The Legend of Heroes (金庸武侠世界) is a 5-part drama series focusing on the Five Greats (methinks) of the Condor triolgy from Jin Yong’s novels with a total of 60 episodes and directed by 5 directors. It was called New Jin Yong Wuxia Universe for a while until the new trailer dropped last night with a new name.
Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🧧🧧
Judge Dee’s Mystery (大唐狄公案) is adapted from Robert Van Gulik (Chinese name Gao Luo Pei)’s novels. He had translated the original story by an unknown author and later borrowed the name Judge Dee as a hero in his later works. It follows the legends and experiences of magistrate Dee Ren Jie who solved criminal cases and protected people from harms. From the trailers, there will be a total of 9 cases with a total of 32 episodes.
Airing 2/6~
Such a star-studded cast. 😍 😍 😍
The Immortal Ascension (凡人修仙传) is adapted from the novel written by Wang Yu. It follows the story of an ordinary boy who goes on a dangerous road of cultivation to become an immortal. After seeing the trailers, I had this familiar feeling in terms of directing and checked out the director. Sure enough, it’s Yang Yang, the female director in charge of Ever Night, and was also in charge of some beautifully done dramas; Imperfect Victim, A Dream of Splendor, etc.
Filming wrapped up in December of last year.
Fighting For Love (阿麦从军) is adapted from the novel written by Xian Cheng. It follows the journey of our female lead who tragically lost her family to her childhood sweetheart, forcing her to put on male clothing to protect herself. She then joins the military and quickly rises the ranks due to her accomplishment. Our heroine will meet many men in her disguise; one of them being son of the Crown Princess, and the other is a general from the opposing camp.
To air 1/31~
Love Endures (要久久爱) is based on the novel written by Ying Shi Liu following the separation and reunion of a group of close-knitted friends starring Yang Zi and Fan Cheng Cheng as the main leads. While you guys wait for Lost You Forever Season 2, you can catch Yang Zi in modern clothing instead!
Airing 1/20~
For those who complains that January has been boring in cdramaland, here are two Xianxia-themed dramas, both from the universe of Chinese Paladin, a video game series. Do you have to watch the previous parts to understand the story? No, as each part is a standalone story.
It’s been a good last quarter of the year eh? Lots of interesting dramas competing for your attention!
