# The Ghost Bride (2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-ghost-bride/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 65% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 65/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 72% |
| Metascore | 58/100 |
| IMDb | 6.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 70% |
| Creator | Kai Yu Wu |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (6 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | Malaysia |

## Quick answer

The Ghost Bride (2020) is a Drama, Fantasy, Mystery series created by Kai Yu Wu, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 65% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (65%), Metascore (58/100), IMDb (6.6/10), TMDB fan (70%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 72%.

## Celluloid verdict

A fizzy, visually lavish supernatural mystery — critics were split on its soapy tonal shifts but charmed by its Peranakan setting, production design and the sheer novelty of its ghost-marriage premise.

## Synopsis

In 1890s Malacca, debt-ridden Li Lan is asked to become a 'ghost bride' to a wealthy family's dead son, and her refusal pitches her between the living world and a baroque Chinese afterlife as she investigates his murder. Adapted from Yangsze Choo's bestselling novel.

## Cast

Huang Pei-jia, Wu Kang-jen, Ludi Lin, Kuang Tian

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Ghost Bride worth watching?**
Yes — The Ghost Bride earns a 65% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 65%, Metascore 58/100, IMDb 6.6/10, TMDB fan 70%. Audience snapshot is separate (72%). A fizzy, visually lavish supernatural mystery — critics were split on its soapy tonal shifts but charmed by its Peranakan setting, production design and the sheer novelty of its ghost-marriage premise.

**Is The Ghost Bride on Prime Video?**
No — The Ghost Bride 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.

**What year did The Ghost Bride come out?**
The Ghost Bride first aired in 2020 (2020). Created by Kai Yu Wu; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is The Ghost Bride on Netflix?**
Yes — The Ghost Bride 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.

**How many seasons of The Ghost Bride are there?**
The Ghost Bride has 1 season across 6 episodes (2020). Status: ended / complete.

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

**How long does it take to watch The Ghost Bride?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Ghost Bride’s 6 episodes take around 5 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The Ghost Bride?**
The Ghost Bride stars Huang Pei-jia, Wu Kang-jen, Ludi Lin, Kuang Tian. Created by Kai Yu Wu.

**How many episodes are in The Ghost Bride?**
The Ghost Bride has 6 episodes across 1 season (2020).

**What is The Ghost Bride about?**
In 1890s Malacca, debt-ridden Li Lan is asked to become a 'ghost bride' to a wealthy family's dead son, and her refusal pitches her between the living world and a baroque Chinese afterlife as she investigates his murder. Adapted from Yangsze Choo's bestselling novel.

**Who created The Ghost Bride?**
The Ghost Bride was created by Kai Yu Wu. It is a drama, fantasy, mystery series from Malaysia, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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