wang Yiting, Gao Han, Wu Yuheng, and others. Created by Fu Hua.

**How many episodes are in When Destiny Brings the Demon?**
When Destiny Brings the Demon has 33 episodes across 1 season (2025).

**What is When Destiny Brings the Demon about?**
Modern-day office drone Zou Yan accidentally stumbles into the world of cultivation and wakes up as Liao Tingyan, a disciple of the Qinggutian Sect. She's soon selected to serve the reclusive Grandmaster Sima Jiao, a powerful cultivator who's been secretly sealed inside a mountain for 500 years. Twisted by isolation and rage, he's cold, hot-tempered, and bent on revenge. Liao Tingyan doesn't know…

**Who created When Destiny Brings the Demon?**
When Destiny Brings the Demon was created by Fu Hua. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after When Destiny Brings the Demon?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

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