# Hidden Love (2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/hidden-love/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 84/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 90% |
| Creator | Lee Ching-jung |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Seasons | 1 (25 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Hidden Love (2023) is a Comedy, Drama, Romance series created by Lee Ching-jung, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (84%), Metascore (74/100), IMDb (8.4/10), TMDB fan (90%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 92%.

## Celluloid verdict

A gentle, beautifully calibrated romance that conquered streaming charts across Asia and beyond — Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan's chemistry turned a simple premise into a global fan favourite.

## Synopsis

Sang Zhi nurses a years-long crush on her older brother's best friend Duan Jiaxu; when fate reunites them at university, childhood longing slowly matures into an equal, adult love. A tender campus-to-adulthood romance that became one of the biggest C-dramas of its year.

## Cast

Zhao Lusi, Chen Zheyuan, Zhang Jiongmin, Victor Ma

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Hidden Love worth watching?**
Yes — Hidden Love earns a 83% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 84%, Metascore 74/100, IMDb 8.4/10, TMDB fan 90%. Audience snapshot is separate (92%). A gentle, beautifully calibrated romance that conquered streaming charts across Asia and beyond — Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan's chemistry turned a simple premise into a global fan favourite.

**Why is Hidden Love so highly rated?**
Hidden Love scores 83% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 84/100, Metacritic 74/100, IMDb 8.4/10 and TMDB fan rating 90%. The separate audience snapshot is 92%. A gentle, beautifully calibrated romance that conquered streaming charts across Asia and beyond — Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan's chemistry turned a simple premise into a global fan favourite. See the full breakdown on the Hidden Love series page.

**Is Hidden Love on Prime Video?**
No — Hidden Love 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 Hidden Love on Netflix?**
Yes — Hidden Love 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 Hidden Love come out?**
Hidden Love first aired in 2023 (2023). Created by Lee Ching-jung; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Hidden Love are there?**
Hidden Love has 1 season across 25 episodes (2023). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Hidden Love?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Hidden Love’s 25 episodes take roughly 19 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Hidden Love?**
Hidden Love 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 Hidden Love?**
Hidden Love stars Zhao Lusi, Chen Zheyuan, Zhang Jiongmin, Victor Ma. Created by Lee Ching-jung.

**How many episodes are in Hidden Love?**
Hidden Love has 25 episodes across 1 season (2023).

**What is Hidden Love about?**
Sang Zhi nurses a years-long crush on her older brother's best friend Duan Jiaxu; when fate reunites them at university, childhood longing slowly matures into an equal, adult love. A tender campus-to-adulthood romance that became one of the biggest C-dramas of its year.

**Who created Hidden Love?**
Hidden Love was created by Lee Ching-jung. It is a comedy, drama, romance series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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