# Story of Yanxi Palace (2018) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/story-of-yanxi-palace/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 92% |
| Creator | Yu Zheng |
| Platform | Viki |
| Genres | Drama, History, Romance |
| Seasons | 1 (70 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Story of Yanxi Palace (2018) is a Drama, History, Romance series created by Yu Zheng, streaming on Viki. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (86%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8.2/10), TMDB fan (92%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 90%.

## Celluloid verdict

A gorgeously appointed, addictively plotted palace drama whose vengeful, proactive heroine made it one of the most-watched Chinese series on the planet.

## Synopsis

A sharp-witted maid enters the Qing dynasty's Forbidden City to investigate her sister's death and, refusing to be a victim, outmanoeuvres rivals to rise through the ranks of the imperial court — a slickly modern palace drama that became a worldwide streaming sensation.

## Cast

Xu Kai, Wu Jinyan, Qin Lan, Nie Yuan, Charmaine Sheh, Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man, Wang Yuanke, Tan Zhuo, Zhang Jiani, Jiang Zixin, Su Qing, Lawrence Wong

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Story of Yanxi Palace worth watching?**
Yes — Story of Yanxi Palace earns a 84% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 86%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8.2/10, TMDB fan 92%. Audience snapshot is separate (90%). A gorgeously appointed, addictively plotted palace drama whose vengeful, proactive heroine made it one of the most-watched Chinese series on the planet.

**Why is Story of Yanxi Palace so highly rated?**
Story of Yanxi Palace scores 84% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 86/100, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and TMDB fan rating 92%. The separate audience snapshot is 90%. A gorgeously appointed, addictively plotted palace drama whose vengeful, proactive heroine made it one of the most-watched Chinese series on the planet. See the full breakdown on the Story of Yanxi Palace series page.

**Is Story of Yanxi Palace on Netflix?**
No — Story of Yanxi Palace 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 Story of Yanxi Palace on Viki?**
Yes — Story of Yanxi Palace 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 Story of Yanxi Palace come out?**
Story of Yanxi Palace first aired in 2018 (2018). Created by Yu Zheng; it streams on Viki today.

**How many seasons of Story of Yanxi Palace are there?**
Story of Yanxi Palace has 1 season across 70 episodes (2018). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Story of Yanxi Palace?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Story of Yanxi Palace’s 70 episodes take roughly 53 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Story of Yanxi Palace?**
Story of Yanxi Palace 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 Story of Yanxi Palace?**
Story of Yanxi Palace stars Xu Kai, Wu Jinyan, Qin Lan, Nie Yuan, Charmaine Sheh, and others. Created by Yu Zheng.

**How many episodes are in Story of Yanxi Palace?**
Story of Yanxi Palace has 70 episodes across 1 season (2018).

**What is Story of Yanxi Palace about?**
A sharp-witted maid enters the Qing dynasty's Forbidden City to investigate her sister's death and, refusing to be a victim, outmanoeuvres rivals to rise through the ranks of the imperial court — a slickly modern palace drama that became a worldwide streaming sensation.

**Who created Story of Yanxi Palace?**
Story of Yanxi Palace was created by Yu Zheng. It is a drama, history, romance series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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