Tencent Joy of Life
Created by Wang Juan · 2019–present ·
Joy of Life (2019–present) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Wang Juan; stream on Viki.
Calculated from four inputs (Celluloid editorial, Metascore, IMDb and TMDB fan rating). Audience sentiment is shown separately. See how we calculate scores.
Four-input score + separate audience snapshot
Where to watch Joy of Life
Joy of Life is available on Viki — regional notes: Viki in the United States; Prime Video in the United Kingdom; Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Catalog platform tag: Viki.
Where to watch Joy of Life by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | Viu |
| South Korea | Wavve, TVING |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | Viki |
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Is Joy of Life worth watching?
Yes — Joy of Life earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Wang Juan and streaming on Viki.
Celluloid Verdict
A hugely popular costume epic that blends palace intrigue with sly comedy and genuine heart — one of the most-loved mainstream Chinese dramas of recent years.
Celluloid editorial verdict
What is Joy of Life about?
A young man with a mysterious past navigates the lethal politics of a fictional empire with modern wit and hidden strength, climbing from obscurity toward the secrets of the throne — a sprawling, unexpectedly funny costume drama that became a mainstream juggernaut.
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Critic Reviews
Joy of Life Review: Palace Intrigue With a Wicked Sense of Humour
★★★★☆
China's Joy of Life sends a young man with a hidden past through the lethal politics of a fictional empire, leavening its court intrigue with sly modern wit — a sprawling, unexpectedly funny costume epic that became a mainstream juggernaut.
A hugely entertaining costume drama that balances scheming, action and genuine comedy — one of the most purely enjoyable Chinese series in years.
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Most searched questions about Joy of Life
High-intent answers for seasons, streaming, cast, and whether Joy of Life is worth watching — built for search and AI overviews.
Yes — Joy of Life scores 84% on Celluloid. A hugely popular costume epic that blends palace intrigue with sly comedy and genuine heart — one of the most-loved mainstream Chinese dramas of recent years. Stream on Viki.
Joy of Life has 2 seasons and 82 episodes (2019–present). It is currently marked ongoing on Celluloid.
Joy of Life is catalogued under Viki and commonly streams on Viki. Availability varies by country — open the platform app or the Celluloid series page for regional notes.
Joy of Life stars Jin Chen, Xiao Zhan, Wang Churan, Zhang Ruoyun, and others. Created by Wang Juan.
Joy of Life is ongoing on Celluloid (2019–present, 2 seasons so far). Episode counts update when new seasons publish scores.
Joy of Life is primarily in Mandarin (China). Subtitles/dubs depend on your streaming platform.
About 62 hours at ~45 minutes per episode across 82 episodes — a focused weekend binge for many viewers.
Joy of Life scores 83% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 85/100, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8/10 and TMDB fan rating 90%. The separate audience snapshot is 90%. A hugely popular costume epic that blends palace intrigue with sly comedy and genuine heart — one of the most-loved mainstream Chinese dramas of recent years. See the full breakdown on the Joy of Life series page.
No — Joy of Life is not on Netflix. It streams on Viki, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
Yes — Joy of Life is available on Viki in many regions (catalogued under Viki on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Viki app or the where-to-watch notes.
Joy of Life first aired in 2019 and ran through 2024 (2019–present). Created by Wang Juan; it streams on Viki today.
Joy of Life stars Jin Chen, Xiao Zhan, Wang Churan, Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, and others. Created by Wang Juan.