# Word of Honor (2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/word-of-honor/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 83/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 87% |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 89% |
| Creator | Priest |
| Platform | Youku |
| Genres | Drama, Action, Fantasy, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (36 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Word of Honor (2021) is a Drama, Action, Fantasy, Mystery series created by Priest, streaming on Youku. It holds a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (83%), Metascore (73/100), IMDb (7.9/10), TMDB fan (89%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 87%.

## Celluloid verdict

Word of Honor — signature C-drama credit for Gong Jun & Zhang Zhehan.

## Synopsis

A disillusioned leader of assassins sets out for the martial arts world, where he encounters a bosom friend and becomes entangled in a conspiracy.

## Cast

Gong Jun, Zhang Zhehan, Miles Wei, Zhou Ye, Ma Wenyuan, Sun Xilun, Chen Zihan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Word of Honor worth watching?**
Yes — Word of Honor earns a 81% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 83%, Metascore 73/100, IMDb 7.9/10, TMDB fan 89%. Audience snapshot is separate (87%). Word of Honor — signature C-drama credit for Gong Jun & Zhang Zhehan.

**Why is Word of Honor so highly rated?**
Word of Honor scores 81% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 83/100, Metacritic 73/100, IMDb 7.9/10 and TMDB fan rating 89%. The separate audience snapshot is 87%. Word of Honor — signature C-drama credit for Gong Jun & Zhang Zhehan. See the full breakdown on the Word of Honor series page.

**Is Word of Honor on Netflix?**
No — Word of Honor 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 Word of Honor come out?**
Word of Honor first aired in 2021 (2021). Created by Priest; it streams on Youku today.

**How many seasons of Word of Honor are there?**
Word of Honor has 1 season across 36 episodes (2021). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Word of Honor?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Word of Honor’s 36 episodes take roughly 27 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Word of Honor?**
Word of Honor 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 Word of Honor?**
Word of Honor stars Gong Jun, Zhang Zhehan, Miles Wei, Zhou Ye, Ma Wenyuan, and others. Created by Priest.

**How many episodes are in Word of Honor?**
Word of Honor has 36 episodes across 1 season (2021).

**What is Word of Honor about?**
A disillusioned leader of assassins sets out for the martial arts world, where he encounters a bosom friend and becomes entangled in a conspiracy.

**Who created Word of Honor?**
Word of Honor was created by Priest. It is a drama, action, fantasy series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

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

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