# Word of Honor (2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/word-of-honor/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 83% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 89% |
| Creator | Priest |
| Platform | Youku |
| Genres | Drama, Action, Fantasy, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (36 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Word of Honor (2021) is a Drama, Action, Fantasy, Mystery series created by Priest, streaming on Youku. It holds a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (83%), audience ratings (87%), Metascore (73/100), IMDb (7.9/10), and fan ratings (89%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Word of Honor — signature C-drama credit for Gong Jun & Zhang Zhehan.

## Synopsis

A disillusioned leader of assassins sets out for the martial arts world, where he encounters a bosom friend and becomes entangled in a conspiracy.

## Cast

Gong Jun, Zhang Zhehan, Miles Wei, Zhou Ye, Ma Wenyuan, Sun Xilun, Chen Zihan

## Most searched questions

**Is Word of Honor worth watching?**
Yes — Word of Honor earns a 82% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 83%, audience 87%, Metascore 73/100, IMDb 7.9/10, and fan 89%. Word of Honor — signature C-drama credit for Gong Jun & Zhang Zhehan.

**Why is Word of Honor so highly rated?**
Word of Honor scores 82% because all five independent sources agree: critics 83%, audiences 87%, Metacritic 73/100, IMDb 7.9/10 and fan ratings 89%. Word of Honor — signature C-drama credit for Gong Jun & Zhang Zhehan. See the full breakdown on the Word of Honor series page.

**Is Word of Honor on Netflix?**
No — Word of Honor 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 Word of Honor come out?**
Word of Honor first aired in 2021 (2021). Created by Priest; it streams on Youku today.

**How many seasons of Word of Honor are there?**
Word of Honor has 1 season across 36 episodes (2021). Status: ended / complete.

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

**Where can I watch Word of Honor?**
Word of Honor 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 Word of Honor?**
Word of Honor stars Gong Jun, Zhang Zhehan, Miles Wei, Zhou Ye, Ma Wenyuan, and others. Created by Priest.

**How many episodes are in Word of Honor?**
Word of Honor has 36 episodes across 1 season (2021).

**What is Word of Honor about?**
A disillusioned leader of assassins sets out for the martial arts world, where he encounters a bosom friend and becomes entangled in a conspiracy.

**Who created Word of Honor?**
Word of Honor was created by Priest. It is a drama, action, fantasy series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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