"The Qin Empire": The Epic Rise of China's First Unification

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Duan Yihong, Xin Baiqing, Ye Xiangming, Zhu Zhu,
Liu Guanlin, Li Naiwen, Zhou Tie
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• Rated 8.2 by 26,250 Douban users within its first week.

• This 78-episode historical drama breathes new life into classic subject matter in an era favoring short-form content.

• From casting to costumes, from character development to profound human insights, "The Qin Empire" rekindles hope for historical dramas.

• Featuring entirely live-recorded dialogue without dubbing, demanding exceptional delivery from actors.

• Starring Zhang Luyi as Emperor Qin Shi Huang - selected for his 1.9m height matching historical records of the First Emperor.

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Unlike conventional historical dramas, "The Qin Empire" presents the Qin dynasty's magnificent history through the authentic perspective of the Qin people themselves.

Synopsis

The series begins with the death of King Zhaoxiang of Qin, triggering a succession crisis. Ying Yiren, exiled in Zhao, gains support from merchant Lü Buwei to secure his position as crown prince, eventually ascending the throne after his father's death.

Zhao state returns young Ying Zheng and his mother Zhao Ji to Qin to curry favor. Under Lü Buwei's mentorship, Ying Zheng demonstrates royal qualities. To secure his throne, Zhao Ji and Lü Buwei suppress the Chu faction led by Lady Huayang. Through eliminating rivals like his half-brother Chengjiao and purging corrupt officials like Lao Ai, Ying Zheng consolidates power.

How did Ying Zheng become Qin Shi Huang? What was his path to unification? What roles did Zhao Ji and Lü Buwei play? iTalkBB brings you this hit series, guiding you through the golden age of the Qin Empire.

Character Highlights

Qin Shi Huang (Zhang Luyi)

Ying Zheng clears his path to power with his brother's blood. After suppressing rebellions with Lü Buwei's help, he coldly exiles his mother and demotes his mentor, ultimately unifying China as its first emperor: Qin Shi Huang.

Lü Buwei (Duan Yihong)

The wealthy merchant who engineers Ying Zheng's rise through political maneuvering. After helping Ying Zheng secure power, he ultimately falls from grace.

Li Si (Li Naiwen)

The chancellor who assists Qin's conquest of rival states. After unification, he establishes the emperor system and implements the prefecture-county system, abolishing feudalism.

Zhao Ji (Zhu Zhu)

Mother of Qin Shi Huang and consort of King Zhuangxiang. Originally Lü Buwei's concubine, she allies with him against the Chu faction to secure her son's throne, becoming queen dowager after his coronation.

The Legendary Qin History

As one of the world's ancient civilizations, China's long history has produced countless captivating stories. The Warring States period and Qin unification represent a pivotal era, described by Qing scholar Wang Fuzhi as "the great transformation between ancient and modern times."

The Qin unification story has inspired numerous artistic works, most notably the film "Hero."

Zhang Yimou's 2002 wuxia masterpiece depicts assassins from six states attempting to kill the Qin king during the Warring States period.

Starring Jet Li, Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Daoming and Donnie Yen, it became China's first blockbuster, topping North American box office for two weeks in 2004 with $177 million globally, marking a milestone in Chinese commercial cinema.

Beyond "Hero," TV dramas have also explored Qin history, from TVB's 2001 "A Step Into the Past" to "The Qin Empire" series since 2008, now in its fourth season. Maintaining the high standards of its predecessors, this installment continues the excellence.

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