# The Knockout (2023) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

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

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 83/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 86% |
| Creator | Xu Jizhou |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Seasons | 1 (39 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Knockout (2023) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller series created by Xu Jizhou, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (83%), Metascore (74/100), IMDb (7.9/10), TMDB fan (86%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 88%.

## Celluloid verdict

A gripping, epic-scale crime saga powered by a mesmerising villain turn from Zhang Songwen — the most talked-about Chinese drama of its year.

## Synopsis

Over two decades, a dogged police officer and a fishmonger who claws his way to the top of an organised-crime empire become mirror images locked in a generational struggle — a gritty, sweeping anti-corruption saga that was the runaway television event of its year in China.

## Cast

Zhang Yi, Zhang Songwen, Li Yitong, Wu Gang

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Knockout worth watching?**
Yes — The Knockout earns a 81% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 83%, Metascore 74/100, IMDb 7.9/10, TMDB fan 86%. Audience snapshot is separate (88%). A gripping, epic-scale crime saga powered by a mesmerising villain turn from Zhang Songwen — the most talked-about Chinese drama of its year.

**Why is The Knockout so highly rated?**
The Knockout scores 81% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 83/100, Metacritic 74/100, IMDb 7.9/10 and TMDB fan rating 86%. The separate audience snapshot is 88%. A gripping, epic-scale crime saga powered by a mesmerising villain turn from Zhang Songwen — the most talked-about Chinese drama of its year. See the full breakdown on the The Knockout series page.

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

**What year did The Knockout come out?**
The Knockout first aired in 2023 (2023). Created by Xu Jizhou; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of The Knockout are there?**
The Knockout has 1 season across 39 episodes (2023). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Knockout?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Knockout’s 39 episodes take roughly 29 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

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

**Who is in the cast of The Knockout?**
The Knockout stars Zhang Yi, Zhang Songwen, Li Yitong, Wu Gang. Created by Xu Jizhou.

**How many episodes are in The Knockout?**
The Knockout has 39 episodes across 1 season (2023).

**What is The Knockout about?**
Over two decades, a dogged police officer and a fishmonger who claws his way to the top of an organised-crime empire become mirror images locked in a generational struggle — a gritty, sweeping anti-corruption saga that was the runaway television event of its year in China.

**Who created The Knockout?**
The Knockout was created by Xu Jizhou. It is a crime, drama, thriller series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after The Knockout?**
Browse more crime series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

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