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The King's Avatar 2019

★ 7.9/10 · 60 votes Action & AdventureDrama 1 seasons · 40 eps Ended
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What is The King's Avatar?

The King's Avatar is a Chinese live-action streaming television series based on a web novel of the same name. The series is a drama that revolves around the story of an elite gamer who is forced out of his professional team and becomes the manager of an Internet café.

Type
TV series
Year
2019
Status
Ended
Episodes
40
First aired
Jul 24, 2019
Last aired
Aug 30, 2019
Original language
ZH
Origin
CN
Networks
Tencent Video, WeTV, Netflix
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama
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Overview

The King's Avatar is a Chinese live-action streaming television series based on a web novel of the same name. The series is a drama that revolves around the story of an elite gamer who is forced out of his professional team and becomes the manager of an Internet café. This change in circumstances prompts the gamer to reinvent himself in order to return to online glory. The series premiered on Tencent Video, and it stars Yang Yang as the main character. The King's Avatar is a 40-episode series that aired from July 24, 2019, to August 30, 2019, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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Should you watch it?

“A disgraced professional gamer finds a new path to glory while managing an Internet cafe.”

# competitive# determined# inspirational# fast-paced
Reasons to watch
  • engaging underdog narrative
  • focus on professional gaming culture
Keep in mind
  • pacing may feel uneven to some viewers

Watch it if you enjoy stories about personal reinvention and competitive esports.

The series is suitable for general audiences interested in gaming culture.

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Cast

Yang Yang Ye Xiu
Maggie Jiang Chen Guo
Daisy Li Tang Rou
Lai Yumeng Su Mucheng
Jiang Long Huang Shaotian
Lai Yi Bao Rongxing
Fan Jinwei Qiao Yifan
Sun Ning Luo Ji
Yang Tingdong Mo Fan
Liang Sen Sun Xiang / Yue Yun
Li Junchen An Wenyi
Yin Yi Su Muqiu

Episode guide

Season 1 · 40 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →

Frequently asked questions

What is the main premise?

An elite gamer is forced out of his professional team and starts over by managing an Internet cafe.

Does the protagonist return to gaming?

Yes, he reinvents himself to pursue a return to online glory.

Is this based on a real sport?

The series centers on competitive professional gaming.

What is the setting?

The story primarily takes place within the world of professional gaming and an Internet cafe.

Is the show about a team?

The plot involves the protagonist's transition from his former professional team to his new journey.