The Take
Jiang Zemin is not worth watching. It is straight state hagiography produced by the Party Publicity Department with no critical distance at all.
The series revives the former leader as controlled nostalgia, deploying unreleased footage only to enforce the approved narrative while skipping every inconvenient chapter.
The Verdict
This is nightly enforcement of the party line dressed as commemoration. Ancestors can file complaints elsewhere; the broadcast will continue without interruption.
Skip it. Watch 'The Death of Stalin' instead — power satire with teeth.
Common Questions
What is Jiang Zemin about?
Official sanitized biography of the former leader. No dissent allowed.
How many seasons of Jiang Zemin are there?
One season of 12 parts aired nightly for the centenary.
Does Jiang Zemin mention Tiananmen?
No. The series omits all scrutiny of the events.
