The Legend of Xi Shi (2012)

Original title

西施秘史

Directed by

You Xiaogang

Cast

Wu Jing Jing, Ma Jing Tao, Ma De Zhong, Chen Hao Min, Wu Jing An, Wan Tong, Zhao Zhi Yao, Zhou Ting Yi

Genre

drama

Country

People's Republic of China

Length

1 season, 41 episodes

How it feels

Set during the Spring and Autumn period in ancient China, this series reimagines the story of Xi Shi as a pure-hearted woman rather than a traditional spy. It follows her personal journey as she becomes entangled in the power struggle between the states of Wu and Yue.

dramaticromantichistoricaltragicslow-pacedmelancholicintimatepoetic

What happens

《西施秘史》（英語：The Legend of Xi Shi） 是尤小刚秘史系列电视剧之一，以春秋时期吴越争霸史料为基础，进行突破性改编，西施不再是传统印象中的女间谍而是一名纯情女子。本剧于2010年10月在北京启动“选西施 拍秘史”活动，2011年5月10日正式开机，至9月杀青。2012年2月11日在中国大陆上星频道播出。 (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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