miyuezhuanIntroduction: A Cultural Phenomenon Beyond BordersWhen The Legend of Mi Yue premiered in 2015, it shattered records with 2.8 billion cumulative views , becoming China’s most expensive TV production at $58 million . But this 81-episode epic is more than lavish costumes and palace intrigue – it’s a masterclass in feminist historical revisionism. Starring Sun […]
Introduction: A Cultural Phenomenon Beyond BordersWhen Empresses in the Palace (甄嬛传) premiered in 2011, it revolutionized Chinese historical dramas by blending intricate political intrigue with profound character studies. Directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Chen Jianbin and Sun Li, this 76-episode epic has since become a global sensation, earning the nickname “China’s Game of Thrones” […]