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Chronicle of Life

2016Show1 season37 episodes

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A nerve-racking, deeply romantic drama series about history and politics, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

After witnessing the slaughter of her family, the only surviving daughter escapes only to experience another harrowing robbery with a young boy who would be the future emperor. Wei Lin Lang develops amnesia after the traumatic events but is raised by a kind family who gives her the name Gem. Years later, Na Lan Rang Ruo recognizes Lin Lang as his cousin and falls in love with her. Emperor Kang Xi wants to reward Rang Ruo for being a loyal subject and orders that Ling Lang be found so that she can be betrothed to Rang Ruo. However, after laying eyes on the beautiful Lin Lang, Emperor Kang Xi also is drawn to her. What will happen to Lin Lang once she enters the palace?

Feels like

  • Historical Romance
  • Palace Intrigue
  • Forbidden Love
  • Emotional Drama
  • Trauma & Amnesia
  • Fate & Destiny
  • Qing Dynasty
  • Love Triangle
  • Power Dynamics

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Billy Tang, Ng Gam-yuen
Written by
Fei Wo Si Cun, Rao Jun
Produced by
Yang Xiaopei

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Facts

February 1, 2016 · February 23, 2016 · Ended

First aired
February 1, 2016
Last aired
February 23, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 37 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
47 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Chronicle of Life?"

Questions about Chronicle of Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chronicle of Life?

It streams in 47 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Chronicle of Life worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2).

How long does it take to watch Chronicle of Life?

28 h

About 28 hours: 37 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

Is Chronicle of Life good for date night?

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

Is Chronicle of Life in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.