In 2015, Hu starred in espionage drama "The Disguiser", which was popular with viewers and received considerably high ratings, with a market share above 8%. This was followed by "Nirvana in Fire", a turning point in Hu's acting career, and a commercial and critical success in its own right. Hu Ge won awards at two of the most prestigious television awards in China for his role in "Nirvana in Fire". He won Best Actor at the 22nd Shanghai Television Festival; and snagged a double victory by claiming both the Best Actor award and the Most Popular Actor award at the 28th China TV Golden Eagle Award.