Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Hunan Television
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.0/10
Women of the Tang Dynasty
Overview
Women of the Tang Dynasty is an upcoming Chinese television series based on events in the Tang Dynasty starting from the late reign of Wu Zetian to Emperor Xuanzong's accession to the throne. The series was produced by Lafeng Entertainment, directed by Chang Hsiao-cheng, and starred an ensemble cast from various regions. Filming for the series started in October 2011 in Hengdian World Studios.
This production, originally released in 2013, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in China.
- • Original Language: Mandarin.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Liu Tingyu
Meng Fan
Annie Liu Xin-You
Meng Fu
Nathan Lee
Li Long Ji
Kara Hui Ying-Hung
Wu Ze Tian
Chen Wei Han
Crown Prince Li Chongjun
Liu Na Ping
Princess An Le
Florence Tan
Shangguan Wan Er
Kristy Yang Rongru
Princess Taiping
Seasons
Season 1
46 Episodes • Aired 2013-08-24
This story is set during the Tang dynasty, under Wu Zetian's rule as the first female emperor of China. Eventually, Emperor Zhongzong takes the throne, but is poisoned by his wife, Empress Wei, and his daughter, Princess Anle. Empress Wei monopolizes the new emperor, and Li Longji and Princess Taiping soon rebelled. Meng Fan and Meng Fu are two sisters who witnessed their father being executed. They enter the palace, and Meng Fan becomes the assistant of Wu Zetian, while Meng Fu is unhappy being a lowly servant. After fighting through many political schemes, they rise to powerful ranks, but on opposite sides of a battle for the throne.
