- To consider Shanghai flowers YES Criterion (FREE 7-Day Trial) in the US and UK (released on November 24, 2025)
- Watch all 30 episodes now iQIYI (China) for $1.99
- Abroad?
Shanghai flowers is a lush 30-episode drama directed by Wong Kar-wai is an adaptation of Jin Yucheng’s novel set in Shanghai in the 1990s. The series was a cultural phenomenon and was viewed more than 3.6 billion times.
There are now legitimate ways to do this for moviegoers in 2025. Watch it online for freein North America and the UK (with English subtitles). But what about Australia, Canada, Africa and beyond?
Find out where to look in our full guide below Shanghai flowers on-line…
Where to watch Blossoms Shanghai for free
You can check this out. first two episodes For free on iQIYI (China) – complete with English subtitles. then you can pay $1.99 per month to subscribe now and watch all 30 episodes.
In the US and UK The Criterion Channel (7-day free trial) The first three episodes will be released on November 24th at 8:00 PM ET. Three new episodes will be released every Monday until January 26, 2026.
Here’s how to see Blossoms Shanghai anywhere
Only the criteria channel is displayed. Shanghai flowers in the United States and some areas.
Those traveling or working outside the US and UK may need to use a VPN to access Criterion.
There are many VPNs available, but rest assured that you can unblock Criterion and watch from anywhere in the world.
Using a VPN to watch is easy Shanghai flowers free.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. Like I said, it’s our favorite.
2. In the VPN app, select the location you want to connect to. For example, if you are visiting Canada and want to watch your regular free stream, select “Canada”.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go criterialog in and watch Shanghai flowers Free with a 7-day trial.
What devices is The Criterion Channel available on?
You can use Criterion on all of the following devices and platforms:
Browser – via Criteriachannel.com
roku (3rd generation and later)
Apple TV (4th generation and later)
Amazon FireTV Devices (android 5.0+)
xbox one game console
Selected Samsung smart TVs (2018 or later, Tizen OS)
iPhone and ipad (iOS 12+)
Android devices (OS 5.0+) with Chromecast support
Blossoms Shanghai Season 1 Cast
Huge IF Ah Bao / Mr. Bao
but yili IF Lingzi
Tiffany Tang (Tang Yan) who Mrs. Wang (Wang Mingzhu)
Xin Zhilei IF Li-Li
Your Benchang IF Uncle Ye/Ye Shu
Huang Jue IF Mr. Qiang
Dong Yong IF Mr. Fan
How popular is Blossoms Shanghai?
“Shanghai Blossoms,” which will premiere on Chinese television in late 2023, is one of the most successful Chinese drama series of all time, with more than 3.6 billion views on Weibo. More than 190,000 viewers on Douban I noticed 8.4/10. It won major awards at the 29th Shanghai Television Festival, including Best TV Series, Best Actor (Hu Ge) and Best Film. Critics, such as those of Roger Ebertpraised the “beautiful visuals”, the emotional depth and the way Wong captures the hopes and conflicts of a generation.
What did director Wong Kar Wei say about Blossoms Shanghai?
Wong Kar Wei: “At its core, Blossoms Shanghai is about humanity’s universal emergence: the quest for reinvention… I hope this series brings insight and connection wherever you look.”
A special message from Wong Kar Wai – YouTube
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