---
title: "Rise of the Great Wall"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rise-of-the-great-wall-1986"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 92135
imdb_id: "tt0845117"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 63
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Rise of the Great Wall (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rise-of-the-great-wall-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rise of the Great Wall is a television series first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ATV. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 63 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A slave's rise to become China's first emperor unfolds in this historical epic."

### Why Watch
- Sweeping historical narrative spanning slavery to empire
- High production values for 1986 Hong Kong television

### Caveats & Content Note
- Lengthy 63-episode runtime may feel slow to some
- Content rating unavailable for viewer guidance
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for viewers interested in historical drama with themes of slavery, war, and empire-building.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: epic, historical, dramatic, ambitious, solemn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/rise-of-the-great-wall-1986#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (63 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 63
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (5%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 60 (95%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tony Liu Tian-jue** as *Emperor Qin Shi Huang*
- **Damian Lau Chung-Yan** as *Jing Ke*
- **Pat Poon** as *Crown Prince Dan*
- **Michelle Yim** as *Xuelian*
- **Petrina Fung Bo-Bo** as *Mengjiang Nu*
- **Tsui-Han Mak**
- **Cheng Lui**
- **Ng Gong**
- **Bau Hon-Lam** as *Wang Wan*
- **Henry Lo** as *Zichu*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this show based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the life of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series has 63 episodes, each approximately 45 minutes long.

### Q: Where does the story begin?
The story begins with the main character's childhood as a slave.

### Q: What time period does it cover?
It covers the Warring States Period through the founding of the Qin Dynasty.

### Q: Which network aired this series?
It originally aired on ATV, a Hong Kong television network.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rise of the Great Wall — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/92135)
- [Rise of the Great Wall - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rise_of_the_Great_Wall)
- [Rise of the Great Wall (TV Series 1986-1986) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/92135/cast)
- [Rise of the Great Wall Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/37161-rise-of-the-great-wall/cast)
- [Rise of the Great Wall (1986) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/rise-of-the-great-wall/MPYk4Nz2L5iKdmJPHfpLX6/credits/)
- [Rise of the Great Wall (1986) - justthecast](https://justthecast.com/tv/rise-of-the-great-wall)

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