# Winter Begonia (2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/winter-begonia/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 90% |
| Critic Score | 91% |
| Audience Score | 95% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| IMDb | 8.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 96% |
| Creator | Yu Zheng |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, War & Politics |
| Seasons | 1 (49 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Winter Begonia (2020) is a Drama, War & Politics series created by Yu Zheng, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 90% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick — averaged from critic reviews (91%), audience ratings (95%), Metascore (80/100), IMDb (8.9/10), and fan ratings (96%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Winter Begonia — a major Tan Jianci television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

In 1937 Beijing, a revered opera star and a businessman unite to preserve culture, love, and hope as their city falls under the shadow of invasion.

## Cast

Tan Jianci, Huang Xiaoming, Yin Zheng, Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man, Merxat, Liu Min, Li Zefeng, King Shih-chieh, Tang Zeng, Wang Xichao

## Most searched questions

**Is Winter Begonia worth watching?**
Yes — Winter Begonia earns a 90% Celluloid Score (Celluloid Pick), averaged from critic 91%, audience 95%, Metascore 80/100, IMDb 8.9/10, and fan 96%. Winter Begonia — a major Tan Jianci television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Why is Winter Begonia so highly rated?**
Winter Begonia scores 90% because all five independent sources agree: critics 91%, audiences 95%, Metacritic 80/100, IMDb 8.9/10 and fan ratings 96%. Winter Begonia — a major Tan Jianci television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. See the full breakdown on the Winter Begonia series page.

**Is Winter Begonia on Netflix?**
No — Winter Begonia 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 Winter Begonia come out?**
Winter Begonia first aired in 2020 (2020). Created by Yu Zheng; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Winter Begonia are there?**
Winter Begonia has 1 season across 49 episodes (2020). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Winter Begonia?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Winter Begonia’s 49 episodes take roughly 37 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Winter Begonia?**
Winter Begonia 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 Winter Begonia?**
Winter Begonia stars Tan Jianci, Huang Xiaoming, Yin Zheng, Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man, Merxat, and others. Created by Yu Zheng.

**How many episodes are in Winter Begonia?**
Winter Begonia has 49 episodes across 1 season (2020).

**What is Winter Begonia about?**
In 1937 Beijing, a revered opera star and a businessman unite to preserve culture, love, and hope as their city falls under the shadow of invasion.

**Who created Winter Begonia?**
Winter Begonia was created by Yu Zheng. It is a drama, war & politics series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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