The Legend of Mi Yue

The Legend of Mi Yue (Chinese: 羋月傳; pinyin: Mǐ Yuè Zhuàn; Wade–Giles: Mi3 Yüeh4 Chuan4) is a 2015 Chinese television series directed by Zheng Xiaolong and based on Jiang Shengnan's eponymous historical novel. It stars Sun Li in the title role of Mi Yue. The series aired 2 episodes daily on Beijing TV and Dragon TV from 30 November 2015 to 9 January 2016.[1]

The Legend of Mi Yue
Traditional羋月傳
Simplified芈月传
MandarinMǐ Yuè Zhuàn
GenreHistorical fiction
Based onMiyue Zhuan by Jiang Shenghuntnan
Written byJiang Shengnan
Wang Xiaoping
Directed byZheng Xiaolong
StarringSun Li
Liu Tao
Alex Fong
Huang Xuan
Gao Yunxiang
Ma Su
Opening themeFull Moon by Chen Sisi
Ending themeBeauty is a Dream by Henry Huo
West Wind by Alu Azhuo
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes81
Production
Executive producerCao Ping
Production locationsInner Mongolia
Zhuzhou
Beijing Expo Park
Xiangshan
Hengdian World Studios
Production companiesDongyang Flowers Film and Television Culture Co., LTD.
Ruyi Xinxin Pictures
Xianggela Film and Television Culture Dissemination Co. , LTD.
Release
Original networkDragon TV
Beijing TV
First shown inChina
Original release30 November 2015 (2015-11-30) –
9 January 2016 (2016-01-09)

Synopsis

This is the story of Mi Yue, the first stateswoman in the history of China. Mi Yue was a young princess who lived in the Kingdom of Chu during the Warring States period. Her childhood was not peaceful, after witnessing her mother falling into the schemes of the Queen of Chu. Yet, she was on good relations with her sister Mi Shu, and her father, King Wei. She was eventually sent to Qin as a concubine and part of her sister Mi Shu's dowry, separating her from Huang Xie, her first love. Mi Yue gains the favor of King Ying Si and gives birth to a son named Ying Ji. This leads to the jealousy of her sister, Mi Shu, Wei Yan, the queen, and other concubines.

After King Ying Si (King Huiwen of Qin), passes away, Ying Dang (King Wu of Qin), becomes his successor. Mi Yue is sent as an ambassador (banishment) to Yan with her son Ying Ji (King Zhaoxiang of Qin). However, Ying Dang suddenly dies after lifting weights, leaving Qin in a state of chaos where King Ying Si's sons are battling for the throne. Mi Yue enlists the help of the "barbarian" Yiqu army, successfully returning to Qin, suppressing political revolts and instates her son Ying Ji on the throne. Mi Yue goes on to become the first Empress Dowager (Empress Mother) (Chinese: 太后; pinyin: tàihòu), in China's history.

Cast

Main

Chu

Qin

Production

Filming started on September 6, 2014 and ended on 29 January 2015.[2] The television series took place in Inner Mongolia, Zhuzhou, Beijing Expo Park, Xiangshan, and Hengdian World Studios.[3]

Soundtrack
  • Full Moon (《满月》) by Chen Sisi
  • Beauty Is a Dream (《伊人如梦》) by Henry Huo
  • West Wind (《西风》) by Alu Azhuo

Reception

The series initially attracted attention due to its predecessor, Empresses in the Palace, which is also directed by Zheng Xiaolong and stars Sun Li. During its broadcast, it attained high ratings and over 20 billion views online. However, the series did not receive the same critical acclaim and only has a Douban score of 5.5/10. Viewers feel that the plot of Mi Yue, which involves court intrigue between queens and concubines, was no longer fresh. The series has also been criticized for historical inaccuracies, plot (inconsistency and slow pace) and production quality.[4]

Controversy

The production team of the series sued Jiang Shengnan, a scriptwriter on the show, for violating her contract. Jiang had published her novel, a 7,000-character section of The Legend of Mi Yue, online in August 2015 before the series aired. Jiang was dissatisfied with the production team for not recognizing her contributions to the show. The Beijing Chaoyang District Court ruled in favor of the production team. This sparked a discussion about authors writing scripts for adaptations on screen in China.[5]

Ratings
Broadcast date[6] Episode Dragon TV CSM50 ratings Beijing TV CSM50 ratings
Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Rank Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Rank
2015.11.30 1–2 1.56 4.16 2 1.726 4.60 1
2015.12.1 3–4 2.27 5.95 1 1.941 5.08 2
2015.12.2 5–6 1.954 5.13 1 1.951 5.13 2
2015.12.3 7–8 1.898 4.88 2 2.329 5.99 1
2015.12.4 9–10 2.123 5.48 2 2.193 5.66 1
2015.12.5 11–12 2.138 5.41 1 2.128 5.39 2
2015.12.6 13–14 2.192 5.68 2 2.209 5.73 1
2015.12.7 15–16 2.366 6.22 1 2.27 5.98 2
2015.12.8 17–18 2.424 6.31 2 2.544 6.60 1
2015.12.9 19–20 2.537 6.54 1 2.522 6.49 2
2015.12.10 21–22 2.667 6.96 1 2.524 6.57 2
2015.12.11 23–24 2.548 6.50 2 2.576 6.57 1
2015.12.12 25–26 2.478 6.40 2 2.72 7.04 1
2015.12.13 27–28 2.831 7.05 1 2.773 6.90 2
2015.12.14 29–30 2.821 7.21 1 2.533 6.46 2
2015.12.15 31–32 2.893 7.5 1 2.536 6.57 2
2015.12.16 33–34 2.708 6.99 1 2.474 6.37 2
2015.12.17 35–36 2.751 7.03 1 2.58 6.58 2
2015.12.18 37–38 2.794 7.19 1 2.565 6.6 2
2015.12.19 39–40 2.58 6.54 2 2.701 6.85 1
2015.12.20 41–42 2.919 7.28 1 2.805 6.99 2
2015.12.21 43–44 2.712 7.011 1 2.712 7.001 2
2015.12.22 45–46 2.94 7.59 1 2.83 7.29 2
2015.12.23 47–48 2.989 7.77 1 2.802 7.28 2
2015.12.24 49–50 2.718 7.21 1 2.686 7.12 2
2015.12.25 51–52 2.792 7.26 2 2.887 7.52 1
2015.12.26 53–54 2.862 7.27 2 2.994 7.48 1
2015.12.27 55–56 3.354 8.32 1 3.178 7.88 2
2015.12.28 57–58 3.363 8.75 1 3.083 8.01 2
2015.12.29 59–60 3.465 8.88 1 3.294 8.44 2
2015.12.30 61–62 3.395 8.82 1 3.367 8.74 2
2015.12.31 63–64 3.291 7.929 1 3.131 7.55 2
2016.1.1 65–66 3.353 8.63 2 3.417 8.8 1
2016.1.2 67–68 3.593 9.17 1 3.427 8.15 2
2016.1.3 69–70 3.741 9.31 2 3.747 9.34 1
2016.1.4 71–72 3.87 9.77 1 3.63 9.18 2
2016.1.5 73–74 3.739 9.42 1 3.597 9.07 2
2016.1.6 75–76 3.634 9.23 1 3.411 8.67 2
2016.1.7 77–78 3.607 9.27 1 3.46 8.9 2
2016.1.8 79–80 3.461 8.85 1 3.364 8.6 2
2016.1.9 81 3.303 8.47 1 3.213 8.23 2
Average ratings 2.867 7.36 - 2.809 7.21 -

Awards and nominations
AwardCategoryNominated workResult
1st China Quality Television Drama CeremonyQuality Grand AwardWon
Audience Favorite TV Series (Dragon TV)Won
Outstanding Director Achievement AwardZheng XiaolongWon
Most Popular ActressLiu Tao (also for Nirvana in Fire)Won
19th Huading AwardsBest DirectorZheng XiaolongNominated
Best ScreenwriterWang Xiaoping, Jiang ShengnanNominated
Best ActressSun LiNominated
Best Actor (Ancient Drama)Gao YunxiangWon
Alex FongNominated
Best Supporting ActressMa SuNominated
Best ProducerCao PingWon
Top 10 DramasWon
22nd Shanghai Television FestivalBest Television SeriesWon
Best DirectorZheng XiaolongNominated
Best ActressSun LiWon
Best Supporting ActressLiu TaoWon
28th China TV Golden Eagle AwardOutstanding Television SeriesWon
Best DirectorZheng XiaolongWon
Best ActressLiu TaoNominated
Ma SuNominated
Xu BaihuiNominated
Most Popular ActressLiu TaoWon
3rd Hengdian Film and TV Festival of China [7] Best Drama Won
Best Director Zheng Xiaolong Won
Best Supporting Actor Xu Wenguang Won
3rd Asia Rainbow TV Awards[8] Best Historical Drama Won
Best Director Zheng Xiaolong Won
Best OST "Full Moon" Won
2nd Sino-American Int'l TV FestivalBest ScreenwriterWang XiaopingNominated
12th Chinese American Film Festival[9] Golden Angel Award for Outstanding Chinese TV Series Won
11th National Top-Notch Television Production Award Ceremony[10]Outstanding Television SeriesWon
8th China TV Drama AwardsBest DirectorZheng XiaolongWon
Breakthrough Spirit AwardMa SuWon

Broadcast
Channel location Broadcast date Remark
Beijing TV, Dragon TV Mainland China November 30, 2015 Monday to Sunday 19:35 - 21:00 (two eps)
Anhui TV December 8, 2015 Daily 22:00
Hebei TV, Zhejiang TV May 22, 2016 Daily 23:05

International broadcast

Channel location Broadcast date Remark
KSCI LA18 TV Los Angeles USA March 2, 2016 Monday to Friday 19:00 - 20:00 (One eps)
Astro Quan Jia HD Malaysia February 1, 2016 Mon-fri 19:00
Jia Le Channel Singapore March 24, 2016 Mon-Fri 22:00
CTS Main Channel Taiwan April 4, 2016 Mon-fri 20:00-22:00
Oh!K Singapore,
Malaysia
Indonesia,
Philippines,
Thailand,
Hong Kong		 Coming Soon Wed-Fri 18:00-19:50

See also

References
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  2. 传奇巨制《芈月传》再曝演员阵容 9月6日正式开机. Xinhua News Agency (in Chinese). 19 August 2014.
  3. 《芈月传》杀青 孙俪：郑晓龙改变我的人生. Tencent (in Chinese). 30 January 2015.
  4. "Legendary viewing figures". Week in China. 8 January 2016.
  5. "'The Legend of Mi Yue' dispute raises questions about adaptations". Sina. 1 December 2015.
  6. "电视剧收视率排行榜 | 收视率排行" (in Chinese). Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  7. 第三届"文荣奖"结果揭晓 黄轩、赵丽颖分获最佳男女主角. People's Daily (in Chinese). October 30, 2016.
  8. 第三届亚洲彩虹奖2016获奖名单 (in Chinese).
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