---
title: "8 Avatar"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/8-avatar-2008"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 114914
imdb_id: "tt1851104"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 40
runtime_minutes: 47
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# 8 Avatar (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/8-avatar-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

8 Avatar is a television series first released in 2008. Catalogued under Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Guangdong Television, Anhui Television, JiangXi Television. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 40 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "This Singaporean series dramatizes the legendary tales of the Eight Immortals from Chinese mythology."

### Why Watch
- based on classic literature
- explores traditional folklore

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited availability
- older production standards
- Tone & Suitability: The series features themes typical of historical dramas and folklore adaptations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mythological, dramatic, romantic, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/8-avatar-2008#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (40 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 40
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 37 (93%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Roger Kwok Chun-On** as *Han Xiangzi*
- **Jia Qing** as *Yan Cai*
- **Akina Hong Wah** as *He Xiaoyun*
- **Hugo Ng Doi-Yung** as *Tie Guaili*
- **Shi Yu** as *Han Zhongli*
- **He Zhonghua** as *Lv Yan*
- **Nikita Mao Linlin** as *Lan Caihe*
- **朱海飞** as *Cao Jingxiu*
- **Timothy Shaw Chun-Yung** as *Zhang Guo*
- **Chen Muyang** as *Hua Long*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basis for the series?
The show is based on stories about the Eight Immortals in Chinese mythology and adapted from the Ming dynasty novel Dong You Ji.

### Q: What genre is the show?
The series incorporates elements of comedy and romance.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 40 episodes.

### Q: What is the duration of each episode?
Each episode has a duration of approximately 45 minutes.

### Q: When did the series air?
The series aired from 2008 to 2009.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [8 Avatar — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/114914)
- [8 Avatar (TV Series 2008-2009) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/114914-8-avatar)
- [8 Avatar Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/2450-8-avatar/cast)

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