OVERDO IS COMMING BUT IM NOT QUITE SURE IF I WILL WATCH IT CUZ I NEVER REALLY MOVED O FROM ZHU YU CUZ WDYM ZHL AND TXW IS THE BEST FOR ME. LOVE THEM TOO MUCH TO WATCH ANYTHING ELSE. NO HATE TO ANY ACTORS OR ACTRESSES.
According to Netflix's What We Watched report on viewing trends for the first half of 2026, released on July 17, Pursuit of Jade recorded a total of 11.6 million views. Among 8,193 titles available on the platform in the first half of 2026, it still ranked No. 92 by views, become the only Chinese-language drama to break into Netflix's Global Top 100!
The report calculates viewership by dividing the total hours watched by the runtime of each title, covering all content available on Netflix between January and June 2026.
Despite having a 40-episode runtime, Pursuit of Jade accumulated an impressive 356.7 million hours watched, placing it among the Top 20 most-watched titles by total viewing hours on Netflix during the period.
Lowkey the directoor left our main leads speachless, cause one time he GENUIJELY WONDERED THAT IF THESE TWO DEVELOPED REAL FEELINGS. HOU MINGHAO WAS CONCERENED.
That's a lot of words, but most of it is about popularity, not quality. A drama having billions of views, high…
What kind of "quality" were you actually expecting? I can agree the ending felt a bit rushed, but what exactly do you mean by the "unrealistic legal scenes"? As we all know, Chinese audiences generally don't take historical inaccuracies lightly. If those scenes were truly as inaccurate as you're claiming, there likely would have been far more discussion about them. Instead, you're presenting your interpretation as if it's an objective fact. And if you really paid attention to the drama, you'd notice it's not trying to be a strict historical documentary. It blends historical elements with fictional storytelling and subtle fantasy-like elements. It's an idol drama first and foremost, not a history textbook.
That's a lot of words, but most of it is about popularity, not quality. A drama having billions of views, high…
You finished it 4 hours ago, while many of us watched it as it aired months ago. You're entitled to your opinion, but acting like you've cracked the code after one binge is a bit much. And if you don't even appreciate the actors' performances, trying to teach me what makes a "strong argument" is kind of ironic. We clearly watched the same drama very differently.Also, please don't lecture me about "quality" when you've only watched 5 dramas. 🙂
That's a lot of words, but most of it is about popularity, not quality. A drama having billions of views, high…
You're right that popularity alone doesn't automatically equal quality. But you're also acting like quality is something that can be measured objectively when, in reality, it's largely based on how audiences respond to a drama.
And one thing people keep overlooking is that *this is an idol drama*, Comparing it to serious political epics or expecting it to deliver the exact same style, tone, and storytelling is judging it by the wrong standard. Idol dramas are designed to balance romance, emotion, entertainment, and character chemistry—not to be a historical documentary or a political strategy masterclass.
The reason I mentioned the ratings, retention, billions of views, and long-lasting discussion isn't because they magically prove the writing is perfect—they show that a huge number of viewers found enough quality in the drama to stay emotionally invested. If the writing, characters, pacing, and ending had truly failed the majority of viewers, those reactions simply wouldn't have been this strong.
You criticised the legal scenes and ending—that's completely fair. But those are your criticisms, not universal facts. Plenty of viewers, myself included, found the emotional payoff, character development, the relationships, and the overall journey compelling enough that the strengths outweighed the flaws.
And yes, people sometimes finish dramas hoping they'll improve. But when a drama has exceptionally high completion rates, strong word of mouth, repeat viewings, and continues trending months after it ends, that's usually a sign that many people genuinely enjoyed the overall experience—not that millions collectively forced themselves through it.
Finally, I agree that criticism isn't hate. Constructive criticism is discussing what worked and what didn't. What I'm referring to is when people dismiss everyone who loved the drama as having "bad taste," claim the rating is fake, or insist the only reason people liked it was because of attractive actors. That's no longer criticism—it's dismissing other viewers' opinions.
You're entitled to think it was overrated. I'm equally entitled to think it deserved every bit of the praise it received. That's the difference between sharing an opinion and presenting it as the only correct conclusion.
People keep saying, "The score will go down"... but honestly, it was **never overrated in the first place**. It got the rating it earned because that's how a huge number of viewers genuinely felt after watching it. The drama was released back in March, not last week. We're already months past its release, and it's still holding a high rating despite all the praise, criticism, and review bombing attempts. If it was only hype, the score would've naturally dropped by now.
What I find funny is that a lot of the people calling it "overrated" only started watching it a day or two ago, months after it finished airing. Watching a completed drama months later is a completely different experience from following it while it was airing and seeing the audience reaction unfold in real time. If you watched it during its original run in March and still thought it was overrated, fair enough—that opinion comes from experiencing it alongside everyone else. But jumping in three months later and acting like you've suddenly discovered the "truth" about the drama is a bit much.
You're entitled to your opinion, but one late opinion isn't going to rewrite what already happened: the massive viewership, incredible retention, trending scenes, emotional impact, cast popularity, and the love this drama received. It wasn't "overrated"—it was rated exactly how the majority of viewers felt it deserved to be.
i'm seeing some new haters A 9.1 rating doesn’t just appear out of nowhere—it’s because a large number of viewers genuinely connected with the drama as a whole: the characters, the emotional arcs, the storytelling, and the overall experience it delivered.
Also kinda funny how these takes keep reappearing after the drama ends, like clockwork. The show’s over, but somehow the hate is still on schedule.
If Pursuit of Jade was really that bad, most people would’ve dropped it long before episode 20. The truth is a lot of viewers stayed because they were invested in the story and the characters, which is exactly why the rating is high.
Not every drama works for everyone—and that’s fine. But acting like people only liked it for shallow reasons doesn’t really change the fact that many viewers genuinely enjoyed it.
And honestly, some people really think hating online will bring the drama’s popularity down… but think logically. You might try to drag the MDL rating, but that doesn’t erase its impact — pre-blockbuster status, over 4 billion views across platforms, and the fact that 9 out of 10 people who start episode 1 keep watching.
It topped non-English Netflix charts with around 7 million views, even overtaking First Frost to hit #1. The cast’s popularity skyrocketed, from Zhang Linghe to Tian Xie Wei and others, with their characters receiving massive love.
It’s also ranked among iQIYI’s top 10 C-dramas in history and has even been praised for its impact . And even now, scenes and BTS clips are still trending, their individual shoots (like Gucci) had fans going insane and hitting Weibo trends, iconic scenes and lines are constantly recreated, and even the makeup, outfits, and hairstyles became trend-worthy. The OST? Top notch.
That kind of success doesn’t come from “just visuals” — it comes from emotional depth, character development, and storytelling that clearly resonated with a huge audience.
And to the people who keep asking why it’s rated so high — this is literally why. I could break it down step by step, but let’s be honest… some of you still wouldn’t get it. Maybe don’t just judge everything on the surface—actually get into the emotional impact of the drama too. 🙂
At the end of the day, what really makes Pursuit of Jade stand out is its emotional depth — the relationships, sacrifices, and character journeys that a lot of viewers genuinely connected with. That’s a big reason why it’s rated so highly.
And let’s be real… no drama is ever going to match everyone’s preferences. Even if something like this exists, some people will still find something to complain about. There’s a limit to what directors and writers can do — they can’t create a “perfect” drama for every single viewer.
You’re free to share your opinion, of course. But there’s a difference between giving criticism and just constantly hating. If you expect perfection, maybe try making one yourself — it’s not that easy without the skill, experience, and effort the cast and crew put in.
Even if you didn’t like it, at least respect the hard work behind it. 🙂
guys, we need to vote for ZLH and TXW for seoul international awards ceremony 2026 so they both can win awards and meet in the ceremony. isn't it just great ?plz vote using the IDOLCHAMP app
lol, u made an account on 8th to just to hate him or what, are u the one giving him money or are u affected by him to act like this, if so plz let us know cause u seems so eager for some attention
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The report calculates viewership by dividing the total hours watched by the runtime of each title, covering all content available on Netflix between January and June 2026.
Despite having a 40-episode runtime, Pursuit of Jade accumulated an impressive 356.7 million hours watched, placing it among the Top 20 most-watched titles by total viewing hours on Netflix during the period.
Source: Netflix
AS always ZHU YU KILLING IT
As we all know, Chinese audiences generally don't take historical inaccuracies lightly. If those scenes were truly as inaccurate as you're claiming, there likely would have been far more discussion about them. Instead, you're presenting your interpretation as if it's an objective fact.
And if you really paid attention to the drama, you'd notice it's not trying to be a strict historical documentary. It blends historical elements with fictional storytelling and subtle fantasy-like elements. It's an idol drama first and foremost, not a history textbook.
And if you don't even appreciate the actors' performances, trying to teach me what makes a "strong argument" is kind of ironic. We clearly watched the same drama very differently.Also, please don't lecture me about "quality" when you've only watched 5 dramas. 🙂
And one thing people keep overlooking is that *this is an idol drama*, Comparing it to serious political epics or expecting it to deliver the exact same style, tone, and storytelling is judging it by the wrong standard. Idol dramas are designed to balance romance, emotion, entertainment, and character chemistry—not to be a historical documentary or a political strategy masterclass.
The reason I mentioned the ratings, retention, billions of views, and long-lasting discussion isn't because they magically prove the writing is perfect—they show that a huge number of viewers found enough quality in the drama to stay emotionally invested. If the writing, characters, pacing, and ending had truly failed the majority of viewers, those reactions simply wouldn't have been this strong.
You criticised the legal scenes and ending—that's completely fair. But those are your criticisms, not universal facts. Plenty of viewers, myself included, found the emotional payoff, character development, the relationships, and the overall journey compelling enough that the strengths outweighed the flaws.
And yes, people sometimes finish dramas hoping they'll improve. But when a drama has exceptionally high completion rates, strong word of mouth, repeat viewings, and continues trending months after it ends, that's usually a sign that many people genuinely enjoyed the overall experience—not that millions collectively forced themselves through it.
Finally, I agree that criticism isn't hate. Constructive criticism is discussing what worked and what didn't. What I'm referring to is when people dismiss everyone who loved the drama as having "bad taste," claim the rating is fake, or insist the only reason people liked it was because of attractive actors. That's no longer criticism—it's dismissing other viewers' opinions.
You're entitled to think it was overrated. I'm equally entitled to think it deserved every bit of the praise it received. That's the difference between sharing an opinion and presenting it as the only correct conclusion.
The drama was released back in March, not last week. We're already months past its release, and it's still holding a high rating despite all the praise, criticism, and review bombing attempts. If it was only hype, the score would've naturally dropped by now.
What I find funny is that a lot of the people calling it "overrated" only started watching it a day or two ago, months after it finished airing. Watching a completed drama months later is a completely different experience from following it while it was airing and seeing the audience reaction unfold in real time.
If you watched it during its original run in March and still thought it was overrated, fair enough—that opinion comes from experiencing it alongside everyone else. But jumping in three months later and acting like you've suddenly discovered the "truth" about the drama is a bit much.
You're entitled to your opinion, but one late opinion isn't going to rewrite what already happened: the massive viewership, incredible retention, trending scenes, emotional impact, cast popularity, and the love this drama received. It wasn't "overrated"—it was rated exactly how the majority of viewers felt it deserved to be.
A 9.1 rating doesn’t just appear out of nowhere—it’s because a large number of viewers genuinely connected with the drama as a whole: the characters, the emotional arcs, the storytelling, and the overall experience it delivered.
Also kinda funny how these takes keep reappearing after the drama ends, like clockwork. The show’s over, but somehow the hate is still on schedule.
If Pursuit of Jade was really that bad, most people would’ve dropped it long before episode 20. The truth is a lot of viewers stayed because they were invested in the story and the characters, which is exactly why the rating is high.
Not every drama works for everyone—and that’s fine. But acting like people only liked it for shallow reasons doesn’t really change the fact that many viewers genuinely enjoyed it.
And honestly, some people really think hating online will bring the drama’s popularity down… but think logically. You might try to drag the MDL rating, but that doesn’t erase its impact — pre-blockbuster status, over 4 billion views across platforms, and the fact that 9 out of 10 people who start episode 1 keep watching.
It topped non-English Netflix charts with around 7 million views, even overtaking First Frost to hit #1. The cast’s popularity skyrocketed, from Zhang Linghe to Tian Xie Wei and others, with their characters receiving massive love.
It’s also ranked among iQIYI’s top 10 C-dramas in history and has even been praised for its impact
. And even now, scenes and BTS clips are still trending, their individual shoots (like Gucci) had fans going insane and hitting Weibo trends, iconic scenes and lines are constantly recreated, and even the makeup, outfits, and hairstyles became trend-worthy. The OST? Top notch.
That kind of success doesn’t come from “just visuals” — it comes from emotional depth, character development, and storytelling that clearly resonated with a huge audience.
And to the people who keep asking why it’s rated so high — this is literally why. I could break it down step by step, but let’s be honest… some of you still wouldn’t get it. Maybe don’t just judge everything on the surface—actually get into the emotional impact of the drama too. 🙂
At the end of the day, what really makes Pursuit of Jade stand out is its emotional depth — the relationships, sacrifices, and character journeys that a lot of viewers genuinely connected with. That’s a big reason why it’s rated so highly.
And let’s be real… no drama is ever going to match everyone’s preferences. Even if something like this exists, some people will still find something to complain about. There’s a limit to what directors and writers can do — they can’t create a “perfect” drama for every single viewer.
You’re free to share your opinion, of course. But there’s a difference between giving criticism and just constantly hating. If you expect perfection, maybe try making one yourself — it’s not that easy without the skill, experience, and effort the cast and crew put in.
Even if you didn’t like it, at least respect the hard work behind it. 🙂