---
title: "The Legend of Dragon Pearl"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-legend-of-dragon-pearl-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 74769
imdb_id: "tt7005902"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 90
runtime_minutes: 40
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Legend of Dragon Pearl (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-legend-of-dragon-pearl-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Legend of Dragon Pearl is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Anhui Television, Tencent Video, Youku. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 90 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The last princess of the Ming Dynasty finds herself in an ill-fated romance with the Qing Emperor."

### Why Watch
- features a star-studded cast
- explores historical tensions

### Caveats & Content Note
- depicts a complex and ill-fated relationship
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains themes of political vengeance and historical conflict.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-legend-of-dragon-pearl-2017#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (90 Episodes)
The Legend of Dragon Pearl is a Chinese television series. The story revolves around the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing dynasty and Li Yihuan, the last princess of the Southern Ming dynasty. After the Qing conquest of the Ming, Li Yihuan and the rest of the descendants of the Ming dynasty retreat to the Dragon Pearl Canyon. There, they train under the guidance of the elders, learning various skills, with the goal of restoring the glory of their country. The series stars Yang Zi, Qin Junjie, Shu Chang, and Mao Zijun. The Legend of Dragon Pearl premiered in 2017 and continued until 2019.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 90
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (3%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 87 (97%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yang Zi** as *Zhu Yi Huan / Li Yi Huan*
- **Qin Junjie** as *Kangxi Emperor*
- **Shu Chang** as *Xue Qing Cheng / Shu Wan Xin*
- **Mao Zijun** as *Zhu Ci Xuan / Li Jian Qing*
- **He Zhonghua** as *Li Ding Guo / Li De Fu*
- **Sun Wei** as *Fan Qian Ying*
- **Liu Xueyi** as *Wu Ying Qi*
- **Lu Xingyu** as *Suo'er Tu*
- **Han Chengyu** as *Ye Mo Sheng*
- **Siqin Gaowa** as *Grand Empress Dowager Zhao Sheng [Kangxi's grandmother]*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the main stars?
The series stars Yang Zi, Qin Junjie, Shu Chang, and Mao Zijun.

### Q: When did the series premiere?
The show premiered on Anhui TV and Beijing TV on 8 May 2017.

### Q: What is the central plot?
The story follows a girl from the Ming Dynasty imperial family who is trained to take vengeance on the Qing Emperor Kangxi.

### Q: What is the genre of the show?
It is a historical television series.

### Q: What is the primary conflict?
The plot centers on the ill-fated romance between the last Ming princess and the Qing Emperor.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Legend of Dragon Pearl — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/74769)
- [Legend of Dragon Pearl - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_Dragon_Pearl)
- [The Legend of Dragon Pearl (TV Series 2017-2019) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/74769/cast)
- [The Legend of Dragon Pearl (2017-2019) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/the-legend-of-dragon-pearl/vo094lgyIkeoqajuzKhzj6/credits/)
- [The Legend of Dragon Pearl (2017) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/legend-of-the-dragon-pearl-the-indistinguishable-road/credits)
- [Legend of Dragon Pearl (TV Series 2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7005902/)

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