The Architect (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 2025, The Architect is a drama series.
What it’s about. After her family is massacred on her wedding night, Shen Changning is miraculously reborn as Xi Yan, a dancer in Governor Pei Yu’s household. Using beauty and cunning as her weapons, she joins forces with Pei Yu to navigate a dangerous game of revenge and reclaim her destiny.
Who’s in it. The Architect stars Yu Xuanchen as Pei Yu, Liu Nian as Xi Yan, Liu Tianyang as Xiao Huaijin and Chen Yayu as Lian'er, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Architect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Architect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Architect tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Architect (2025)?
- In US, The Architect is available to stream on Rakuten Viki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Architect worth watching?
- The Architect holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Architect?
- The Architect stars Yu Xuanchen, Liu Nian, Liu Tianyang, Chen Yayu and Pan Jun.
- When was The Architect released?
- The Architect was released in 2025.