# Nirvana in Fire (2015) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/nirvana-in-fire/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 91% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 96/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 95% |
| Metascore | 84/100 |
| IMDb | 8.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 95% |
| Creator | Hai Yan |
| Platform | Viki |
| Genres | Drama, History, Thriller |
| Seasons | 1 (54 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Nirvana in Fire (2015) is a Drama, History, Thriller series created by Hai Yan, streaming on Viki. It holds a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick — from Celluloid editorial (96%), Metascore (84/100), IMDb (8.9/10), TMDB fan (95%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 95%.

## Celluloid verdict

Often called China's answer to a great political epic — a meticulously plotted, morally serious historical drama of extraordinary craft and one of the finest Chinese series ever made.

## Synopsis

The sole survivor of a massacred army returns to the imperial capital under a new identity as a frail master strategist, orchestrating a patient, intricate campaign to clear his family's name and reshape the throne — a chess match of a period drama widely hailed as a Chinese masterpiece.

## Cast

Leo Wu, Hu Ge, Liu Tao, Wang Kai, Chen Long

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Nirvana in Fire worth watching?**
Yes — Nirvana in Fire earns a 91% Celluloid Score (Celluloid Pick), from editorial 96%, Metascore 84/100, IMDb 8.9/10, TMDB fan 95%. Audience snapshot is separate (95%). Often called China's answer to a great political epic — a meticulously plotted, morally serious historical drama of extraordinary craft and one of the finest Chinese series ever made.

**Why is Nirvana in Fire so highly rated?**
Nirvana in Fire scores 91% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 96/100, Metacritic 84/100, IMDb 8.9/10 and TMDB fan rating 95%. The separate audience snapshot is 95%. Often called China's answer to a great political epic — a meticulously plotted, morally serious historical drama of extraordinary craft and one of the finest Chinese series ever made. See the full breakdown on the Nirvana in Fire series page.

**Is Nirvana in Fire on Netflix?**
No — Nirvana in Fire 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.

**Is Nirvana in Fire on Viki?**
Yes — Nirvana in Fire 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.

**What year did Nirvana in Fire come out?**
Nirvana in Fire first aired in 2015 (2015). Created by Hai Yan; it streams on Viki today.

**How many seasons of Nirvana in Fire are there?**
Nirvana in Fire has 1 season across 54 episodes (2015). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Nirvana in Fire?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Nirvana in Fire’s 54 episodes take roughly 41 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

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

**Who is in the cast of Nirvana in Fire?**
Nirvana in Fire stars Leo Wu, Hu Ge, Liu Tao, Wang Kai, Chen Long. Created by Hai Yan.

**How many episodes are in Nirvana in Fire?**
Nirvana in Fire has 54 episodes across 1 season (2015).

**What is Nirvana in Fire about?**
The sole survivor of a massacred army returns to the imperial capital under a new identity as a frail master strategist, orchestrating a patient, intricate campaign to clear his family's name and reshape the throne — a chess match of a period drama widely hailed as a Chinese masterpiece.

**Who created Nirvana in Fire?**
Nirvana in Fire was created by Hai Yan. It is a drama, history, thriller series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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