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The Return of the Condor Heroes 2006

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What is The Return of the Condor Heroes?

The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Chinese television series adapted from the novel of the same title written by Louis Cha. The production serves as the second installment of a trilogy overseen by producer Zhang Jizhong.

Type
TV series
Year
2006
Status
Ended
Episodes
41
Runtime
40 minutes
First aired
Mar 17, 2006
Last aired
Mar 17, 2006
Original language
ZH
Origin
CN
Networks
CCTV
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The Return of the Condor Heroes is a Chinese television series adapted from the novel of the same title written by Louis Cha. The production serves as the second installment of a trilogy overseen by producer Zhang Jizhong. The series follows the previously produced The Legend of the Condor Heroes and precedes the final entry in the trilogy, The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. The show made its initial broadcast debut in China on 17 March 2006. Following its domestic release, the series was distributed to various other Asian countries, including South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore. The program remains a notable entry in the series of adaptations based on the works of Louis Cha, maintaining its place within the broader framework of the trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong. By expanding the reach of the original narrative through international broadcasting, the series contributed to the widespread recognition of this specific adaptation of the source material across multiple Asian markets.

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“A Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel.”

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  • Adapted from Louis Cha's novel
  • Second installment of a trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Return of the Condor Heroes based on?

It is adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title.

Who produced the series?

It was produced by Zhang Jizhong.

Where was the series broadcast first?

It was first broadcast on 17 March 2006 in China.

Is this part of a trilogy?

Yes, it is the second installment of a trilogy preceded by The Legend of the Condor Heroes and followed by The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.

In which other countries was the series broadcast?

It was subsequently broadcast in other Asian countries such as South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore.