---
title: "Investiture of the Gods"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/investiture-of-the-gods-2019"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 88424
imdb_id: "tt10166728"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 65
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Investiture of the Gods (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/investiture-of-the-gods-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Investiture of the Gods is a 2019 Chinese shenmo television series. It is loosely based on the 16th-century Chinese gods and demons fiction Investiture of the Gods by Xu Zhonglin and Lu Xixing.

The story is set in the Late Shang Dynasty and follows people fighting against the tyranny of King Zhou to prevent the destruction of the world. The series is categorized under genres including drama, sci-fi, fantasy, and wuxia.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "People fight against the tyranny of King Zhou to prevent the destruction of the world."

### Why Watch
- Based on the 16th-century Chinese classic Fengshen Yanyi
- Features a story set in the Late Shang Dynasty
- Combines drama with sci-fi and fantasy elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- The series is loosely based on the original fiction
- Tone & Suitability: This shenmo drama features fantasy and wuxia elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #shenmo, #wuxia, #fantasy, #late-shang-dynasty, #chinese-classic-adaptation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (65 Episodes)
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Create a JSON object for "Investiture of the Gods" Season 1.
Keys: overview (160-220 words), primer (array of exactly 4 concise bullet points).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text (no markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets in the prose).
Constraint 4: Output valid JSON only.
Constraint 5: overview must be 160-220 words.
Source [1]: Based on Chinese classic "Fengshen Yanyi". Set in Late Shang Dynasty. People fight against... (text cuts off).
Source [2]: 2019 Chinese drama, sci-fi & fantasy. Stars Luo Jin, Wang Likun, and Deng Lun. 65 episodes. Aired on Hunan Television.
Source [3]: 1990 Chinese shenmo television series. Written by Bing Tian, Gu Hanchang, Ouyang Yuping and Yu Youchen. Based on classical 16th-century... (text cuts off).
Synopsis: Sent to a human world steeped in conflict by the Lord of Heaven, apprentices seek to identify mortals who will become a new generation of gods.
Overview:
        The 2019 series Investiture of the Gods is a Chinese drama categorized within the sci-fi and fantasy genres. Based on the Chinese classic Fengshen Yanyi, the narrative is set during the Late Shang Dynasty. The story follows apprentices who have been sent to a human world by the Lord of Heaven. This human world is characterized by being steeped in conflict. The primary objective of these apprentices is to identify specific mortals who possess the potential to become a new generation of gods. The production stars Luo Jin, Wang Likun, and Deng Lun. This version of the series consists of 65 episodes and originally aired on Hunan Television. While there is a 1990 Chinese shenmo television series also titled The Investiture of the Gods, which was written by Bing Tian, Gu Hanchang, Ouyang Yuping, and Yu Youchen, the 2019 production is a distinct adaptation. The overarching plot involves the struggle of people during this historical period as they fight amidst the setting of the Late Shang Dynasty.
Word Count Check (Overview):
        "The 2019 series Investiture of the Gods is a Chinese drama categorized within the sci-fi and fantasy

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 65
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (5%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 62 (95%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Xu Zhonglin
- **Networks / Studios**: Hunan Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Luo Jin** as *杨戬*
- **Wang Likun** as *苏妲己*
- **Deng Lun** as *狐妖 子虚*
- **Zhang Bo** as *姬发*
- **Yu Hewei** as *姜子牙*
- **Hai Yitian** as *申公豹*
- **Jin Feng** as *Concubine Yang*
- **Hu Jing** as *Empress Jiang*
- **Ahn Bo-hyun** as *Bi De*
- **Lin Cheng** as *Lan Ying*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 65 episodes.

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

### Q: When did the series air?
The series aired from April 8, 2019, to May 29, 2019.

### Q: Which network aired the show?
The series aired on Hunan TV.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Investiture of the Gods — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/88424)
- [The Investiture Of The Gods (TV Series 1990-1990)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [Investiture of the Gods (2019) - Drama | MijuDrama](https://mijudrama.com/drama/investiture-of-the-gods-2019)

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