---
title: "Scarlet Heart"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/scarlet-heart-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 37681
imdb_id: "tt2475848"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 80
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 25
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Scarlet Heart (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/scarlet-heart-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Scarlet Heart is a 2011 Chinese television series. The series is based on the novel Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua. It premiered as an adaptation of the novel, bringing the story to life for audiences. The series is categorized as an action and adventure drama, blending elements of both genres. The story follows the journey of a 21st-century woman who finds herself transported to the Qing Dynasty during Emperor Kangxi's reign.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A modern woman is transported back to the Qing Dynasty after a mysterious accident."

### Why Watch
- engaging time-travel premise
- intricate historical setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex political narrative
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains historical drama themes and political conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, fantasy, romance, political

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (39 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 80
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (5%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 76 (95%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Tong Hua
- **Networks / Studios**: Hunan Television, Zhejiang Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Liu Shishi** as *Zhang Xiao*
- **Nicky Wu** as *Yin Zheng*
- **Damian Lau Chung-Yan** as *Kang Zhentian*
- **Annie Liu Xin-You** as *Ma Yinuo*
- **Ye Qing** as *Meng Xinyi*
- **Ye Zuxin** as *Jack*
- **Sun Yizhou** as *Kang Sihan*
- **Jiang Jinfu** as *Kang Siyu*
- **Sean Chen** as *Huang Di*
- **Yu Yonghai** as *Yin Zheng Gui [Youth]*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Scarlet Heart?
A 21st-century woman named Zhang Xiao travels back to the Qing Dynasty and inhabits the body of a nobleman's daughter.

### Q: When did the series air?
The series aired from September 10, 2011, to September 29, 2011.

### Q: What is the genre of the show?
It is a historical, romance, and fantasy drama.

### Q: How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 35 episodes.

### Q: What is the show based on?
It is based on the novel Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Scarlet Heart — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/37681)
- [Scarlet Heart](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet_Heart)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*