''Song of Phoenix'' () is a 2017 Chinese television series adapted from Liang Zhenhua's namesake novel, focusing on the legendary life of great Chinese poet

Qu Yuan Qu Yuan ( – 278 BC) was a Chinese poet and aristocrat in the State of Chu during the Warring States period. He is known for his patriotism and contributions to classical poetry and verses, especially through the poems of the '' ...

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Warring States Period The Warring States period in history of China, Chinese history (221 BC) comprises the final two and a half centuries of the Zhou dynasty (256 BC), which were characterized by frequent warfare, bureaucratic and military reforms, and ...

(475-221BC). It stars Ma Ke as the titular protagonist, alongside Viann Zhang, Qiao Zhenyu and Jackson Yi from TFBoys. It aired on Hunan TV from 28 April to 10 June 2017.

Synopsis

It tells the story of Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet and government official known for his accomplishments during the Warring States Era. In the fictionalized dramatization, Qu Yuan falls in love with a slave girl named Mo Chou Nu. Their love is a forbidden romance, which is complicated by palace politics and the affairs of the nation. Motivated by his love for his country, Qu Yuan embarks on a difficult endeavor to save his people.

Cast

* Ma Ke as

** Jackson Yi as young Qu Yuan * Viann Zhang as Mo Chou Nu * Qiao Zhenyu as

King Huai of Chu King Huai of Chu (), personal name Xiong Huai, was from 328 BC to 299 BC the king of the Chu state. King Huai succeeded his father, King Wei, who died in 329 BC. In 299 BC, King Huai was trapped and held hostage by King Zhao of Qin when he w ...

*Li Zifeng as Qu You *Liang Tian as Zhao Bixia * Liu Yun as Zheng Xiu *Lan Xi as Queen of Nan *Li Yuxuan as Zhang Yi *Peng Bo as Zhuang Qiao *Ning Xin as Concubine Tian *Li Enxi as Ying Sheng *Ding Yingying as Qing'er * Kelly Niu Tien as Empress Dowager * Gallen Lo as

King Huiwen of Qin King Huiwen of Qin (; 356–311 BC), also known as Lord Huiwen of Qin (), personal name Ying Si, was a king of the state of Qin during the Eastern Zhou dynasty, reigning from 338 to 311 BC. He was the first ruler of Qin to style himself "King" ( ...

*Wu Yang as Luo Lan *Yin Zhusheng as Qu Buoyong *Wu Qianqian as Bo Hui *Huang Xiaowan as Mi Bazi *Lan Ge as Cai Wei *Wang Xinyu as Liu Waizui *Dou Jinhan as Mu Yi

Soundtrack

Reception

Though the series premiered with 2.18% ratings and ranked first in its time slot, its ratings rapidly dropped in the next few episodes. It was criticized for distortion of history, absurd plot and characters as well as poor CG effects. Despite the criticism, ''Phoenix'' was popular among teenagers and young viewers in their early 20s and the series averaged 18 million views per episode. The series earned a 3.3 out of more than 13,000 user reviews.

Ratings

* Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue

References

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External links

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