# The First Frost (2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-first-frost/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 92% |
| Creator | Zhu Yi |
| Platform | Youku |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (32 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The First Frost (2025) is a Drama series created by Zhu Yi, streaming on Youku. It holds a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (86%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8.4/10), TMDB fan (92%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 90%.

## Celluloid verdict

The First Frost — signature C-drama credit for Bai Lu & Zhang Linghe.

## Synopsis

Wen Yifan, by chance, ends up living with her high school classmate Sang Yan, whom she once rejected. They keep their distance until Wen Yifan learns from Sang Yan that she sleepwalks, intertwining their lives once more.

## Cast

Zhang Ruonan, Zhang Miaoyi, Bai Lu, Zhang Linghe, Zhai Xiaowen, Bai Jingting, Edward Chen, Yuan Ye, Chen Jianan, Fu Miao

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The First Frost worth watching?**
Yes — The First Frost earns a 85% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 86%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8.4/10, TMDB fan 92%. Audience snapshot is separate (90%). The First Frost — signature C-drama credit for Bai Lu & Zhang Linghe.

**Why is The First Frost so highly rated?**
The First Frost scores 85% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 86/100, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8.4/10 and TMDB fan rating 92%. The separate audience snapshot is 90%. The First Frost — signature C-drama credit for Bai Lu & Zhang Linghe. See the full breakdown on the The First Frost series page.

**Is The First Frost on Netflix?**
No — The First Frost is not on Netflix. It streams on Youku, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Youku. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The First Frost come out?**
The First Frost first aired in 2025 (2025). Created by Zhu Yi; it streams on Youku today.

**How many seasons of The First Frost are there?**
The First Frost has 1 season across 32 episodes (2025). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The First Frost?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The First Frost’s 32 episodes take roughly 24 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The First Frost?**
The First Frost streams on Youku in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Youku. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The First Frost?**
The First Frost stars Zhang Ruonan, Zhang Miaoyi, Bai Lu, Zhang Linghe, Zhai Xiaowen, and others. Created by Zhu Yi.

**How many episodes are in The First Frost?**
The First Frost has 32 episodes across 1 season (2025).

**What is The First Frost about?**
Wen Yifan, by chance, ends up living with her high school classmate Sang Yan, whom she once rejected. They keep their distance until Wen Yifan learns from Sang Yan that she sleepwalks, intertwining their lives once more.

**Who created The First Frost?**
The First Frost was created by Zhu Yi. It is a drama series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after The First Frost?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s Youku hub, or open More Like This.

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