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Chinese television series
The Glory of Tang Dynasty
Promotional poster
GenreHistorical fiction
Political
Romance
Based onThe Concubine of Tang: Legend of Pearl by Cang Mingshui
Written byLiu Fang
Li Huimin
Directed byLiu Guonan
Yin Tao
StarringJing Tian
Ren Jialun
Wan Qian
Shu Chang
Yu Xiaowei
Qin Junjie
Mao Zijun
ComposerS.E.N.S.
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes60 (1st season)
32 (2nd season)
Production
ProducerWang Ying
Running time45 mins
Production companyH&R Century Pictures
Budget¥2.6 billion
Original release
NetworkAnhui TV
Beijing TV
Release29 January (2017-01-29) –
3 May 2017 (2017-05-03)

The Glory of Tang Dynasty (Chinese: 大唐荣耀) is a 2017 Chinese television series starring Jing Tian and Ren Jialun. It is based on the novel The Concubine of Tang: Legend of Pearl (大唐后妃传之珍珠传奇) by Cang Mingshui; and tells the fictional love story of Emperor Daizong and Consort Shen, aided by the grandiose historical background of the An Shi Rebellion (755-763). The series was aired for 92 episodes, split into two seasons, from 29 January to 3 May 2017 on Anhui TV and Beijing TV.

The series has been made with a budget of around 260 million yuan ($38.68 million), and shot in 70 sets, with massive digital backup. It received a positive response from the audience for its historical accuracy and storyline. It has a score of 8.3 out of 10 on Tencent and 6.7 on Douban.

Synopsis

The story is about Shen Zhenzhu, the concubine of Emperor Daizong while he was the Prince Li Chu of Guangping. Zhenzhu was an ordinary girl from Jiangnan. Kind-hearted and noble, she stayed behind during the An Lushan Rebellion in order to show solidarity with the Tang citizens. Although she was captured by the opposing forces, she never gave up protecting her people, and remained loyal to her husband despite the pursuit of Moyan Chou, a Uyghur general, and An Qingxu, the son of An Lushan.

After peace was restored, Li Chu was determined to relocate her and bring her back to the palace, ignoring the advice of his fellow officials. However, Zhenzhu refused to return to the palace with him, as she knew her time as a hostage would jeopardize his chances of succeeding the throne. She chose to disappear from the royal court and live among the people she spent her whole life protecting.

Cast

Main

Actor Character Introduction
Jing Tian Shen Zhenzhu A proper lady from a noble family selected to become the concubine of Li Chu. She uses her intelligence and strength to assist her husband in rising up to a position of power.
Ren Jialun Li Chu Prince of Guangping. A prideful yet passionate man who bravely and resolutely took down his enemies to ascend the throne.
Wan Qian Dugu Jingyao Daughter of the Prince of Yunnan. A female general who fought alongside Li Chu. Though she knows that Li Chu does not love her, she still marries him to fulfil his political ambitions. She constantly threatens Shen Zhenzhu and intrudes into her relationship with Li Chu.
Shu Chang Murong Lingzhi Daughter of a general, and highly skilled healer. She is also Shen Zhenzhu's good friend. Li Tan fell in love with her at first sight and chose her as his concubine. Despite her kind-hearted nature, she was forced to endure endless pain and humiliation.
Yu Xiaowei Moyan Chou The khan of the Uyghur tribe. He and Li Chu are good friends. After saving Shen Zhenzhu multiple times, he fell in love with her. However, later, he marries Li Ruo.
Qin Junjie Li Tan Prince of Jianning, a talented hero skilled in horseback riding and archery. He fell in love with Murong Lingzhi at first sight and marries her, but due to his immaturity, accidentally hurts her feelings. Though he possess courage and strength, he is ultimately bound by his fate as a member of the royal family.
Mao Zijun An Qingxu Son of An Lushan. He is calculating and paranoid in nature due to his lack of familial love since young. His greatest purpose in life is dedicated to loving Shen Zhenzhu; and when he doesn't get what he wants, decides to kill his father and take over the throne.

Supporting

Royal Family

Actor Character Introduction
Chin Han Emperor Xuanzong Li Chu's grandfather.
Zeng Li Noble Consort Yang
Yang Mingna Lady of Han Consort Yang's older sister, Cui Caiping's mother
Wang Jinsong Emperor Suzong Li Chu, Li Tan and Li Ruo's father.
Fang Xiaoli Crown Princess Wei Li Chu, Li Tan and Li Ruo's mother. Her brother was framed by Yang Guozong, and as a result she was deposed and sent to a nunnery.
Liu Liwei Empress Zhang Evil empress who tries everything to get her secretly illegitimate son Li Shao onto the throne. However, later she strangles her son in order to prevent Emperor Suzong from finding out Li Shao is not his actual son.
Geng Liming Royal Consort Pei
Pu Shuo Li Xi Prince of Yue. Li Chu, Li Tan and Li Ruo's step-brother.
Zhang Weina Li Ruo Li Chu and Li Tan's biological sister. She is innocent and spirited. Though she has a crush on An Qingxu, she later marries Moyan Chou to assist the Royal Family's political ambitions.
Xu Weiluo Li Zhao Li Chu, Li Tan and Li Ruo's step-brother. His actual identity is the son of Shi Siming and Empress Zhang.
Tang Jingmei Cui Caiping Niece of Consort Yang. She likes Li Chu and uses her family connections to marry him. Though she's from a wealthy family, she lacks the noble dignity that Shen Zhenzhu has.
Ma Wenyue Li Chengcai Prince of Dunhuang.
Zhang Zheyu Li Shi Li Chu and Shen Zhenzhu's son.

Officials

Actor Character Introduction
Du Yuan Yang Guozhong
Lam Suet An Lushan
Lu Xingyu Shi Siming
Ma Xiaofeng Gao Lishi
Lee Tien-chu Li Fuguo
Chang Cheng Li Mi
Wang Boqing Chen Xuanli
Chen Zhihui Guo Ziyi
Zhang Haifeng Cheng Yuanzhen

Uyghurs

Actor Character Introduction
Ma Chengcheng Hasili Moyan Chou's wife.
Chen Zhelun Yidijian Moyan Chou's son.
Wang Xiaowei Nibifei Moyan Chou's brother.
Zhao Dongze Yehu Moyan Chou's god-brother.
Luo Mi Zhemiyi Moyan Chou's god-sister. Li Chengcai's wife.
Chen Guan'ning Dongzebu A rebel who wants to kill Moyan Chou.
Guo Ruixi Aqina Dongze Bu's lover.

Shen Family

Actor Character Introduction
Shen Baoping Shen Yizhi Director of the Palace Library. Shen Zhenzhu's father.
Liu Fang Lady Jiang Shen Zhenzhu's mother.
Huang Tianqi Shen An Shen Zhenzhu's brother.
Mi Mi Suci Shen Zhenzhu's personal attendant. To save her son, she was manipulated by He Lingyi and betrayed Shen Zhenzhu.
Xu Siyu Hongrui Shen Zhenzhu's personal attendant, who died saving her.

Others

Actor Character Introduction
Feng Li Zhang Deyu Guangping Mansion's head attendant.
Liang Jingxian He Lingyi Li Chu's underling. She is actually a spy sent by Empress Zhang.
Cao Yuchen Feng Shengyi Li Chu's underling.
Lu Peng Yan Ming Li Chu's underling.
Wang Jiusheng Li Bai Shen Zhenzhu's teacher.
Zhang Chunzhong Wan Shitong
Qu Gang Zhangsun E Murong Lingzhi and An Qingxu's teacher.

Soundtrack

The Glory of Tang Dynasty - Original Television Soundtrack (大唐荣耀电视剧原声音乐大碟)
No.TitleMusicLength
1."For the Empire (为江山)" (Opening theme song for Season 1)Sun Nan 
2."Tang Yun (唐韵)" (Ending theme song for Season 1)Tan Jing 
3."Former Thoughts (夙念)"Yisa Yu 
4."Bare Face (素颜)"Henry Huo 
5."Step Aside for You (为你成全)"Wan Qian & Li Nan 
6."Glory (荣耀)" (Opening theme song for Season 2)Allen Ren 
7."Pearl (珍珠)" (Ending theme song for Season 2)Jike Junyi 

Ratings

  • Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue

Season 1

Broadcast date Episode Beijing TV CSM52 Anhui TV CSM52
Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Rank Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Rank
2017.1.29 1-2 0.362 1.19 5 0.369 1.21 4
2017.1.30 3-4 0.442 1.41 6 0.304 0.97 14
2017.1.31 5-6 0.469 1.50 7 0.395 1.26 10
2017.2.1 7-8 0.485 1.49 6 0.410 1.14 11
2017.2.2 9-10 0.460 1.37 8 0.376 1.12 14
2017.2.3 11-12 0.553 1.57 7 0.356 1.02 14
2017.2.4 13 0.458 1.36 8 0.408 1.21 11
2017.2.5 14-15 0.602 1.7 6 0.373 1.05 13
2017.2.6 16-17 0.562 1.58 7 0.403 1.14 14
2017.2.7 18-19 0.565 1.53 7 0.404 1.1 14
2017.2.8 20-21 0.538 1.47 8 0.459 1.25 9
2017.2.9 22-23 0.556 1.53 8 0.469 1.29 10
2017.2.10 24-25 0.649 1.81 5 0.55 1.53 8
2017.2.11 26 0.479 1.41 7 0.451 1.34 9
2017.2.12 27-28 0.612 1.73 6 0.451 1.28 12
2017.2.13 29-30 0.531 1.50 9 0.514 1.45 11
2017.2.14 31-32 0.569 1.68 9 0.573 1.67 8
2017.2.15 33-34 0.607 1.72 7 0.493 1.4 11
2017.2.16 35-36 0.604 1.73 7 0.462 1.33 14
2017.2.17 37-38 0.635 1.76 5 0.446 1.24 14
2017.2.18 39 0.615 1.83 6 0.404 1.21 15
2017.2.19 40-41 0.79 2.19 6 0.443 1.23 13
2017.2.20 42-43 0.731 2.02 6 0.556 1.54 9
2017.2.21 44-45 0.607 1.67 9 0.688 1.9 6
2017.2.22 46-47 0.306 0.85 17 0.638 1.79 8
2017.2.23 48-49 0.651 1.82 7 0.582 1.64 9
2017.2.24 50-51 0.692 1.91 7 0.575 1.6 8
2017.2.25 52 0.762 2.13 6 0.67 1.94 8
2017.2.26 53-54 0.598 1.67 9 0.629 1.77 8
2017.2.27 55-56 0.647 1.92 7 0.551 1.64 9
2017.2.28 57-58 0.605 1.8 8 0.565 1.68 9
2017.3.1 59-60 0.75 2.17 6 0.582 1.69 9
Average ratings 0.586 1.68 0.486 1.40

Season 2

Beijing TV CSM52 City ratings Anhui TV CSM52 City ratings
Air date Episode Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Rank Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Rank
2017.4.3 1-2 0.293 1.698 16 0.282 1.441 17
2017.4.4 3-4 0.266 1.54 17 0.219 1.2 18
2017.4.5 5-6 0.312 1.771 15 0.274 1.492 17
2017.4.10 7-8 - - - 0.258 1.496 17
2017.4.11 9-10 0.337 2.16 14 0.218 1.231 21
2017.4.12 11-12 0.341 2.033 12 0.245 1.39 18
2017.4.17 13-14 0.259 1.639 17 0.242 1.321 20
2017.4.18 15-16 0.285 1.784 16 0.229 1.271 18
2017.4.19 17-18 0.294 1.979 13 0.237 1.313 19
2017.4.24 19-20 0.286 1.946 16 0.329 1.842 13
2017.4.25 21-22 0.282 1.79 15 0.307 1.689 14
2017.4.26 23-24 0.269 1.719 17 0.312 1.777 15
2017.5.1 25-26 0.261 2.051 19 0.429 2.481 8
2017.5.2 27-28 0.318 1.947 16 0.324 1.882 15
2017.5.3 29-30 0.356 2.259 14 0.345 2.071 15

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Result
2017 4th Hengdian Film and TV Festival of China Best Actor Ren Jialun Won

References

  1. ^ "景甜古装剧《大唐荣耀》将播 或定档大年初二". NetEase. December 20, 2016.
  2. ^ "Tang history series gives unexpected treat to TV viewers". Ecns.cn. March 2, 2017.
  3. "Five most discussed TV dramas in the first half of 2017". China Daily.
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