# Blossoms Shanghai (2024) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/blossoms-shanghai/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 92/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 89% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 91% |
| Creator | Wong Kar-wai |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, History |
| Seasons | 1 (30 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Blossoms Shanghai (2024) is a Drama, Romance, History series created by Wong Kar-wai, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (92%), Metascore (82/100), IMDb (8.5/10), TMDB fan (91%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 89%.

## Celluloid verdict

Wong Kar-wai's first major television work is a sensory triumph — Hu Ge anchors a nostalgic Shanghai tapestry that dominated Magnolia 2024 and proved the auteur's romantic grammar could scale to serial form without losing its ache.

## Synopsis

Wong Kar-wai adapts Jin Yucheng's novel into a luminous 1990s Shanghai saga where restaurateur A Bao navigates love, commerce, and memory across a city transforming at breakneck speed — a period mosaic of neon longing and missed connections that swept the Magnolia Awards.

## Cast

Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tang Yan, Chen Long, Xin Zhilei

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Blossoms Shanghai worth watching?**
Yes — Blossoms Shanghai earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 92%, Metascore 82/100, IMDb 8.5/10, TMDB fan 91%. Audience snapshot is separate (89%). Wong Kar-wai's first major television work is a sensory triumph — Hu Ge anchors a nostalgic Shanghai tapestry that dominated Magnolia 2024 and proved the auteur's romantic grammar could scale to serial form without losing its ache.

**Why is Blossoms Shanghai so highly rated?**
Blossoms Shanghai scores 88% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 92/100, Metacritic 82/100, IMDb 8.5/10 and TMDB fan rating 91%. The separate audience snapshot is 89%. Wong Kar-wai's first major television work is a sensory triumph — Hu Ge anchors a nostalgic Shanghai tapestry that dominated Magnolia 2024 and proved the auteur's romantic grammar could scale to serial form without losing its ache. See the full breakdown on the Blossoms Shanghai series page.

**Is Blossoms Shanghai on Prime Video?**
No — Blossoms Shanghai is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Blossoms Shanghai on Netflix?**
Yes — Blossoms Shanghai is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Blossoms Shanghai come out?**
Blossoms Shanghai first aired in 2024 (2024). Created by Wong Kar-wai; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Blossoms Shanghai are there?**
Blossoms Shanghai has 1 season across 30 episodes (2024). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Blossoms Shanghai?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Blossoms Shanghai’s 30 episodes take roughly 23 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Blossoms Shanghai?**
Blossoms Shanghai streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Blossoms Shanghai?**
Blossoms Shanghai stars Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tang Yan, Chen Long, Xin Zhilei. Created by Wong Kar-wai.

**How many episodes are in Blossoms Shanghai?**
Blossoms Shanghai has 30 episodes across 1 season (2024).

**What is Blossoms Shanghai about?**
Wong Kar-wai adapts Jin Yucheng's novel into a luminous 1990s Shanghai saga where restaurateur A Bao navigates love, commerce, and memory across a city transforming at breakneck speed — a period mosaic of neon longing and missed connections that swept the Magnolia Awards.

**Who created Blossoms Shanghai?**
Blossoms Shanghai was created by Wong Kar-wai. It is a drama, romance, history series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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