the legends is a China drama released in 2019 rated 8.3/10 with 56 episodes. This romance series has been watched by 19,204 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  China |
| Genre | RomanceWuxiaFantasy |
| Year | 2019 |
| Episodes | 56 |
| Duration | 00:45:00 |
| Rating | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Steve Cheng, He Zhen Hua |
| Main Cast | Bai Lu, Xu Kai, Dai Xu, Xiao Yan |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 13+ – Teens 13 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
While attempting to take her predecessor’s Wanjun Sword, Lu Zhao Yao is ambushed by the ten immortal sects and dies. She mistakenly believes Li Chen Lan, who is her best ally, is related to the incident after he is revealed to be the demon king’s son. Five years later, Li Chen Lan has taken over the position of the Wanlu sect leader, and Zhao Yao decides to exact revenge. She who is now a spirit, possesses the body of Qin Zhi Yan, a female disciple of the Immortal Sect, and with the help of the newly gained body, she becomes the direct disciple of Mo Qing aka Li Chen Lan with the aim of killing him. But things don’t go as she planned, when she slowly starts to fall in love with him instead. Meanwhile Jiang Wu, an ambitious youth, wants to kill Li Chen Lan and become the sect leader. He is interested in Zhi Yan. What will happen when their lives are intervened? Will Zhao Yao be able to regain her body back and become the sect leader again? What is the fate of Qin Zhi Yan, whose body Zhao Yao possessed? The story of love and hate begins… (Source: TMDB) ~~ Adapted from the web novel "Zhao Yao" (招摇) by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang (九鹭非香). ~~ Two versions available: 56 episodes (TV) || 55 episodes (DVD; online).
Critical Reception
the legends has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.3/10 based on 7,365 ratings. It is ranked #932 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the legends?
the legends has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 7,365 ratings.
How many episodes does the legends have?
the legends has 56 episodes, each approximately 00:45:00 long.
What genre is the legends?
the legends is a Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy drama from China.
Who are the main actors in the legends?
The main cast of the legends includes Bai Lu, Xu Kai, Dai Xu, Xiao Yan.
When was the legends released?
the legends was released in 2019 in China.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.