A Dream of Splendor 2022
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- June 2, 2022
- Last Aired
- June 26, 2022
- Format
- 1 season · 40 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~30 hours (45 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E6 "Gu Qianfan Comes To Rescue" (★ 8.5/10)
- Created By
- Guan Hanqing
- Network
- Tencent Video
- Where to Stream
- Rakuten Viki
What is A Dream of Splendor?
A Dream of Splendor is a 2022 Chinese historical drama television series set during the Northern Song dynasty. The series follows Zhao Pan'er, a clever and determined teahouse owner in Qiantang, who embarks on a journey to the capital city of Bianjing after being betrayed by her fiancé.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 2, 2022
- Last aired
- Jun 26, 2022
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- Tencent Video
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 33 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 40 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Tencent Video
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Overview
A Dream of Splendor is a 2022 Chinese historical drama television series set during the Northern Song dynasty. The series follows Zhao Pan'er, a clever and determined teahouse owner in Qiantang, who embarks on a journey to the capital city of Bianjing after being betrayed by her fiancé. Alongside her two closest friends, Sun Sanniang and Song Yinzhang, Zhao Pan'er seeks to uncover the truth behind her fiancé's abandonment and build a new life for herself in a male-dominated society. On her journey, she encounters Gu Qianfan, a commander in an elite capital squadron known as "Living Devil," who becomes entangled in political intrigue orchestrated by corrupt figures around him. Directed by Yang Yang, the show stars Liu Yifei, Chen Xiao, Liu Yan, and Lin Yun. It blends themes of romance, resilience, and ambition against the backdrop of ancient China. The series draws inspiration from traditional storytelling forms and explores the struggles and aspirations of its characters within a historically rich setting.
Should you watch it?
“A savvy teahouse owner journeys to the capital to confront her former fiancé after a betrayal.”
- strong female friendships
- engaging historical setting
- features themes of social hierarchy and betrayal
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on resilient women navigating personal and social challenges.
The series contains themes of romantic betrayal and social conflict within a historical setting.
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Season 1 · 40 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Waiting For My Love Mytharc Jun 2, 2022
- E2 The Killers Core Jun 2, 2022
- E3 Hiding Identities Core Jun 2, 2022
- E4 Keep It A Secret Core Jun 2, 2022
- E5 Sincerity Core Jun 2, 2022
- E6 Gu Qianfan Comes To Rescue Core Jun 2, 2022
- E7 Showing Off Core Jun 2, 2022
- E8 We Can Get Along Core Jun 2, 2022
- E9 Worried Core Jun 3, 2022
- E10 Settled down Core Jun 3, 2022
- E11 Follow their heart Core Jun 4, 2022
- E12 Give her a hand Core Jun 4, 2022
- E13 Be An Instructor Core Jun 5, 2022
- E14 Become well-known Core Jun 5, 2022
- E15 Framed Core Jun 9, 2022
- E16 Don't Be Afraid Core Jun 9, 2022
- E17 Falling In Love Core Jun 10, 2022
- E18 Reconciliation Core Jun 10, 2022
- E19 Comfort Him Core Jun 11, 2022
- E20 A short story Core Jun 11, 2022
- E21 Get married with her Core Jun 16, 2022
- E22 Independence Core Jun 16, 2022
- E23 Jealousy Core Jun 17, 2022
- E24 Threat Core Jun 17, 2022
- E25 A Serious Injury Core Jun 18, 2022
- E26 Get Promoted Core Jun 18, 2022
- E27 Setting Rules Core Jun 23, 2022
- E28 Missing Her Core Jun 23, 2022
- E29 Sow Dissension Core Jun 24, 2022
- E30 The Heirloom Core Jun 24, 2022
- E31 Bury the Hatchet Core Jun 25, 2022
- E32 Starting Over Core Jun 25, 2022
- E33 Protect Secretly Core Jun 26, 2022
- E34 Tell a Lie Core Jun 26, 2022
- E35 Pretence Core Jun 26, 2022
- E36 Overcoming the Hatred Core Jun 26, 2022
- E37 Appreciation Core Jun 26, 2022
- E38 In Danger Core Jun 26, 2022
- E39 Sued Mytharc Jun 26, 2022
- E40 Clear Her Name Mytharc Jun 26, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Zhao Pan'er, a smart and savvy teahouse owner from Qiantang.
What motivates Zhao Pan'er to travel to Bianjing?
She travels to the capital to seek the truth after her fiancé leaves her for another woman.
Who accompanies Zhao Pan'er on her journey?
She is joined by her two best friends, Sun Sanniang and Song Yinzhang.
Who is Gu Qianfan?
Gu Qianfan is a commander in an elite capital squadron known as the Living Devil.
What is the setting of the series?
The story begins in Qiantang and moves toward the capital city of Bianjing.
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