---
title: "Dance of the Sky Empire"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dance-of-the-sky-empire-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 95483
imdb_id: "tt11290938"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 28
runtime_minutes: 44
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dance of the Sky Empire (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dance-of-the-sky-empire-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dance of the Sky Empire is a 2020 Chinese drama series consisting of 28 episodes. Set in the Tang era, the story depicts a world where humans and demons coexist, focusing on Li Xuan, a man of half-human and half-demon blood who disrupted the world's temporal peace.

The series explores themes of responsibility and identity as Li Xuan manages his dual heritage. The narrative follows his interactions with Su Youling, a spy from the demon tribe, and his human lover, Long Wei'er.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A half-human half-demon man struggles to protect his bloodlines during the Tang era."

### Why Watch
- Explores the tension of a world where humans and demons coexist
- Features a protagonist balancing dual bloodlines
- Includes a complex romantic dynamic involving a demon spy and a human lover

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot centers on a protagonist who broke the temporal peace of the world
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a fantasy drama focusing on responsibility and romantic relationships.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #tang-era-fantasy, #human-demon-coexistence, #half-blood-protagonist, #supernatural-drama, #romantic-conflict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, iQIYI, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | iQIYI | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | iQIYI | iQIYI | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (28 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 28
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 25 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Xu Kai** as *Li Xuan*
- **Wu Jiayi** as *Su Youlian*
- **Hani Kyzy** as *Yun Shan*
- **Zhou Junchao** as *Xiao Fengming*
- **Li Junchen** as *Yu Fengmu*
- **Yu Xintong** as *Long Wei'er*
- **Zhang Cengceng** as *Feng Changqing*
- **Hei Ze** as *Zheng Bainian*
- **Shi Zixun** as *Bian Lingcheng*
- **Ma Qianqian** as *Cui Pianran*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 28 episodes.

### Q: When did the show originally air?
It aired from July 8, 2020, to July 30, 2020.

### Q: What is the setting of the show?
The show is set in the Tang era in a world where humans and demons coexist.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Li Xuan, a man of half-human and half-demon blood.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dance of the Sky Empire — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/95483)
- [Dance of the Sky Empire Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/49159-dance-of-the-sky/cast)
- [Dance of the Sky Empire (TV Series 2020) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/95483/cast)

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