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The Story of Ming Lan

2018 – 2019Show1 season78 episodes

DramaFamily
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A deeply romantic, slow-burning drama series about history and family, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 78 episodes · best: S1E2 "Episode #1.2" 8.7

Episodes

6.8

Story

Sheng Minglan, the intelligent but overlooked sixth daughter of the Sheng family, hides her talents to survive a difficult childhood and avenge her mother’s death. As she navigates family struggles and political intrigue, she forms a complex bond with Gu Tingye. Together, they rise as a powerful couple, balancing love, loyalty, and duty in a changing empire.

Feels like

  • Historical Family Drama
  • Slow-Burn Romance
  • Intricate Court Politics
  • Female Empowerment
  • Traditional Chinese Culture
  • Strategic Survival
  • Complex Family Dynamics
  • Period Costume Detail
  • Mature Coming-of-Age

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Zhang Kaizhou
Written by
Wu Tong, Zeng Lu
Produced by
Hou Hongliang

Everyone

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Facts

December 23, 2018 · February 14, 2019 · Ended

First aired
December 23, 2018
Last aired
February 14, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 78 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Canada
Available in
76 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Awesome Moment of Crowning, Batman Gambit, Because You Were Nice to Me +9

  • Awesome Moment of Crowning
  • Batman Gambit
  • Because You Were Nice to Me
  • Beta Couple
  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • Blackmail Backfire
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • The Chessmaster
  • Cool Old Lady
  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
  • Vicariously Ambitious
  • Couldn't Find a Pen

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Story of Ming Lan?"

Questions about The Story of Ming Lan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Story of Ming Lan?

Rakuten VikiiQIYIWeTV

In the United States, The Story of Ming Lan streams on Rakuten Viki, iQIYI, and WeTV. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is The Story of Ming Lan worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.3).

Is The Story of Ming Lan okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Story of Ming Lan?

59 h

About 59 hours: 78 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2019.

Is The Story of Ming Lan good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is The Story of Ming Lan plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Story of Ming Lan in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.