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The Legend of Chusen 2016

★ 7.2/10 · 15 votes TV-14 Action & AdventureDramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy 2 seasons · 73 eps Ended
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What is The Legend of Chusen?

The television series "The Legend of Chusen" is a story about two childhood friends who were the only survivors of a village massacre. Zhang Xiao Fan and his friend Lin Jing Yu were taken in by the Qing Yun Sect, where they were trained in the ways of the Immortal Sword.

Type
TV series
Year
2016
Status
Ended
Episodes
73
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Jul 31, 2016
Last aired
Jan 12, 2017
Original language
ZH
Origin
CN
Networks
Hunan Television
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

The television series "The Legend of Chusen" is a story about two childhood friends who were the only survivors of a village massacre. Zhang Xiao Fan and his friend Lin Jing Yu were taken in by the Qing Yun Sect, where they were trained in the ways of the Immortal Sword. Xiao Fan falls in love with a woman, Bi Yao, who is the daughter of a powerful figure known as the Ghost King. The Ghost King seeks to expand his power by overthrowing the Qing Yun Sect, creating a conflict for Xiao Fan. He must now choose between protecting his people and hurting the woman he loves. The series explores the complexities of loyalty and love in the face of conflict and power struggles.

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Should you watch it?

“A survivor of a village massacre must choose between his love and his sect.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on a best-selling novel
  • engaging conflict between love and duty
Keep in mind
  • complex plot involving multiple factions

Watch it if you enjoy xianxia dramas featuring themes of loyalty and romance.

The series is rated TV-14 for its action and fantasy themes.

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Season 1 · 55 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 18 episodes

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What is the genre of The Legend of Chusen?

The series is classified as action, adventure, drama, mystery, and sci-fi and fantasy.

What is the source material for the show?

The show is based on the best-selling novel Zhu Xian by Xiao Ding.

Who are the main characters mentioned in the synopsis?

The main characters are Zhang Xiao Fan, his friend Lin Jing Yu, and Bi Yao.

What is the central conflict of the story?

The protagonist must choose between protecting his sect and his love for the daughter of a rival leader.

When was the series released?

The Legend of Chusen was released in 2016.