---
title: "Song of Phoenix"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/song-of-phoenix-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 71569
imdb_id: "tt7171894"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 78
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Song of Phoenix (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/song-of-phoenix-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Song of Phoenix is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Hunan Television. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 78 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A prodigy scholar risks everything to pursue a forbidden romance during the Warring States period."

### Why Watch
- explores historical class struggles
- features a central forbidden romance

### Caveats & Content Note
- long series format
- intense political conflict
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains dramatic depictions of political struggle and societal constraints.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, romantic, dramatic, political

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (78 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 78
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (4%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 75 (96%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ma Ke** as *Qu Yuan*
- **Viann Zhang Xinyu** as *Mo Chou*
- **Qiao Zhenyu** as *King Huai of Chu*
- **Li Zifeng** as *General Qu You*
- **Eliza Liang** as *Zhao Bixia*
- **Liu Yun** as *Zheng Xiu*
- **Lan Xi** as *Queen Nan of Chu*
- **Ning Xin** as *Tian Ji / Yue Yin*
- **Li Yuxuan** as *Zhang Yi*
- **Peng Bo** as *Zhuang Qiao*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
It follows the life of the poet Qu Yuan and his forbidden love for a slave.

### Q: When was it released?
The series aired from April 28, 2017, to June 10, 2017.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 72 episodes.

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place during the Warring States period of ancient China.

### Q: Is it based on a book?
Yes, it is adapted from the novel of the same name by Liang Zhenhua.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Song of Phoenix — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/71569)
- [Song of Phoenix - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Song_of_Phoenix)
- [Song of Phoenix (TV Series 2017) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7171894/fullcredits/director)
- [Song of Phoenix Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/18988-song-of-phoenix/cast)
- [Song of Phoenix: Season 1 (2017) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/71569-song-of-phoenix/season/1/cast)
- [Song of Phoenix (2017) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/song-of-phoenix/credits)

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