Not 'Xuan-Yuan Sword' or 'Chinese Paladin 4' — Jv Jingyi's Worst-Rated Chinese Dramas Revealed, One Series Scores Just 4.0

Jv Jingyi has starred in numerous historical Chinese dramas in recent years, with her exquisite appearances frequently trending on social media. However, her performances, makeup consistency, and repetitive character types have sparked ongoing debates among viewers. From 'The Poisonous Flower' and 'Flower of War' to 'Chinese Paladin 4', her works have received mixed reviews, with 'The Princess' scoring the lowest at 4.0 on Douban. This article compiles all her dramas aired as of August 4, 2026, that have Douban ratings, ranks the 10 lowest-rated, and analyzes the character designs and audience feedback that led to controversies over her acting and styling.

Jv Jingyi's Worst-Rated Drama #10: Yang Caiwei / Shangguan Zhi in 'The Poisonous Flower' | Douban Rating: 5.2 'The Poisonous Flower' is a historical suspense drama combining face-swapping, detective work, and romance. Jv Jingyi plays Yang Caiwei, who survives death and returns to Heyang under the identity of the villainess Shangguan Zhi. She approaches Pan Yue, who may have killed her, while investigating a murder on her wedding day and a series of bizarre cases in Heyang.

Since Zheng Heizi and Jv Jingyi portrayed Yang Caiwei at different stages, their contrasting acting styles became a major talking point. Some netizens remarked, 'Only Jv Jingyi survived,' suggesting that after the face swap, the character lost her original edge, with Shangguan Zhi's fierceness and intensity fading into the familiar gentle maiden archetype.

Jv Jingyi's Worst-Rated Drama #9: Wei Zhi in 'Flower of War' | Douban Rating: 5.1 'Flower of War' is adapted from Lin Jiacheng's novel 'Mistaken Immortality.' Jv Jingyi plays Wei Zhi, a girl deemed inauspicious. After entering the Bailu Academy to cultivate immortality, she discovers she might be the reincarnation of a phoenix and falls in love with Yan Yue, the sun god sent to find the phoenix. Together, they attempt to break the fate that the phoenix's return will bring chaos to the three realms.

Some viewers criticized that despite Wei Zhi's lowly origins, her appearance and demeanor lack the scars of prolonged suffering. One viewer bluntly asked, 'In what way does a servant-born heroine look or act like a servant?' They argued her makeup, posture, and speech were too refined, failing to convey the suppressed, guarded survival state expected of her early life, with some viewers quitting by episode three.

Jv Jingyi's Worst-Rated Drama #8: Xue Wenxi in 'Pretty Scholar' | Douban Rating: 4.9 'Pretty Scholar' is adapted from the novel 'Days of the Confucian Students at Chengjun Academy.' Jv Jingyi plays Xue Wenxi, a poor girl who disguises herself as her brother Xue Wenbin to attend Yunshang Academy, an all-male institution, to support her family. She studies alongside Feng Chengjun, Yu Lexuan, and Lei Zexin, navigating friendship, growth, and romance.

The believability of her cross-dressing became a frequent critique. Viewers stated, 'No matter how you look at it, she doesn't convincingly pass as a man,' noting her makeup, hairstyle, and mannerisms were clearly feminine, yet none of the other characters noticed, undermining the central identity crisis.

Jv Jingyi's Worst-Rated Drama #7: Fu Rong in 'Love Like the Fragrant Blossom' | Douban Rating: 4.7 'Love Like the Fragrant Blossom' is adapted from the novel 'The Road to Being a Favored Empress.' Jv Jingyi plays Fu Rong, daughter of the Hengjing Magistrate. After an accident, she gains the ability to foresee the future and dreams she will die because of Prince Su, Xu Jin. She tries to avoid him to change her fate, but they fall in love while investigating the Ruyi Pavilion and court conspiracies.

Her second collaboration with Zhang Zhehan, following 'The Eternal Love,' raised expectations, but viewers criticized the romance as 'sweet for sweetness' sake,' with frequent romantic scenes lacking emotional buildup and narrative progression. Original novel readers felt the adaptation was too drastic, calling it 'a severe distortion' of character relationships and the main plot.

Jv Jingyi's Worst-Rated Drama #6: Lin Jiuge in 'Please Grant Me Wings' | Douban Rating: 4.6 'Please Grant Me Wings' is set in the 1920s, blending Republican-era, prison, suspense, and romance elements. Jv Jingyi plays Lin Jiuge, the adopted daughter of a police chief. After her father is murdered, she is framed and imprisoned, struggling to survive amid prison factions and shadowy forces while seeking to clear her name.

The drama's period authenticity and plot structure faced criticism. Viewers called the acting 'collectively awkward' and some said the first episode was a 'turn-off,' arguing that the heroine maintains neat hair and makeup even in prison, and repeatedly escapes danger through plot armor, weakening the sense of oppression expected in a wrongful imprisonment story.

Jv Jingyi's Worst-Rated Drama #5: Lei Chuxia in 'Love Under the Full Moon' | Douban Rating: 4.4 'Love Under the Full Moon' is a modern fantasy romance with time travel. Jv Jingyi plays Lei Chuxia, who, during a super full moon, travels ten years into the future and lands in the arms of game designer Xu Xiaodong. She wakes up with amnesia and is bound by a mysterious force that prevents her from straying far from Xu.

Some viewers described it as 'time travel meets industrial sugar,' with the initial mystery of time displacement gradually overtaken by romantic tropes. Others mocked the leads as 'living in a vacuum filter,' disconnected from reality, with incomplete sci-fi rules making the story increasingly implausible.

Jv Jingyi's Worst-Rated Drama #4: Bai Suzhen in 'The New Legend of the White Snake' | Douban Rating: 4.4 The 2019 remake of 'The New Legend of the White Snake' revisits the 1992 classic, with Jv Jingyi playing Bai Suzhen, a snake spirit entering the human world. She meets Xu Xian during cultivation, falls in love, marries, and faces trials including interference from Monk Fahai, exposure of her identity, and the flooding of Jinshan Temple.

Remakes inevitably invite comparisons. Some viewers found the early special effects 'unrealistically fake' and the later flooding scene 'lacking buildup.' Reactions to the youthful Bai Suzhen were divided—some appreciated her fresh, lively image, while others felt she lacked the original's maturity, dignity, and calm presence.

Jv Jingyi's Worst-Rated Drama #3: Han Lingsha in 'Chinese Paladin 4' | Douban Rating: 4.3 'Chinese Paladin 4' is adapted from the RPG game. Jv Jingyi plays Han Lingsha, a tomb-raiding girl skilled in mechanics and geomancy. After breaking into Yun Tianhe's parents' tomb, she meets him, and together with Liu Mengli and Murong Ziyun, joins the Qionghua Sect to uncover the truth behind a 19-year-old human-monster war and their origins.

The game character is known for being bold, sharp, and worldly, but some players felt Jv Jingyi's version was overly soft. Critics noted 'the same makeup and acting in every role,' arguing Han Lingsha lacked distinctiveness, making it hard to forget the actress herself.

Jv Jingyi's Worst-Rated Drama #2: Lanyin in 'Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Clouds of Han' | Douban Rating: 4.3 'Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Clouds of Han' is adapted from the game, following the story of Xuanyuan Sword's qi split into twin brothers Chaoyun and Moyun. Jv Jingyi plays Lanyin, daughter of Yinglong, Moyun's childhood friend and lover. She sacrifices herself to prevent his sword qi from going out of control, with her consciousness lingering in the sword.

Audience dissatisfaction focused on plot changes and character motivations. Some called the story 'chaotic and morally twisted,' saying the so-called 'good' characters lacked appeal, while some villains were more charismatic. Though her looks were praised, Lanyin's limited screen time and character development made her seem like a tragic tool to advance Moyun's story.

Jv Jingyi's Worst-Rated Drama #1: Jiang Baoning in 'The Princess' | Douban Rating: 4.0 'The Princess' is adapted from Zhi Zhi's novel 'Mu Nan Zhi.' Jv Jingyi plays Jiang Baoning, the Princess of Jianan, raised in the palace. Unwilling to be a pawn in court politics, she uses mechanical skills and strategy to gain marriage autonomy and, with Li Qian from the imperial guard, investigates past grievances and breaks social barriers.

One viewer commented, 'The visuals, costumes, and sets are fine, but the plot is clichéd—I quit.' This sums up the main controversy: lavish production design but lackluster political intrigue, with Jiang Baoning's intelligence and strong female lead presence underdeveloped. The leads' meeting and romance felt artificially arranged.