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A Step Into The Past 2001

★ 7.6/10 · 34 votes DramaAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 40 eps Ended
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What is A Step Into The Past?

A Step into the Past is a Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The series is based on a novel by Huang Yi and was first broadcast on the TVB Jade network.

Type
TV series
Year
2001
Status
Ended
Episodes
40
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Oct 15, 2001
Last aired
Dec 7, 2001
Original language
CN
Origin
HK
Networks
TVB Jade
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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A Step into the Past is a Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The series is based on a novel by Huang Yi and was first broadcast on the TVB Jade network. It tells the story of a 21st-century Hong Kong officer who travels back in time to ancient China. The series involves the officer in a number of important historical events. The first original broadcast of the series ran from October to December 2001. The series is classified under the drama, action and adventure, and sci-fi and fantasy genres. A Step into the Past was produced in 2001 and has been documented on The Movie Database. The series has a page on the website where users can find information and leave ratings. The series is a notable work in Hong Kong television production.

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Should you watch it?

“A modern Hong Kong officer travels back in time to ancient China during the Warring States period.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on a novel
  • features historical events
  • engaging premise
Keep in mind
  • dated production values
  • complex historical narrative

Watch it if you enjoy historical fiction mixed with time-travel elements.

The series depicts historical conflicts and political intrigue consistent with the Warring States period.

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Frequently asked questions

When was the series released?

The series was originally broadcast from 15 October to 7 December 2001.

Who produced the series?

The series was produced by TVB.

What is the source material?

It is based on a novel by Huang Yi.

What is the setting?

The story takes place in 21st-century Hong Kong and the Warring States period of ancient China.

What is the protagonist's profession?

The protagonist is a VIPPU officer.