---
title: "The Glory of Tang Dynasty"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-glory-of-tang-dynasty-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 70030
imdb_id: "tt6492378"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 92
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Glory of Tang Dynasty (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-glory-of-tang-dynasty-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Glory of Tang Dynasty is a Chinese television drama series that aired in 2017. The show consists of 60 episodes, each with a duration of 45 minutes, and was broadcast on the original network Anhui TV from January 29, 2017, to March 1, 2017. The series falls into the genres of adventure, historical, romance, and drama. The story follows the life of an intelligent and kind woman named Shen Zhen Zhu. She becomes a concubine of the inner court and marries Prince Li Chu during a turbulent period in the history of the Tang Dynasty. When the Rebellion of An Lu Shan forces the royal family to flee the capital city, Shen Zhen Zhu chooses to remain behind to show solidarity. Her love for the people eventually enables her to perform significant actions for the country. The production features an ending theme song titled Tang Dynasty Rhyme, performed by Tan Jing. The series is documented as a standard format drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A kind woman navigates the complexities of the inner court during a turbulent period of Chinese history."

### Why Watch
- features historical setting
- character-driven narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- long episode count
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains themes of political turmoil and court life typical of historical dramas.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (60 Episodes)
The Glory of Tang Dynasty is a television series that focuses on the life of Shen Zhenzhu, an exceptional beauty living during the Tang dynasty. The series explores the ups and downs in her life, depicting her experiences during the most turbulent periods of the dynasty. Shen Zhenzhu is portrayed as an intelligent and kind woman who becomes a concubine of the inner court. Her love for the people is a significant aspect of her character, enabling her to make a positive impact. The series is set in the Tang dynasty, a period marked by significant historical events and social changes. The story revolves around Shen Zhenzhu's life and experiences within this historical context.

### Season 2 (32 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 92
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (4%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 88 (96%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Yin Tao
- **Networks / Studios**: Beijing Television 北京卫视, Anhui Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Wang Jinsong**
- **Jing Tian** as *Shen Zhenzhu*
- **Ren Jialun** as *Li Chu*
- **Wan Qian** as *Dugu Jingyao*
- **Qin Junjie** as *Li Tan*
- **Ma Cheng Cheng** as *Ha Si Li*
- **Calvin Yu** as *Mo Yanchuo*
- **Shu Chang** as *Murong Linzhi*
- **Mao Zijun** as *An Qingxu*
- **Liu Weiwei** as *Empress Zhang*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre?
The series is categorized as an adventure, historical, romance, and drama.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 60 episodes.

### Q: When did it air?
It aired from January 29, 2017, to March 1, 2017.

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

### Q: Which network aired the show?
The original network for the series is Anhui TV.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Glory of Tang Dynasty — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/70030)
- [The Glory of Tang Dynasty Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/21477-the-glory-of-tang-dynasty/cast)
- [The Glory of Tang Dynasty (TV Series 2017-2017) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/70030-the-glory-of-tang-dynasty/cast)
- [The Glory of Tang Dynasty (2017) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/the-glory-of-tang-dynasty/ToRLM5XJEG9aE1SXfV5uJ5/credits/)
- [The Glory of Tang Dynasty - DramaWiki](https://wiki.d-addicts.com/The_Glory_of_Tang_Dynasty)

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