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The Legend of Chusen

2016 – 2017Show2 seasons73 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A deeply romantic, epic drama series about fantasy and growing up, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 73 episodes · best: S2E1 "Episode #2.1" 7.3

Episodes

6.3
7.3

Story

Can a man love a woman but still take down her father? Zhang Xiao Fan and his childhood friend Lin Jing Yu were the only survivors of the Grass Village massacre that wiped out both of their families. Taken in by the Qing Yun Sect, the boys were trained in the ways of the Immortal Sword. Xiao Fan falls in love with Bi Yao, the daughter of the Ghost King. But when the Ghost King tries to grow his power by overthrowing the Qing Yun Sect, Xiao Fan must choose between protecting his people and hurting the woman he loves.

Feels like

  • High Fantasy Romance
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Xianxia Drama
  • Epic Love Triangle
  • Magical Realism
  • Emotional Melodrama
  • Stunning Costumes & Sets
  • Hero's Journey
  • Tragic Destiny
  • Immortal Cultivation

Cast

24 of 38 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Roger Lau Kwok-Fai, Chu Yui-bun, Zhu Shaojie
Produced by
Zeng Minghui

Everyone

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Facts

July 31, 2016 · January 12, 2017 · Ended

First aired
July 31, 2016
Last aired
January 12, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 73 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Action Girl, Wuxia, Downer Ending +1

  • Action Girl
  • Wuxia
  • Downer Ending
  • Doomed Hometown

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Legend of Chusen?"

Questions about The Legend of Chusen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Legend of Chusen?

It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Legend of Chusen worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Legend of Chusen okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Legend of Chusen?

55 h

About 55 hours: 73 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2017.

Is The Legend of Chusen good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Legend of Chusen in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.