Story of Yanxi Palace
In 2018, the historical drama series "Story of Yanxi Palace" made its debut on Chinese television. Hui Kai Dong and Yu Zheng collaborated on the drama's production and direction. A brilliant and resourceful young woman named Wei Yingluo enters the palace as a low-ranking concubine and advances through the ranks to become the Empress in the Qing dynasty, which is the time period of the narrative, which follows her journey. She also learns how to manage the intricate interpersonal and political relationships that exist within the palace as she unearths the truth about her sister's death.
Qin Lan plays the Empress in the drama, and Wu Jinyan plays Wei Yingluo. Strong female characters, a complex plot, and exquisite costume and set design were all commended for the film. The popularity of "Story of Yanxi Palace" also encouraged the creation of the "Legend of Hao Lan" spin-off series, which is set during the same time period and stars some of the same actors.
Both commercially and critically, "Story of Yanxi Palace" was a huge success, both in China and abroad. It was one of the most watched dramas on streaming services like iQiyi and Netflix, and it ended up being the most Googled TV show of 2018. Numerous accolades and nominations for the drama have been received, including the Best Television Series honor from the 24th Shanghai Television Festival. It is considered one of the Best Chinese Romance Dramas.
Detailed Information
- Director: Hui Kai Dong
- Stars: Jinyan Wu, Yuan Nie, Enshang Liu
- Release date: July 19, 2018
- Episodes: 70
- Link to Watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8865016/
