Heroic Journey of Ne Zha

Drama: Heroic Journey of Ne Zha
Chinese Title: 哪咤降妖记 / Na Zha Jiang Yao Ji
Broadcast Network: Hunan TV
Broadcast Website: Mango TV, Youku

Broadcast Period: June 15, 2020 - August 12, 2020

Air Time: Monday-Tuesday 22:00 (2 eps)
Genre: Historical
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 48
Director: Sin Ming Ko
Screenwriter: Wan Hongren
Producer: Yao Yuzhu
Origin: China

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

A story inspired by myths and legends follows the heroic adventures of Ne Zha and the little dragon girl of the East Sea who start out as enemies yet gradually work hand in hand to slay monsters and vanquish evil spirits.

Ne Zha (Jiang Yiyi) is the young son of general Li Jing. Having witnessed the people's sufferings due to an endless drought, Ne Zha doesn't hesitate to confront the water tribe and ends up facing Ao Bing, the East Sea Dragon King's third son, in battle. However, due to machinations by the demon clan, Nezha is framed for the death of Ao Bing. The Dragon King comes to land demanding justice for his son's death. Unwilling to involve his parents, Ne Zha chooses to end his life.

 Ne Zha was originally a soul bead and his fate has already been written by the heavens. Using magic, Taiyi Zhenren uses lotus roots to for his bones and lotus leaves for his clothes to reconstruct Ne Zha's immortal  body and bring him back to life. However, there is a price to pay.  First, Ne Zha needs to enter the mortal realm to retrieve five magical relics. Second, he needs to help little dragon girl (Wu Jiayi) who is the princess of the East Sea defeat the Snake Demon in order to rebuild the Water Tribe. Only in this way can Ne Zha make up for his wrongdoings and be reunited with his family. 

Fun Facts

• Filming took place in Hengdian World Studios and Xiangshan Global Studios.
• Filming lasted over three months from July 23, 2017 to November 6, 2017.
• Actress Jiang Yiyi plays Nezha, which is a male character although many film adaptations have seen actresses playing the role.
• The story of Nezha is well-known in Chinese mythology. 

Cast

	Olivia Jiang Yiyi as Na Zha
	Wu Jiayi as Xiao Longnu
	Dai Chao as Xi Hai Tai Zi Mo Ang
	Nicole Zhu Shengyi as Shui Jingling / Huo Liuli

Supporting Cast

• Ala Lei as Xiao Longnu (Young)
• Li Yihang as Na Zha (Young)
• Wei Wei as Feng Huolun
• Tao Yixi as Shui Jingling (Young)
• Henry Han Shuai as Ao Jie
• Mou Fengbin as Li Jing
• Ma Mengqiao as Yao Chunchun
• Tommy Tam as Tai Yi Zhen Ren
• Huang Jianqun as Dong Hai Long Wang Ao Guang
• Shi Mingze as Huo Jianqiang
• Serena Hu Lingmeng as Shen Huoni
• Ding Xihe as Qian Kunquan / Xuan Ming Da Shi
• Cui Tianyi as Hun Tianling
• Gao Ziqi as Yang Jian
• Zang Hongna as Yang Shen / Qian Nian Hu Li Jing
• Berg Ng Ting-yip as Yao Zu Da Di
• Sienna Li as Yu Xian
• Xia Yan as Yu Ji
• Kingdom Yuen as Gui Xianren
• Zhou Shiqi as Gui Nui
• Fang Jiayi as Chou Zaixiang
• Wei Binghua as Yao Zu Shi Zhe Da Ren

Episode Ratings

Hunan TV
Date	Episode	CSM59 Cities (%)
		Ratings	Audience Share	Ranking
2020-06-15	1-2	1.371	12.341	4
2020-06-16	3-4	1.056	9.354	3
2020-06-22	5-6	1.022	9.280	5
2020-06-23	7-8	1.496	13.840	4
2020-06-29	9-10	1.320	11.251	3
2020-06-30	11-12	1.081	10.731	5
2020-07-06	13-14	1.152	9.552	6
2020-07-07	15-16	1.213	10.069	5
2020-07-08	17-18	1.237	11.21	5
2020-07-13	19-20	1.328	11.290	4
2020-07-14	21-22	1.479	11.08	5
2020-07-15	23-24	1.357	12.488	5
2020-07-20	25-26	1.215	10.096	4
2020-07-21	27-28	1.229	11.075	5
2020-07-22	29-30	1.257	10.97	4
2020-07-27	31-32	1.220	10.65	5
2020-07-28	33-34	1.291	11.24	5
2020-07-29	35-36	1.171	10.42	5
2020-08-03	37-38	1.229	10.51	3
2020-08-04	39-40	1.204	10.22	3
2020-08-05	41-42	1.322	10.85	2
2020-08-10	43-44	1.520	13.11	3
2020-08-11	45-46	1.352	11.69	4
2020-08-12	47-48	1.355	12.76	4
Average	1 - 48	1.270	11.087

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